Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Lady of Bolton Hill


Oooo, boy.  Now, this next book may be very popular with some people, but for me it was just too, “out there”.  I have always been one to enjoy stories that feel more real—not that exciting, fun and fanciful stories are not entertaining.  (Reminds me of the time my husband said to me, “You know, someone really needs to do a story about two robots falling in love.  Has anyone ever done that?”  I responded, “No.  That’s because people don’t care about robots.  What’s fun about robots falling in love?”  Two months later WALL-E came out.  Then my husband reminded me of that conversation.  Just shows how much—or how little—I know.)

Book rating:  Here a little, there a little

The Lady of Bolton Hill was certainly a fun and entertaining story, with a great Spiritual message to be sure.  The main characters, Clara and Daniel were enjoyable for the most part, but I found them to be a bit predictable and I actually found myself getting frustrated with them at times.

Clara is a very “idealistic” journalist, and Daniel’s powerful business is threatened by her work and determination to defend the underprivileged.   There were many times when I was reading this when I kept thinking to myself “oh, brother”.  But again, please don’t let me dissuade you at all.  This is a very good, clean, Christian book.  I just thought it was over-the-top.   

So there you have it, folks.  Overall, fun clean book—just not the kind of book for me.

Happy reading!

7 comments:

  1. I just finished reading this book last night. I liked it but it was kinda hard for me to get into, but I agree with you it was kind of over-the-top. I was pleasantly surprised with the Christian element in the book. You could clearly tell the author is a Christian. With so many books you just can't tell, which I think is so sad. I like the other book better 'The Rose of Winslow Street'....check it out! :)

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    1. Hi Candy! Thank you so much for your comment! Yes, I will read The Rose of Winslow Street, thank you for the suggestion. :) I'm happy to know you liked it, that makes me excited to read it! I really appreciate the Christian message in these books, it's so inspiring to me! I'll get a review up for "Rose" right after I finish it!
      God Bless!
      Amber

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  2. FYI...I just discovered you blog and I just LOVE IT! I was told of this blog by the author Deeanne Gist! Just so you know you have another follower out there! :)

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    1. Candy! I am tickled-pink that you enjoy my blog! Yeah! I love that these books are clean, fabulous historical romances, but they also bring me closer to my Savior! What could be better! teehee :)
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      Don't forget to "follow" this so you can be entered to win the book I'm giving away next month!
      God Bless and keep checking in!
      Amber

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    2. I am a 'fan' of her facebook page, and through that you can ask her questions. I had asked her who her favorite author was and she came back with this blog. I check this before I buy or download any book for my Kindle Fire. Just to see if it has 'passed' your test, lol.

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    3. How awesome! I'm so excited!! Well, I have a lot of new reviews that will be up in the next few weeks, so keep checking! :) I'm glad that you are "following" my site and you are now entered to win Short-Straw Bride! Have you read any Witemeyer's books? They are some of my all-time favs!

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