Heart and Hand by Rebel Carter

Available now

Back in November, I received the most delightful book mail after winning the monthly paperback giveaway from Lucy Eden. Included in that giveaway was my very first Rebel Carter romance and Reader Friends, it’s definitely not my last! I loved this book! Absolutely loved it. I’m not typically an early American historical reader, but this book involves the interracial marriage between a New York socialite and two ex-Union soldiers living in the Montana territory.

Two Husbands!!! How does anyone pass up a book with two husbands in 1886 Montana? I know I don’t.

Julie Baptiste is tired of society life and is looking for something more fulfilling in her life. When the opportunity to move west and become a school teacher, as well as a wife to a couple of ex-Union soldiers, is made available to her, Julie decides to take a leap of faith. Forrest and William are both settled in Gold Sky, Montana as local lawmen and want a wife and children to complete their family. After months of letters between Forrest and herself, Julie knows that moving to Gold Sky offers her the best chance at the happiness and fulfillment she’s been searching for.

Oh, how I love this book! Not only do we get to see Julie bravely take the risk of moving halfway across the country, by herself, to marry two men she’s never met, but we also get to see her fall in love with teaching and become a respected member of Gold Sky. Julie has to take a train, by herself, for nearly a month to travel to Gold Sky from New York. The thought of being stuck on a train for a month sounds horrifying and I can’t imagine how miserable it would have been. I also love how Julie knows from the beginning that she’s marrying both Will and Forrest. There is no bait and switch here-she goes in, eyes wide open, to marrying these men. And did she ever get lucky! Both Forrest and Will go out of their way to make her feel comfortable, cared for, and respected. They really take care of her down to the smallest details like choosing a house with many bedrooms, including one for herself if she’d like. They also left much of the decorating for her so the house felt like hers, not just theirs. When the school fundraiser gets thrust on her last minute, they both step up to help in any way they can. Such a good guys.

It was also really beautiful to watch how the trio learned to navigate their new relationship and the intricacies of this type of marriage. The respect they all had for each other and for their relationship was really to satisfying to see. It’s just so good! I wish I had the words to tell you how good it is!

If you would like to add this amazing book to your collection, you can find ordering information here:

This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links, and I may earn from qualifying purchases.