Linda Griffin
July 2026
When her fiancé died, Eileen said, “Then I’m free,” words that her younger sister Molly didn’t understand and never forgot. In 1850s Ohio, a girl doesn’t have that many options, and marrying Andrew MacLeith may be the best she can hope for. He promises to cherish her, but they have to live with his parents, and he can’t even protect her from his mother’s sharp tongue. After a quarrel, Molly impulsively joins his gambler brother Hugh on a journey to the Pike’s Peak gold region. Perhaps the romance and freedom she longs for lie elsewhere. Or were they right under her nose all along?
Between The Pages
Cherry Creek is an interesting and fast-paced read that follows Molly, a young woman driven by a fierce desire for adventure and independence. Her determination leads her into a life where she quickly discovers how difficult it can be to survive on her own. Yet those same challenges shape her, revealing her inner strength and teaching her hard-earned lessons about resilience and love.
The story leans heavily on narrative and would have benefited from more dialogue to deepen character interactions and bring scenes to life. Overall, the plot remains engaging, and the ending delivers a satisfying conclusion with a compelling heroine and a thoughtful exploration of growth, hardship, and second chances.
Rating
4 Stars
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