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4.6 AVERAGE
4.6 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved seeing a little of Laurel and Jonathan as well as this new story about Cora and Jeb <3!! Hoping for this series to continue!
Another sweet historical romance set in the backwoods of the Blue Ridge Mountains! While there are multiple story threads woven throughout the book, Jeb and Cora's tale is the focus. I love how service and friendship are at the foundation of their relationship!
Content Warning: Due to the setting and time period, there are some difficult situations discussed. Topics would be appropriate for older teens.
Disclosure: I received a digital review copy from NetGalley. Opinions are my own.
Content Warning: Due to the setting and time period, there are some difficult situations discussed. Topics would be appropriate for older teens.
Disclosure: I received a digital review copy from NetGalley. Opinions are my own.
5 stars, Two wounded souls
THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS
(MY HEART BELONGS IN THE BLUE RIDGE #2)
by Pepper Basham
Jeb and Cora are suffering, they don't think anyone else feels the same way that they do, since they've survived the heartache of war.
The book is set in 1919 in the Appalachian Mountains. Jeb has returned home after the war took some of his best friends in the world. Cora has fled there from England, after being pressured to marry an unsuitable man. Cora's brother-a doctor and teacher, and her uncle-a preacher have already called these mountains home for several years.
I like Cora and Jeb the best, out of all of the characters. They both have big hearts and are willing to go above what anyone else would be willing to do, to help a person in need. Cora is a nurse, who hopes to use her skills to assist anyone who's willing to accept help from a "flatlander." Jeb works at a local sawmill, and he also has side projects that he keeps himself busy with, to escape his war memories when they start closing in on him.
There are several other characters in the book, that are intriguing.
I did not read book #1 in this series, LAUREL'S DREAM. This book, #2 is a stand-alone. There were a couple of unsettled areas for me in this book, but they may very well be solved, in future books.
I liked the way the book is in the inspirational, Christian genres, but does not come across as preachy or condescending.
Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of #theheartofthemountains by #pepperdbasham from #barbourpublishing I was under no obligation to post a review.
#favoritebooks #inspyfiction #christianhistoricalfiction #coverlove #barbour
THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS
(MY HEART BELONGS IN THE BLUE RIDGE #2)
by Pepper Basham
Jeb and Cora are suffering, they don't think anyone else feels the same way that they do, since they've survived the heartache of war.
The book is set in 1919 in the Appalachian Mountains. Jeb has returned home after the war took some of his best friends in the world. Cora has fled there from England, after being pressured to marry an unsuitable man. Cora's brother-a doctor and teacher, and her uncle-a preacher have already called these mountains home for several years.
I like Cora and Jeb the best, out of all of the characters. They both have big hearts and are willing to go above what anyone else would be willing to do, to help a person in need. Cora is a nurse, who hopes to use her skills to assist anyone who's willing to accept help from a "flatlander." Jeb works at a local sawmill, and he also has side projects that he keeps himself busy with, to escape his war memories when they start closing in on him.
There are several other characters in the book, that are intriguing.
I did not read book #1 in this series, LAUREL'S DREAM. This book, #2 is a stand-alone. There were a couple of unsettled areas for me in this book, but they may very well be solved, in future books.
I liked the way the book is in the inspirational, Christian genres, but does not come across as preachy or condescending.
Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of #theheartofthemountains by #pepperdbasham from #barbourpublishing I was under no obligation to post a review.
#favoritebooks #inspyfiction #christianhistoricalfiction #coverlove #barbour
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A sweet continuation of the lives of characters I came to care for in the first book.
I loved this book just as much as Laurel's Dream! If there was ten books in this series it would make me happy
