About the book:
When the flush of victory fades, there remains a winding road to an uncertain future.
World War II is finally over and the people of Rosey Corner are joyfully welcoming the boys home. The Merritt sisters in particular are looking toward the future. Kate is eager to start a family and live out her dream of happily ever after with Jay. Evangeline craves a beautiful house and encourages Mike to pastor a big-town church. Victoria wants what can never be. And Lorena is growing up and wondering more and more about her birth family.
Each sister must learn to hold her plans with a loose hand, trusting that God will guide and strengthen them as they share the joys and sorrows of life in their little corner of the world.
Award-winning and bestselling author Ann Gabhart invites you back to Rosey Corner for a heartfelt story that closes the distance between the things that were and things that can yet be.
World War II is finally over and the people of Rosey Corner are joyfully welcoming the boys home. The Merritt sisters in particular are looking toward the future. Kate is eager to start a family and live out her dream of happily ever after with Jay. Evangeline craves a beautiful house and encourages Mike to pastor a big-town church. Victoria wants what can never be. And Lorena is growing up and wondering more and more about her birth family.
Each sister must learn to hold her plans with a loose hand, trusting that God will guide and strengthen them as they share the joys and sorrows of life in their little corner of the world.
Award-winning and bestselling author Ann Gabhart invites you back to Rosey Corner for a heartfelt story that closes the distance between the things that were and things that can yet be.
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My thoughts:
Love Comes Home was a really good read. I loved getting to know the characters I "met" in Small Town Girl (second book in this series, but first one I read) more.
This was definitely not an "everything's perfect" read, as several of the characters go through heartbreaking situations, which made it realistic. I really felt for the characters and loved how the book wasn't just about one couple.
While I did really like the book, I didn't care for the times when it seemed like the story was being told from characters' reflections/thoughts. I preferred it more when we learned things as they happened.
All in all, a great read that I enjoyed. If there are more Rosey Corner novels, I'll probably read them. I recommend Love Comes Home to fans of historical novels -- especially if you enjoy WWII novels and don't mind some sad scenes.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Love Comes Home was a really good read. I loved getting to know the characters I "met" in Small Town Girl (second book in this series, but first one I read) more.
This was definitely not an "everything's perfect" read, as several of the characters go through heartbreaking situations, which made it realistic. I really felt for the characters and loved how the book wasn't just about one couple.
While I did really like the book, I didn't care for the times when it seemed like the story was being told from characters' reflections/thoughts. I preferred it more when we learned things as they happened.
All in all, a great read that I enjoyed. If there are more Rosey Corner novels, I'll probably read them. I recommend Love Comes Home to fans of historical novels -- especially if you enjoy WWII novels and don't mind some sad scenes.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Thanks for the review, Melanie! This does indeed sound like a good book. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Rissi! It is a good book...I really enjoyed reading it! :)
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