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| I had no idea my photo was captured & found it later on IG :) |
Good morning, and blessed Resurrection Sunday to you! I made it to Sunrise service this year and it was wonderful! They had a pancake breakfast fundraiser that was such a blessing to participate in as well. Before we get to the book review, I also wanted to share this darling chick nature collage 2 of my daycare littles made this past week.
England, Sept 1817, Aaron Whitworth and Sophia
Fitzroy are forced to work together when he accidentally hires her as a jockey.
"Either God thought Aaron needed another lesson in perseverance, or the
world wanted him to remember his proper place - or rather his lack of
one."
Sophia is a talented rider, but she longs for
more than the life of a circus performer. "Pressing her mouth into a stern
line, Sophia adjusted her hold on the reins until they were taut enough to
create a proper connection with her horse and pasted a smile on her face. One
more show. One more evening. Then they would make their escape, running into
the dark to find a new life that suited them all."
I particularly enjoyed Sophia's twin brother,
Jonas, who was strong and wise, keeping them grounded in God's word, even when
times were difficult or seemed hopeless.
I do hope he gets his own story.
"It's going to be all right, Soph. God promised to never fail us
nor forsake us." He gave a twisted grin and a one-sided shrug. "Since
Israel got that promise, besmirched though it was, what we're doing isn't going
to send Him running."
Aaron is very reclusive and has built a
protective shell around his heart. As I read "Was he getting lazy about
keeping the parts of his life separate, or were people simply hammering their
way in?" a jackhammer was literally hammering outside in my driveway. Ha!
The support system Aaron finds actually surrounds
him is touching: "There were varied qualities of clothing, varied levels
of stable grime, and an absurd conglomeration of pasts that never should have
brought them together, yet here they were. With him."
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Staffordshire pearlware mug
1817-1832 Mayer & Newbold
Tea Quote: "Moving around the small space, shucking the trappings of polite society, and making himself a truly awful cup of tea, Aaron's muscles relaxed one by one." (smile)
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The love story of Aaron and Sophia is very sweet
and the setting of horses and stables in England is a lovely backdrop.
I am happy to recommend "Winning the
Gentleman" with thanks to the publisher for a gifted copy. All opinions
are mine alone without expectation or compensation.
4 Stars
Unless clearly defined on a website, I use the
Goodreads Star Ratings System: 1= Did not like it, 2= It was ok, 3=Liked It, 4= Really liked it, 5=It was amazing
Bethany House Publishing 352 Pages
I pray you enjoy this Easter season and find many good books to read and large cups of tea to savor.
