"You're all blessed. " (44)

Boy, oh boy, oh boy! What a western story to lasso and hook onto you! From the very beginning, No Way Up by Mary Connealy gifted readers with intense scenes of avalanches, medical prowess and a reading of a will that will set every character on edge! Not only the characters, but readers too!  From suspense, to romance to adventure, Mary had hit the mark with this story about cowboys, their heroines and their land claims.   What I love about Mary's writings is that she can always instill humor even in tense situations, and that's what gives No Way Up an edge in my book.

I love the banter between Heath and the Boden brothers, and how Sadie jumps right in periodically too. She's spunky and holds her own. The connection between Sadie and Heath was even more personified during the climbing scenes. Heath is such a great guy! From the first page, he captures you with his control and calm, and then the same goes for his outburst in the office.



I love the message in No Way Up. It's about family and about love. Sometimes we forget what that means.  I love this story, and I can't wait to read more about the Bodens.  Mary included a sweet note in the dedication page, and I hope every reader will take the time to read it. It embodies the message we read in No Way Up, which was very nicely summed up by Sadie on page 292. (Don't want to give away too much, so you'll just have to read it!)

Thank you, Mary for a wonderful, fast-paced, easy-to-read, lighthearted story with much to give.


No Way Up is the first of a new series, but if you want to get a head start, there is a prequel novella out now, The Boden Birthright that is FREE (not sure how long this will last)!


NOTE:  I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, Bethany House for an honest review.  All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.