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Bethany House Publishers (2019), 376 pages
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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?… (more)
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LibraryThing member Harley0326
This has been one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in awhile. The story is beautifully written and I felt myself submerged in the pages. The author writes a story that grips your emotions as you get attached to the characters. The historical setting is breathtaking and transports you back in
Emmaline is a character that reminds me of fresh flowers as they start to bloom. She is beautiful inside and out. Like a flower becomes more dynamic as they mature, so does Emmaline. Her intelligence is a blessing that she uses to find someone she has longed to know.
My favorite character is Jonathan. His love for Emma is what ever woman desires to have. He is a true gentleman who protects Emna and surrounds her with respect and compassion. The author has written his character so well that I felt his pain and yearning for a woman he is afraid to lose. There is a scripture in the Bible about laying your life down for others. Jonathan is an example of that scripture as he would do anything for Emma to make her happy.
As Emma and Jonathan travel to Canada to find her relative , Jonathan prays her heart will not be broken. He doesn’t want to see her get rejected and has traveled with her to support her which I found admirable. The story takes us on a very emotional journey as Emma cones face to face with the father she thought was dead. Will she find her father happy to be reunited with her, or will he reject her and shatter her hopes and dreams? It is not easy growing up thinking that your parents never loved you. It’s like a missing link that needs to be connected so you can find peace . Emma so wants to belong and be wanted but she must come to realize that her Heavenly Father as never left her.
There is a very emotional scene in the book that had me sobbing. What do you do when all your dreams are gone? How will you go on when you are thought as nothing more than a dirty little secret? Emma will face her biggest challenge as she fears her father will shun her forever. It’s a story that cuts deep into the core of a family and the consequences of decisions could scar someone forever. Will Emma find happiness with her father? Can Jonathan and Emma find their way back to each other? Don’t miss this story that walks readers through the hope of unconditional love.
I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
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time with vivid descriptions.Emmaline is a character that reminds me of fresh flowers as they start to bloom. She is beautiful inside and out. Like a flower becomes more dynamic as they mature, so does Emmaline. Her intelligence is a blessing that she uses to find someone she has longed to know.
My favorite character is Jonathan. His love for Emma is what ever woman desires to have. He is a true gentleman who protects Emna and surrounds her with respect and compassion. The author has written his character so well that I felt his pain and yearning for a woman he is afraid to lose. There is a scripture in the Bible about laying your life down for others. Jonathan is an example of that scripture as he would do anything for Emma to make her happy.
As Emma and Jonathan travel to Canada to find her relative , Jonathan prays her heart will not be broken. He doesn’t want to see her get rejected and has traveled with her to support her which I found admirable. The story takes us on a very emotional journey as Emma cones face to face with the father she thought was dead. Will she find her father happy to be reunited with her, or will he reject her and shatter her hopes and dreams? It is not easy growing up thinking that your parents never loved you. It’s like a missing link that needs to be connected so you can find peace . Emma so wants to belong and be wanted but she must come to realize that her Heavenly Father as never left her.
There is a very emotional scene in the book that had me sobbing. What do you do when all your dreams are gone? How will you go on when you are thought as nothing more than a dirty little secret? Emma will face her biggest challenge as she fears her father will shun her forever. It’s a story that cuts deep into the core of a family and the consequences of decisions could scar someone forever. Will Emma find happiness with her father? Can Jonathan and Emma find their way back to each other? Don’t miss this story that walks readers through the hope of unconditional love.
I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
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LibraryThing member alekee
This book pulled me in and didn’t let go, trying to place myself in the shoes of these character’s Emmeline and Jonathan, and their love story.
I can’t imagine the pain Emmeline receives as she goes to meet her father, one has to remember that this is a different time and place, a period of
Also, as we walk with Jonathan and see what a hard time he seems to be having both in his war experience and what seems to be his unrequited love of Emmeline.
This becomes a real page turner as we want to know how everything ends, but then I really wanted to spend more time immersed in this book.
Now not so patiently waiting for the next in the Canadian Crossing Stories.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.
I can’t imagine the pain Emmeline receives as she goes to meet her father, one has to remember that this is a different time and place, a period of
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rebirth right after the Great War.Also, as we walk with Jonathan and see what a hard time he seems to be having both in his war experience and what seems to be his unrequited love of Emmeline.
This becomes a real page turner as we want to know how everything ends, but then I really wanted to spend more time immersed in this book.
Now not so patiently waiting for the next in the Canadian Crossing Stories.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member Virginia51
Fantastic! I had a hard time putting this book down. I loved the history and the romance. The story had many twists and turns. I was surprised by some of the revelations. I did feel that Emmaline was a bit selfish at times. I loved Jonathan. It is interesting to read about Canada. I received a copy
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LibraryThing member SBMC
4.5 stars for this newest release from Susan Anne Mason! This book is book 2 in Canadian Crossings series but can be read as a stand-alone. I did not read the first book and was able to follow the storyline without any problems. It seems that this book actually parallels the timeline set in the
There are several characters in the story that lend their voices to bring the plot together. The main characters are Emma, who leaves her home in England to find her father in Toronto whom she had believed had died, and Jonathan, Emma's childhood friend who is secretly in love with her. Emma is quite obstinate, blunt, impulsive, careless, and a bit selfish as she enters her father and his family's life with the force and surprise of a hurricane. Jonathan is industrious, level-headed, loyal, tender, and loving though he suffers from PTSD after the war. Then there is Emma's father Randall, who basically abandoned his infant daughter in England to be raised by her grandparents, and his younger daughter Corinne, who is spiteful, conniving, and cruel in her selfishness. Though the only person whom I really liked was Jonathan at the beginning, Emma and Randall and Corinne all realize redemption and forgiveness and love are possible even in the midst of human bungling and became quite likable.
I am hoping there is a third book in the series and can't wait to be able to read it! I was given a copy of the book by Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
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first book (Best of Intentions) so going back to read the first book shouldn't cause any confusion. With her trademark fluidity and skill, Susan Anne Mason weaves a story of hurt, longing, mistakes and blunders that are triumphed by grace, repentance, forgiveness, healing, and unconditional love set in 1919 Toronto. The thread of faith and real trust runs throughout the story; multiple characters in the story grow tremendously in their faith and trust. If you enjoy well-written historical romance, you will really enjoy this one.There are several characters in the story that lend their voices to bring the plot together. The main characters are Emma, who leaves her home in England to find her father in Toronto whom she had believed had died, and Jonathan, Emma's childhood friend who is secretly in love with her. Emma is quite obstinate, blunt, impulsive, careless, and a bit selfish as she enters her father and his family's life with the force and surprise of a hurricane. Jonathan is industrious, level-headed, loyal, tender, and loving though he suffers from PTSD after the war. Then there is Emma's father Randall, who basically abandoned his infant daughter in England to be raised by her grandparents, and his younger daughter Corinne, who is spiteful, conniving, and cruel in her selfishness. Though the only person whom I really liked was Jonathan at the beginning, Emma and Randall and Corinne all realize redemption and forgiveness and love are possible even in the midst of human bungling and became quite likable.
I am hoping there is a third book in the series and can't wait to be able to read it! I was given a copy of the book by Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
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LibraryThing member fcplcataloger
It is June 1919 when Emmaline Moore boards a ship in England and sets off for Canada in the hopes of finding the father that she had presumed dead until six weeks earlier. Her best friend Jonathan Rowe travels with her and it is very apparent that he considers Emmaline (Emma) to be more than just
Susan Anne Mason has a way of creating very realistic characters and Jonathan may just be my favorite character. I admired him for his strength and his loyalty and even though he had his own problems, he considered Emma's needs above his own. Emma was a little more self-centered and I found myself being impatient with her tendency to take him for granted. The other characters are also multi-faceted and they often exhibit the many sides of human nature. This story spans about one year and we are shown bitterness, selfishness and downright meanness but we are also allowed to see genuine goodness and witness what love and forgiveness can do. Redemption is a positive outcome for many of these people and isn't that what all of us hope for?
There are many twists and turns after Emmaline Moore finds her father and we are reminded that it is easy to overlook our blessings while seeking other goals. Emmaline's longing for a father and a family overshadows just how fortunate she was to have been raised by loving and supportive grandparents. It wasn't until later that she realized how blessed she had always been and "How ironic that she'd traveled thousands of miles, searching for home, for love and acceptance, when it had been with her all along."
Emmaline had the highest of hopes that she would find a traditional family and Jonathan's hopes were centered around his love for her. Hopes for an "everlasting love, forged from a common childhood, solidified by friendship, and strengthened by the challenges that had come their way."
The Highest of Hopes is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and Christian romance and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the author and Bethany House but I voluntarily chose to share this review.
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his friend. Jonathan knows that Emma often acts without thinking things through but he loves her and he wants to protect her as she begins this life-altering journey.Susan Anne Mason has a way of creating very realistic characters and Jonathan may just be my favorite character. I admired him for his strength and his loyalty and even though he had his own problems, he considered Emma's needs above his own. Emma was a little more self-centered and I found myself being impatient with her tendency to take him for granted. The other characters are also multi-faceted and they often exhibit the many sides of human nature. This story spans about one year and we are shown bitterness, selfishness and downright meanness but we are also allowed to see genuine goodness and witness what love and forgiveness can do. Redemption is a positive outcome for many of these people and isn't that what all of us hope for?
There are many twists and turns after Emmaline Moore finds her father and we are reminded that it is easy to overlook our blessings while seeking other goals. Emmaline's longing for a father and a family overshadows just how fortunate she was to have been raised by loving and supportive grandparents. It wasn't until later that she realized how blessed she had always been and "How ironic that she'd traveled thousands of miles, searching for home, for love and acceptance, when it had been with her all along."
Emmaline had the highest of hopes that she would find a traditional family and Jonathan's hopes were centered around his love for her. Hopes for an "everlasting love, forged from a common childhood, solidified by friendship, and strengthened by the challenges that had come their way."
The Highest of Hopes is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and Christian romance and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the author and Bethany House but I voluntarily chose to share this review.
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LibraryThing member lamb521
Title: The Highest of Hopes (Canadian Crossings #2)
Author: Susan Anne Mason
Pages: 377
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bethany House
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Jonathan Rowe has recently returned home after serving in WWI. His best friend since childhood, Emmaline Moore, has no idea that he has loved her for
Emmaline Moore’s grandfather has died. He was her only remaining family, or so she thought. She finds some letters in a desk drawer that reveal she isn’t an orphan as she had always been told. Her father is still alive and living in Canada. She has always dreamed of having the love of a parent and sets out to gain just that. She sells her grandfather’s watch business and sets out with her best friend, Jonathan, to join the father she always wanted. She has no doubt that he will be overjoyed to see her and embrace her with love. She arrives and discovers dreams aren’t reality, but she is determined to earn her father’s love. She decides to stay in Canada to do just that, but at what cost?
Susan Anne Mason has a wonderful talent by writing in such a way as to draw the emotions of the reader to her well-crafted characters. I was feeling the angst, grief, fear as well as love, friendship, and genuine affection of the characters as they faced trials in their relationships. I also enjoyed the personal acknowledgment at the end of the story, detailing how some of the book was part of the author’s own history. I can hardly wait for the next book from this author’s pen!
Author: Susan Anne Mason
Pages: 377
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bethany House
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Jonathan Rowe has recently returned home after serving in WWI. His best friend since childhood, Emmaline Moore, has no idea that he has loved her for
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years. He has kept his true feelings hidden as she has shown no romantic inclinations toward him. He is now faced with a journey overseas to Canada with her as her companion. There is no way he was willing to have her travel alone across the ocean to meet a family she has never met before. He secretly hopes that he will be able to woo Emma, declare his intentions toward her and their future, and bring her home to England to begin their lives together.Emmaline Moore’s grandfather has died. He was her only remaining family, or so she thought. She finds some letters in a desk drawer that reveal she isn’t an orphan as she had always been told. Her father is still alive and living in Canada. She has always dreamed of having the love of a parent and sets out to gain just that. She sells her grandfather’s watch business and sets out with her best friend, Jonathan, to join the father she always wanted. She has no doubt that he will be overjoyed to see her and embrace her with love. She arrives and discovers dreams aren’t reality, but she is determined to earn her father’s love. She decides to stay in Canada to do just that, but at what cost?
Susan Anne Mason has a wonderful talent by writing in such a way as to draw the emotions of the reader to her well-crafted characters. I was feeling the angst, grief, fear as well as love, friendship, and genuine affection of the characters as they faced trials in their relationships. I also enjoyed the personal acknowledgment at the end of the story, detailing how some of the book was part of the author’s own history. I can hardly wait for the next book from this author’s pen!
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376 p.; 8.5 inches
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376
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0764219847 / 9780764219849