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cari1268's review against another edition
3.0
I needed a break from some heavier reading and this was a nice light read. It was fun to read about a simpler life and people who enjoy the country. I thought it was interesting that one of the characters was half American Indian and I wished the author could have incorporated more American Indian culture.
I did have a few qualms with the characters in this book. I thought the main character, Julia, acted more like she was 18 rather then 28. Also, her passivity toward her own religion annoyed me and made me dislike her somewhat. Her love interest was mostly likable.
Overall, the plot kept my attention and I finished the book quickly. Three stars.
I did have a few qualms with the characters in this book. I thought the main character, Julia, acted more like she was 18 rather then 28. Also, her passivity toward her own religion annoyed me and made me dislike her somewhat. Her love interest was mostly likable.
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His decision to "test" Julia at the end of the book made me far more angry then it did Julia. She's more forgiving then I am! Maybe its because she's so passive...Overall, the plot kept my attention and I finished the book quickly. Three stars.
dja777's review against another edition
4.0
This Mormon-inspirational romance was a better book than Kelly's last Regency Romance, The Admiral's Penniless Bride. Interesting characters and a lot of fun, historical detail. (Although I find it hard to believe that, even back in 1909, someone might think that warm liver salad was worth cooking!) The end of the book is going to be a lot more meaningful for someone who is Mormon, I think, but the book is full of Kelly's usual warmth, humor and historical detail and is definitely worth reading.
punandprose's review against another edition
4.0
I first read this years ago and didn't remember much about it, and at the end of the second go around I'm glad I reread it. I loved the slow building of the relationship between Paul and Julia. It felt real. And they had a nice story to go along with them.
danicapage's review against another edition
4.0
I rarely give books a five star review...my typical is a 4. This book made me consider breaking that trend. This book is both inspiring, entertaining, and a cute read. I loved this book.
A cute read with an ulifting message. It's a clean read too which I always enjoy.
A cute read with an ulifting message. It's a clean read too which I always enjoy.
connieholladay's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not even sure where to start with ths review, a friend of mine gave me this book to read. We pass fun, clean, romantic books back and forth. She calls them "squishy, happy books" . That is what I expected, a book that made me smile and not have to think about anything serious for a while. I expected a story where two people meet, go through some sort of problem, fall in love, and live happily ever after. Ths book gave me all of that and so much more. It really made me think a lot about what I believe and how I live those beliefs. It also asked some interesting questions that have made me take a deeper look at my life. It also gave me, in a strange way, some insights into things pertaining to my life right now. I am so gad that I have a wonderful friend who gave me this book to read. I really loved it.
alissabar's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a fan of Carla Kelly thanks to a dear friend of mine who lent me a bunch of her books a few years ago. I was quite excited to find out that Kelly had a new book out. LDS fiction is not one of my favorite genres to read, so I was a little apprehensive to pick this one up. I was happy to find that I enjoyed this book just as much as I enjoyed Kelly's other books, and I look forward to other future books that she writes.
thisdiva99's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant kind of storytelling; I quite literally clasped this book to my chest like a friend multiple times while reading it. What a joy!