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When Love Comes My Way
From bestselling author Lori Copeland, When Love Comes My Way is a love story about redemption, forgiveness, and renewed spiritual awakenings set against the backdrop of scenic Upper Peninsula, Michigan, in the days when pine was king.
Michigan, 1873—As Tess Wakefield wakes from a frightening wagon accident, she discovers she has lost her memories. In her recovery, she loses her heart as well to handsome lumberjack Jake Lannigan. It’s not a two-way street, though. Jake thinks he knows exactly who she is—the spoiled Wakefield Timber heir—but he believes the accident provides the means to show her that she has a responsibility to replant the trees and not to merely invest her inheritance opening another of her silly millinery shops.
Then he slowly he begins to fall in love with her. Jake wants to tell Tess the truth, but before he can her true identity is uncovered, and then both of them find the emotional stakes too high. Will God intervene and show this headstrong couple that only He in His wisdom could have paired them together?
Michigan, 1873—As Tess Wakefield wakes from a frightening wagon accident, she discovers she has lost her memories. In her recovery, she loses her heart as well to handsome lumberjack Jake Lannigan. It’s not a two-way street, though. Jake thinks he knows exactly who she is—the spoiled Wakefield Timber heir—but he believes the accident provides the means to show her that she has a responsibility to replant the trees and not to merely invest her inheritance opening another of her silly millinery shops.
Then he slowly he begins to fall in love with her. Jake wants to tell Tess the truth, but before he can her true identity is uncovered, and then both of them find the emotional stakes too high. Will God intervene and show this headstrong couple that only He in His wisdom could have paired them together?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2012
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About the author
Lori Copeland
195 books530 followersLori Copeland was born on 12 June 1941. She had a relatively late start in writing, breaking into publishing in 1982 when she was already forty years old. Over the next dozen years, her romance novels achieved much success, as was evidenced by her winning the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books' Best Seller award. She has been inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame.
Despite her success in more mainstream romantic fiction, in 1995, she decided to switch focus. Her subsequent books have been in the relatively new subgenre of Christian romance. She has also collaborated with authors Angela Elwell Hunt or Virginia Smith on a series of Christian romance novels.
Lori and her husband of over forty years, Lance, live in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by the beautiful Ozarks. They have three grown sons, three daughter-in-laws, and six wonderful grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. She and her husband are very involved in their church, and active in supporting mission work in Mali, West Africa.
Despite her success in more mainstream romantic fiction, in 1995, she decided to switch focus. Her subsequent books have been in the relatively new subgenre of Christian romance. She has also collaborated with authors Angela Elwell Hunt or Virginia Smith on a series of Christian romance novels.
Lori and her husband of over forty years, Lance, live in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by the beautiful Ozarks. They have three grown sons, three daughter-in-laws, and six wonderful grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. She and her husband are very involved in their church, and active in supporting mission work in Mali, West Africa.
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December 31, 2020
Tess Wakefield inherits her grandfather's logging company, but her interests lie in making and selling hats. Her fiancé convinces her to sell the company. However, when she and a school teacher head out to the logging camp in Michigan (1873), they are in a wagon accident. Only Tess is rescued alive, and her memories of who she is are gone.
Jake Lannigan is the foreman of the logging company, and he is fed up with the "princess" who controls the company, but who refuses to consider replanting the forest. When he rescues Tess, he figures out who she is, but he convinces her that she is the school teacher, in order to buy himself some time. Tess struggles with a rowdy class and wonders why she is drawn to making hats. When Tess and Jake start falling for each other, the truth must be revealed, with alarming consequences.
When I grabbed this book off the shelf, I was expecting a ho-hum romance. Imagine my surprise when I found that this book had vibrant characters, a humorous plot that Shakespeare would have made into a play, and delightfully witty dialogue. It was funny, touching, and uplifting. It's been a long time since I stayed up late to finish a book. Thank you Lori Copeland! I look forward to reading more of her books.
Jake Lannigan is the foreman of the logging company, and he is fed up with the "princess" who controls the company, but who refuses to consider replanting the forest. When he rescues Tess, he figures out who she is, but he convinces her that she is the school teacher, in order to buy himself some time. Tess struggles with a rowdy class and wonders why she is drawn to making hats. When Tess and Jake start falling for each other, the truth must be revealed, with alarming consequences.
When I grabbed this book off the shelf, I was expecting a ho-hum romance. Imagine my surprise when I found that this book had vibrant characters, a humorous plot that Shakespeare would have made into a play, and delightfully witty dialogue. It was funny, touching, and uplifting. It's been a long time since I stayed up late to finish a book. Thank you Lori Copeland! I look forward to reading more of her books.
December 29, 2023
DNF at 57% because of the cheating trope.
Sorry but that’s a big NO from me.
2⭐️
Up to this point it hasn’t been a bad book.
Sorry but that’s a big NO from me.
2⭐️
Up to this point it hasn’t been a bad book.
October 29, 2012
When Love Comes My Way is a Christian love story that keeps you turning the pages. The story takes place in Michigan during the late 1800s. The author gives us a glimpse of how lumberjacks lived in the old logging towns. Reading this book gives you a better understanding for the courageous men who did that kind of life-threatening work. You will enjoy the way this book describes an era of long ago while the reader can only imagine a 19th century way of life. You can almost feel the bitter cold and smell the pine trees as the author introduces you to the main characters.
One of the main characters, Tess Wakefield, discovers she lost her memory after a horrible wagon accident on her way to sell her Timber Company. She is the only heir to the profitable company, but her interests are back East in her new fashion business. In the midst of losing her identity, she begins to lose her heart to the man that may know who she is and why she was headed to his town.
This man, Jake Lannigan, puts his interest first and conveniently allows Tess to believe she is the new school teacher the town has been desperately waiting for. Jake secretly begins to see Tess as a very special person in his life and begins to feel badly about not being honest with everyone regarding Tess' real identity. Tess settles into her new life well and eventually gains the respect of the townspeople and her unruly students. Will God help these two main characters discover that through forgiveness and His guidance they can truly be happy?
This book is a wonderful story and would be a great addition to anyone's library. (reviewed by M.Hicks)
About the author: Lori Copeland is the author of more than 90 titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. With more than 3 million copies of her books in print, she has developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fans in the inspirational market. She has been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books' Best Seller award. In 2000, Lori was inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame.
DISCLOSURE: Harvest House Publishers provided a complimentary copy of When Love Comes My Way on behalf of the author for the purpose of our rendering an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer.
One of the main characters, Tess Wakefield, discovers she lost her memory after a horrible wagon accident on her way to sell her Timber Company. She is the only heir to the profitable company, but her interests are back East in her new fashion business. In the midst of losing her identity, she begins to lose her heart to the man that may know who she is and why she was headed to his town.
This man, Jake Lannigan, puts his interest first and conveniently allows Tess to believe she is the new school teacher the town has been desperately waiting for. Jake secretly begins to see Tess as a very special person in his life and begins to feel badly about not being honest with everyone regarding Tess' real identity. Tess settles into her new life well and eventually gains the respect of the townspeople and her unruly students. Will God help these two main characters discover that through forgiveness and His guidance they can truly be happy?
This book is a wonderful story and would be a great addition to anyone's library. (reviewed by M.Hicks)
About the author: Lori Copeland is the author of more than 90 titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. With more than 3 million copies of her books in print, she has developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fans in the inspirational market. She has been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books' Best Seller award. In 2000, Lori was inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame.
DISCLOSURE: Harvest House Publishers provided a complimentary copy of When Love Comes My Way on behalf of the author for the purpose of our rendering an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer.
August 28, 2012
Ugh! There were so many great things about this book and I really wanted to just love it, but I ended up just really liking it instead.
What I liked:
Tess! She was awesome! I loved her great attitude about everything. She tried her best at everything she did. She was pleasant and always trying to make friends with anyone who would have her. She didn't complain when she was cold, (freezing really) tired, (those rotten kids!) or lonely. I loved learning so much about logging. I loved a reminder lesson on our responsibility to the world we live in. I loved second chances and I loved hope.
What I didn't like: Jake being so dang ungentlemanly. He was much meaner to Tess than he needed to be. He gave up too easily. I really disliked a single woman messing with other peoples marriages and not thinking about the consequences and unhappiness she was spreading.
What I hated:
Worst. Cover. Ever. I am sure these are lovely people on the cover- they are just not Jake and Tess. The male model's hair is perfectly styled and I saw it on no less than 40 college kids today. Tess' ridiculously over tweezed eyebrows and hair shout of today's woman also. Every time I read that Jake was a huge muscled lumberjack towering over Tess it made me giggle thinking of the cover guy who is actually seen as shorter than the girl on the cover. Mid book I had to tape a paper over the cover to stop me from rolling my eyes! (I have never bashed a book cover before. This just so slapped me out of the mountains and into a club.) I think Lori's story telling is fantastic. I felt like I was freezing in that little logging village, and the banter between characters was witty and helped move the story along at a great pace. I will definitely pick up another of her books:)
What I liked:
Tess! She was awesome! I loved her great attitude about everything. She tried her best at everything she did. She was pleasant and always trying to make friends with anyone who would have her. She didn't complain when she was cold, (freezing really) tired, (those rotten kids!) or lonely. I loved learning so much about logging. I loved a reminder lesson on our responsibility to the world we live in. I loved second chances and I loved hope.
What I didn't like: Jake being so dang ungentlemanly. He was much meaner to Tess than he needed to be. He gave up too easily. I really disliked a single woman messing with other peoples marriages and not thinking about the consequences and unhappiness she was spreading.
What I hated:
Worst. Cover. Ever. I am sure these are lovely people on the cover- they are just not Jake and Tess. The male model's hair is perfectly styled and I saw it on no less than 40 college kids today. Tess' ridiculously over tweezed eyebrows and hair shout of today's woman also. Every time I read that Jake was a huge muscled lumberjack towering over Tess it made me giggle thinking of the cover guy who is actually seen as shorter than the girl on the cover. Mid book I had to tape a paper over the cover to stop me from rolling my eyes! (I have never bashed a book cover before. This just so slapped me out of the mountains and into a club.) I think Lori's story telling is fantastic. I felt like I was freezing in that little logging village, and the banter between characters was witty and helped move the story along at a great pace. I will definitely pick up another of her books:)
February 15, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
After a tragic wagon accident, Tess Wakefield suffers from amnesia. Jake Lannigan thinks he knows who she is, and he uses that knowledge to take out his vengeance on Tess's plans to sell the timber company her grandfather left her instead of investing in it. When love and memory come into the mix, will they discover a common bond or opposite ideals?
The premise of When Love Comes My Way intrigued me. Ever since I saw The Bourne Identity in theaters, I've been drawn to stories that involve memory lapses. There were portions of this book that made me laugh out loud, particularly those involving the lumberjacks.
The thing I struggled with the most was the bratty leading lady. Her personality was so revolting to me throughout the entire book that I never could root for her, no matter how much I wanted to. Other readers may not find her as ridiculous as I did.
This won't halt me from trying another Lori Copeland book, as I thought she really nailed the setting, supporting cast, and theme of amnesia. I look forward to discovering more of her stories.
After a tragic wagon accident, Tess Wakefield suffers from amnesia. Jake Lannigan thinks he knows who she is, and he uses that knowledge to take out his vengeance on Tess's plans to sell the timber company her grandfather left her instead of investing in it. When love and memory come into the mix, will they discover a common bond or opposite ideals?
The premise of When Love Comes My Way intrigued me. Ever since I saw The Bourne Identity in theaters, I've been drawn to stories that involve memory lapses. There were portions of this book that made me laugh out loud, particularly those involving the lumberjacks.
The thing I struggled with the most was the bratty leading lady. Her personality was so revolting to me throughout the entire book that I never could root for her, no matter how much I wanted to. Other readers may not find her as ridiculous as I did.
This won't halt me from trying another Lori Copeland book, as I thought she really nailed the setting, supporting cast, and theme of amnesia. I look forward to discovering more of her stories.
May 5, 2021
🧡 Tess Wakefield primește moștenire de la bunicul său un domeniu cu cherestea, deși nu au fost apropiați, relația lor fiind mai degrabă inexistentă. Nefiind apropiată de bunic, Tess nu are de unde ști ce presupune această afacere, nu are idee cât de grea este viața pădurarilor, dar nici nu își dorește să afle. Totul îi este complet străin motiv pentru care este hotărâtă să vândă, iar banii obținuți îi va folosi pentru a-și extinde propria afacere: creează pălării pe care le vinde în buticul său din Philadelphia, fiind deja cunoscută și apreciată pentru talentul său.
🪓Jake Lannigan este pădurar și șeful taberei de cherestea. Este un bărbat destoinic, aprig, muncitor, apreciat și respectat de către muncitori. Este stupefiat când află că bătrânul
Wakefield a lăsat tabăra de cherestea, prin testament, nepoatei Tess Wakefield de care nu fusese apropiat. Pentru ca șocul să fie și mai mare, află că tânăra moștenitoare are de gând să vândă. Dacă ar putea, ar împiedica acest lucru, dar simte că ,, răsfățata " Tess nu l-ar asculta și nu ar da nicio șansă acestei afaceri.
Însă, viața îi oferă o oportunitate, chiar dacă circumstanțele sunt tragice.
🪓Hotărâtă să îl cunoască pe Jake și, totodată, să vândă tabăra de cherestea unui alt afacerist, Tess suferă un accident de căruță pe drumul spre Michigan, chiar în apropiere de tabără, în urma căruia își pierde memoria. Alături de ea călătorea și viitoarea învățătoare pentru copii muncitorilor, care, din păcate, moare în accident, de aici și confuzia privind identitatea sa.
🪓 Jake bănuiește cine este, însă preferă sa păstreze tăcerea. El crede că accidentul îi oferă șansa de a-i arăta lui Tess care este datoria ei, dar vrea să-i dea și o lecție, de aici comportamentul său rece și insensibil. Curând însă avea să afle că aceasta nu este o răsfățată egoistă, înnebunită după petreceri cu muzică și dans, că este o femeie descurcăreață, inteligentă, energică și întreprinzătoare.
🧡 Relația celor doi pornește cu stângul, se ceartă, se resping și totuși se atrag. Atracția se simte la tot pasul dar amândoi o neagă. Însă nu la nesfârșit. Prima care acționează este Tess, recunoscând sentimentele ce o copleșesc. Dar Jack este reticent, cu atât mai mult cu cât bănuiala lui devine certitudine. Este conștient că iubirea lor este imposibilă. Îl va ierta Tess atunci când va afla că el a știut tot timpul cine este cu adevărat?
🧡 O poveste de dragoste frumoasă, caldă și senină, cu personaje frumos conturate, o narațiune simplă și lejeră, ce prezintă viața grea a muncitorilor de cherestea și a familiilor lor, mentalitatea acelor vremuri - 1873 -, obiceiurile lor, slăbiciunile și tăria de caracter. Însă tematica principală a cărții este dragostea și credința în Dumnezeu.
🪓Jake Lannigan este pădurar și șeful taberei de cherestea. Este un bărbat destoinic, aprig, muncitor, apreciat și respectat de către muncitori. Este stupefiat când află că bătrânul
Wakefield a lăsat tabăra de cherestea, prin testament, nepoatei Tess Wakefield de care nu fusese apropiat. Pentru ca șocul să fie și mai mare, află că tânăra moștenitoare are de gând să vândă. Dacă ar putea, ar împiedica acest lucru, dar simte că ,, răsfățata " Tess nu l-ar asculta și nu ar da nicio șansă acestei afaceri.
Însă, viața îi oferă o oportunitate, chiar dacă circumstanțele sunt tragice.
🪓Hotărâtă să îl cunoască pe Jake și, totodată, să vândă tabăra de cherestea unui alt afacerist, Tess suferă un accident de căruță pe drumul spre Michigan, chiar în apropiere de tabără, în urma căruia își pierde memoria. Alături de ea călătorea și viitoarea învățătoare pentru copii muncitorilor, care, din păcate, moare în accident, de aici și confuzia privind identitatea sa.
🪓 Jake bănuiește cine este, însă preferă sa păstreze tăcerea. El crede că accidentul îi oferă șansa de a-i arăta lui Tess care este datoria ei, dar vrea să-i dea și o lecție, de aici comportamentul său rece și insensibil. Curând însă avea să afle că aceasta nu este o răsfățată egoistă, înnebunită după petreceri cu muzică și dans, că este o femeie descurcăreață, inteligentă, energică și întreprinzătoare.
🧡 Relația celor doi pornește cu stângul, se ceartă, se resping și totuși se atrag. Atracția se simte la tot pasul dar amândoi o neagă. Însă nu la nesfârșit. Prima care acționează este Tess, recunoscând sentimentele ce o copleșesc. Dar Jack este reticent, cu atât mai mult cu cât bănuiala lui devine certitudine. Este conștient că iubirea lor este imposibilă. Îl va ierta Tess atunci când va afla că el a știut tot timpul cine este cu adevărat?
🧡 O poveste de dragoste frumoasă, caldă și senină, cu personaje frumos conturate, o narațiune simplă și lejeră, ce prezintă viața grea a muncitorilor de cherestea și a familiilor lor, mentalitatea acelor vremuri - 1873 -, obiceiurile lor, slăbiciunile și tăria de caracter. Însă tematica principală a cărții este dragostea și credința în Dumnezeu.
March 15, 2022
Când iubirea îmi iese în cale de Lori Copeland
Foarte previzibilă cartea!
M-a amuzat pe alocuri, prin replicile siropoase și franchețea lor, însă m-a și enervat de mult mai multe ori.
O tipă de prin înalta societatea, de la oraș adică, în prag de a se mărita cu un foarte bogat și renumit tip, ajunge să moștenească o pădure de pini într-un orășel uitat de lume, cu oameni simpli, muncitori și devotați.
Decide să vândă tot și să nu replanteze nimic, ceea ce îl enervează la culme acum pe șeful orășelului, pădurar înfocat și iubitor al naturii. El este revoltat și furios că tradiția locului și traiul pădurarilor este acum pus în pericol de o înfumurată domniță.
Domnița decide să își prezinte decizia personal și pornește spre respectivul oraș, fără însă să anunțe pe cineva. Pe drum are loc un accident nefericit și căruță cu care se deplasa se prăbușește în râu. Tess supraviețuiește, însă își pierde memoria. Este salvată de amicul francez al șefului pădurar și toți o cred educatoarea mult așteptată.
Mare lucru nu se prea întâmplă, Tess este nevoită să se descurce printre atât de mulți bărbați și să educe niste copiii răzvrătiți.
Slabă din punct de vedere al dialogurilor, al acțiunii și al personajelor.
2⭐
Foarte previzibilă cartea!
M-a amuzat pe alocuri, prin replicile siropoase și franchețea lor, însă m-a și enervat de mult mai multe ori.
O tipă de prin înalta societatea, de la oraș adică, în prag de a se mărita cu un foarte bogat și renumit tip, ajunge să moștenească o pădure de pini într-un orășel uitat de lume, cu oameni simpli, muncitori și devotați.
Decide să vândă tot și să nu replanteze nimic, ceea ce îl enervează la culme acum pe șeful orășelului, pădurar înfocat și iubitor al naturii. El este revoltat și furios că tradiția locului și traiul pădurarilor este acum pus în pericol de o înfumurată domniță.
Domnița decide să își prezinte decizia personal și pornește spre respectivul oraș, fără însă să anunțe pe cineva. Pe drum are loc un accident nefericit și căruță cu care se deplasa se prăbușește în râu. Tess supraviețuiește, însă își pierde memoria. Este salvată de amicul francez al șefului pădurar și toți o cred educatoarea mult așteptată.
Mare lucru nu se prea întâmplă, Tess este nevoită să se descurce printre atât de mulți bărbați și să educe niste copiii răzvrătiți.
Slabă din punct de vedere al dialogurilor, al acțiunii și al personajelor.
2⭐
June 20, 2021
Titlu: Cand iubirea imi iese in cale
Autor: Lori Copeland
Editura: Life Publishers
An publicare:2021
Nr. Pag. 280
Cand Tess Wakefield se trezeste dupa un accident de caruta îngrozitor, afla ca si-a pierdut memoria. In perioada de convalescenta, îsi pierde si inima, pe care i-o rapeste chipesul padurar si maistru al taberei de cherestea, Jake Lannigan.
Pe masura ce Tess se obisnuieste cu viata în tabara, Jake descopera primul licar al unei iubiri tot mai mari. El vrea sa îi spuna adevarul, dar, pana sa faca lucrul acesta, identitatea ei este dezvaluita si amandoi gasesc ca simtamintele lor nu sunt cele mai potrivite.
E absolut incredibil cum un accident poate sa iti schimbe viziunea despre viitor. Pe masura desfasurarii evenimentelor descoperi adevărata personalitate a lui Tess, aceea de femeie foarte buna la suflet si hotarata sa isi atinga scopurile, personalitate pe care nu poti decat sa o admiri.
Mi-ar fi placut tare mult ca finalul sa puncteze si reintoarcerea lui Tess in fruntea scolii si reactia celor cativa elevi neastamparati care sunt de a dreptul indragostiti de ea.
Autor: Lori Copeland
Editura: Life Publishers
An publicare:2021
Nr. Pag. 280
Cand Tess Wakefield se trezeste dupa un accident de caruta îngrozitor, afla ca si-a pierdut memoria. In perioada de convalescenta, îsi pierde si inima, pe care i-o rapeste chipesul padurar si maistru al taberei de cherestea, Jake Lannigan.
Pe masura ce Tess se obisnuieste cu viata în tabara, Jake descopera primul licar al unei iubiri tot mai mari. El vrea sa îi spuna adevarul, dar, pana sa faca lucrul acesta, identitatea ei este dezvaluita si amandoi gasesc ca simtamintele lor nu sunt cele mai potrivite.
E absolut incredibil cum un accident poate sa iti schimbe viziunea despre viitor. Pe masura desfasurarii evenimentelor descoperi adevărata personalitate a lui Tess, aceea de femeie foarte buna la suflet si hotarata sa isi atinga scopurile, personalitate pe care nu poti decat sa o admiri.
Mi-ar fi placut tare mult ca finalul sa puncteze si reintoarcerea lui Tess in fruntea scolii si reactia celor cativa elevi neastamparati care sunt de a dreptul indragostiti de ea.
January 18, 2018
The book read fine, but I had trouble liking the main characters. I liked the secondary characters of Andre, Echo, and Talbot much more. The main characters were very disrespectful, proud, stubborn, rude, and selfish people. I hoped that by the end of the book they would overcome those traits (at least toward each other), but they were even more that way at the end than they were at the beginning.
November 8, 2018
3.5 stars
Almost gave this one 3 stars 'cause I wasn't too impressed at the start, but it got better. I felt like a few things toward the end happened too fast (even with hints leading up to it) and I was frustrated at how long the characters took to get there, but hey...I'd watch the Hallmark movie =)
Overall a cute story, and I liked the heroine's loyalty. I can always count on a light easy read with Copeland.
Almost gave this one 3 stars 'cause I wasn't too impressed at the start, but it got better. I felt like a few things toward the end happened too fast (even with hints leading up to it) and I was frustrated at how long the characters took to get there, but hey...I'd watch the Hallmark movie =)
Overall a cute story, and I liked the heroine's loyalty. I can always count on a light easy read with Copeland.
January 6, 2020
I liked the story premise and the style and will probably look at more of Copeland's books. But I must say, while reading the book I thought Jake seemed like such a jerk. I actually had the thought, "I really hope my daughter doesnt fall for someone like Jake Lannigan and call it love." The guy treats Tess like dirt, but he's not afraid to steal a few kisses from her here or there and then tell her to go back where she came from right after.
March 26, 2021
I live in Upper, Lower Michigan. It was Awesome to read about this Lovely State. I have seen old photographs of the Sleighs and tools used to clear the white pines. This historical Romance made me laugh out loud several times. Jake and Tess Loved each other and their characters were very believable. This is the 2nd. Book I have read by Lori Copeland. Her books keep me awake reading through the night. One of my favorite authors at this time.
May 11, 2025
In 1873 in Michigan, Jake plays a pretty mean trick on a rich young lady who lost her memory after a wagon accident. He is pretty sure she is Tess, owner of Wakefield Timber, where he works. However, she has stated that she wants to sell the land. He wants to continue the lumber business he is in charge of but replant the trees. Jake implies that she is the new schoolteacher, so Tess walks into that job. I'll yell "timber" as they do fall for each other, but with obvious complications!
October 25, 2025
Enchanting story, wealth, loss of memory, poverty, tragedy, and most of all God and love
I liked the the tenacity of all the characters of the story, down to the young children. It is an inspiring read.
I liked the the tenacity of all the characters of the story, down to the young children. It is an inspiring read.
January 15, 2019
I do love Lori Copeland's books enjoyed reading this one.
October 5, 2019
Good read. Unexpected plotline.
November 27, 2019
A fine book.
September 23, 2020
I good book that I really enjoyed. I do wish that the ending would have been a little more "finished," but an enjoyable read. Going to look for more of her books to read.
May 21, 2022
Actual rating 3.5 - The book was good, but very predictable. I don't think I was surprised by a single thing.
January 31, 2023
Sweet story with lots of action.
November 23, 2023
Sometimes you just have to watch a hallmark movie. You know how it will end but it’s easy to watch and makes you feel good.
This is a hallmark movie story. 💕
This is a hallmark movie story. 💕
February 15, 2025
Michigan Lumber Camps
It begins with an accident that changes the lives of 4 people. All four are likable. It takes much self discovery to get to the end. I enjoyed it
It begins with an accident that changes the lives of 4 people. All four are likable. It takes much self discovery to get to the end. I enjoyed it
March 4, 2015
The story is set in 1873 Michigan, at a logging camp. Tess Wakefield has inherited the logging operation from her grandfather, but knows little about it and has decided to sell. Wakefield Timber's foreman, Jake Lannigan, cannot convince Tess through the business letters they've exchanged to stop the sale. On her way to the camp, Tess is involved in a terrible wagon accident that takes the lives of the other passengers, and causes her to lose her memory. She is brought to the logging camp, but it's assumed that she is the teacher that was arriving on the same train. Jake begins to suspect that she may actually be the spoiled heiress he is so angry with, but decides to continue on as if she is the teacher, reasoning that if she is who he thinks, this is his chance to show her that she has a responsibility to the future of the logging industry. And then, of course, there is the growing attraction and affection between them, and the possibility that Jake's deception may ruin their future together.
Although I enjoyed the story, the whole amnesia set-up to the love story seemed overly contrived, and not believable. At the beginning, Tess is as spoiled and frivolous and self-centered as the letters Jake has received would indicate. But when she regains consciousness after the accident, she has not only lost any memory of who she is or anything that happened before the accident, but she apparently has a different personality than the one displayed during the description of her train and wagon trip. All of a sudden she is compassionate and sweet, when the day before she had been haughty and judgmental. The driver and other passengers on the wagon are presumably killed and swept away by the river they tumble into, and with a young unidentified woman as the only survivor, the assumption by Jake and the others that she is the teacher is reasonable, because they had been expecting the teacher but didn't know for sure that Tess was on her way. Conveniently, the teacher has no family, so there is no one to write to for help. Also convenient to the set-up is the fact that the severe winter weather has effectively closed off transportation in and out of the area for quite some time after the accident, and the crew hasn't yet strung the telegraph wire that would allow communication outside the area.
All that said, the interactions between Jake and Tess are interesting, as are the inner conflicts they each face as they realize the developing bond between them. At first, Jake's decision to carry on as if she is the teacher until he's given reason to think otherwise makes sense, but as time goes on, he more or less paints himself into a corner by stubbornly sticking to that approach yet subjecting Tess to rather harsher living conditions than necessary because he thinks she could stand being taken down a peg. As time goes on and he grows more convinced that she must be Tess and not the teacher, he is also falling in love with her and it is growing harder for him to continue the deception, knowing that when she finds out it will destroy any trust between them. Although it's not a believable story, in my opinion, it was one that was interesting and humorous enough to keep my interest, and I decided to suspend my disbelief and enjoy the ride.
Although I enjoyed the story, the whole amnesia set-up to the love story seemed overly contrived, and not believable. At the beginning, Tess is as spoiled and frivolous and self-centered as the letters Jake has received would indicate. But when she regains consciousness after the accident, she has not only lost any memory of who she is or anything that happened before the accident, but she apparently has a different personality than the one displayed during the description of her train and wagon trip. All of a sudden she is compassionate and sweet, when the day before she had been haughty and judgmental. The driver and other passengers on the wagon are presumably killed and swept away by the river they tumble into, and with a young unidentified woman as the only survivor, the assumption by Jake and the others that she is the teacher is reasonable, because they had been expecting the teacher but didn't know for sure that Tess was on her way. Conveniently, the teacher has no family, so there is no one to write to for help. Also convenient to the set-up is the fact that the severe winter weather has effectively closed off transportation in and out of the area for quite some time after the accident, and the crew hasn't yet strung the telegraph wire that would allow communication outside the area.
All that said, the interactions between Jake and Tess are interesting, as are the inner conflicts they each face as they realize the developing bond between them. At first, Jake's decision to carry on as if she is the teacher until he's given reason to think otherwise makes sense, but as time goes on, he more or less paints himself into a corner by stubbornly sticking to that approach yet subjecting Tess to rather harsher living conditions than necessary because he thinks she could stand being taken down a peg. As time goes on and he grows more convinced that she must be Tess and not the teacher, he is also falling in love with her and it is growing harder for him to continue the deception, knowing that when she finds out it will destroy any trust between them. Although it's not a believable story, in my opinion, it was one that was interesting and humorous enough to keep my interest, and I decided to suspend my disbelief and enjoy the ride.
July 1, 2012
Lori Copeland in her new book, “When Love Comes My Way” published by Harvest House Publishers takes us into the life of Tess Wakefield in 1873 Michigan.
From the Back Cover: Finding a love worth fighting for.
Michigan, 1873–When Tess Wakefield wakes from a frightening wagon accident, she discovers she has lost her memory. During her recovery, she also loses her heart–to handsome lumberjack and timber camp foreman, Jake Lannigan. It’s not a two-way street, though.
Jake thinks he knows who the woman with amnesia is–the spoiled Wakefield Timber heir! He believes the accident provides the means to show Tess that she has a responsibility to replant the trees and not to merely invest her inheritance in the opening of another of her silly millinery shops.
As Tess settles into camp life, Jake finds the first inkling of love growing. He wants to tell her the truth, but before he can her identity is uncovered, and both of them find the emotional stakes too high. Will God intervene and show this headstrong couple that only He in His wisdom could have paired them together?
Tess is the timber heiress, though for a while she doesn’t remember any of this. Jake is the lumberjack, timber camp foreman who knows who she is and wants to use her amnesia for his own agenda. See Tess doesn’t pay too much attention to the logging and the forestry but Jake does. Now, since she doesn’t remember Jake is teaching Tess to care about the trees. During this time they both fall in love with each other and then Tess remembers. “When Love Comes My Way” is a romance but it is much, much more. Ms. Copeland explores the themes of deceit and what damage it can do and environmental protection and what efforts can be made to restore what is destroyed. “When Love Comes My Way” is all about relationships and that is what makes this book a winner. I enjoyed this book a lot and am looking forward to more by Ms. Copeland.
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From the Back Cover: Finding a love worth fighting for.
Michigan, 1873–When Tess Wakefield wakes from a frightening wagon accident, she discovers she has lost her memory. During her recovery, she also loses her heart–to handsome lumberjack and timber camp foreman, Jake Lannigan. It’s not a two-way street, though.
Jake thinks he knows who the woman with amnesia is–the spoiled Wakefield Timber heir! He believes the accident provides the means to show Tess that she has a responsibility to replant the trees and not to merely invest her inheritance in the opening of another of her silly millinery shops.
As Tess settles into camp life, Jake finds the first inkling of love growing. He wants to tell her the truth, but before he can her identity is uncovered, and both of them find the emotional stakes too high. Will God intervene and show this headstrong couple that only He in His wisdom could have paired them together?
Tess is the timber heiress, though for a while she doesn’t remember any of this. Jake is the lumberjack, timber camp foreman who knows who she is and wants to use her amnesia for his own agenda. See Tess doesn’t pay too much attention to the logging and the forestry but Jake does. Now, since she doesn’t remember Jake is teaching Tess to care about the trees. During this time they both fall in love with each other and then Tess remembers. “When Love Comes My Way” is a romance but it is much, much more. Ms. Copeland explores the themes of deceit and what damage it can do and environmental protection and what efforts can be made to restore what is destroyed. “When Love Comes My Way” is all about relationships and that is what makes this book a winner. I enjoyed this book a lot and am looking forward to more by Ms. Copeland.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for free from Harvest House Publishers for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 6, 2012
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During a bitter cold winter near Lake Huron in late nineteenth century, huge, handsome lumberjack Jake “Big Say” Lannigan and Philadelphia-reared heiress Tess Wakefield, who has amnesia, keep Wakefield Timber logging camp in a stir.
Lori Copeland captivates with a setting that certainly doesn’t seem conducive to romance, but uses it to create a “meant-to-be” love match. She also uses it to bring to life some intriguing characters whose strengths and weakness are revealed as they cope with less than desirable living conditions, hazardous working conditions, and social interactions that stir up conflicts that test integrity, faith, morals, and patience. She besieges the senses: like smells in the bunkhouse; feel of the bitter cold, sight of a moonlit crystal clear night; taste of food after a hard day’s work; sounds of the working lumberjacks as trees are topped and “timberrr” rings out, and so much more. Her amazing descriptions place the reader right in the middle of it all.
When Love Comes My Way, even though an inspirational novel, does not sermonize or evangelize, but lets the reader have a vicarious experience with major characters whose deep, abiding Christian belief is part of the very fabric of their being. It is evidenced in their actions and in the debilitating sense of guilt that niggles at them when they fall short of what they know is acceptable for a true believer.
The relationship that grows with Jake and Tess keeps the reader turning pages. Ms. Copeland weaves their lives together with humorous actions, devious actions, subtle but compelling feelings and desires, and intriguing back story as she skillfully turns their differences around to mutual desire not just for each other, but also a desire to help people in the present and to do what will help generations to come.
The secondary characters are a hardy lot. The downtrodden young wife Echo--hers is a “not-to-miss” story; the “monster” school children—my word, made shudder to think about trying to teach those little “darlings”; the polite Andre Montague, Jake’s right hand man; Talbot, Tess’s guardian and fiancé, and many others all add a humanness to this delightful story that is hard to put down—kept me up late.
When Love Comes My Way is an exquisite love story set is a harsh environment. Ms. Copeland’s awesome writing style, her captivating characters, and wonderful descriptions make this a story to be read more than once.
During a bitter cold winter near Lake Huron in late nineteenth century, huge, handsome lumberjack Jake “Big Say” Lannigan and Philadelphia-reared heiress Tess Wakefield, who has amnesia, keep Wakefield Timber logging camp in a stir.
Lori Copeland captivates with a setting that certainly doesn’t seem conducive to romance, but uses it to create a “meant-to-be” love match. She also uses it to bring to life some intriguing characters whose strengths and weakness are revealed as they cope with less than desirable living conditions, hazardous working conditions, and social interactions that stir up conflicts that test integrity, faith, morals, and patience. She besieges the senses: like smells in the bunkhouse; feel of the bitter cold, sight of a moonlit crystal clear night; taste of food after a hard day’s work; sounds of the working lumberjacks as trees are topped and “timberrr” rings out, and so much more. Her amazing descriptions place the reader right in the middle of it all.
When Love Comes My Way, even though an inspirational novel, does not sermonize or evangelize, but lets the reader have a vicarious experience with major characters whose deep, abiding Christian belief is part of the very fabric of their being. It is evidenced in their actions and in the debilitating sense of guilt that niggles at them when they fall short of what they know is acceptable for a true believer.
The relationship that grows with Jake and Tess keeps the reader turning pages. Ms. Copeland weaves their lives together with humorous actions, devious actions, subtle but compelling feelings and desires, and intriguing back story as she skillfully turns their differences around to mutual desire not just for each other, but also a desire to help people in the present and to do what will help generations to come.
The secondary characters are a hardy lot. The downtrodden young wife Echo--hers is a “not-to-miss” story; the “monster” school children—my word, made shudder to think about trying to teach those little “darlings”; the polite Andre Montague, Jake’s right hand man; Talbot, Tess’s guardian and fiancé, and many others all add a humanness to this delightful story that is hard to put down—kept me up late.
When Love Comes My Way is an exquisite love story set is a harsh environment. Ms. Copeland’s awesome writing style, her captivating characters, and wonderful descriptions make this a story to be read more than once.
January 23, 2016
WHEN LOVE COMES MY WAY is not your run-of-the-mill romance. And while some reviewers found that as a negative, I thoroughly enjoyed its unconventional style.
Tess Wakefield has inherited Wakefield Timber from her uncle. Since she knows nothing about the timber industry, her fiancé encourages her to sell it and invest her assets into her own chain of haberdasheries. She has communicated with Jake Lannigan, the foreman of Wakefield Timber, her intentions of selling, but he has not been accommodating or agreeable to her plans. So, Tess sets out to meet with a buyer and the foreman on Wakefield property. Unfortunately, Tess is in a devastating wagon accident. Losing her memory, Tess is convinced she is the new schoolmarm. Though every day is a struggle in the small logging town, Tess is determined to make it work and put her mark on the town.
Jake Lannigan is beyond frustrated with Tess Wakefield, a spoiled socialite who knows nothing about logging. Jake and Tess’ uncle had an agreement to replant the groves they were lumbering. Tess sees replanting as a waste of finances. She refuses to listen to Jake’s suggestions and decides to sell to Sven Templeton, an adversary of Jake’s. When Tess is in a wagon accident and losses her memory, Jake allows her to believe she is the new school teacher, even though he instinctively knows she is Tess Wakefield. Without Tess Wakefield around to sell Wakefield Lumber, Jake figures he still has a chance of seeing his dream of replanting happen. What he didn’t figure on, was falling in love with the beautiful, engaged, heiress.
Tess has more than fallen for the handsome, Jake Lannigan. But she doesn’t understand his resistance in having a relationship with her. She knows he’s attracted to her, but every time they get close, he pulls back. When Tess finally regains her memory, she doesn’t know how she should feel about Jake. He’s lied to her about who she really is. But deep down she knows she’s in love with him and willing to forgive him everything.
A really enjoyed WHEN LOVE COMES MY WAY because of its unconventional characters. When Tess realizes she’s attracted to Jake, she doesn’t hold back. Being quite forward, she isn’t your typical woman of society. She sees what she wants and goes after it. I found that fun and refreshing. Jake as well wasn’t your normal hero. He had his flaws but it didn’t distract from the man you knew him to be. The secondary characters were very well written. Andre and Echo, even Talbot, Tess’ fiancé was genuine and likable. A very fun story with a great ending.
Tess Wakefield has inherited Wakefield Timber from her uncle. Since she knows nothing about the timber industry, her fiancé encourages her to sell it and invest her assets into her own chain of haberdasheries. She has communicated with Jake Lannigan, the foreman of Wakefield Timber, her intentions of selling, but he has not been accommodating or agreeable to her plans. So, Tess sets out to meet with a buyer and the foreman on Wakefield property. Unfortunately, Tess is in a devastating wagon accident. Losing her memory, Tess is convinced she is the new schoolmarm. Though every day is a struggle in the small logging town, Tess is determined to make it work and put her mark on the town.
Jake Lannigan is beyond frustrated with Tess Wakefield, a spoiled socialite who knows nothing about logging. Jake and Tess’ uncle had an agreement to replant the groves they were lumbering. Tess sees replanting as a waste of finances. She refuses to listen to Jake’s suggestions and decides to sell to Sven Templeton, an adversary of Jake’s. When Tess is in a wagon accident and losses her memory, Jake allows her to believe she is the new school teacher, even though he instinctively knows she is Tess Wakefield. Without Tess Wakefield around to sell Wakefield Lumber, Jake figures he still has a chance of seeing his dream of replanting happen. What he didn’t figure on, was falling in love with the beautiful, engaged, heiress.
Tess has more than fallen for the handsome, Jake Lannigan. But she doesn’t understand his resistance in having a relationship with her. She knows he’s attracted to her, but every time they get close, he pulls back. When Tess finally regains her memory, she doesn’t know how she should feel about Jake. He’s lied to her about who she really is. But deep down she knows she’s in love with him and willing to forgive him everything.
A really enjoyed WHEN LOVE COMES MY WAY because of its unconventional characters. When Tess realizes she’s attracted to Jake, she doesn’t hold back. Being quite forward, she isn’t your typical woman of society. She sees what she wants and goes after it. I found that fun and refreshing. Jake as well wasn’t your normal hero. He had his flaws but it didn’t distract from the man you knew him to be. The secondary characters were very well written. Andre and Echo, even Talbot, Tess’ fiancé was genuine and likable. A very fun story with a great ending.
August 3, 2013
When Love Comes My Way by Lori Copeland
1873 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
A wealthy heroine.
A headstrong lumber camp foreman.
Two worlds collide with the added twist of amnesia.
This historical romance offers an accurate portrayal of lumbering in the late 19th century and a plot that will keep you riveted. Tess Wakefield is in love with the millinery business. When her grandfather’s death makes her the owner of a lumber camp, she decides to cash in and open more hat shops in Philadelphia. She sets out for Michigan to close the sale of her lumber camp while her wealthy fiancé awaits her return.
Jake Lannigan has been receiving letters from the new lumber camp owner informing him of her plan to sell to a competitor. She has refused his advice to plant seedlings to replace the felled timber and keep the lumber business viable for future generations. Now that she’s coming to Michigan, maybe he can convince her in person to keep the business and plant for the future.
Somewhere between the last railroad station and the logging operation, the wagon carrying Tess Wakefield and the new school teacher for the lumber camp overturns, spilling them in a river. One dies. One survives. Since no one knows either woman by sight and no identifying information can be salvaged, most assume that the survivor of the accident is the teacher and the unrecovered body belongs to Tess. Then winter sets in.
Lori Copeland has mastered the art of conflict between main characters, descriptions that send chills down your spine in sub-zero weather, and secondary characters that are sharply drawn. This north woods story will carry you briefly to Philadelphia and back again, landing on the final page of happily-ever-after.
About Lori Copeland
From the back cover of the book: “Lori Copeland is the author of more than 90 titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. With more than 3 million copies of her books in print, she has developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fan base in the inspirational market. Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband, Lance, and their three children and five grandchildren.”
1873 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
A wealthy heroine.
A headstrong lumber camp foreman.
Two worlds collide with the added twist of amnesia.
This historical romance offers an accurate portrayal of lumbering in the late 19th century and a plot that will keep you riveted. Tess Wakefield is in love with the millinery business. When her grandfather’s death makes her the owner of a lumber camp, she decides to cash in and open more hat shops in Philadelphia. She sets out for Michigan to close the sale of her lumber camp while her wealthy fiancé awaits her return.
Jake Lannigan has been receiving letters from the new lumber camp owner informing him of her plan to sell to a competitor. She has refused his advice to plant seedlings to replace the felled timber and keep the lumber business viable for future generations. Now that she’s coming to Michigan, maybe he can convince her in person to keep the business and plant for the future.
Somewhere between the last railroad station and the logging operation, the wagon carrying Tess Wakefield and the new school teacher for the lumber camp overturns, spilling them in a river. One dies. One survives. Since no one knows either woman by sight and no identifying information can be salvaged, most assume that the survivor of the accident is the teacher and the unrecovered body belongs to Tess. Then winter sets in.
Lori Copeland has mastered the art of conflict between main characters, descriptions that send chills down your spine in sub-zero weather, and secondary characters that are sharply drawn. This north woods story will carry you briefly to Philadelphia and back again, landing on the final page of happily-ever-after.
About Lori Copeland
From the back cover of the book: “Lori Copeland is the author of more than 90 titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. With more than 3 million copies of her books in print, she has developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fan base in the inspirational market. Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband, Lance, and their three children and five grandchildren.”
July 17, 2012
Jake is in charge of the lumber company that Tess owns. He had been good friends with her grandfather before he died. Now Tess wants to sell the company so she can buy more hat stores. Tess is coming to the Lumber camp in the U.P of Michigan to close the sale and Jake is not happy. On the way to the camp along with the new school teacher there is a bad wagon accident and Tess is the only survivor. Tess can not remember who she is and since she did not tell Jake when she was coming many thing she is the school teacher. Jake keeps it to himself that she might be Tess and tells her she is the school teacher and does not treat her very nice.
Even though Tess does not like all the things Jake has her do she does them with out complaining and slowly Jake finds himself falling in love with her. But when Tess’s old life comes front and center will they find true love or will their differences keep them apart?
This was a fun book to read. I live in the U.P of Michigan so it was neat to read a book based here.
What I liked: I enjoyed the fact this book took place close to where I live. Made it more interesting. I really liked how Jake and Tess interacted. I found myself laughing at their antics a lot.
What I did not like: This book was slow getting going. Thankfully it picked up about half way through. I also felt the way Tess and her fiancé handled things was kind of unbelievable. I expected a little more excitement from that storyline. The other thing I really did not like was the cover. I just did not feel the guy and lady where Jake and Tess. He does not even look like a lumberjack and they don’t look like people from the late 1800’s.
Over all I did enjoy the book and found myself really drawn into it the last quarter of the book. I just wish the first 75% had been a little more exciting. But the fun banter between the characters helped me give it a higher rating.
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Even though Tess does not like all the things Jake has her do she does them with out complaining and slowly Jake finds himself falling in love with her. But when Tess’s old life comes front and center will they find true love or will their differences keep them apart?
This was a fun book to read. I live in the U.P of Michigan so it was neat to read a book based here.
What I liked: I enjoyed the fact this book took place close to where I live. Made it more interesting. I really liked how Jake and Tess interacted. I found myself laughing at their antics a lot.
What I did not like: This book was slow getting going. Thankfully it picked up about half way through. I also felt the way Tess and her fiancé handled things was kind of unbelievable. I expected a little more excitement from that storyline. The other thing I really did not like was the cover. I just did not feel the guy and lady where Jake and Tess. He does not even look like a lumberjack and they don’t look like people from the late 1800’s.
Over all I did enjoy the book and found myself really drawn into it the last quarter of the book. I just wish the first 75% had been a little more exciting. But the fun banter between the characters helped me give it a higher rating.
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September 29, 2019
My review originally posted on Romancing-the-Book.com click is below:
This is an inspirational historical romance that takes place in the 1870′s that kept my interest from beginning to end although I wasn’t sure at the start that it would. It took about 25 pages before I felt the pull into the storyline and my attention totally captured. Once I got past the scene setting and background information it was an easy read that had all the elements I like – great character and plot development, friends, romance, love, and adventure. There was some sadness and tears but also laugh out loud moments along with several happily ever afters.
Since this was an inspirational story there were references to God along with many prayers to him for various reasons but it enhanced the plot and didn’t detract from it. The descriptions of the logging camp and surrounding areas were so vivid I felt I was there.
Tess wasn’t very likable in the beginning especially when learning about her society life in Philadelphia and desires through her letters to Jake Lannigan, the foreman at the timber company she owned in Michigan. She also wasn’t very endearing on the wagon ride to the camp. Once I got to “know” her, her strengths came out and she wasn’t the air headed socialite I thought she was. She and Jake had immediate chemistry and fought like cats and dogs but they both resisted it until the very end although there were signs of weakening on both sides earlier on. The epilogue gave nice closure, but I would have loved a few more chapters.
I haven’t read books by Copeland before but if this is her caliber of writing with a light hand on the inspirational side I will be adding her to my TBR pile.
Favorite Quote: “It is true, why is it so hard for you to understand why building a new schoolhouse is important to me? I won’t be here forever, but like your dream, I want to leave something for future generations It’s important to me!” She was a dismal failure at teaching, so she had to leave something behind to prove that she’d been there.
This is an inspirational historical romance that takes place in the 1870′s that kept my interest from beginning to end although I wasn’t sure at the start that it would. It took about 25 pages before I felt the pull into the storyline and my attention totally captured. Once I got past the scene setting and background information it was an easy read that had all the elements I like – great character and plot development, friends, romance, love, and adventure. There was some sadness and tears but also laugh out loud moments along with several happily ever afters.
Since this was an inspirational story there were references to God along with many prayers to him for various reasons but it enhanced the plot and didn’t detract from it. The descriptions of the logging camp and surrounding areas were so vivid I felt I was there.
Tess wasn’t very likable in the beginning especially when learning about her society life in Philadelphia and desires through her letters to Jake Lannigan, the foreman at the timber company she owned in Michigan. She also wasn’t very endearing on the wagon ride to the camp. Once I got to “know” her, her strengths came out and she wasn’t the air headed socialite I thought she was. She and Jake had immediate chemistry and fought like cats and dogs but they both resisted it until the very end although there were signs of weakening on both sides earlier on. The epilogue gave nice closure, but I would have loved a few more chapters.
I haven’t read books by Copeland before but if this is her caliber of writing with a light hand on the inspirational side I will be adding her to my TBR pile.
Favorite Quote: “It is true, why is it so hard for you to understand why building a new schoolhouse is important to me? I won’t be here forever, but like your dream, I want to leave something for future generations It’s important to me!” She was a dismal failure at teaching, so she had to leave something behind to prove that she’d been there.
February 16, 2014
Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
This is an inspirational historical romance that takes place in the 1870′s that kept my interest from beginning to end although I wasn’t sure at the start that it would. It took about 25 pages before I felt the pull into the storyline and my attention totally captured. Once I got past the scene setting and background information it was an easy read that had all the elements I like – great character and plot development, friends, romance, love, and adventure. There was some sadness and tears but also laugh out loud moments along with several happily ever afters.
Since this was an inspirational story there were references to God along with many prayers to him for various reasons but it enhanced the plot and didn’t detract from it. The descriptions of the logging camp and surrounding areas were so vivid I felt I was there.
Tess wasn’t very likable in the beginning especially when learning about her society life in Philadelphia and desires through her letters to Jake Lannigan, the foreman at the timber company she owned in Michigan. She also wasn’t very endearing on the wagon ride to the camp. Once I got to “know” her, her strengths came out and she wasn’t the air headed socialite I thought she was. She and Jake had immediate chemistry and fought like cats and dogs but they both resisted it until the very end although there were signs of weakening on both sides earlier on. The epilogue gave nice closure, but I would have loved a few more chapters.
I haven’t read books by Copeland before but if this is her caliber of writing with a light hand on the inspirational side I will be adding her to my TBR pile.
Favorite Quote: “It is true, why is it so hard for you to understand why building a new schoolhouse is important to me? I won’t be here forever, but like your dream, I want to leave something for future generations It’s important to me!” She was a dismal failure at teaching, so she had to leave something behind to prove that she’d been there.
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
This is an inspirational historical romance that takes place in the 1870′s that kept my interest from beginning to end although I wasn’t sure at the start that it would. It took about 25 pages before I felt the pull into the storyline and my attention totally captured. Once I got past the scene setting and background information it was an easy read that had all the elements I like – great character and plot development, friends, romance, love, and adventure. There was some sadness and tears but also laugh out loud moments along with several happily ever afters.
Since this was an inspirational story there were references to God along with many prayers to him for various reasons but it enhanced the plot and didn’t detract from it. The descriptions of the logging camp and surrounding areas were so vivid I felt I was there.
Tess wasn’t very likable in the beginning especially when learning about her society life in Philadelphia and desires through her letters to Jake Lannigan, the foreman at the timber company she owned in Michigan. She also wasn’t very endearing on the wagon ride to the camp. Once I got to “know” her, her strengths came out and she wasn’t the air headed socialite I thought she was. She and Jake had immediate chemistry and fought like cats and dogs but they both resisted it until the very end although there were signs of weakening on both sides earlier on. The epilogue gave nice closure, but I would have loved a few more chapters.
I haven’t read books by Copeland before but if this is her caliber of writing with a light hand on the inspirational side I will be adding her to my TBR pile.
Favorite Quote: “It is true, why is it so hard for you to understand why building a new schoolhouse is important to me? I won’t be here forever, but like your dream, I want to leave something for future generations It’s important to me!” She was a dismal failure at teaching, so she had to leave something behind to prove that she’d been there.
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