Loving Eliza - Ruth Ann Nordin

Loving Eliza

By Ruth Ann Nordin

  • Release Date: 2010-01-29
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 919 Ratings

Description

Eliza left her life of prostitution to become something she could never be back in Omaha: a lady. Her plan is to remain single for the rest of her life, but when she arrives in South Dakota, she runs into John Evans. And he’s not about to let her remain single if he has anything to do about it.

As soon as John sees Eliza, he falls in love with her. Not only is Eliza the most beautiful young lady he’s ever seen, but she isn’t put off by the fact that he’s mute. Since his mail-order bride didn’t come, he sees no reason why he can’t marry Eliza and make a home with her.

Eliza, however, knows very well why they can’t be together. She used to be a prostitute. John is a sweet man who’s never even kissed a woman. He deserves a virgin who can give him her innocence and a future with children. Eliza can do neither one for him. But while she insists he should wait to see if his mail-order bride is coming after all, she is taken in with his sweetness and charm. And soon, she’s torn between doing what is best for him and what her selfish heart wants.

South Dakota Series (order of books)
Loving Eliza #1
Bid for a Bride #2
Bride of Second Chances #3

Reviews

  • Captivating

    5
    By EisaE
    Really kept my interest in wondering what would happen next. Interesting characters and story of redemption with a healthy side of romance were a perfect balance
  • Creative and fun read!

    5
    By DWFREIDELL
    This book is so much fun to read! Try it you will love it.
  • Fitting

    5
    By Swan rock
    Great story not x-rated, or full of curse words. Highly recommended. Full of strength to overcome sad childhood.
  • Romance as it should be!

    5
    By Chrissypj
    A good storyline with great characters, in difficult situations. Love how she brought it all together. I’ll read more of her stories. No Fbombs dropped and love scenes that didn’t turn into porn! Thank you
  • A wonderful Read

    5
    By Firstios
    I love that this was a very delightful story.
  • Beautifully redemptive love story

    5
    By Crazybunnylady20
    Loving Eliza exceeded my expectations! The premise of the book was interesting enough, but the way the story unfolded kept me riveted until the end. Admittedly, the writing style was more simplistic than I usually enjoy, but the characters and content more than made up for any lack of fancy eloquence. The subject matters were very serious (tw: rape was addressed more than once), and there was an underlying Christian theme that tied into the redemption she experienced with John. As for the romance, I would rate it PG-13. There were a few sexual scenes between married individuals, but they were tasteful and sweet. Other than that, there were a couple of passionate kisses. It was tender and innocent which contrasted sharply with Eliza’s past as a prostitute and made those moments even more special to read. I could be picky and criticize little things here and there, but I see no point. I think almost anyone will read the book and understand why it’s worth it in spite of an insignificant amount of improvements that could be made. I’m gladly giving it 5 stars for creativity and heart! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  • Loving Eliza

    4
    By romancereader77
    Really liked this book. Very emotional. A lot of drama/conflict that kept the story interesting. I knew as soon as I started reading it I was going to like it. It was good from start to finish. Can’t help but love the main characters. John and Eliza fall in love despite everything from their past and present. A HEA romance that don’t disappoint.
  • Loving Eliza - A Lovely Story

    3
    By enj0yl!f3
    A heart warming story of persistence, love and forgiveness with all the emotions that come with it.
  • Awesome book!

    5
    By Purple2292
    What a read! The book begins with the arrival of Eliza, a former prostitute who is looking for a fresh start. She arrives in town to clean houses for a middle-aged woman, but is intercepted by John, a mute man who mistakes Eliza for his mail order bride. He sticks to Eliza like glue, because he already knows that Eliza’s employer had suffered a deadly fall down the stairs. In a typical historical romance, the heroine would then be forced to marry someone. Nope, Eliza is under the impression that her sorted past makes her unfit to be a bride. So, she agrees to work for John instead of being his bride. Although the story is romantic, sensitive subjects are touched upon, but are not enacted in scenes. John also deals with a disability that is misunderstood by many. Because he is mute, many of the towns people, including his brother Troy, think that it translates into him being stupid. The fact that Eliza is able to see John for who he really is, makes this story have a special place in my heart. It’s nice that in return, John is able to love Eliza for the wonderful person that she is. There are twists, turns, and moments that made me laugh out loud. I’d recommend this read to anyone looking for a story that has love, spice, and interesting side characters.
  • Loving Eliza

    2
    By Kcnjmg
    Sweet story ⭐️⭐️