Thank you for the book in exchange for a honest review. Big fan of Francine Rivers! Would definitely recommend!

Francine Rivers is my favorite author, so I snatched up this book as fast as I could. The Lady's Mine is a fantastic historical fiction, examining both the joys and hardships of goldmines in the late 1800s. With clear imagery and setting, real and relatable characters, Rivers delivers messages of grace and redemption through the story of Kathryn, Matthias and a little town, called Calvada. I would highly recommend this and any or all of Francine Rivers books.

Francine Rivers is an autobuy author for me. The Lady’s Mine is no different! I loved it. Full of western, gold-mining, and saloons, you don’t want to miss this western.

Kathryn is booted from Boston by her step-father. She decides to make it on her own in Calvada, where her uncle left her a newspaper. Once she arrives and settles in, Lathryn decides to restart the newspaper. However, the townsmen have other ideas. Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, knows exactly where Kathryn came from and knows her drive and ambition can get her in trouble in this town. He finds himself stepping into help more and more often. When he finds himself on the same side as Kathryn on local issues, the two seem to have more growing between them.

If you love romance, westerns, and strong women, you’ll love The Lady’s Mine!

I've been a fan of Francine Rivers for many years now. Her books are always amazing and this is no exception. I was immediately caught up into Kathryn's world out west and the people she encountered along the way. I listened to the audio book as well and enjoyed the narrator.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 8 February 2022

A heroine you can't help but cheer for, a little humor along the way, and a twist woven in... but ultimately, because of the similar time period and location, it's very difficult to keep from comparing this title with Redeeming Love (her blockbuster success). This doesn't connect in the way many other books from Rivers have done through the years.

It pains me to say this but I did not enjoy this book. I found the characters to be flat and not well developed. I got bored with them over and over again and finally quit reading. I keep planning to go back but can't make myself enter into it.

If this was not a novel by Francine Rivers, I would say that it is s light-hearted novel about a determined young lady and the new beginnings, about caring for others and the betterment of the place you live in; about love and that there is always a way, if God’s willing. The novel is not ground-breaking or particularly challenging (but one point), but it is pleasant, funny, reads easily and the romance is sexy (given that this is Christian literature, there are only kisses and wishes before the marriage, but the atmosphere is positively sizzling whenever Kathryn and Matthias are together in the same space). The challenging point is that the heroine has feminist views and as she is strong-willed, she makes men to respect her. Her views on marriage and her unwillingness to adhere to the absolute power of men might be challenging for the more conservative American audience even today - as for me, I applaud the authoress to bring these topics to the table, accompanied with the strong morale of the background story. Kathryn is not rebel without a cause and her fight for dignity is good.
But when this is by Francine Rivers, the authoress of the best Christian novel in my opinion - The Redeeming Love - I can not help but feel a bit disappointed. The authoress has simply played it safe. Unlike The Redeeming Love that is raw, messy, challenging and beautiful with its powerful message - this novel has very little mess in it, raw issues are not given enough attention (they are mentioned, but never solved - like the problematic parents and stepfather of both of the main characters; the lives of the prostitutes in general; the murders and the attempt to rape) and Kathryn is beautiful and capable above all else. While I understand that the authoress had written the novel during the Covid-19 times and she has not been wanting to stir the emotional pot with the difficult to read novel - I would love to read more challenging novel. But this might very well be me and my unreached expectations - try for yourself!

A western romance, filled with clashes of culture and character, conflict and romance.

Kathryn Walsh finds herself in a rough and tumble boom town, after inheriting a house and claim from her deceased uncle. A far cry from the Eastern society she is used to, but she is determined to make it work. Upon her arrival she stirs the interest and ire of the predominantly male townsfolk with her scathingly honest opinions.

An entertaining read filled with a full cast of colorful characters, I liked Kathryn's grit, as well as being able to admit when she was wrong. I liked her determination and her love for the town of Calvada. I loved her friendships with Ronya and Scribe.

Overall, this was a fun enemies to lovers western romance, lots of fun characters in a rough setting. Honestly this wasn't my favorite read from this author, I thought that Malachi was pretty high handed, and though he did change over the course of the book it was hard to overlook some of the things that he had done that crossed the line for me. I also felt that it lacked the strong Christian faith woven throughout that I have come to expect from this author from reading books from her in the past, the characters went to church and prayed, but it just wasn't up to the level I have read in the past from this author. I know this review sounds harsh, but I really did enjoy the book with its full cast of characters, humor, and chemistry charged banter. Great for fans of enemies to lovers romance and westerns.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you loved Reedeming Love this should be your next book! Overall great read with a wonderful storyline and great characters.

I was very grateful to get this book from Tyndale publishing‘s and NetGalley. Overall I absolutely love this book it was set in the gold rush times out in the west. A young female goes out west to make a life of her own because her mother and stepfather don’t want her around. This is a time in life where women don’t get to make decisions for themselves and she is branching out on her own. She comes to the crossroads between two men one who selfishly wants to marry her for all that she has. And Mathias who genuinely loves her turned his life around. It was a good book.

A New England women's right advocate finds herself cast off by the family. She is shipped to Colorado to take over her deceased uncle's mine in Calvada. This mining town is a bit rough and lacking in refined ladies to bring civility to town. Kathryn Walsh know there is no turning back and she needs to make a go of this new opportunity.
Two suitors enter her life, Matthias Beck, the saloon/hotel owner and mine owner Morgan Sanders. Both are charmed by her presence in town and both seek to court her for their own reasons.
Kathryn shows her outspoken ways by involving herself in various issues.
It is an entertaining story and a fast read. Although there are two suitors, I do not classify this as a romance. It is historical fiction and you can learn about the early mining towns through this story.

The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers is a delightful historical romance featuring a time period and setting similar to the author’s classic, Redeeming Love. This one is a lighter read with somewhat less weighty themes, as well as fun comical moments thrown into the mix. There’s also an element of mystery surrounding the heroine’s uncle. On a more serious note, the story touches on women’s rights, worker’s rights, and what a historical mining town may need to grow beyond its lawless beginnings, as well as the kind of difference one person can make. An enjoyable read, with strong appeal for fans of this author and this genre.

SIGH.....I am just sad that I finished the book. The Lady's Mine by Francine Rivers is a 5+ star gem. Rivers finds a way to bring her characters to life and subtly include Christian tones and values. I honestly didn't think a book could ever compare to Redeeming Love but The Lady's Mine is a close second. Fans of Francine Rivers will love this one.

The Lady's Mine is a great read.
The book is a combination of historical fiction, Christian fiction and love story. You get to learn about mining history at the same time you are entertained by the characters. The characters are developed in a way that draws you into the story. There is also humor in the way the characters interact with each other.
There are men everywhere that want to get married and few woman in the town. A number of the remaining women are just fine being single and are not impressed by the attention of the men. The town in the story is made up of hard working people that are rich, just getting by and very poor.
Some of the people are kind and look out for others, trying to help when they can. Others are only in it for the money or power or both. In many ways life is the same today. Mining towns become ghost towns when the mines run out and some of the people that live here want their town to survive and thrive. One of the things that I had not considered is the dangers involved in early mining operations. Safety was not a top priority.
Read and enjoy!

I loved being swept away into this rugged town with so many promises but a diamond in the rough. The banter between the characters had me smiling, the romance swooning, and battles with twists and turns panting. Francine Rivers masterfully delivers another excellent read I couldn't put down!

This red headed lady is one who knows her mind and not afraid to show it. When she inherits a newspaper and a seemingly worthless mine... It's hers and she will take over both even if the town consensus is 'Women should not be in business'. She's one feisty lady and there was no end to the mischief and dangerous situations she finds herself in. I totally enjoyed this story!
I received a copy through NetGalley, No review was required. My review is voluntary.

Francine Rivers is a master storyteller. I am not a huge Christian fiction fan because it often feels so preachy. But she doesn’t push that line of preachiness, in my opinion. She tells the story, includes church and prayer and God, and let’s the story and characters speak for themselves.
This book in particular was a pretty great historical fiction that meets romance. But it doesn’t stop there. It touches on true female strength. Character development is one of FR’s great strengths, and with a story this epic (as hers so often are), there are many characters to develop. The entire town, pretty much. And she does it so well. From the sheriff to the mayor to the women attached to the horrible grocer to the women in the brothel. I’m telling you, she gives them all depth and makes them so very real.
Plus the story was just so well done. Makes me happy to pick up another Rivers book in the future!

Oh. My. Goodness. I absolutely loved this book. This was one of the best romantic westerns I've ever read, and I've read quite a few! Fans of Jody Hedlund and Karen Witemeyer need to put this on their lists asap!
Rivers magically weaves a wonderful tale set in a California mining town and the struggles and successes that happen to all who live there. This is some A+ enemies-to-lovers with all that unwanted desire and angst, plenty of back and forth, and delicious tension. With themes of forgiveness, found family, and faith, I'll say it again: I love this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tyndale for my e-arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

Kathryn walsh is forced to leave her mother and father in law because of her behaviour.
She leaves for Calvada where she received an inheritance from her uncle City Walsh. Calvada is a mining town in Sierra Nevada and is very different from Boston. She meets Matthias Beck owner of a saloon but Matthiasis also a man who wants to change the town by becoming mayor. Matthias is attracted by City's niece Kathryn and tries is best to win the heart of a Lady opposed to marriage.

Kathryn is a strong willed woman, who fight for women's suffrage and decide to revive her uncle newspaper called: Voice. She also received a mine as a part ofher inheritance and she is going to find out a family secret her uncle kept for years.

It's the first time I read a book by Francine Rivers. I like her writing style the story is beautiful,full of twist and turns and some fun moment between Matthiasand Kathryn. I like an aspect of Kathryn faith in the book she didn't give up on God despite what she went through or the pastor opposition to the things she said in her newspaper. Contrary to her Matthias had given up on God because of negative words his father has said about him. Kathryn's devtotion to God helped Matthias realize how much he should fix his eyes on God and not on what people said. The most important is what God said about us.

I picked up The Lady’s Mine on a whim after struggling through several other books recently. This was the perfect book to get me out of my reading rut. It has been so long since I read anything by Francine Rivers, and I had very few expectations about this book.

The Lady’s Mine is a rom-com that takes place in a small mining town in 1870. The story had tension, banter, and romance that felt true to the time. A time when women did not have the rights we do today. Kathryn, part of the women’s suffrage movement is exiled to a small town with an unknown inheritance. When she arrives she begins to make decisions that don’t follow the societal norms for how a “proper lady” should act. The rights of women are a large part of the story as Kathryn tries to make her own way in a man’s world.

I enjoyed the lighthearted humor that I don’t remember from other Francine River’s books. This book felt like a textbook enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in the wild wild West. While Kathryn was a strong-willed, witty, and determined leading lady, there were still moments where I was surprised by her naivety. A few of these moments felt unbelievable. Similarly, there were moments of disappointment with the actions of the male lead character, but I believe these things were intentional considering the historical setting. I enjoyed several of the side characters including Scribe and Ronya.

Life in a mining town was no Hallmark movie so there are mentions of violence, drunkenness, prostitution - all things Kathryn sought to change. There is no language- but language is alluded to. There are several passionate kisses and mainly closed-door romance within marriage.,

While there are a few mentions of God and faith these elements are not the focus of the story. In her author’s note, Rivers mentioned that this book was written during the pandemic and she aimed to make it lighthearted. She also wanted to explore through this story how one person can impact a community for the better.