By Kelly Bridgewater
After her beloved grandfather's death, Emmaline Moore is
shocked to discover that her "deceased" father is actually living in
Canada. Having no other family, Emma decides she must find him, and so embarks
on a journey across the ocean, accompanied by her best friend, Jonathan.
Unfortunately, Randall Moore and his well-to-do family aren't thrilled by her
arrival, fearing her sudden appearance will hinder his chance at becoming mayor
of Toronto in 1919. Despite everything, Emma remains determined to earn their
affection.
Jonathan Rowe has secretly loved Emma for years and hopes that during their trip he can win her heart. Concerned that Randall might reject her, Jonathan is ready to console Emma and bring her home. When she informs him that she has no intention of returning to England, Jonathan begins to despair. Can he convince Emma to find value within herself rather than seeking it from a virtual stranger? And will she ever come to see that Jonathan is her true home?
Jonathan Rowe has secretly loved Emma for years and hopes that during their trip he can win her heart. Concerned that Randall might reject her, Jonathan is ready to console Emma and bring her home. When she informs him that she has no intention of returning to England, Jonathan begins to despair. Can he convince Emma to find value within herself rather than seeking it from a virtual stranger? And will she ever come to see that Jonathan is her true home?
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My Thoughts:
Susan Anne Mason is a wonderful writer of historical
romance. With her newest novel The Highest of Hopes, Mason crafted a story filled with heart, romance, and
wonderful characters. Mason brought the world of 1919 Canada to life with her
words and her descriptions. While the plot isn't original, I did enjoy reading
it and flew through the pages of the story. The romance between Emmaline and
Jonathon was one-sided for the majority of the story. I really liked how Mason
created a romance from Jonathon's perspective before Emmaline came on board.
This was really unique, and I enjoyed it. Jonathon's emotions rang true, even
when Mason described the symptoms of PTSD from Jonathon. Overall, The Highest of Hopes was an entertaining
read populated by wonderful characters. This book definitely belongs on my
keeper shelf with all of Mason's other novels.
I received a complimentary copy of The Highest of Hopes by Susan Anne Mason from Bethany House
Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
About the Author:
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Susan lives in a suburb near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where
she works part-time as a church secretary. She is a wife and the mother of two
amazing kids, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and
Romance Writers of America (RWA). In addition to writing, she likes to scrapbook
and to research her family history on-line. You can connect with her on
Facebook or on her website www.susanannemason.net. (Taken from Amazon.)
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