Published: Dec. 25, 2011
Words: 82,256 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465776075

Short description

Isaac Larson's been warned by his father to stay away from "the Craftsman girl" for years. But that's easier said than done when Emily Craftsman is the only one who sparks his passion. Will he defy his father to be with the woman he wants or will he choose the woman his father wants him to marry?

Extended description

“Stay away from the Craftsman girl.” For the past three years, Isaac Larson obeyed his father, making sure to keep his distance from Emily Craftsman. But day after day, he’s reminded of how beautiful she is and knows she is the only woman who has the power to make his blood boil with desire.

Emily has always pursued what she wants, and she wants Isaac. Determined to find out why he avoids her, she disguises herself as a man and befriends him. Will she find out the secret behind his silence? And, more importantly, can she stop him before he thinks of marrying another woman?

*This historical western romance is rated R.

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Tags

romance, love, sex, historical, secret, western, bride, disguise, groom, elope, dave larson, mary larson, neil craftsman

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Review by: Luna Larios on Sep. 01, 2012 :
I was honestly hoping for a bit more conflict from Dave or even between him an Neal, but I was glad that they worked it out quickly enough either way. I loved this book and connected with the characters just like I have in every one or Ruth Ann's books! Loved this book just like every other!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ian Lover on July 06, 2012 :
This is such a romantic story. I look like an idiot while reading it, because I smile in every scenes that happened. Miss Ruth is my favorite author no matter what! :D
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Elaine Diehl-Postma on Feb. 03, 2012 :
Isaac was very young and really wanted to please his father. He is finally able to do as his heart leads though. Great book. Rated R though.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: tiffany on Jan. 11, 2012 :
a must read!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Jutzie on Jan. 05, 2012 :
Isaac's Decision by Ruth Ann Nordin
Nebraska Series Book 9
Two previous books in this series; Eye of the Beholder & His Redeeming Bride lead up to this book. I read them a second time before reading Isaac's Decision and I'm glad I did as the stories flow together so well. This story is about nine years after His Redeeming Bride.

Isaac Larson is the son of Dave and Mary. At age fourteen Dave told Isaac not to talk to “that Craftsman girl” and being the obedient son he is, he obeyed. His eyes did not, everyday in school he still would look at her and admire her. At seventeen, Dave starts encouraging Isaac to marry and Dave already has the bride in mind. Eva Connealy, the school teacher. Isaac wants the only girl he has been forbidden to have, Emily Craftsman.

Emily lives in the shadow of her birth mother, Cassie. She has her beauty but that is all. As a young girl she made the choice not to be like her mother. And yet people seem to judge her by her parents past. She has dreamed of having Isaac as her own for years but when she finds out that he banned from her she almost gives up. Good thing the word quit is not in her vocabulary!

I love this series. It is full of characters with flaws. Neil Craftsman's story is one of redemption but being the town knew of his sins, some people won't let it die even now that he is a new man. Especially Dave Larson. I enjoyed watching the story and characters unfold in this book. Seeing the way they think helps you understand motives, even if they are not right. When you get to know the younger siblings, it is exciting to know that maybe their stories will come about one day as well. In fact, one of the younger sons is in the South Dakota Series, Bride of Second Chances. It's just a small part but Dave and a younger son are in the General Store. I love how Ruth lets her characters pop in other stories now and then.
**Sexual situations within marriage.
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
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