Fiction Review: Claiming Mariah by Pam Hillman

Claiming Mariah by Pam Hillman

In light of her father's death, Mariah Malone sends a letter that will forever alter the lives of her family. When Slade Donovan, strong willed and eager for vengeance, shows up on her front porch, Mariah is not ready to hear his truths: her father's farm, the only home she's ever known, was bought with stolen gold. With Slade ready to collect his father's rightful claim and force Mariah and her family out on the streets, Mariah must turn to God for guidance. Though Mr. Frederick Cooper, a local landowner, promises to answer her financial woes if she agrees to be his bride, Mariah finds herself drawn instead to the angry young man demanding her home.With the ranch now under Slade's careful eye, he will unearth more than he ever imagined as a devious plot of thievery, betrayal and murder threatens more than the well-being of the ranch, endangering the lives of those who hold it dear. With days dwindling until the rest of the Donovan clan arrive to the Lazy M ranch, Mariah and Slade must rise above the resentment of their fathers and see their true feelings before greed alters their futures forever.

 

Rating:
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Review:
Claiming Mariah is one of those stories that stays with you long after you have put it down. The plot is exciting and unique, and the story is beautifully written. There are many characters that you connect with as you read through the story, like Mariah and Slade. The story follows Mariah and the Donovan families as their lives and that of the ranch, Lazy M ranch, get mixed up together in a way neither expected.

Mariah is such a strong person with an amazing personality, who loves God, with a burning passion. Slade was another strong character who was set in his ways, and it's amazing as you see him grow throughout the story. I also couldn't help but love Buck, who I wish had a stronger role in the story because his character was really interesting, and even though you don't get his perspective, he is definitely my favorite character. And this story wouldn't be complete without Mrs. Malone - she's the kind of lady I want to be when I get older.

I was satisfied with how the book came to conclusion, although saddened that the story was over and there was nothing else for me to continue reading. I, personally, cannot wait to read more by Pam Hillman, and I definitely recommend checking this book out because it was that amazing.