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Shaken to the Core

By: Jae
Narrated by: Samantha Cook
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Kate Winthrop, the only child of a wealthy shipping magnate, has the course of her life charted for her by her parents. She's expected to marry well and produce a successor to the Winthrop empire. But Kate has a very different path in mind. Her true passion lies with photography - and with women.

Alone in the city after losing her brother, Sicilian immigrant Giuliana Russo starts working for the Winthrops as a maid. Despite their different social status, Kate and Giuliana become friends, much to the dismay of Kate's parents.

As the connection between the two women grows, a devastating earthquake hits San Francisco and ignites fires that sweep through the city for three days and nights.

Will the disaster shatter their tentative feelings for each other, or will they find the courage to save each other's lives - and their hearts?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Jae (P)2020 Tantor
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt Feel-Good San Francisco

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Great story

I LOVED this book. I enjoyed that an actual historic event provided the backdrop for this story. It was nerve wracking, sweet, it made me gasp and cheer. I just flat out enjoyed it.

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The story

A very interesting description of the fallout from the devastation caused by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake & fire the survival of which provides the foundation for the development of a romance between a well to do girl & a former housekeeper for her family.

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Beautiful!

I read a review of this book and it gave it only 2 stars because it didn’t have sex in it. If you want sex in every romance you read or listen to then read/ listen to erotica. This is one of my favorite Books if Jae’s. Samantha Cook brought some of my favorite characters to life. I really like historical romances and this is at the top of my list. It didn’t need a sex scene to make it sensual, sexy and beautiful. Well written and you could actually feel the fear and adversity the characters had to overcome. I look forward to a story about Lucy Hamilton Sharpe. Maybe with a guest spot for Kate and Giuliana! Thanks Jae for putting this on audio. Well done!

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Captivating Story

I liked that it different from most books I have read. And ofcos Dr Sharpe is a rock star.

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A gripping story from page 1

Exciting, adventurous and so sweet! I could not stop listening. Such a great story and great audio version!

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Definitely more than one fire in this book

As usual, Jae knocked it outta the park with this one. She really knows how to pull the reader in and build the story through such compelling characters. Had me feeling like I was in the fire with them lol.
Slow burn perfection 🔥🔥

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Amazing Depiction of 1906 San Francisco

I have grown to love Jae’s historical romances and adventures. They are meticulously researched and the narrator Samantha Cook adds so much to the story of women struggling to make it in a man’s world. Kate Winthrop is the daughter of a rich shipping magnate who what’s to be a newspaper photographer. When Giuliana Russo a Sicilian immigrant begins working as a maid the two become fast friends. A story of working through confusing feelings and discovering desires not experienced before. The addition of Dr. Lucy Hamilton Sharpe, the granddaughter of Luke and Nora Hamilton, adds so much to the novel. Wonderful story of survival and personal growth and achievement.

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Location and Inspiration

What took me so long to read this?! I mean, one of the main characters is a photographer and photography is a passion of mine; and the setting is San Francisco, a city I know and love. Oh yeah, it's because it is historical fiction. Haha.

I don't read a lot of historical fiction because I don't enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations people suffered in the past. I am busy living through my own, thankyouverymuch, and I typically read for pleasure. That said, although there are lots of trials and tribulations in this story (hello, it does take place in 1906 during the earthquake and aftershocks that flattened and burned most of San Francisco and the mains face misogyny, classism, etc.) this story is rather upbeat and inspiring.
The main characters were both really compelling to me and one notable side character almost stole the show.

One thing Jae does consistently well is write highly developed, likable characters. Another is creating settings that enrich the story and have you considering changing your vacation plans so you can visit them. Both talents are firmly on display here.

I could see myself re-listening to this in the future. Not only did I enjoy the story but Samantha Cook did a very good job narrating it.

Other audiobooks I have enjoyed with main characters who are photographers include Shutter by Ramona Emerson and Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake.

Other audiobooks set in San Francisco which I have enjoyed include Touchwood by Karin Kallmaker, Parasite by Mira Grant and Wild by Meghan O'Brien.

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Loved this book

Jae never lets you down I love her books and this one is wonder. The earthquake in San Francisco in 1906 was known but the way she wrote this book brings out the humans during that time.

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Good story

Enjoyed the book on recent road trip. Well written, solid characters. Very easy to get caught up on.

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