"Inspirational, uplifting western."

After receiving an urgent letter regarding her father's failing health, Alexandra Merritt leaves Philadelphia and races to Colorado. Always close to her father, she wishes to be with him before he dies. Unwilling to wait on conventional transportation, Alexander chooses an old mail stagecoach for the last leg of her journey. The unsafe coach overturns, leaving her stranded in the wilderness with the other passenger, a very pregnant woman. A deeply religious woman, Alexandra prays for a miracle.

Jake Malone stumbles upon a beautiful angel aiding a newborn and a dying mother. He reluctantly agrees to convey the baby and Alexandra to her home. A drifter from nowhere, Jake is surprised by the warm welcome he receives from Alexandra's family. Jake has always heard that he's worthless and no good, and he has difficulty accepting the trust as her family asks him to help prepare for the harvest. For the first time, Jake feels self-respect.

Despite the great differences in their backgrounds, Alexandra and Jake fall in love. However, trouble arises when Jake's past threatens to destroy their future.

OF MEN AND ANGELS is an uplifting tale of a spiritual woman, who's deeply human, and the flawed man she loves. It's evident that Ms. Bylin writes from her heart infusing her deep faith into her novel. A pleasant and enjoyable read.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003