"9 out of 10 Stars!...Fans of second chance at love tales will want to read the warm Ozark Dawn. The story line contains serious undertones centering on the long-term impact of abuse, but also provides a delightful tale of love. Bonnie Drury engages her audience with a fine tale of two people who respect and love one another, but must overcome the past."—Harriet Klausner

"3 1/2 Stars!...An emotional tale of personal struggles, complex family dynamics and an endearing love story. The author provides some realism and twists that enhance the book. Bonnie Drury takes her readers on a journey into a small town but with a story bigger than life."—Tami Sutton, Escape To Romance

"Bonnie Drury is adept at portraying family dynamics. In Ozark Dawn, she gives us a tense, emotion-filled look at what happened to the Springers when a bad apple was let in as head of the house. The damage done to Jolene and her relationship with her mother is an important thread in the plot, but not more so than the interaction between Jolene and Will, and the difficulties they face as a possible couple. Among the townsfolk and through Jolene's Ozark articles, Ms. Drury introduces some captivating characters and local color. I recommend Ozark Dawn as a moving visit with good people who may sometimes exasperate, but will ultimately win your heart."—Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today

"What are you afraid of, Jolene?"

"Why do you think I'm afraid?"

"I don't know, but I'm willing to find out. It's the only way either of us will ever be free."

She turned away and stared down at the river. "Don't you see, Will? I don't belong here anymore."

He raised his hands to her shoulders, then lowered them to his sides, swearing softly.

"I know how you feel about me and my practice, Jolene, but I can't get you out of my head." He paused a moment as he looked down at the ground, then back up again. "Maybe you're right about us being wrong for each other, but I don't want you to be afraid of me."

She'd denied it before, but she didn't now. "I am afraid, Will. I wish I wasn't, but I am." Her eyes filled with tears as the pent-up troubles of the last few days pushed to the surface. Jolene quickly brushed them away, hating to show any sign of weakness in front of him.