The Inheritance

By Tamera Alexander

Book Overview

From USA TODAY bestselling author Tamera Alexander comes an award-winning historical romance. Desperate for a fresh start, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west with her rebellious younger brother to the rugged wilds of the Colorado Territory, but what she finds there will be the greatest challenge of her life.Determined to tame her fourteen-year-old younger brother's rebellious streak, twenty-three-year-old McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west and start over. McKenna arrives only to find that her cousin and her cousin's husband have died, leaving their five-year-old daughter an orphan--and that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected.McKenna struggles with her sudden new role as the guardian of two children. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs instead of the older sister he resents. But her "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust--and perhaps even her heart.U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll, and he finds himself at a crossroads. He's brought countless men to justice, but he questions what lasting good he has accomplished. When his path intersects that of young Robert Ashford, Wyatt glimpses himself, years ago, in the boy's pride and arrogance. He also sees a boy without a firm hand in his life. His well-meant attempt to help Robert brings him face-to-face with the one situation he never wanted to encounter--and the one woman who holds the key to helping him find his future.As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination--but it will come at a price.Praise for The Inheritance: "Alexander has an awe-inspiring way of creating characters that brand your heart and leave you permanently connected. This story is too good to be missed "--Romantic Times"Alexander's inspirational historical romance vividly details the rough mining environment of 1870s Colorado...in a fast-paced, often poignant, and always hopeful tale."--BooklistFull-length, stand-alone historical romance set in 18772010 Christy Award finalist and 2010 RITA Award winnerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595546324
• ISBN13: 9781595546326
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

I am purchasing all the Tamera Alexander novels I can...

I am purchasing all the Tamera Alexander novels I can find. The most entertaining books I have found. What a gifted writer she is.

A Memorable Story of Redemption and Trust

The Inheritance is a delightful, inspiring historical romance with a great redemptive message. Tamera Alexander paints a beautiful picture of what it looks like to entrust your life to God in difficult circumstances. The theme of trust carries into the relationship between McKenna and Wyatt--both people with a past that could stymie their future happiness, but because of their faith in God, are able to find their way to...

Read with a Message

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Inheritance". There were so many angles to the "inheritance" concept and it was great to read a well-written, well-researched book that encourages the reader (me) to sit back and also take note of the inheritance I have received through my walk of faith in Christ Jesus. Learning brokenness, faith, and rest through troubled times ... an inheritance I can certainly stand to receive! Tamera Alexander's...

Another winner!

Tamera Alexander has done it again with The Inheritance. McKenna and Wyatt became as real to me as dear friends. I didn't want their story to end, and was surprised at every turn by the things they said and did. I loved this story and its themes of trust and redemption. I can't wait for the next novel by Tamera Alexander.

Another winner for Tamera Alexander!

I've read all Tamera Alexander's books, so when I saw this one on the shelf, I snatched it up. I do believe it's her best yet. McKenna Ashton and her young brother set off for Copper Creek, Colorado after losing everything because of her brother's gambling debts. She is an expert saddle maker and finds work doing just that but Robert continues to be a problem. She meets US Marshall Wyatt Caradon, who knows from experience...