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Just in Time for the Christmas Season

Revisado: 12-10-20

I enjoy reading historical fiction and stumbled upon the Lumberjack Ball by Carrie Fancett Pagels several years ago. I have enjoyed several of her other books, mainly set in the late 1800's in Michigan. When the opportunity from the author to read The Fruitcake Challenge in audiobook format I jumped at the chance. Audiobooks are not a replacement for the written word for me, but an addition to print copies.

The Fruitcake Challenge is the first book in the Christy Lumberjack Series. Imagine being a woman living in a camp full of lonely lumberjacks. Women are scarce and you are likely to be proposed to on a regular basis. Lucky for Jo, our heroine, she has two burly, protective brothers. No man would dare to bother Jo, until Tom Jeffries. Confident, good looking and full of himself, his first impression on Jo was anything but impressive. Until he issues his fruitcake challenge, that is. Still grieving at the recent loss of her mother, she is weary of the camp, the men and would love nothing better than her independence. I enjoyed the banter between Jo and Tom in the kitchen with the other cooks. I felt like I could have sat down on a bench and had a cup of coffee and fruitcake with everyone.

This audiobook is narrated by Virginia Gray. She did a nice job on both women and men characters, not an easy task. I hope to listen to more books narrated by her in the future.

Novellas are quick but shouldn't be overlooked. This one is entertaining, and with the fruitcake theme, it reminded me of my own mother making her grandmother's fruitcake every year for Christmas.

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Not up to regular standards

Revisado: 09-29-18

I typically enjoy this author but this book is not cutting it. It could be the narrator and I have adjusted the narration speed but it made no difference. I am not even going to finish it.

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Wonderful!

Revisado: 09-15-18

I enjoyed this book and the entire series. So well written the characters capture your heart. The narrator, Stina Nielsen is so good the characters come alive.

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Fantastic book!

Revisado: 07-06-18

Written in true Sundin style. I enjoyed this historical novel very much. 5 stars. Enjoy!

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Civil War Romance Plantation Style

Revisado: 06-27-18

This novella is set on the historical Shirley Plantation, a beautiful contrast to the pain the soldiers endured. Historical fiction is one genre that i find intriguing and compels me to look a little deeper into the time and place of many books.

The Civil War was a tumultuous time for our country and for our hero Matthew Scott especially! Far from home and wearing a uniform whose cause he did not support was difficult. He was an actor not a soldier. However, had he not been thrust into the gray uniform of the confederacy he never would have met the one woman who captured his heart.

Angelina Rose was meant to be up north by now where freedom beckoned. She couldn't seem to get away from Shirley Plantation though she had had the opportunity. Time, chance and a bit of faith intervened or she never would have met Matthew Scott who needed her care among the injured. There was something different about him and it took others on the plantation to help put the pieces together. This was not a clear case of an injured soldier falling for a beautiful nursemaid.

Audio books are another way for authors to get their stories out to readers who may not have a chance to experience their books. I first enjoyed listening while traveling but found it is a wonderful companion to many of the every day tasks I do around the house or garden and even when I am working on my hobbies.

I recommend Return to Shirley Plantation for anyone who enjoys novellas and historical fiction. Congratulations to Carrie Fancett Pagels on her first audio book! I hope it will be the first of many.

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Amazing!

Revisado: 06-20-18

What an incredible journey through WWII by two courageous women. It will remain with you.

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Wonderful end to a favorite series.

Revisado: 03-29-18

Sarah Sundin weaves impeccable research with memorable characters. What a good story;must read for historical fiction fans.

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Good story

Revisado: 03-05-18

What did you like about this audiobook?

Well written and engaging

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Narrator didn't take time to learn pronunciation of surrounding cities....Spokane and Kalispel

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Wonderful

Revisado: 01-31-18

Wonderful from s
start to finish, a story ot incomparable friendship . Sarah is resilient, warm and the kind of woman you'd love to cheer on to fulfill her dreams.

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This is not unabridged.

Revisado: 11-25-16

Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books so naturally when choosing a book to listen to while traveling I chose this book. It is abridged and over dramatized. My research was all for not.

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