Oh sweet romance, what a pleasure you are to indulge
in.
Yes,
I am emotionally passionate reader. I liked the romance of Julie Lessman and
Laura Frantz, but a sweet romance such as this title makes me just as happy and
satisfied. A compelling time period matched with equally as compelling
characters and I found a sweet, enjoyable story that warmed my heart to read.
One
thing I loved: Meghan’s spunk. I wish I had just a little dose of her spirit in
dealing with difficult situations. Caleb is a complex (and frustrating)
character, one that I wished would simply share what was wrong with his
situation and why he hadn’t enlisted in the war. But then, as I so often like to
instruct my dad in these kind of novel situations: then you wouldn’t have a
story.
And
what a fun story it is! Needles must be one *hot* place, because I felt the
oven baking heat through the entire book. I enjoyed the glimpse into the life
of a Harvey girl and the devastating calamity of an influenza outbreak.
Truly?
A wonderful book to add to my collection. It’s charming and sweet of course,
but lively and spunky. The romance is a forbidden one that drives the
characters all the further toward resolution until it seems quite impossible.
Heartwarming
story telling from page one.
This
review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author and publisher for my copy to
review.
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More about the novel...
When her brother is injured fighting in France, Meghan enlists her fellow Harvey Girl waitresses to sew a Red Cross signature quilt to raise money for wounded doughboys. Local horse breeder Caleb McBride longs to join the battle, but the army won’t take him. Because he has kept his shameful infirmity a secret, the townsfolk have labeled him a coward and war profiteer. When Meghan uncovers his malady, her poor opinion of Caleb unravels. Can this beautiful seamstress find a way to mend his heart?
This story sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this one was on my to-read list even before your review...but your review has me more antsy than ever to read it, Casey! :)
ReplyDeleteAdding this one to my reading list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow! The last romance I read with a Harvey Girl was one of Tracie Peterson's books over a decade ago I think. This looks so cute. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :-)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Renee C.
Thank you so much, Casey. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. You are such an encouragement to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this story. Meghan is a fun character with spunk, and Caleb is a great hero, one I really felt for--and fell for, too. :-)
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