'Golden Horizons' by Darlene Panzera - Heartwarming Christian Historical Romance

A Reader's Opinion:

I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet novella. Golden Horizons by Darlene Panzera sweeps readers into the heart of California’s Gold Rush, where dreams glitter like gold dust—and faith is the true treasure. Darlene Panzera crafts a tender, inspiring story of love, resilience, and spiritual growth, all set against a rugged and vividly drawn historical backdrop.

The heroine is determined and brave, forging her path in a world full of uncertainty, while the hero brings strength and quiet devotion. Together, they face challenges, make sacrifices, and discover that sometimes the greatest riches aren’t what you dig from the earth, but what you carry in your heart.

A heartwarming Christian historical romance full of hope, grit, and grace. I look forward to trying more from this author.

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About the Book

Golden Horizons

by Darlene Panzera

(Retailer Description)

Originally published in the Sew in Love Collection with Barbour Books as Hearts Sewn With Love

In 1850, during the height of the California Gold Rush, a decent single young lady was rarer than gold itself…

After a grueling seven-month journey to Gold Bar, California, Maggie McDermott and her mother arrive only to face a devastating loss—her cousin, their only connection in the West, has met an untimely end. With no male relatives to support them, the town assumes Maggie will marry. But Maggie has other plans. Determined to build a life on her own terms, she opens a seamstress shop—and soon earns more gold than the men clamoring for her hand.

One man stands apart from the rest—Benjamin Freethy. A hardworking miner raising his orphaned nephew, Ben is captivated by Maggie’s kindness and beauty. But with gold growing scarce, he refuses to consider marriage until he can provide for a wife. Even if that wife is the one woman he longs for.

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Title: Golden Horizons

Author: Darlene Panzera

Publication date: ‎‎June 24, 2025

Language: ‎ English

Print length: ‎152 pages

Genres: Christian Historical Romance, American Historical Romance

Language: ‎English   

Read by: Lizzie

Review Copy Source: NetGalley

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