I enjoyed the historical aspects of this book. The romance fell a little flat for me but I would still recommend to friends.

(4.5 stars) - Absolutely loved it!

The Grand Canyon is one of our family's favorite places. We've stomped around the north & south rims, and even gone down into it several times. It was delightful to revisit it in this book & catch glimpses of its history in the story.

And the story is really good. Initially, my impression of Meg was that she was something of a mary sue & that this 2nd chance romance trope was going to follow the well worn, traditional "I'm not good enough for him" path, but the author gives the characters more and better depth than that.

Meg, for all her determination to forge her own path, still has preconceptions of how things should be - which she has been boxing Ben into, ironically.

Ben has been openly admiring of Meg's abilities & gifts, but has been living with some preconceived ideas of his own that need to be ironed out (if you'll forgive the pun)

In another break from the usual romantic angst, Ben is refreshingly kind & open to Meg, despite their history, and is willing to risk putting his heart out there again.

In the midst of the survey team's mission is a mystery that Ben desperately wants & needs to solve.

It seemed a little odd that Ben had never pressed Meg for an explanation of her 1st refusal, but perhaps her dad had taken her away before he could.

What's a bit more challenging to believe is that they would stumble across evidence in such a vast area, though Pike would have to follow the areas he & McCoy both knew. However, it's handled well enough that it's not that hard to make allowance for it.

The happy ending is, perhaps, rather pat in some respects, but so credibly handled that it's wonderfully plausible.

It ends somewhat abruptly with no epilogue, BUT a sneak peak of the next book revealing this is the first of a national park themed series rather like Karen Barnett's Vintage National Parks romance series (which I also highly recommend).. I can't wait for the next installment! 🥰

*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
*Religion: generically Christian, a few Bible passages quoted in a way that's completely organic to the story, & the heroine is struggling to figure out her relationship with God Nothing at all preachy.

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Meg is determined to continue her photography profession after the death of her father. But when that path leads her back to Ben Coleridge years after refusing his proposal of marriage, she isn't sure if the adventure to the Grand Canyon will happen after all. The adventure begins with a wonderful cast of characters and many exciting adventures.

I really enjoyed this story. Meg and Ben are an interesting couple with quite the path to their future. So much is stake, Meg's future, Ben's career, and possibly the life of Ben's father.

The cover of A Distance Too Grand is my favorite cover of the year. I was drawn to Regina Scott's book based on its beautiful cover, I love everything about it, the character of Meg in period costume with her 1870's camera, the Grand Canyon in the background, even the font and the colors, all perfection.

I enjoyed the story of photographer Meg and Army engineer Ben on an expedition to uncover a route through the Grand Canyon large enough for pioneers in wagons going West. There's a bit of a mystery as Ben wants to find out what has happened to his father who has disappeared while on a similar expedition.

The descriptions of The Canyon and scenery along the way were interesting and the history of the time period equally fascinating.

Meg and Ben were great characters, as well as Dot and Hank and the other army members they traveled with.
The attraction between Meg and Ben was believable, including her doubts about them being a good match. I loved their personal interactions and humor and would have enjoyed even more of it. An excellent start for Scott's new National Parks series.

A sweet story with very likeable characters. I enjoyed Meg's spunk in all her endeavors. She was determined and never gave up. I enjoyed the Privates as they quickly became enamoured with Meg. I liked that Ben was a good leader and treated everyone with respect. The story was a bit predictable and the villain was easily determined but overall this was an enjoyable book.

"A Distance Too Grand" is another quaint romance from Regina Scott! I enjoyed this sweet novel, although I felt that the storyline was predictable and the mystery was solved too easily. Overall, it was a quick, easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Great story! Meg is a photographer excited to go on an expedition with the army until she finds herself answering to the boy she thought she left behind. Ben has changed a bit over the past five years, and Meg can't deny she is still attracted to him. They spend weeks together with this expedition, documenting the grand canyon, and they have to make choices along the way. An enjoyable story to the end!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip to the Grand Canyon in 1871! In Regina Scott’s A Distance Too Grand you, the reader, feel like you are transported back in time
and placed in the middle of an adventure filled with mystery, danger, and second chance romance. Though I have never been to the Grand Canyon myself, the vividly descriptive words penned by Ms. Scott made feel like I was right there in the scene experiencing life on an Army surveying expedition. Although the pace of the story seemed to move slowly at times, the very nature of the plot involving photography, geography, and topography would seem off if it were rushed along. I loved the hero and heroine, but also the varied personalities of the supporting characters. All in all, a beautiful novel, both in description and storyline, well worth your time. I heave enjoyed everything I have read from this author and am looking forward to the next book in the series. Well done!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Set in the post-Civil War west, this features a young lady who has suffered a great loss but pushes through with her skills and persistence to make a name for herself in a man's world. It also features a young man who is climbing through the military ranks while still trying to live up to his parents' standards. They apparently have history, although I still couldn't tell, even by the book's end, whether I had missed a prequel to this story or if there just wasn't a lot of information given about the history between the two main characters. There are some unexpected twists and a few sad moments, but the moral is quite simple. The vivid scenic descriptions make me want to visit the Grand Canyon! I look forward to seeing more from this series.

•*• Well Done Story Featuring the Grand Canyon before it was a Natl. Park •*•
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and read late into the night and then woke to finish it. It is well written and moves along nicely.
1871 Ft. Wilverton, AZ Territory
Meg Pero, a budding photographer, has just lost her father, Matthew Pero who taught her everything she knows. She has a government contract, which is technically his, but was written for M. Pero and she intends to fulfill it and make a name for herself in the process. She is 26, talented, opinionated, beautiful and smart. “But you’re a woman. Women aren’t photographers.”, the corporal said.
Cpt. Benjamin Coleridge has a survey job to do and he needs an able-bodied photographer to get it done. He’d heard Matthew Pero would be that man, even looked forward to seeing him again after several years. But he had no idea his feisty daughter would show up in his place, the woman who’d broken his heart.
This story is full of adventure as a team that includes two young privates, Dot the spunky cook and her cartographer husband, Hank, eager-to-prove-himself Corporal Adams and the grumpy guide, Mr. Pike set out into the Grand Canyon with horses, wagons, and mules. Cpt. Coleridge is hoping to find some evidence as to the whereabouts of his missing father Col. Coleridge.
Adventure, discovery and mayhem wind through the canyon with the group and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Tea Quotes: 1. “Oh sit down,” Dot said with a wave of her free hand. “This is an expedition, not a fancy tea. Meet Meg Pero. She’s our photographer.”
2. Dot had figured out how to turn the most plentiful plant in the area – pine – into a nourishing and refreshing tea.
Faith Moment: Directly in front of her the highest point was a fist of golden white stone, pointing to the heavens as if to remind her there was someone else above all this. Her Creator.
Tear Inducing Moment – I won’t give this away, but it was an incredibly kind and unexpected moment that made me cry. : “I realized I was the closest to you in size. I hope I won’t offend you, but I thought you might find use for these.” She held out the bundle.
History: There are good notations in the back of the book by the author about The Grand Canyon which I enjoyed. She also shares a bit about her upcoming story which is set Yellowstone – the world’s 1st Natl. Park. I cannot wait!
Netgalley and the publisher kindly sent me an eBook in the hopes of a favorable review, with no further compensation or expectation. All opinions are my own.