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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Jules Herbert

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It has been a long time since I have read a book in this genre, a western set romance, but thanks to this wonderful author, I can tell you it wont be so long before I read another this time around. This new series has me captivated.
In this first book we are brought the story of Cora Lee Schuster, a young woman in search of better life and mail order bride and Jace Coleman, a young man with a deep love of trains and being a train engineer. While Cora is intended for another true feelings develop between the two and with some shall we say adventure along the way Love will be found. This will truly warm your heart.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Alisa Boomer

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holiday Hope is such a wonderful story! Starting a new life with uncertainty, our heroine travels to the Western US coming to meet her husband. Only she has never met him! She is a mail-order bride! Through heart-warming days, a new love grows in spite of the difficulties surrounding the Coleman’s. Add a dash of adventure and this is a lovely romance!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh my what a wonderful read. I absolutely loved this book and have definitely found a new author to love! I was completely swept up in the story from beginning to end. There was so much going on and some of it quite unexpected which made the book even more exciting to read, it definitely felt like I was watching a movie at times with the authors wonderful attention to detail. I loved the characters Cora and Jace! Things were definitely unexpected with them considering Cora was meant to be marrying Jace’s brother but I adored them both! I loved the time period for the story too. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series and I would highly recommend this book to other readers.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Rebecca Hill

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a lovely, sweet book! This is a historical fiction set in 1884. Cora Lee Schuster has lost her parents and is left alone with no money or real way to care for herself. She decides to become a mail order bride. She travels to Holiday, Oregon to marry Jude Coleman. Upon her arrival, his father, Grant, picks her up and takes her to their ranch. Jude is nowhere to be found, and Cora Lee has a sneaky suspicion that things aren’t as they seem. She spends a lot of time with Jude’s twin brother, Jace, and finds herself falling in love with him. Will Cora Lee and Jace untangle the mess around his brother and find a way to be able to marry? Find out in this book! It is charming and well worth the time!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by La Toya Lewis

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield is a sweet holiday romance. This first book of the Holiday Express series, this book leaves you ready to devour the entire series. The book reminds me of a feel-good Hallmark movie that draws you in right from the start. The characters are loveable and well written. I could not stop smiling at how adorable they were and you start to care deeply for them. You root for their happiness and are sad when the book ends. I could read a whole series just surrounding the main two characters. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series.

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Ashley Westerman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After finishing this book, I still thought about it a lot, and still am days later. The attention to detail and descriptions were excellent. I felt connected to the characters like I knew them on a personal level and was there with them. I spent an entire day reading this book because I couldn’t put it down, wanting more and wanting to know what happens. I really related to this book as an adoptee myself. Excellently written and I highly recommend it.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Desiree Ottinger

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With it being the holiday season, what better read than a Christmas read about a town in Oregon named Holiday?

You meet Cora Lee riding a train west to meet the man who ordered her as a bride. Once she gets to Holiday, it becomes very apparent to her that something isn’t right. She soon discovers that her intended didn’t really send for her, but his dad did! Thinking he was doing his son a favor, he picked her out and wrote to her for his son! However, he has TWO sons, not just the one he had planned on Cora Lee marrying. While they await the arrival of the errant son, Cora Lee falls in love with his twin and vice versa! Will she declare her love before the intended brother comes to claim her? Will he? Or will she break her own heart and leave?

This was a sweet, western story. I felt like I got little snippets of interesting history while reading, too! The author did a wonderful job of showing how family can be disappointing but also can be chosen. I enjoyed reading about Cora Lee and how she found her place and learned to stand up for herself. Perfect afternoon read!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Michelle Austin

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the start.
Cora Lee is traveling to Holiday to meet her husband to be and start a new life. She is a little nervous but when she meets another woman traveling to Holiday for the same reason they become fast friends.

When she arrives he is nowhere to be found, his father is the one that picks her up. She meets his aunt (who I really liked) and his brother Jace. When she is around him she gets butterflies, there is something about him that she really likes but she knows that she is betrothed to his brother. Jace befriends Cora, he has no intention to marry but the closer he gets to Cora the more feelings start to develop.

Will Cora stay true to her original plans or will she follow her heart?

Overall I really enjoyed this read. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I instantly liked Jace and after getting to know a little more about Jude I didn’t care so much for him. The author does a great job with her writing, you feel like you are right in the story with the characters. This love story was great, the characters grew throughout and were made for each other. If you’re looking for a great historical romance this is one you will really enjoy. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Amy Brennan

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I would hop on the Holiday Express called Hope every day! Their cute little settlement of Holiday sounds like a little slice of heaven, like where my family and I reside. If only we had the plethora of pine trees to pick from for our Christmas tree, like Cora Lee, Jace, and Grant did, that would really make our holidays that much more memorable. The author recreates the magic of the holidays in this beautifully written novel, and I for one, was able to really picture the essence of their spirit, their community, and the love that Elk Creek Ranch holds. What’s a romance with a little bump here and there, which is where Jude comes into play, read and see!

The slow burning romance was well done, and although you had an idea of how this adventure would hit a troubling part, it still has its readers holding their breath, really hoping for the happily ever after that the Coleman’s had earned. I absolutely adore Cora Lee, and her openness to new beginnings, as well as all those that reside on the ranch. I was sad when this story came to an end, as it was a beautifully written escape from reality. I feel as though my steps are a little lighter, and my outlook a little brighter as we get closer to another difficult COVID-19 Christmas. Thank you, I cannot wait to read the rest of this series, highly recommend!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Kerry Carr

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Holiday Express series. I really enjoyed this story and it was a surprise. Looking at the cover you would expect an historical romance which it is but this is so much more. As well as romance we have danger and turmoil as emotions run wild. I loved Cory’s character, she is a strong determined woman who won’t have the wool pulled over her eyes. I also love Jace. He is a good hearted man who you know would make Cora really happy if only they could give into their feelings.

Cora leaves her home and take the holiday express to meet the man she is supposed to marry. Having no idea who he is and what he’s like Cora is filled with apprehension and scared she has made the right decision.
On arriving she is met by her future father in law and when it seems that her future husband to be isn’t around or interested Cora starts to doubt whether her future husband wanted this marriage or not.

Meanwhile Jace is the brother who drives the Holiday Express. When he meets his future sister in law he knows things aren’t as they seem and wonders if his dad is trying to play matchmaker again. Now they are all living together and Jace is finding it harder everyday to keep his feelings away from being romance towards Cora.

With a mystery, trains, train robberies and secrets that will come unravelled will Cora stay and marry Jude or will she finally give in to her true love?

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Rayne East

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whimsical
A beautiful holiday romance drenched in history and emotions. The writing drew me in and the storyline kept me there. I felt transported through time and I could visualise the twin of Holiday and Cora Lee and Jace. The story is heartwarming and the world building fantastic. The little snippet of book 2 makes me want to continue this series immediately.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a delight to read, and after a weekend of craziness this was exactly what I needed to read. I was hooked right from the start The story brought on much intrigue and love for the characters. I could not get enough, it truly was a joy! Wonderful read!

I loved this book how it takes place, meeting the person you are the spend your life with then all the action and hiccups along the way. I loved how Cora handled everything. She was strong and independent and you could tell she would not let anything stop her from reaching her goal and that was being and meeting her husband, The book flowed so easily and nicely. It was a pure joy! The author really knew how to keep my attention, as well as that, it was very realistic, it was as if a series of true events was happening before my eyes! Loved this book! I will defiantly be reading more by this wonderful author!

Wonderful read, and perfect time for the holidays! I could not get enough of the joyous feelings I got as I read this wonderful book! I highly recommend this book and this series as well as this gifted author! Truly a perfect read with a nice cup of hot coca! Loved it from end to finish! Amazing enjoyment!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Historical romances are one of my favorite genres to read. This story was full of historical details and I appreciated the accuracy of them. Cora Lee is a mail order bride and is running low enough on funds that even though some strange happenings take place she decides to wait and see.
Happily enough for Jace she does. Their love blossoms even though Jace isn’t her intended. Loyalty and love of family makes for some awkward moments but in the end we get a wonderful HEA. I can’t wait to read the next tale in the series.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Tamisha Janay

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hooked on this series from page one of this book!
We meet Cora Lee as she’s beginning her travels. After losing both of her parents and making the choice to become a mail-order bride, she is on her way to Holiday by train. She becomes close with Anne – who is traveling for the same reason – and the two go through quite the ordeal when the robbers come onto their train car. Once the women finally arrive at their destination, she is greeted by the father of her husband-to-be (Grant) and not the man himself. First red flag! The ranch is lovely and the family is even better. I love Mae and the fact that she is a “tell it like it is” type of person. Jace is sweet and silly, but hardworking and determined. Grant has his heart in the right place considering all that he has been through, but he made some poor decisions that could have potentially ruined Cora Lee’s life going forward. Anne and her new husband are an adorable couple and it brought me joy that she found happiness in Holiday. Jace and Jude could not be more different in personality, but in looks – it may be hard to tell who is who. After seeing both men’s true colors, it became apparent what the end result SHOULD be. But did it work out the way we all hoped? Read and find out! It’s the perfect story for a one-night read during the holiday season. I cannot wait to dive into the rest of the series.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cora Lee Schuster is setting out on a cross country journey by train to meet her soon to be new husband. After both of her parents passed away, Cora Lee felt that she didn’t have much of a chance of a future or much in the way of prospects. When she stumbles onto a mail order bride advertisement, she figures that is her chance at a bright future. Cora Lee starts corresponding back and forth with her future husband, Jude Coleman, and then sets out by train to meet him and his family in the new town of Holiday, Oregon.

When Cora Lee arrives, her soon-to-be husband is nowhere to be found. The location of Jude is unknown, and nobody seems to want to approach the subject of where he is or what he is up to. Despite that, the Coleman’s welcome Cora Lee with open arms and she instantly feels like she’s part of the family. The more time Cora Lee spends on the ranch with the Coleman’s the more she feels like she is truly at home. This is a mutual feeling and the Coleman’s feel the same way about Cora Lee.

What Cora Lee is not anticipating happening is falling for Jude’s brother Jace. Now Cora Lee is conflicted as her feelings for Jace grows but she feels an obligation to follow through with her marriage to his brother Jude. Likewise, Jace did not expect to fall for his brother’s intended bride. Although he chooses not to say anything, he knows that Jude would not be good to Cora Lee and would not treat her right. Yet at the same time, Jace is not ready to be married. He finds himself equally conflicted as he is developing feelings for Cora Lee but does not want to admit them.

The author has done an amazing job with this period piece set in the late 1800s. She clearly did a lot of research as there is a great attention to detail throughout her writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and instantly loved the character of Cora Lee. She is the epitome of the down home, honest, sweet, girl next door. I felt like I was right there with her in the kitchen baking up the homemade bread and other sweet treats. I equally loved the character of Jace and loved the fact that he was a train engineer. He is the epitome of the hard-working, down to earth, genuine, and honest man that I think every woman dreams about. After reading about a typical day running a train, I have a whole new appreciation of just how much hard work it went into running a train back in the 1800s. I now realize just how dangerous the work was and how many people it required to run trains back then. I found myself swept up in Cora Lee and Jace’s love story wondering what was going to become of the two of them. Would they ever admit their feelings for each other? Would Cora Lee marry Jude? Or would she end up with Jace?

I have always been intrigued by the idea of living a simpler life and often wondered what it would be like living back in the time that this book was written in. While reading this book I felt like I got to experience that first hand with the characters of Cora Lee and the Coleman family. Every scene is described with so much detail and the scenes are so vivid that you feel as though you were in the room with the characters watching them interact with one another. I found myself feeling as though I was part of the Coleman family living on the Elk Creek Ranch. The family had such a sense of bonding and true love for one another. It made my heart all warm and fuzzy. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for book number two in the series, Holiday Heart.

As a wonderful bonus, the author has included a recipe as a special surprise at the end of the book. It is one of the baked goodies Cora Lee makes in the book. I am anxious to try it and will be doing so very soon. I love that the author included this as a special little surprise along with her write up about the story, and her inspiration for it. I thought that these were both amazing little personal touches that gave a bit of insight into the author.

Absolutely loved this book! Thank you Shanna Hatfield!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Holiday Hope is the first book in the Holiday Express series by Shanna Hatfield. I really enjoyed this delightful historical holiday romance. It is such a wonderfully woven story with endearing characters who I was immediately invested in, as well as the outcome of their story. But the story isn’t just a light and fluffy romance- it has plenty of depth, tension, angst, drama, danger, and emotion. This was nothing like I expected- but in the best possible way!
Cora Lee finds herself alone in the world, struggling after the death of her beloved parents. She dreams of a better life- so takes a chance and answers an ad for a mail-order-bride. This sets her off on a cross-country journey to meet her perspective husband- only when she arrives at the station he is nowhere to be seen, sending his father to meet her instead. Cora Lee is warmly welcomed by the rest of her betrothed’s family and immediately feels like she has found ‘home’. But when her groom seems to want to avoid anything to do with her, Cora can’t help but wonder what is really going on. Throw in some train robbers, dramatic developments, danger, family, friendship, intrigue, mystery, and emotion- and this story becomes quite unputdownable!
After reading this first captivating instalment in the series, I can’t wait to see what the rest of the books will bring! I will leave you here as I have a date with Book #2!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Shanna Hatfield!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Kerry Baker

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an absolutely wonderful book. It is such a sweet and heartwarming story, perfect for a holiday romance. Jace and Coral are the perfect characters for this book. You are just drawn to them and their connection.
This book was so easy to read because it was so enjoyable. Everyone I picked it up I just lost myself in it entirely. This is a brilliant historical romance that I would highly recommend.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Karyn Taylor

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a lovely, sweet, heartwarming historical, holiday romance by an author that was new to me before reading this book. I don’t read a lot of historical romance but I really enjoyed this one and could be persuaded to read more. This is the first book in a new series and judging by how much I enjoyed reading this book, I’m pretty sure that I will read the future books in the series.
This is the story of Cora Lee Schuster who has come west to be a mail order bride, only to find out that her future husband has absolutely no interest in marrying her. Living with his family she forms close bonds with his father, aunt and brother when he disappears. As they spend more time together Jace Coleman, brother of her betrothed, has to fight with his growing feelings for Cora Lee.
I really loved reading the interactions between Cora Lee and Jace, watching them tip-toe around each other, unwilling to accept that there could be something growing between them.
The author does a great job of character building, particularly in how different Jace is from his brother Jude. Jace is a fantastic character, as is Cora Lee, and I could have read about them for hours and hours. I was really drawn into their story and found it very entertaining.
I would definitely recommend this book.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Ashley Hasting

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anna is certainly an interesting person. She reads her grandfathers journal from back in WW2 Era and while we’re reading this, she also travels in present time unraveling so much more. This book consists of a lot of mystery as well as being pulled left and right and yourself debating the choices. It definitely kept me for a loop and kept me interested till the end. Truly a great book to read with history.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Shelly Kittell

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a sweet romance novel. Focused as a historical novel, the main character comes to town as a mail order bride. I love the fact that the groom is a no-show but his brother is an identical twin and their dad is the matchmaker. This made the plot very entertaining and this a truly fascinating and fun read. Quick read for those cold nights tucked under a blanket with a hot toddy or hot chocolate. The characters are well-written and so relatable. You can feel their angst. It was nice to read a happy and inspirational romance. I love to have those thrown in. Since this is Book 1 in the series, I can’t wait for the next one to come out. I’m hooked.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Tatyana Turley

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book takes you through a thrilling journey in Europe during WWII in order to figure out a family secret. The main character has a detective like skillset as she searches for clues to piece together each part of the puzzle. With the history and mystery this book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by S. Bittles

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After the first few chapters you will be drawn in to the intriguing plot as Anna begins to discover family secrets and search for questions unanswered. The Author has a writing style that is informative as well as entertaining, and provides us with historical facts along the way.

I am always pulled towards any kind of works written about WWII, I recommend reading this book if you are as well, as I found that I could not put it down!

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Amanda Meady

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was story that was touching and heartfelt from start to finish. Not only did it hit on deep emotions, it kept me thinking and wondering what would come next. I could not put this book down for long without thinking about when I could read more. The author did an amazing job with character development and left me contemplating what I had read long after I finished. It was a wonderful read with a touching story.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Wendy Wary

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this period romance set around the holidays. It’s one of those sweet, innocent romances that has just the perfect balance – wonderful character development, scene-setting that builds a world without being overly descriptive, and a genuine story. The author did a great job weaving a historical tale of a young woman setting off for adventure as a mail-order bride in the Wild West and the family who takes her in as one of their own. Such an engaging story, I read it almost completely straight through.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Lyndsay Withey

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love a good historical story but when you add on the twists and turns of psychological thriller it’s just amazing!!! The author does a wonderful job of sharing just enough to keep you interested and then throws a twist into the story. This was a book I could not put down. It also kept me guessing and thinking long after I finished reading it. If you love mind games and historical stories you will love this book.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Jasmin Marie

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I am completely blown away by this novel. I typically have a lot of issues with historical fiction because they make events seem somewhat unrealistic but this author did a wonderful job of connecting the characters to events of the past. Set between WWII and modern times, this novel follows the stories of multiple well-written characters as they find their ways through a myriad of events. This author writes like a seasoned novelist and I am looking forward to reading more!

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great woman and historical fiction

Anna Venu of Arizona is a shrewd, insightful, and funny woman. She’ll need every one of those qualities to make it through the adventure she’s about to go on following the unintentional discovery of a shocking family secret. Anna embarks on a perilous journey across Vienna, Paris, and Berlin in order to solve a mystery that leads her back to the bloody closing days of WWII. When Anna’s quest unexpectedly leads her into a modern-day European political intrigue, she suddenly finds herself in over her head. Anna will have to use all of her abilities and resolve to find the truth and remain alive if she is to survive. This work, told in a unique storytelling manner, spans numerous generations and historical periods, with surprising twists and turns along the way. Readers are forced to ponder the psychological urge for hostility, racism, power abuse, and the inexorable human need for war with Anna. This book encourages readers to learn about their own ancestors’ tales while also emphasizing that we are all connected through the Web of Humanity, which is our last hope for survival.

I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Gillian Fawell

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, did this one keep the twists and turns coming! I won’t go into the number of late nights I had where I just couldn’t put this book down! I love historical fiction and especially ones where there is a present day component and a mystery and found all three aspects in this delightful story! I would definitely recommend it and whilst I read the eBook version, I am thinking I need to buy the hard copy to give as gifts!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield-Review by Elena Tobar

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet romance full of action, suspense and true love. I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. It was like stepping back through time, reading about the trains and the beautiful clothing. Cora Lee is so nervous but also excited when she takes off for a whole new life with a man she’s never even laid eyes on. She fits in with country life like she was always meant to be there. She doesn’t find the man that she was expecting to marry but she finds and gains something so much better, and makes some amazing friends along the way. This is such a sweet, heartwarming romance and I absolutely cannot wait to read the other books in this series.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know that saying “history tends to repeat itself.” In this book she goes as far back to world War 2. I really enjoyed this book. As before reading I was already doing my basic genealogy. Now after I really want to learn and do more research of my own. This book really encouraged me to get the answers for my own family.

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