Teach Me to Love

Brothers of Belle Fourche, Book 1

By: Kari Trumbo

Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett

Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Izzy Lawson has taken her last abuse.

When her husband dies, she has a choice to make: Go home, and face the family who made her stay with the beast, or head to Belle Fourche to the only friend she has left. The reserve she's worked so hard to build crumbles in the verdant rolling hills, and in the arms of a man so different from her husband.

Conrad Oleson can't read, and it's shamed him for longer than he can remember.

When another teacher shows up on his front step, he's sure his brother is meddling, again. But when Izzy reveals her painful past, he can't stay away. And if learning to read brings him closer to her, he'll do about anything for her including teaching her how to love.

Don't miss this sweet western cowboy romance. Can a widow scarred by her husband finally get her happily ever after? This book was originally published in the Timeless Love: Romantic Stories That Span the Ages collection.

©2018 Kari Trumbo (P)2018 Kari Trumbo

Really draws you in

This is not my normal genre but I really liked this story.
Very realistic. I loved the way the characters were portrayed.
Many of us have troubled pasts, many of us still have troubled presents.
It is always good to hear of someone that treats you as you should be treated... With Love and kindness no matter the past you have had forced on you or chosen to live. Make your own choice and choose to love.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Sweet Romance

This was an interesting book, it fulfills all the criteria great historical Romance. The main relationship was very sweet and I enjoyed hearing how it progressed.

The characters are well developed and the descriptions are clear and easy to picture. I enjoyed the style of writing and ti dialogue comes across as natural.

I've read other books in the series and reading this one filled in the gaps for me. It was enjoyable to listen to and did a good job of setting up the series.

The narration includes good character voices, smooth clear delivery, and it matched the story nicely.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.

Uplifting

This is a great beginning to this series, I couldn't stop listening! Izzy Lawson has arrived at the home of her best friend after her horribly abusive husband has died. After living with a man who verbally abused her, she comes with no confidence and feels she will never love again. Conrad Oleson runs the ranch, but his inability to read has made him insecure. When these two meet, there is a spark and from there the story begins. I love the way Kari Trumbo writes. It's a refreshing listen, with a story developing the characters and giving us a sense of warmth and comfort as it goes on. Her thread of healing through the story is evident and as Izzy and Conrad grow closer, you can feel their love grow and their spirits restore. There are a few twists and turns with ranch business, and Izzy gets caught up in the action.

With J. Scott Bennett narrating, this story has a calm and soothing effect. His performance is spot on for these spiritually fulfilling stories, and has give us a beautiful listen.

A wonderful story!

Isabelle's past tore here apart. It will take the love Conrad gives to help her heal. But someone wants Conrad dead. Isabelle must let go of the past and find herself to help save her heart's desire.
This story grabs the heart and never holds back.

Sweet Western Romance

This is my first book I've had read to me by Ms Trumbo. Her storytelling is sweet. I am a fan of Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. Ms. Trumbo's writing is perfect when I need a Dr. Quinn fix.

In this story, Issy (Isabelle) is just starting to heal from a distructive marriage when she comes to stay with her dear friend Lula and Lula's in-laws. At the O ranch she meets Conrad, the eldest brother of Lula's husband Barton. This is a delightful story of how two people can build each other up by encouragement and love. And of course the author threw in some suspense to keep the storytelling moving at a wonderful pace.

Storyteller J Scott Bennett is perfect for these Western Romances. I have enjoyed several audiobooks narrated by him. His voice is true, trusted, and tender just like what is called for with wholesome, clean western romances.

I received this audiobook from the author. My review is voluntarily provided. Thank you for the excellent listening experience.

Parental Warning: there are NONE

Isabelle and Conrad

This was a truly moving story about Izzy a young woman who has suffered mental abuse at the hands of her husband. When she tried to get help from her parents they took his side against her's, leaving her with nowhere to turn. So as many women have, she stayed in an environment of abuse and made the best of things.

When her husband died, she left immediately without even arranging a funeral, there was very little money but she did have his horse so she packed what she could into the saddlebags and set off to visit her friend in Belle Fourche. She is starved and weak, the beast she married having withheld food from her telling her she was too large, so when she finally arrives she literally falls into Conrad's arms. Conrad is the brother in law of her friend and the oldest of the brothers living on the ranch. Conrad is alone, he's never found someone to love and although his family is close he is lonely,

Conrad cannot read, he believes that he has managed to keep this a secret from his family but he hasn't, they just never bring in up. As Izzy begins to regain her strength, her friend tells her about Conrad and asks her to try to teach him to read without hurting his pride by letting him know that the family all know his secret.

Over time a bond forms between Conrad and Isobelle, yes I'm calling her Isobelle now because that's what Conrad calls her. Conrad learns that he can trust her to help him and she learns that not all men are monsters. I loved the way Kari Trumbo wrote these characters, she made them both strong but she wrote with such sensitivity to their situation.

The storyline flowed beautifully, we learned about a plot to harm the ranch and the brothers. The story has both action and drama but the fundamental feeling I had whilst listening to this story was one of wellbeing and love as Hope learned to like herself and became the woman she should have been all along. As for Conrad he was just perfect for her, he knew just how to treat her and helped her to heal.

The narration of this book by J. Scott Bennett is very well done, he performed it with just the right amount of sensitivity.

I was given this audiobook as a gift and am voluntarily writing my review.

A Sweet Clean American west Historical romance

“Teach Me to Love” by Kari Trumbo Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett
This is a good sweet clean historical American west romance story. I did enjoy my time with Izzy & Conrad. It is such fun to see the changes in characters as they progress through the story. This is a worthy read. Happy Reading ! !
Note: I received a copy of this audiobook from the author via audible.

Loved!

Anything in the historical romance genre, I swear I end up loving! If J. Scott Bennett is narrating, it’s even better!

This was a nice listen-to. The characters were likable, minus the bad guys, and there was that happy ending. There wasn’t anything really surprising or shocking that took place, yet it was a fast, sweet story. Although, with me not always paying attention to what number a book holds in a series, I was actually surprised this was book one. I could see the author going back and writing a story (prequel) about how Izzy’s best friend and her husband ended together.

As always, the narrator did an awesome job! I’m a big fan of Mr. Bennett!

I’m definitely interested in reading or listening to more in this series.

Great Book

Teach Me to Love by Kari Trumbo was a great read. I absolutely loved reading Conrad and Izzy's story. Izzy's husband died after years of abuse. She isn't sure where her life would take her now. She meets Conrad and things start changing for her. I loved reading Izzy and Conrad's story.

Great story!

This was a great story! I really enjoy Kari Trumbo’s books! I definitely want to read the rest of her books in this series! Her characters are great and easy to like.



I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.