Oklahoma Sweetheart

This story is true to life. First the female did not have an 'affair'. She spent one night, if that, and one time being led astray by the brother of hero of the story. Also, before hand he gave her a few glasses of spiked punch. To use an appropriate term for the time period he was a cad of the lowest order! He leaves town knowing she is pregant with not a thought to her future other than a few dollars and only does he depart with the money because his brother pushes him into it. To read some of the reviews one might think we are still back in that century. Because she finds herself pregnant she is thrown out on a freezing night by her parents, is frowned upon by his parents and the town, while he goes his merry way to a job in another place. I won't give any more of the story away, but I think it is a bit callous to allow men to do whatever with whatever woman they wish and not pay a price. By the way, when did people stop remembering to be forgiving. I guess a lot of the reviewers live in windowless houses. At least one male in the story is!

For all the discrepencies pointed out it was still an entertaining story. Human beings do tend to vasilated according to their emotions at any given time. I can cuss out my siblings and still love them. Depending on who wants to give in we still make up for our hard feelings. Loris Peterson was as weak willed as any teenager of this day when it comes to attention and attraction. The male hasn't changed much from time immemorial, seduction without responsibility is still his game until he faces the facts of life. Conner Webster is furious with his brother but it seems like his love for Loris is stronger than any wrong done to him. A bit of maturity maybe? He does not make up with his brother right away. His concern for Loris is deeply compassionate when he finds out that she is kicked out in the cold. And forgotten is the snidely interferance of good ole mama Webster. That is one strange chick. The trials and tribulations of Connor and Loris and their emotions have a lot to due with their age and maturity. She does tend to be a bit of a flake in thinking that she can take care of herself. Still was an enjoyable read [even though I enjoy much more action or danger] James, the brother, did show a bit of remorse in the end - wonder if he will have a story? Loved the friends and neighbors and the way they pitched in when the barn burned. Definitely recommend - you have to try it for yourself to see if you get some enjoyment. [I like my frontiersmen more threatening.]

I am still amazed at the knowledge it would take to complete a story such as this...a knowledge of the past, it's people, and places. I enjoyed this story, much more than other writen by Carolyn Davidson...I think it was more human. A heartwarming story that was very worthy of my time.