Of Men and Angels

This was by far one of the most well written books I have ever read. The characters in this book literally walk off the page into your heart. You can't help but fall in love with Jake and you understand what draws Jake to Alex. Alex's father, William, has a big roll in the book and he is a man you would love to know. It's an emotionally powerful book and I found myself smiling as well as hurting with these characters. You can't help but be touched by it.

This was an excellent book. Well written, emotional depth and likeable characters. It made me laugh, sigh and cry. It's very different from the run of the mill westerns. I wish there were a sequel coming. Great job Ms. Bylin. Thanks.

Of Men and Angels hooked me from the first pages and never let me go. I am always delighted to find a well-written western romance, and this one did not disappoint. I'm always a sucker for a cowboy or a baby. Put them together and you've got me. The characters were believable and well-developed, and their personal growth was shown in a plausible fashion. The ending pages made me smile and the epilogue made me cry. I wish my copy was autographed because it's a keeper. I will be waiting for Victoria Bylan's next book.

Of Men and Angels is one of the best books I've read so far this year! I was pulled into action right away on page one and the story never slowed down. A real page-turner! The characters are wonderful and colorful. Alex and Jake read like real people with human hopes, fears, secrets and regrets. Jake's journey toward love and self-respect is truly wonderful, but it's not an easy journey and he achieves his happily-ever-after only with the help of a good woman--Alexandra. I highly recommend this book to all lovers of good romance reads!

Traveling by stagecoach from Philadelphia to Colorado in 1885, Alexandra (Alex to her family and friends) Merritt had to get home but the ride thru a severe thunderstorm was anything but pleasant, that combined with a very pregnant young woman as her sole companion did not leave Alex with a very secure feeling. Heavy rains washing away the road sent the stagecoach tumbling down a ravine killing the drivers and three mules. Surviving the crash was one thing, helping to birth the baby with no help was another as Alex called upon an inner strength to help her cope with this latest test. Hung-over, running from the law, and hurting both body and soul ? Jake Malone heard the voice of an angel singing hymns out on the Colorado plateau. Following the sounds, he saw an angel covered in grime, blood and birth fluids on her hands and knees prompting the woman in birthing her babe. He?d seen men die and not been so affected by the sight before him. Jake could have run ? could have turned his back ? but for once, he?d think of someone besides himself and stayed to offer his assistance helping to bury the mother and bringing Alex to the next town. Alex wasn?t sure about this surly, battered and bruised individual but she had to get home somehow and he did offer to help so with a leap of faith a trust was formed. This was such a poignant and sweet tale of trust, love and faith in human love and kindness. It was deeply emotional, from the standpoint of watching the personal growth of Jake as he tried his best to turn his back on the hands of love and kindness that were extended to him. On a deeper level, he was able to take the wonderful gift he was being offered and give back that part of him that he?d kept hidden for so long. This was a truly ?feel good? kind of story that has much to recommend it besides being a sweet romance - and I most certainly do for anyone looking for good inspirational feelings of peace, love, and renewal. Absolutely lovely!