A Great Summer Read: When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad
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| When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad Copyright 2013 Revell Books ISBN: 9780800721817 |
Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list does not include following rules. So when she must apply for a job as a switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won't be easy. Hello Girls must conduct themselves according to strict--and often bewildering--rules, which include absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.
Hannah doubts it will be difficult to keep that rule--until a handsome young lawyer starts getting under her skin.
With historic details that bring to life the exciting first decade of the twentieth century, Lorna Seilstad weaves a charming tale of companionship that blossoms into sweet romance.
My Thoughts:
These past few years I've come to look forward to each book written by Lorna Seilstad. Light-hearted and fun romances with great settings and unique plots are pretty much guaranteed with every story. Her latest, When Love Calls, continues along these lines and is one of the sweetest romances I've read all summer.
Hannah, having suddenly lost both her parents, quits law school to become a Hello Girl for the local telephone company in Des Moines, Iowa in order to support herself and her two younger sisters. Along the way, she meets handsome lawyer, Lincoln Cole. Not knowing whether to loath him, he was the one who informed them that they were being evicted from their family home, or to love him for assisting the Gregory's in finding a new situation, Hannah is torn. To top it all off, one of her oldest friends is being convicted of a crime she knows he couldn't possibly be guilty of. With everything so uncertain in her life, she's stubborn, wanting only to depend on herself. Hannah learns to lean on God and on people who love her to make it through trying times.
Hannah is a thoroughly likeable character. She's gutsy, loyal to a fault when it comes to family and friends, and she is extremely stubborn. I was a little frustrated by her hard-headedness at times, wishing she would just let somebody help her without flying off the handle but still, I liked her. Hannah and her sisters were easy to root for. I'm anxious to read more about the youngest Gregory siblings in the upcoming books! Recently, I've read a few stories set in the early 1900s with the main characters employed as switchboard operators but When Love Calls is definitely the best. Lorna Seilstad's books ALL come highly recommended by this romance fan!
Fun Stuff: I found Hannah's doppelganger -- actress Aisling Loftus from Mr Selfridge! ---->
To learn more about Lorna and her books, visit her website:
www.lornaseilstad.com
Available at your favorite Christian bookseller or online!
~ My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars ~
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I am however an influencer for the author, however I wouldn't have posted a positive review if I didn't genuinely enjoy the book. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
Oh my, that cover model definitely resembles Agnes from Mr. Selfridge!! :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha! When I first got this book in the mail and saw the cover I couldn't believe the resemblance between the two!
DeleteRenee, thanks for your honest review. This sounds like a very enjoyable book.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Suko! I always appreciate your kind comments. :)
DeleteNice review, Renee! And I happen to be very fond of sweet romances. This book has practically been parading before my eyes lately - I've seen and heard about it many times. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Renee!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the book, Ganise! :-)
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