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Coordinating Action and Belief The Genetic Code and the Book of Life The Semiotic Turn and A. The Body as Nation State Agency and Emergence in the Sociology of Science From Sociobiology to Biosociality Historiality, Narration and Deconstruction Mathematics, Writing, and Virtual Reality Cultural Studies of Science as a Philosophical Program A Manufactory of Ohms Amateurs and Professionals in Berkeley's Museu. Reviews "James is a wonderful author who writes her characters as though they werereal people, with their flaws and weaknesses laid bare for the reader to see.
Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones Set: She fears so much what will happen if her family were to find out, it would destroy their reputation and social standing, but her urge to write is so strong she just cannot stop herself It was an alright book. It wasn't the best I have ever read, and at times I was hoping it would pick up more quickly. I didn't love it as much as some other books, and I found it a lot less memorable as I tried to go back and write my review today.
I had a hard time recalling character names, and that just shows how my attachment to the characters was a lot more superficial. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Jun 03, Bookworm rated it liked it Shelves: Received a complimentary copy from Thomas Nelson in exchange for an honest review Summary: Lilly and Jack were in love or so she thought until he left her with no indication of returning. Now it's and six years later and she is secretly a successful author of dime novels at the publishing company the newly wealthy Jack hopes to acquire.
She's also on the verge of being engaged and moving on with her life until he brings back old feelings. Can he win her love again? I'm going to break my thoughts in to three sections based on the main genres I saw here: Historical-I was somewhat disappointed in the historical aspects of this book. I was really interested to know more about the Gilded Age and the lifestyle of the very rich but I didn't feel that atmosphere here. There were references to the new telephone and the strict code of the Newport ladies was maintained ie well-brought up young ladies do not earn their own money; instead they rely on their father or husband.
But this area definitely lacked. Romance-Jack left and then he comes back with the intention of winning Lilly but without telling her so, expecting her either to realize what he's thinking or to never have gotten over him and thus jump at the chance to reunite. This is not one of my favorite romantic tropes, because both characters or at least the guy end up acting really stupid and annoying.
While I knew that Jack had good intentions and I believed that he did not want to hurt Lilly, he still did hurt her and frustrated me to no end. Additionally his communication skills were so poor and he often jumped to conclusions. Religion-I would say this was the aspect that was most pleasing to me. Both main characters have a relationship with God, even if it might be a bit strained and they pray to Him quite frequently. Lilly is even able to tie her God-given talent of writing to her charitable works, which I quite liked.
Random-There was Lilly's work with a charity that was important in the first part but less so in the second; there was a thread around her brother George; there was her parents' relationship and especially her mother's relationship with her which left me with a lot of plot but not a lot of engagement with it. Consequently the end was a bit rushed. I'm not a fan of the romantic trope used here and I thought the author tried to stuff too much in.
I am still interested in the planned sequel, Love on Assignment, due out January Pretty girl wearing historically accurate clothing I believe and holding one of her books in front of the Newport area. I'm a big fan of this cover! Nov 04, Cara rated it liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I got this book because I thought it was about rich people in beach houses in New England. I don't know why I have such a thing for that, but I do. However, although the characters are rich people in beach houses in New England, that hardly comes up.
Instead, this book falls in the imaginary genre of Jane Austen knock-offs.
Also, apparently it's a Christian novel--I wouldn't have gotten it if I had known that. Still, it was a fun read. Although it was pretty obvious and predictable, the author di I got this book because I thought it was about rich people in beach houses in New England. Although it was pretty obvious and predictable, the author did a fabulous job of creating and sustaining suspense throughout the book. I meant to read a few pages and then go to sleep, but I ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting. I liked the characters, too except the evil ones, of course.
I wanted them all to do the smart thing and be happy. What I didn't like about this book is the way the entire conflict rested on people being afraid to talk. If anyone had just said the truth of what was going on, the book would have been over in 5 pages. That's a bit tiresome. Also, the ending was soooooo picture perfect, wrapped up like a present with a bow on top.
Come on, a little realism never hurt anyone. In particular, the hero saves the heroine from the big mean bad guy who has been blackmailing her And the big mean bad guy is so scared of this also, basically, blackmail that he not only goes back on exposing her, but also makes a huge donation to her favorite charity just to keep from getting tattled on?
First of all, the evidence against him was flimsy at best, and secondly, everyone already know he was a big bad blackmailer, so it's not like his reputation would be ruined. He'd probably get, what, a fine? A slap on the wrist? And that's assuming he was convicted at all. Why would he be so scared of that? The other thing I found unsettling about the book was how much all the "good guy" characters are always pestering God about everything.
I guess that's what Christians are supposed to do, but it seems really weird to me. You get yourself into these messes, and then you're constantly bugging God to swoop in and magically solve them for you, and protect you from everything? I've never quite understood that.
The religious stuff stopped just short of being obnoxious. If I had more time to waste and was in the mood for Jane Austen knockoff compelling fluff, I'd probably read another book in this series. But I wouldn't seek it out. Oct 17, Elaine rated it did not like it. Love on a Dime. Lilly Westbrook is a lady of society, keeping up with the latest fashions and attending numerous parties hosted by the elite of society in bustling Newport, Rhode Island in But secretly, Lilly earns her own income by shutting herself away in her bedroom and furiously typing out dime novels under the name of Fannie Cole.
Little did she know when she first set pen to paper that her Title: So I admittedly wanted to read this book mainly because it was set in Rhode Island, and partly because the main character is a writer. And while the first quarter of the book was very interesting and set the plot up pretty well, the rest of the book really lagged and left me bored, disappointed and mildly frustrated. There was a sad lack of historical detail about Rhode Island — the characters never discussed current historical events or even left their pretty little mansions for long.
It was all gossip and repeated bland information. Oh my gosh, the repetitiveness of everything! Lilly whined so much about her stupid reputation and how her family would react to finding out she was a writer that I wanted to slap her. The ending seemed very slap-dash, though I was skimming by then, and I seriously doubt everyone would be all happy-happy and have everything mostly resolved the way it was portrayed in the story. This was just a big disappointment for me. It was fun to read some of the more flowery passages to my husband and watch him roll his eyes though.
Nov 24, Lori added it Recommended to Lori by: I was so excited to read this book when I first saw the premise -- finally, something a little different! It was interesting to read about a "famous" author, who kept her identity a secret, but there were some slow parts as well.
Overall, I would still recommend you give it a try. Lilly Westbrook has always loved to write, whether it was poems, short stories, or her surprisingly popular dime novels. Her competition has upped the ante by holding public signing for her books, and Lilly's publish I was so excited to read this book when I first saw the premise -- finally, something a little different! Her competition has upped the ante by holding public signing for her books, and Lilly's publisher would like her to do the same. However, Lilly is terrified by the likelihood of her family being shunned or even ostracized were anyone to find out that she is the famous Fanny Cole.
The only person who knows her deep, dark secret is her very best friend in the world, Miranda Reid. Lilly wishes she could share her secret with her family, but she can't seem to get past her fear. Jackson Grail was Lilly's first, and only, true love back in her teens. He and her brother George were the best of friends, and she slowly fell in love with him over the years. Though they discussed the idea of marriage, Jack didn't feel that he was good enough in the eyes of Lilly's parents, and his decision to leave for college just about broke Lilly's heart in two. Years later, Jack and Lilly are together again, but only in the sense that he's come to visit George and is staying at Summerhill as his guest.
Jack has finally come to realize that he still has feelings for Lilly, but she is now being courted by Harlan Santerre, a powerful railroad man, who I thought to be a pompous jerk throughout most of the book. I gotta tell you though -- his mother is even worse. Whew, that woman is horrible!
What I got from this book is that even though things in our life may sometimes seem to have gotten completely out of control -- and others may be hurt by the end result -- the only thing we can do is turn it all over to God, and trust Him to work everything out as He sees fit. This is something I struggle with on a daily basis, but I'm trying to trust God as Lilly did.
If you haven't had the opportunity to read Cara Lynn James' debut novel, be sure to pick up a copy the next time your out shopping for something new and interesting to read. You can also visit her at her website to find out more about her and her book. Jul 14, Valerie Val's Vicinity rated it liked it. I don't often contemplate not finishing a book, but I have to admit that several times I considered giving up on this one. The story simply failed to engage me, and the characters didn't pull me in either.
The descriptions and dialogue often struck me as feeling somewhat stiff and matter of fact, which admittedly could partially be due to the time period that it's set in Though I really like the premise of being a closet d I don't often contemplate not finishing a book, but I have to admit that several times I considered giving up on this one. Though I really like the premise of being a closet dime-novelist, this alone wasn't enough to endear Lilly to me. Her longtime blindness in the romance department irked me quite a bit; it was hard to believe she couldn't see just how wrong a certain someone was for her.
Additionally, through-out most of the story there is an impending blackmail threat, and Lilly is so stubborn, and also naive, that she absolutely refuses to ask for help, instead floundering around on her own and waiting until the last possible minute to finally seek assistance. Jackson was in a perfect position to help her, which he offered to do multiple times, and I so wanted Lilly to trust him and take him up on his offer.
Things would have been much easier if she had. Despite my qualms with the overall story, I must admit that the church service towards the end really spoke to me. The few short verses that made up the sermon were well chosen, being relevant not only to the story, but also in my own life, coming at exactly the time I needed.
It's so awesome when God is able to speak through fictional stories like that. And that moment alone--no matter what else I have to say about the story--made reading the whole book worth it. Overall, as far as the actual story goes, I really struggled to get through it I think part of what didn't mesh with my tastes was the Newport setting, and all the uppity society rules and games that go along with it.
Still, I won't tell anyone to stay away from the book, because of the blessing I received through the church service in the story. Personal tastes aside, you know an author is doing something right when God is able to speak through their book in such a way! Jun 02, Victor Gentile rated it it was amazing. Lilly Westbrook has a secret identity: This may not shock us now, women write about anything now without society hindrances but in this was a definite no-no for a young lady of upper class society.
So she cannot share her identity with her friends or family and certainly not her parents because they would not be proud of what she has accomplished. Six years earlier, Jackson Grail made a costly decision, because he was poor and he lost the ability to marry Lilly now he has returned to try to rectify that mistake. His chances are complicated because Harlan Santerre, from a family even wealthier than the Westbrooks, has already proposed.
On top of everything Lilly is being blackmailed to keep her identity secret "Love On A Dime" is a delightful read full of atmosphere and history. James takes us back in time when the classes were well-defined by their money and society. But this book is more than just manners and money it is about trusting God and learning to lean on Him for His guidance and direction.
The characters are so real and you root for their romance to blossom.
Love on Assignment (Ladies of Summerhill) [Cara Lynn James] on donnsboatshop.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The chance to break the big story is all. Love on Assignment has ratings and 81 reviews. Loraine said: SUMMARY: The chance to break the big story is all Charlotte needs to secure her future.
James knows how to tell a story that is both interesting and delightful and I recommend it highly. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and business professionals please go to www. To listen to 24 hours non-stop Christian music please visit our internet radio station http: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers.
I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Jul 06, Susan Hollaway rated it really liked it Recommends it for: In Newport, Rhode Island, in , proper young ladies in wealthy society were ladies of leisure. They did not work, and they most certainly did not write dime novels. Lilly Westbrook has more worries than deciding which tea or ball to attend. If anyone finds out she writes dime novel In Newport, Rhode Island, in , proper young ladies in wealthy society were ladies of leisure.
If anyone finds out she writes dime novels under the nom de plume Fannie Cole, her family will be shunned from society and perhaps even face financial ruin. So, she must continue to write in secret, pretending to pen poetry as her excuse of staying holed up in her room for hours at a time. Just when she finds herself getting over the heartbreak of her long-lost beau, Jackson Grail, and finally courting a suitable man for marriage, she finds Jackson as a summer houseguest once again.
Can she protect her secret identity and her heart? Which man will truly sacrifice everything to win her heart? Jackson Grail regrets the decisions he made years earlier. He was a coward. He suspects Lilly knows the true identity of the elusive Miss Fannie Cole. Why is she adamant about not helping him find her? Will he be able to convince Lilly that she can trust him again?
This book has a few twists and turns that one might not expect. James has made the secondary characters quite interesting and they support the main story nicely. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to her others in this Ladies of Summerhill series. Jun 01, WifeMomKnitter rated it liked it Shelves: From the Goodreads' synopsis: It's the summer of in Newport, Rhode Island, and Lilly Westbrook is struggling to conceal her career from family and friends because of the stigma attached to dime novels. Lilly feels good about her secret-after all, she's enlightening working class girls with her books and honoring God by using her talents to His glory.
But her secr From the Goodreads' synopsis: But her secret is threatened when Jackson Grail, a former suitor, becomes Lilly's new publisher. He's determined to revive his floundering publishing house by maximizing their most promising--and most secretive--author. Find "Fannie Cole" and convince her to go public. When a gossip columnist discovers Lilly's true identity, she finds that being faithful to her calling involves more than just putting pen to paper.
It requires that she stand up for her faith and for herself, no matter the consequences.
Overall, I thought the story was well-written and the characters were likeable. The "bad guys" were just bad enough to be believable. Though there was mention of religion and pray, it wasn't overly done and didn't make the book uncomfortable to read. I found it very sad that Lily had to hide her talent for writing great fiction for fear that those in her social set would shun her and her family. It seems kind of a shame that it was not acceptable in the upper class to have a diversion, like writing, and be looked at as a "commoner".
It was interesting to me to see what was expected of each class. I think I would have been bored silly and it made me glad to be living in this century. Jan 10, Katie Casey rated it really liked it. A young woman, Charlotte Hale, wants to be a newspaper reporter. When offered the chance of an undercover assignment, she jumps at it, although he has qualms about the ethical nature of her assignment, particularly after she meets A Tale of Love and Forgiveness.
This lovely book takes place in Newport, Rhode Island during the 's. This is the second book of A Ladies of Summerhill Novels. The first is Love on a Dime, which I enjoyed just as much. This is an easy read that just seems to flow and has Love on Assignment dolodd's Rating: