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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
The year was 1808.
Emma Daring was getting ready to walk down the aisle and marry, dashing Eric Montclaire. Emma realized that Eric didn’t really love her; he just loved the image of having a wife in order to trick people that he was a respectable man.
Luke Bowen receives a letter from Eric offering him a job, accompanying Eric and Emma on a trek as they plan to follow in Lewis and Clark’s foot steps. Due to Luke’s great talent as a cartographer, he would make a nice addition. Luke can’t pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity, despite his father’s disapproval. When Luke discovers what type of man, Eric really is, can he save Emma before it is too late?
Angel’s Den is the second book, I have read by Jamie Carie. Just like the last book, I enjoyed it. I read it in one sitting. Mrs. Carie evenly balances the gospel of the Bible in her stories. I instantly felt a dislike for Eric. He is a monster. I felt sorry for Emma. It was nice to see that she grew stronger and keep her faith through the whole ordeal. Luke Bowen was Emma’s guardian angel. This book had both good characters and an even better story line. I want more Jamie Carie.
Emma Daring was getting ready to walk down the aisle and marry, dashing Eric Montclaire. Emma realized that Eric didn’t really love her; he just loved the image of having a wife in order to trick people that he was a respectable man.
Luke Bowen receives a letter from Eric offering him a job, accompanying Eric and Emma on a trek as they plan to follow in Lewis and Clark’s foot steps. Due to Luke’s great talent as a cartographer, he would make a nice addition. Luke can’t pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity, despite his father’s disapproval. When Luke discovers what type of man, Eric really is, can he save Emma before it is too late?
Angel’s Den is the second book, I have read by Jamie Carie. Just like the last book, I enjoyed it. I read it in one sitting. Mrs. Carie evenly balances the gospel of the Bible in her stories. I instantly felt a dislike for Eric. He is a monster. I felt sorry for Emma. It was nice to see that she grew stronger and keep her faith through the whole ordeal. Luke Bowen was Emma’s guardian angel. This book had both good characters and an even better story line. I want more Jamie Carie.
plettr's review against another edition
3.0
If I could, I would give this book 3.5 stars. The story was interesting and had a good balance of drama and mystery. But I got so frustrated with a few very obvious historical errors. A multiple-round handgun is used several times in the book which is rather amazing since the were only invented 10 years after the time period of the book. I rather doubt that they would be very commonplace :)
The history of spousal abuse is as long as time itself. Legally Emma had limited to no options to leave her husband. I found it so hard to read and wished there was something that SOMEONE would do. In the end, marriage could only be dissolved through death or possibly adultery.
It was different to read a book where the heroine is married to the "bad guy." And the author certainly made his bad by the end.
Another thing I found gruesome (though historically accurate) was the hanging. Can you imagine a whole town gathering around to watch someone hang?!?
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shooting her husband & still having use of the gun, as well as when Luke goes out hunting and kills multiple animalsThe history of spousal abuse is as long as time itself. Legally Emma had limited to no options to leave her husband. I found it so hard to read and wished there was something that SOMEONE would do. In the end, marriage could only be dissolved through death or possibly adultery.
It was different to read a book where the heroine is married to the "bad guy." And the author certainly made his bad by the end.
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(killing his father on the eve of his execution)Another thing I found gruesome (though historically accurate) was the hanging. Can you imagine a whole town gathering around to watch someone hang?!?
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Especially your spouse or loved oneoddtreeford's review
4.0
It's really amazing that a Christian author could have such a sweet romance like Angel's Den! I was expecting to have biblical references slammed at me throughout the whole book, but even a non-believer can enjoy this story! The bittersweet romance, redemption and hope are all themes and idealogy everyone can get along with.
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