Books You Can Feel Good About

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Line by Line by Jennifer Delamere

London, England 1881

The Telegraph was an important tool of business, opening up lines of communication that were impossible before. Businesses quickly took advantage of it to give them a competitive edge. Morse code was easy as long as you could memorize, listen and combine it correctly. Since Morse code was widely becoming known, they had to develop their own code words so that anyone who intercepted and listened in wouldn't know the message. Women were as good as men with this and entered the workplaces as telegraphers, alongside men. We all know what happens when you put men and women together in the same place all day. Lots of possibilities. Love issues and theft of information among them. When Alice comes into the office, she has a lot of experience, intelligence, and is highly efficient at her job. The guy who was already there was a slump but was related by marriage. Douglas was an intelligent and hard-working guy who had advanced himself from a poor life, becoming invaluable to the owner. Into this mix comes jealousy, social snubbing, social climbing, subterfuge moral code of the day and love. Mixed with a little humor to make it interesting. This is one of those fabulous authors who makes you forget the people aren't real. I found myself praying for them more than once. Excellent read that you don't want to see end.

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My reviews:

The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck

I'm not sure how I got into reading this, as I usually only read historical books. But start reading I did, and I was hooked. Lost sleep nights when I couldn't put it down. Interesting story of five people who came together by receiving an invitation from an unknown source. Five people in the New York City life and felt comfortable on Fifth Avenue for one reason or another. They met once a week, and became friends. Each had a deep secret that pulled out gradually. One was new to Jesus and the Christian faith, but she spread her faith and profession to the others. As the story progresses, they work out their own problems and help the others with theirs. Friends of the best kind. Excellent read.

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My reviews

The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron

Growing up in an Irish family, I've been aware of the upheaval in Ireland since I was young. I do know firsthand the qualities of the Irish strength, sticking to a purpose that you believe in, and loving a good fight when you know you're right. The Irish are strong in their heritage as well. This story illustrates that beautifully, expertly and smoothly - woven from three different time frames. It takes you from the 1700s to early 1900s to present. It shows the reality of war and the people who live during it. The English "owned " Ireland for many years. The present time frame shows how not all battles are in history, and the vulnerable. And strength and resilience. Excellent read.

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My reviews

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham

1880 Iowa. Historical fiction. Norah is engaged, having done so that she wouldn't lose her farm. She sees some buzzards circling in her field and finds a badly hurt man. Then both of their lives change. Things don't go as you might expect but that's what makes the story interesting. A story full of struggle and love, people finding a safe haven and given the chance to make things right, start a new way and reach out to others to help them have a good life too. Great read.

I received this book free from the author, publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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My reviews

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Driving Miss Darling

Now that's a romance! Alfie is quite swoon worthy, and his 7 brothers are too. All living in a small town with many more bachelors than ladies. And that's what brought Miss Darling there ... sort of. Get this book and read the why, where and how of it. And be ready to sigh.

Clean romance.

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My reviews

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Love Along The Shores by Cara Putman

1942 Ocracoke, Outer Banks, NC. An area in the US that was under siege during the war, where U-boats were sinking our ships. The Coast Guard was constantly on the alert there. Lauren is a native of the island, John, a friend of her brother, is stationed there. Events bring them together that they have to work through, each with a strong faith of their own, in the country's and area's defense. Interesting story with lots of depth, although a small part of it. Very much looking forward to more of the stories in this collection!

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My reviews

The Journey A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

For the beauty of it. Some places simply take your breath away. Andrea and other singers who join him are fabulous of course. Gorgeous views of Italy. Inspiring testimonies.

Synopsis:

A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli combines world-class musical performances with intimate

conversations across the awe-inspiring Italian countryside

“We journeyed by horse for over 300 kilometers along a path that was not always

easy to travel, but absolutely beautiful, made of meadows and forests; sacred

places filled with lasting testimonies of faith, full of art of incredible beauty, and

views in front of which one can’t but ponder about creation and the miraculous

work of our Heavenly Father.” Andrea Bocelli talking about his movie, THE JOURNEY,

in theaters beginning Palm Sunday, April 2.

Buy tickets today to see THE JOURNEY in theaters starting today 4/2!

Links

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Giveaway: $10 Amazon gift card

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Many thanks to TBN for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are

100% my own.

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