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Yours Truly, Thomas
For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. Still she dreams of something more--a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.
320 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2019
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Rachel Fordham
8 books1,363 followersRachel Fordham is the author of The Letter Tree, Where the Road Bends, A Lady in Attendance, A Life Once Dreamed, The Hope of Azure Springs, and Yours Truly, Thomas. Fans expect stories with heart and she delivers, diving deep into the human experience and tugging at reader emotions. She loves connecting with people, traveling to new places, and daydreaming about future projects that will have sigh-worthy endings and memorable characters. She is a busy mom, raising both biological and foster children (a cause she feels passionate about). She lives with her husband and children on an island in the state of Washington. Learn more at
www.rachelfordham.com.
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July 19, 2019
About this book:
“For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. Still she dreams of something more--a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.”
Series: Connected to “The Hope of Azure Springs”.
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are read; Talks about God; ‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of blessings; A few of churches & clergymen; A few mentions of sins;
*Note: A few mentions of evil men.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘blasted’s; A mention of a curse (said, not written); Some eye rolling; A fire, smoke, & passing out (barely-above-not-detailed); Punching a man after he shared rude comments; Mentions of fires & death; Mentions of a hostage situation, guns being aimed/shot to threaten others, & a death; Mentions of alcohol, drinking, drunks, & saloons; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of hitting a person; A few mentions of lies & lying; A couple mentions of gambling; A couple mentions of tobacco.
Sexual Content- two fingers kisses, three hand kisses, a nose kiss, three cheek kisses, four forehead/head kisses, a barely-above-not-detailed kiss, and two semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Dancing, & Nearness (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to touch & dance; Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of saloon girls & men making comments about them; Mentions of romantic & mushy letters from lovers; Mentions of kisses & seeing a couple kiss; A few mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of having someone warm in bed with you on cold nights; A couple mentions of blushes; A mention of a wedding night; A mention of flirting; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A couple mentions of being womanly & wearing a dress that fits each curve; A mention of animal husbandry.
-Penny Ercanbeck, age 22
-Thomas Conner
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1883
309 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
One word to describe this book: sweet.
Three words to describe this book: sweet, sensitive, and caring.
Rachel Fordham became an author to watch in my book after reading and truly enjoying her debut novel, “The Hope of Azure Springs”. While I’d say I still enjoyed that novel a bit more than “Yours Truly, Thomas”, this new novel was still a good read.
Penny completely won me over within the beginning pages. Her caring and sensitive soul is something I relate to in more ways than one. I loved seeing those traits in a Christian Fiction book. Thomas was a good hero as well, but I don’t believe I connected with him as much as I did with Penny. I only have two things that I wasn’t the happiest with, though: How short this book is and that there were a few too many convenient parts that happened too quickly. It was still a sweet book and I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from Azure Springs again.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Revell) for this honest review.
“For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. Still she dreams of something more--a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient.
Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply.
When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring--perhaps too much--for the one who wrote it.”
Series: Connected to “The Hope of Azure Springs”.
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are read; Talks about God; ‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of blessings; A few of churches & clergymen; A few mentions of sins;
*Note: A few mentions of evil men.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘blasted’s; A mention of a curse (said, not written); Some eye rolling; A fire, smoke, & passing out (barely-above-not-detailed); Punching a man after he shared rude comments; Mentions of fires & death; Mentions of a hostage situation, guns being aimed/shot to threaten others, & a death; Mentions of alcohol, drinking, drunks, & saloons; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of hitting a person; A few mentions of lies & lying; A couple mentions of gambling; A couple mentions of tobacco.
Sexual Content- two fingers kisses, three hand kisses, a nose kiss, three cheek kisses, four forehead/head kisses, a barely-above-not-detailed kiss, and two semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Dancing, & Nearness (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to touch & dance; Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of saloon girls & men making comments about them; Mentions of romantic & mushy letters from lovers; Mentions of kisses & seeing a couple kiss; A few mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of having someone warm in bed with you on cold nights; A couple mentions of blushes; A mention of a wedding night; A mention of flirting; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A couple mentions of being womanly & wearing a dress that fits each curve; A mention of animal husbandry.
-Penny Ercanbeck, age 22
-Thomas Conner
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1883
309 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
One word to describe this book: sweet.
Three words to describe this book: sweet, sensitive, and caring.
Rachel Fordham became an author to watch in my book after reading and truly enjoying her debut novel, “The Hope of Azure Springs”. While I’d say I still enjoyed that novel a bit more than “Yours Truly, Thomas”, this new novel was still a good read.
Penny completely won me over within the beginning pages. Her caring and sensitive soul is something I relate to in more ways than one. I loved seeing those traits in a Christian Fiction book. Thomas was a good hero as well, but I don’t believe I connected with him as much as I did with Penny. I only have two things that I wasn’t the happiest with, though: How short this book is and that there were a few too many convenient parts that happened too quickly. It was still a sweet book and I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from Azure Springs again.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Revell) for this honest review.
August 28, 2024
Once upon a time, there was an idiot. That idiot bought a book and kept it on a shelf for years, despite knowing how much she'd enjoy it. Then one day, she challenged herself to pick it up. Read a few chapters.
A few hours later, she had the book half-read. A couple of days later, she finished it. And here she sits, still a bit book drunk, loving a story of loss, grief, failure, hope, adventure, and redemption. Okay, and love, of course.
While I love the story and how it fits the era well without being too much of a "same old same old," what I love most are the characters. Fordham created people who fit in the time in which they lived as well as were individuals rather than stereotypical cookie-cutter folks who feel like you ordered them out of the Montgomery Ward catalog.
I love me an epistolary novel, and I love that the letters served more than one purpose. They instigated the action, they drove the plot forward, they developed relationships, and they stirred conflict. And yet... it wasn't a strictly epistolary novel. Fordham blended a traditional third-person narrative with the letters in a seamless thread.
Beautiful.
A few hours later, she had the book half-read. A couple of days later, she finished it. And here she sits, still a bit book drunk, loving a story of loss, grief, failure, hope, adventure, and redemption. Okay, and love, of course.
While I love the story and how it fits the era well without being too much of a "same old same old," what I love most are the characters. Fordham created people who fit in the time in which they lived as well as were individuals rather than stereotypical cookie-cutter folks who feel like you ordered them out of the Montgomery Ward catalog.
I love me an epistolary novel, and I love that the letters served more than one purpose. They instigated the action, they drove the plot forward, they developed relationships, and they stirred conflict. And yet... it wasn't a strictly epistolary novel. Fordham blended a traditional third-person narrative with the letters in a seamless thread.
Beautiful.
January 9, 2021
I was very skeptical about this book. I mean, read the back! She works at a *dead letter office???* (I didn't even know what that was till I read this, but it just sounded weird! 😅)
But I was pleasantly surprised how AMAZING THIS BOOK IS!!!! Penny is just the sweetest book character ever created, and Thomas... 😌 Thomas is the kind of guy everyone needs in their life!
I just adored Penny from page #1! Thomas, too of course, but Penny just really struck a cord in my heart. She's so kind, so thoughtful, for a fictional book character, she really became someone for me to strive to be like.
I was SOOO excited to go back to Azure Springs!! To see Margaret, Abraham, the twins, and of course Em and Caleb! It was almost like this book just picked up where the last one ended!
I felt like this was great reminder for me with life. I love how Azure Springs is, everyone is kind to each other, they help out each other, just great friends and neighbors. It was a great reminder how people should be in life, how I need to always strive to be in life.
Overall, this is a book I would HIGHLY recommend!!
But I was pleasantly surprised how AMAZING THIS BOOK IS!!!! Penny is just the sweetest book character ever created, and Thomas... 😌 Thomas is the kind of guy everyone needs in their life!
I just adored Penny from page #1! Thomas, too of course, but Penny just really struck a cord in my heart. She's so kind, so thoughtful, for a fictional book character, she really became someone for me to strive to be like.
I was SOOO excited to go back to Azure Springs!! To see Margaret, Abraham, the twins, and of course Em and Caleb! It was almost like this book just picked up where the last one ended!
I felt like this was great reminder for me with life. I love how Azure Springs is, everyone is kind to each other, they help out each other, just great friends and neighbors. It was a great reminder how people should be in life, how I need to always strive to be in life.
Overall, this is a book I would HIGHLY recommend!!
July 24, 2019
I adore when a story brings to light a concept that I’ve never read about, or in this case, an entirely new thing to me. In this case, it's the Dead Letter Office. Penny works as a clerk in this office and opens other people’s mail when there is nowhere left for them to be delivered. One frequent letter writer, Thomas, has captured her attention, which eventually leads her on a quest for closure for him.
Fordham’s second novel is a touch lighter than her debut; it is such a simple, enjoyable story in which characters have to deal with more internal matters than external threats (though there is a bit of that as well). This isn’t to say that everything was easy or not fraught with strife in some parts, but the plot progresses with such a graceful ease that big, shocking moments are not needed. Does it make sense when I say that some stories suffer because the author throws in one too many wrenches in to the plot? Fordham doesn’t do that one bit. The story is completely and effortlessly satisfying
Penny is perhaps a bit naïve of a character at first, but as the story progresses, some of her fancifulness gives way to a genuine hopefulness even in the face of disappointment. Thomas has already had his share of disappointment prior to the book’s start, so his journey is one of finding joy again and forgiving himself. Their meeting in the middle of these hard places is sweet and endearing. My favorite secondary characters are Honey the dog, who is always up to something, and Margaret, who owns the boardinghouse.
I love the setting of Azure Springs – it’s neat to see characters from the first book again, and it’s just such a charming place (with a few notable exceptions, of course). I wouldn’t mind if Fordham set another book or two there. That said, there is nothing that happens in the first book that has much to do with the events in this story, those characters just make a couple of cameos. I did enjoy having read the first book already because I feel like I knew the town and was back for another visit.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher; I was not required to post a positive review, and the opinions expressed here are my own.
Fordham’s second novel is a touch lighter than her debut; it is such a simple, enjoyable story in which characters have to deal with more internal matters than external threats (though there is a bit of that as well). This isn’t to say that everything was easy or not fraught with strife in some parts, but the plot progresses with such a graceful ease that big, shocking moments are not needed. Does it make sense when I say that some stories suffer because the author throws in one too many wrenches in to the plot? Fordham doesn’t do that one bit. The story is completely and effortlessly satisfying
Penny is perhaps a bit naïve of a character at first, but as the story progresses, some of her fancifulness gives way to a genuine hopefulness even in the face of disappointment. Thomas has already had his share of disappointment prior to the book’s start, so his journey is one of finding joy again and forgiving himself. Their meeting in the middle of these hard places is sweet and endearing. My favorite secondary characters are Honey the dog, who is always up to something, and Margaret, who owns the boardinghouse.
I love the setting of Azure Springs – it’s neat to see characters from the first book again, and it’s just such a charming place (with a few notable exceptions, of course). I wouldn’t mind if Fordham set another book or two there. That said, there is nothing that happens in the first book that has much to do with the events in this story, those characters just make a couple of cameos. I did enjoy having read the first book already because I feel like I knew the town and was back for another visit.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher; I was not required to post a positive review, and the opinions expressed here are my own.
July 3, 2019
With an intriguing concept, Yours Truly, Thomas delivers a sweet and appealing romance with a healthy dose of humor. Rachel Fordham‘s characters grapple with grief and guilt and becoming a new person, which adds depth and heart to this warm story. Pour yourself your favorite beverage and prepare to lose yourself in this delightful story.
May 26, 2025
I really liked the characters and the small town vibes but the plot was way too slow for my taste.
There was action towards the end that piqued my interest but I’m still landing on a 3 star.
Tropes and triggers: historical western, small town, letters, arson, no language, no spice
There was action towards the end that piqued my interest but I’m still landing on a 3 star.
Tropes and triggers: historical western, small town, letters, arson, no language, no spice
February 16, 2019
Reading for endorsement. ❤️
July 2019 release date.
“Reminiscent of Grace Livingston Hill’s enchanting novels filled with adorable heroines and sweet love stories, Yours Truly, Thomas is a pure and simple romance sure to delight readers.”
—Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles series
July 2019 release date.
“Reminiscent of Grace Livingston Hill’s enchanting novels filled with adorable heroines and sweet love stories, Yours Truly, Thomas is a pure and simple romance sure to delight readers.”
—Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles series
June 26, 2019
Letter writing is pretty rare these days. I have fond memories of writing and receiving letters throughout my school days extending into college. There is something special about receiving a written letter. I can relate to Penny in that way. Penny works in the dead letter department in Washington DC. Who knew there was such a thing? She and others in her department read undelivered letters and try to find their intended destination.
Rachel Fordham's sophomore novel is just as sweet as her debut. It's a bit like eating a warm cinnamon roll. It just makes you feel satisfied.
I enjoyed spending time in Azure Springs with Thomas and Penny and reading about the hijinks of her dog Honey. Yours Truly, Thomas is about having the courage to take risks and overcoming past mistakes. I loved both the prologue and epilogue.
My gratitude to publisher Revell for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
Rachel Fordham's sophomore novel is just as sweet as her debut. It's a bit like eating a warm cinnamon roll. It just makes you feel satisfied.
I enjoyed spending time in Azure Springs with Thomas and Penny and reading about the hijinks of her dog Honey. Yours Truly, Thomas is about having the courage to take risks and overcoming past mistakes. I loved both the prologue and epilogue.
My gratitude to publisher Revell for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
June 6, 2022
This was a marvelous story..... such an encouraging "escape" as I call it at times. Read it straight through as it sensible for not being too long nor tedious per say. The characters were likeable and relatable in not over the top or too dramatic. The towns folks were comfortable and caring while having nasty ones at times, as it is in real life as always. It showed how decisions always have consequences regardless but yet we don't have to be forever defined by our mistakes, as we are all human. The theme of mercy was displayed with realistic writings, great spiritual elements. Quite easy to recommend this book:) It was my first by this author and won't be a last as she passed my "one book chance" as I call it these days. ( If I didn't enjoy the first, I probably won't bother with a second by him or her)
July 22, 2019
FTC Disclosure: Revell Reads gave me a complimentary copy of this book. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts.
The cover is what first drew my attention to this book. I was so intrigued by the barn and the letter that I really wanted to know more about this story. It didn’t take long to learn that the leading lady worked for the dead letter office, which completely reminded me of the movie and TV show called Signed, Sealed, Delivered, which also features a dead letter office. That aspect of this book hooked me in early on.
Penny’s naïveté and passion for romantic love stories made me root for her right away. She was charming and delightful and easy to imagine. The love she had for her dog and for helping her fellow man were further proof that she was the perfect heroine for this tale.
Though the setup was completely different, the way the dog brought people together somehow reminded me of the opening to the animated 101 Dalmatians movie. This story’s usage of a hairy pet was completely unique, yet the tone of the dog’s antics held a little something that was very reminiscent of that fun and entertaining film that I enjoyed many times through my childhood (and adulthood, truth be known).
On the flipside, there were a few inconsistencies and inaccuracies that bothered me a bit. Probably just the editor in me noticing things. One example: A razor wouldn’t be slid “back and forth” on a man’s jaw, at least not to leave “smooth skin” behind. This was a little hard to imagine without flinching in pain at the nicks that apparently didn’t happen when he dragged the blade the wrong way over his skin.
The thing that really irked me was how pushy and aggressive the townspeople were toward both leads at various times throughout the book. One-on-one, they were nice and friendly and welcoming (mostly). But put them in clusters or groups, and they came on awfully strong in a forceful, controlling manner. I could never really tell for sure whether this was simply because of the townsfolk or because of the overall tone slipping into a preachy or dictatorial sort of mode. I can’t really put my finger on it, and it didn’t happen a ton throughout, but it was enough to rub me the wrong way.
This book is not being marketed as a sequel to The Hope of Azure Springs, but it really should be. I felt like I missed a lot and was lost a little in patches since I hadn’t read that other book, because there were a ton of references to Em and Eliza (and a couple of other characters I didn’t jot down names for), who apparently had much bigger roles in “book one” in this “series.” I felt like I should have already known these characters better before jumping into this book, but how was I supposed to know that without its being presented as a series? It does not read like a standalone novel to me because of the feeling that I’d missed several characters’ stories and was missing some key information because of that. It just seemed like so much would have been explained simply by there being a label on the book declaring it a book two. Then, I would at least know to back up and find book one to catch up with Em and Eliza and whoever else I’m forgetting at the moment.
A couple of friends and I were buddy reading our copies of this one, which was great fun! One of them said in our chat, “I kinda almost loved it.” I have to agree. Many aspects of this story—the plot, the lightness to the telling, the dead letter office, Penny and Thomas, the twists and turns—charmed me, and I often found myself smiling or releasing a happy sigh. Yet, other times, I was frustrated and put off by the abrasive pushiness that crept into it somehow. I feel like if that aggressiveness were toned back a lot, that I would have loved this story to pieces and been able to award more than three stars.
Overall, there’s potential here for a completely charming tale of hope and lost letters and redemption. While I haven’t found a new favorite author (that’s often tough for me to do, because my favorites have been claiming those spots for years now), I think Mrs. Fordham will find lots of devoted fans because of this book. I wish her the best in the next step in her writing journey.
The cover is what first drew my attention to this book. I was so intrigued by the barn and the letter that I really wanted to know more about this story. It didn’t take long to learn that the leading lady worked for the dead letter office, which completely reminded me of the movie and TV show called Signed, Sealed, Delivered, which also features a dead letter office. That aspect of this book hooked me in early on.
Penny’s naïveté and passion for romantic love stories made me root for her right away. She was charming and delightful and easy to imagine. The love she had for her dog and for helping her fellow man were further proof that she was the perfect heroine for this tale.
Though the setup was completely different, the way the dog brought people together somehow reminded me of the opening to the animated 101 Dalmatians movie. This story’s usage of a hairy pet was completely unique, yet the tone of the dog’s antics held a little something that was very reminiscent of that fun and entertaining film that I enjoyed many times through my childhood (and adulthood, truth be known).
On the flipside, there were a few inconsistencies and inaccuracies that bothered me a bit. Probably just the editor in me noticing things. One example: A razor wouldn’t be slid “back and forth” on a man’s jaw, at least not to leave “smooth skin” behind. This was a little hard to imagine without flinching in pain at the nicks that apparently didn’t happen when he dragged the blade the wrong way over his skin.
The thing that really irked me was how pushy and aggressive the townspeople were toward both leads at various times throughout the book. One-on-one, they were nice and friendly and welcoming (mostly). But put them in clusters or groups, and they came on awfully strong in a forceful, controlling manner. I could never really tell for sure whether this was simply because of the townsfolk or because of the overall tone slipping into a preachy or dictatorial sort of mode. I can’t really put my finger on it, and it didn’t happen a ton throughout, but it was enough to rub me the wrong way.
This book is not being marketed as a sequel to The Hope of Azure Springs, but it really should be. I felt like I missed a lot and was lost a little in patches since I hadn’t read that other book, because there were a ton of references to Em and Eliza (and a couple of other characters I didn’t jot down names for), who apparently had much bigger roles in “book one” in this “series.” I felt like I should have already known these characters better before jumping into this book, but how was I supposed to know that without its being presented as a series? It does not read like a standalone novel to me because of the feeling that I’d missed several characters’ stories and was missing some key information because of that. It just seemed like so much would have been explained simply by there being a label on the book declaring it a book two. Then, I would at least know to back up and find book one to catch up with Em and Eliza and whoever else I’m forgetting at the moment.
A couple of friends and I were buddy reading our copies of this one, which was great fun! One of them said in our chat, “I kinda almost loved it.” I have to agree. Many aspects of this story—the plot, the lightness to the telling, the dead letter office, Penny and Thomas, the twists and turns—charmed me, and I often found myself smiling or releasing a happy sigh. Yet, other times, I was frustrated and put off by the abrasive pushiness that crept into it somehow. I feel like if that aggressiveness were toned back a lot, that I would have loved this story to pieces and been able to award more than three stars.
Overall, there’s potential here for a completely charming tale of hope and lost letters and redemption. While I haven’t found a new favorite author (that’s often tough for me to do, because my favorites have been claiming those spots for years now), I think Mrs. Fordham will find lots of devoted fans because of this book. I wish her the best in the next step in her writing journey.
April 18, 2023
This is my kind of book right here. I loved it! I just wanted to hug it. It is now one of my favorite books. I finished it within 8 hours and that rarely ever happens with me. I stayed up late into the night reading and finished it. I just didn’t want to put it down!
From the very first page, I was captured by this story and these characters. I felt like I was there, in the dead letter office, reading Thomas’s letter. Within only a few pages, I felt like I knew Penny well.
Penny was one of those characters I felt like I was friends with. She was a kindred spirit. And I love meeting fictional characters like that! Thomas was one of the best male characters I’ve ever read. Ever. I loved him. He had so many flaws but he honestly wanted to become a better man and that’s one reason I loved him so much. I never thought anyone could rival with Caleb Reynold’s (from The Hope of Azure Springs) but honestly, Thomas has made it very hard to choose a favorite. At this moment I feel like Thomas could possibly be my favorite...but you know if I went back to the other story, I’d fall for Caleb all over again. But for now, I think it’s safe to say Thomas is the winner. ❤️ Margaret is the best! She’s one of the best characters. She’s just plain fun to read about. Finding her in this book was like meeting up with a good friend you haven’t seen in a while. And I loved it! It was soo much fun to see the Howells and the Reynolds from The Hope of Azure Springs again! I was so happy when they started appearing in the story.🥰
Besides the characters, I also just loved the story. This story was beautiful. I can’t choose a favorite between this one and The Hope of Azure Springs. It’s impossible. They both sit there as some of my favorite books. They each hold their own special place in my heart and I love them both equally.
I loved the plot line of the story. I've never read a book set in a dead letter office so that was so interesting to read about! I love letters in general. Writing letters, reading letters, and especially stories about letters. Couples who fall in love through writing letters makes my heart so happy so I loved that aspect of the story as well.
In my eyes, Rachel Fordham knows how to write sweet love stories that are just about perfect. They’re everything I want to read in a love story. They aren’t shallow. They are meaningful. I would be lying if I said I don’t get tired of the love stories where the characters fall instantly in love and it seems like they fall in love with the other person’s appearance rather than their heart. For me, I want something that feels real and genuine, where the characters fall in love with each other as they truly get to know each other. And this is what I’ve found in Rachel’s books. The characters first become good friends before they fall in love. They genuinely get to know each other. Sure, they may feel an attraction but they aren’t sure what it is just yet. They’ll figure it out in time. First they fall in love with the person’s heart. And I find that the sweetest and most authentic loves stories to read.
There was a beautiful message in this story. The characters are very real and very believable. They feel like real people with real stories. They struggle, they have flaws, and life isn’t perfect. But they learn to trust God through those times. They learn from the hard times and they become better people. It’s more than just a beautiful love story. It’s a story about pain, heartache, mistakes, and feeling hopeless. But then it’s a story about finding God in the pain and heartache. It’s a story about moving on from the past the mistakes that were made, and finding hope.
In conclusion, I smiled and I cried. This story had love, action, and mystery. It was so clean, sweet, and wholesome. It’s the books I wish there were more of in the world. I appreciate it so, so much. I can just enjoy a good story without feeling uncomfortable. There were so many moments that were perfect in my eyes and made my heart very happy. And the epilogue was just everything. Everything.💗 Simply put, I loved this story! If you are a fan of historical fiction that includes a small prairie town in the 1800s, a sweet romance, and lovable character, I highly recommend Yours Truly, Thomas!
2023 Reread-
I still love this sweet story so much!💗
From the very first page, I was captured by this story and these characters. I felt like I was there, in the dead letter office, reading Thomas’s letter. Within only a few pages, I felt like I knew Penny well.
Penny was one of those characters I felt like I was friends with. She was a kindred spirit. And I love meeting fictional characters like that! Thomas was one of the best male characters I’ve ever read. Ever. I loved him. He had so many flaws but he honestly wanted to become a better man and that’s one reason I loved him so much. I never thought anyone could rival with Caleb Reynold’s (from The Hope of Azure Springs) but honestly, Thomas has made it very hard to choose a favorite. At this moment I feel like Thomas could possibly be my favorite...but you know if I went back to the other story, I’d fall for Caleb all over again. But for now, I think it’s safe to say Thomas is the winner. ❤️ Margaret is the best! She’s one of the best characters. She’s just plain fun to read about. Finding her in this book was like meeting up with a good friend you haven’t seen in a while. And I loved it! It was soo much fun to see the Howells and the Reynolds from The Hope of Azure Springs again! I was so happy when they started appearing in the story.🥰
Besides the characters, I also just loved the story. This story was beautiful. I can’t choose a favorite between this one and The Hope of Azure Springs. It’s impossible. They both sit there as some of my favorite books. They each hold their own special place in my heart and I love them both equally.
I loved the plot line of the story. I've never read a book set in a dead letter office so that was so interesting to read about! I love letters in general. Writing letters, reading letters, and especially stories about letters. Couples who fall in love through writing letters makes my heart so happy so I loved that aspect of the story as well.
In my eyes, Rachel Fordham knows how to write sweet love stories that are just about perfect. They’re everything I want to read in a love story. They aren’t shallow. They are meaningful. I would be lying if I said I don’t get tired of the love stories where the characters fall instantly in love and it seems like they fall in love with the other person’s appearance rather than their heart. For me, I want something that feels real and genuine, where the characters fall in love with each other as they truly get to know each other. And this is what I’ve found in Rachel’s books. The characters first become good friends before they fall in love. They genuinely get to know each other. Sure, they may feel an attraction but they aren’t sure what it is just yet. They’ll figure it out in time. First they fall in love with the person’s heart. And I find that the sweetest and most authentic loves stories to read.
There was a beautiful message in this story. The characters are very real and very believable. They feel like real people with real stories. They struggle, they have flaws, and life isn’t perfect. But they learn to trust God through those times. They learn from the hard times and they become better people. It’s more than just a beautiful love story. It’s a story about pain, heartache, mistakes, and feeling hopeless. But then it’s a story about finding God in the pain and heartache. It’s a story about moving on from the past the mistakes that were made, and finding hope.
In conclusion, I smiled and I cried. This story had love, action, and mystery. It was so clean, sweet, and wholesome. It’s the books I wish there were more of in the world. I appreciate it so, so much. I can just enjoy a good story without feeling uncomfortable. There were so many moments that were perfect in my eyes and made my heart very happy. And the epilogue was just everything. Everything.💗 Simply put, I loved this story! If you are a fan of historical fiction that includes a small prairie town in the 1800s, a sweet romance, and lovable character, I highly recommend Yours Truly, Thomas!
2023 Reread-
I still love this sweet story so much!💗
August 22, 2022
I enjoyed traveling back to Azure Springs, Iowa. I also learned of something new, the Deal Letter Office in Washington, DC. How interesting that job would have been!!
Penny is a researcher at the Dead Letter Office find the lost address of letters that come to her desk. Then she gets the letters from Thomas to Clara and becomes invested, much more than she should be. When her curiosity peaks and she travels to Clara's home, does she find part of the reason to the sound of Thomas's letters. Knowing this, and the anticipation of moving to Philadelphia with her mother and uncle, Penny sets out for Azure Springs to meet the mysterious, but heart-broken, Thomas.
I so enjoyed this book, having grabbed my attention from the very beginning with mysterious letters. I also liked the characters of Penny and Thomas, both with their heartbreaks, but both wanting to find a new life. I think I liked this story better than the original Azure Springs story, maybe because the story peaked my interest more.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced reader. 4.5 stars rounded up.
Penny is a researcher at the Dead Letter Office find the lost address of letters that come to her desk. Then she gets the letters from Thomas to Clara and becomes invested, much more than she should be. When her curiosity peaks and she travels to Clara's home, does she find part of the reason to the sound of Thomas's letters. Knowing this, and the anticipation of moving to Philadelphia with her mother and uncle, Penny sets out for Azure Springs to meet the mysterious, but heart-broken, Thomas.
I so enjoyed this book, having grabbed my attention from the very beginning with mysterious letters. I also liked the characters of Penny and Thomas, both with their heartbreaks, but both wanting to find a new life. I think I liked this story better than the original Azure Springs story, maybe because the story peaked my interest more.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced reader. 4.5 stars rounded up.
May 27, 2019
Rachel Fordham's sophomore novel, Yours Truly, Thomas, is as delightful as her debut, The Hope of Azure Springs! From cover to interior formatting to the story itself, this historical fiction novel is a beautiful journey.
Penny and Thomas are wonderfully realistic and charming characters. I must admit, I struggled to get into the story in the beginning, but a few chapters in and I was hooked. Penny is a bit naive, but I think that only adds to the attractiveness of her character. Thomas is running from his painful past, and is finally ready to put it behind him when he reaches the small town of Azure Springs. These characters are quite the opposites, which brings about an engaging story.
Fordham's writing style is very simplistic and perhaps a bit unsophisticated, which is not usually my favorite style to read, but I think it lends a great deal of charm to the historical setting of her novels. And her descriptions are nonetheless beautiful and enjoyable. The small town of Azure Springs and its people that she has created (which is also featured prominently in her debut novel) is so darling and enchanting, I wish it were a real town I could visit. The supporting cast of characters from Margaret, Abraham, the twin girls, Dinah, and even Jeb and Eliza is unique and colorful, lending diversity to the story.
There is a bit of a mystery thread to the story that had me very intrigued, and the action towards the end wrapped up the story well. I won't lie, I'm a sucker for a sweet romantic storyline, and while it was not the main feature, the romance was incredibly sweet, pure, and realistic. I think that romantic storylines may be Fordham's greatest strength. I also enjoyed the inside look into the United States Postal Service's Dead Letter Office. That is a subject that has always fascinated me, and in this historical setting, even more so.
All in all, I highly enjoyed Yours Truly, Thomas and recommend it to all lovers of historical fiction and sweet romance.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
Penny and Thomas are wonderfully realistic and charming characters. I must admit, I struggled to get into the story in the beginning, but a few chapters in and I was hooked. Penny is a bit naive, but I think that only adds to the attractiveness of her character. Thomas is running from his painful past, and is finally ready to put it behind him when he reaches the small town of Azure Springs. These characters are quite the opposites, which brings about an engaging story.
Fordham's writing style is very simplistic and perhaps a bit unsophisticated, which is not usually my favorite style to read, but I think it lends a great deal of charm to the historical setting of her novels. And her descriptions are nonetheless beautiful and enjoyable. The small town of Azure Springs and its people that she has created (which is also featured prominently in her debut novel) is so darling and enchanting, I wish it were a real town I could visit. The supporting cast of characters from Margaret, Abraham, the twin girls, Dinah, and even Jeb and Eliza is unique and colorful, lending diversity to the story.
There is a bit of a mystery thread to the story that had me very intrigued, and the action towards the end wrapped up the story well. I won't lie, I'm a sucker for a sweet romantic storyline, and while it was not the main feature, the romance was incredibly sweet, pure, and realistic. I think that romantic storylines may be Fordham's greatest strength. I also enjoyed the inside look into the United States Postal Service's Dead Letter Office. That is a subject that has always fascinated me, and in this historical setting, even more so.
All in all, I highly enjoyed Yours Truly, Thomas and recommend it to all lovers of historical fiction and sweet romance.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
April 22, 2020
Welcome back to Azure Springs, the setting for the first book by Ms. Fordham. In this second book we revisit familiar characters. After starting out in Washington DC at the dead letter office, the story moves Penny to Azure Springs, Iowa.
This is a unique story that tugs at the heartstrings. And the author showed the characters emotions and backstory in a unique way- through letters. The cancellation mark at the beginning of each chapter was a nice touch.
We get reacquainted with landlady, Margaret and the precocious twins, Milly and Mae. What drew me in was the way the dead letter office operated and that clerks could track down intended recipients of mislaid postage.
The hero, Thomas, was flawed but tried to grow in his faith and heal. He writes letters to a girl and they end up in the dead letter office. Penny is so touched by his letters that she takes action. In her journey, the author shows a strong woman who is in some ways insecure. Landlady Margaret may be meddlesome at times but gives encouragement : “When I hear the sound of the violin, I think of my late husband, Wyatt. I think God knows we need reminders from time to time. He wraps up a little blessing in a sound or smell. A testament of His love. That smell, that memory is a gift just for you.”
Penny and Thomas have secrets and fear that if revealed, they will jeopardize their relationship. But they take the leap to honesty. Things are not all serious. Put an unruly, longhaired dog near a creek and you get a muddy mess- more than once! What a way to meet a beau.
The author gives us lots to ponder within an enjoyable story. Makes you want to start writing letters again!
*I won this book in the Summer Book Bash, July 4, 2019. All opinions are my own.*
This is a unique story that tugs at the heartstrings. And the author showed the characters emotions and backstory in a unique way- through letters. The cancellation mark at the beginning of each chapter was a nice touch.
We get reacquainted with landlady, Margaret and the precocious twins, Milly and Mae. What drew me in was the way the dead letter office operated and that clerks could track down intended recipients of mislaid postage.
The hero, Thomas, was flawed but tried to grow in his faith and heal. He writes letters to a girl and they end up in the dead letter office. Penny is so touched by his letters that she takes action. In her journey, the author shows a strong woman who is in some ways insecure. Landlady Margaret may be meddlesome at times but gives encouragement : “When I hear the sound of the violin, I think of my late husband, Wyatt. I think God knows we need reminders from time to time. He wraps up a little blessing in a sound or smell. A testament of His love. That smell, that memory is a gift just for you.”
Penny and Thomas have secrets and fear that if revealed, they will jeopardize their relationship. But they take the leap to honesty. Things are not all serious. Put an unruly, longhaired dog near a creek and you get a muddy mess- more than once! What a way to meet a beau.
The author gives us lots to ponder within an enjoyable story. Makes you want to start writing letters again!
*I won this book in the Summer Book Bash, July 4, 2019. All opinions are my own.*
August 20, 2019
A sweet story with a fun twist! Penny and Thomas don't meet until much later in the book than usual, which made me anxious for the story to get on with it. And then she doesn't tell him about her connection to him with the letters, which made me even more anxious for them to get on with it! I liked the small town of Azure Springs and the sense of community there, especially with the woman who runs the boardinghouse and helps the wanderers understand what they are searching for. I didn't feel much chemistry between Penny and Thomas, but I liked them both as individuals.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
July 8, 2019
It was so much fun revisiting Azure Springs again. I feel like the characters are friends that I could stop in and have a cup of tea and a piece of pie with.
Can you remember the last time you wrote a letter ? I can't either though I do remember having a foreign pen pal as a teen. What fun that was.
This book is about those unfortunate letters that can't be delivered for various reasons.
They then end up at the dead letter office.
Postmistress, Penny work at the dead letter office and she is a compassionate soul and letters by a man, Thomas touch her heart. She makes it her mission to find the recipient of these letters, with unexpected results mind you.
She also even meets, Thomas in quite the undignified way, let me tell you. Not in a bad way but it's quite funny. I loved Penny's dog, Honeysuckle aka Honey. Ah, that dog is always up to mischief. You'll love reading about his antics!
As we find out Thomas's backstory we see he is a broken man unable to forgive himself, looking for a new start in Azure Springs.
Compassion,forgiveness,understanding and a little mischief make this a very enjoyable story you'll want to revisit more than once. I know I will!
Published July 2nd 2019 by Fleming H. Revell Company
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
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Can you remember the last time you wrote a letter ? I can't either though I do remember having a foreign pen pal as a teen. What fun that was.
This book is about those unfortunate letters that can't be delivered for various reasons.
They then end up at the dead letter office.
Postmistress, Penny work at the dead letter office and she is a compassionate soul and letters by a man, Thomas touch her heart. She makes it her mission to find the recipient of these letters, with unexpected results mind you.
She also even meets, Thomas in quite the undignified way, let me tell you. Not in a bad way but it's quite funny. I loved Penny's dog, Honeysuckle aka Honey. Ah, that dog is always up to mischief. You'll love reading about his antics!
As we find out Thomas's backstory we see he is a broken man unable to forgive himself, looking for a new start in Azure Springs.
Compassion,forgiveness,understanding and a little mischief make this a very enjoyable story you'll want to revisit more than once. I know I will!
Published July 2nd 2019 by Fleming H. Revell Company
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
Check out this review and many more on my blog and please follow.
https://cnnamongirl.wixsite.com/website
July 28, 2020
I've never cried so much reading a book 😭 ❤️ . I felt I was reading my story in some way. I don't know how to explain it but the book resonated so much with my life in many little ways, I felt I needed to read it in this precise moment of my life.
This book is pure and utter light. I still can't get my head around how Rachel does it, but I truly believe her talent is a gift from God. Her stories remind me of how beautifully planned our lives are. How God weaved our stories with such care, even if we don't see it, we are His masterpiece.
He takes broken people and brings them together to make a perfect story of love, His love.
Ugh, I don't want to cryyyyyyyy LSKJFBVWE
So read it! Read it and be happy 😊
ps. This book is clean! ;)
This book is pure and utter light. I still can't get my head around how Rachel does it, but I truly believe her talent is a gift from God. Her stories remind me of how beautifully planned our lives are. How God weaved our stories with such care, even if we don't see it, we are His masterpiece.
He takes broken people and brings them together to make a perfect story of love, His love.
Ugh, I don't want to cryyyyyyyy LSKJFBVWE
So read it! Read it and be happy 😊
ps. This book is clean! ;)
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June 30, 2019Original Review, June 30th, 2019:
Reserving rating for the time being. I just don't feel right about it until either this book gets a few more reviews or I've cooled down enough to give the rating I feel a great author/writer like this deserves. :P Which sounds dumb, but there 'tis.
This was one of my most highly anticipated reads for the year, which is perhaps why I expected so much of it. So it's not fair for a book to take on my expectations + my pet peeves + my snarkyness all at once! It's just not fair.
If you really, really loved this book, I would highly recommend you skipping this review, because I'm not going to be all positive because I didn't love it. I ended the book angry, thinking it had gone from 4 stars to 2 stars in 50 pages.
Let's start with the bad things:
-I started out really hating the people in this book I thought I would like most - the Azure Spring crowd. I don't know why, but at the start of this book, the people who had once charmed me drove me mad. They were too sugar-sweet, too perfect, and too up in everyone else's business. I get small towns - they're charming and fun. But leave Thomas be! Just let him be miserable. None of your beeswax! They did grow back on me (that sounds ... interesting) by the end, but still. Annoying beginning. Margaret was especially annoying me.
-At the beginning, there's a scene where Thomas has to knock a guy out. But then we act like ... that shouldn't have happened? Don't get me wrong - I'm all for reserving anger when possible. But that was a, "No, you definitely need to knock that guy out" circumstance. Sorry, but it was.
-Penny takes her job WAY too seriously! And this is just a me perspective, as my mom (yes, I got frustrated enough to bring this up to my mom) agrees that, perhaps, in that era, letters were important enough that it was a job that needed done. But ... still. STILL. I love how Penny's forgettable best friend was like, "Wow, I don't even see the people behind the letters anymore. I'm not nearly as good a person as you are." Like ...?????? These are letters, not war victims, y'all.
-One does not simply become an author. Sorry. No. It's hard. It takes perseverance and passion. It requires more than, "Well, I said I am so now I am." xP
-Penny is living in a romantic paradise. Also, Thomas writes letters too well for the man he is. xD Okay, but like ... that whole element felt underplayed. Is the author saying that we ought to be more romantic? Or that Penny over-romanticized her life and this was a bad thing? If so, then there was no real consequences for her over-romanticizing EVERYTHING. I wanted her to get into big trouble so bad, but she didn't. UGH PENNY GROW SOME REALITY GLASSES AND TAKE A PEAK AT THE WORLD. There was a bit of a nod to reality and all, but it was cheapened by the fact that the conclusion was super easy. Like ... I cannot believe how easily this book resolved. It killed me inside. It was so idealistic and sickly sweet.
Which brings me to ...
My Biggest Problems:
-THE CLIMAX. Ugggghhh. I was already spoiled for the book by the time I reached this point (more on that when I talk about my biggest of all problem), so maybe that made me more critical ... but still.
Basically,
Another minor detail about the climax:
No spoilers here, but let's have a quick talk about forgiveness vs. enabling. Forgiving someone is something you should do for your own mental sanity, because God said so (most important in the middle), and because you need forgiveness, too, for a bajillion other things.
Now, enabling is when you allow people to do some psycho and get away with it and omit punishments because ... why? THERE IS LITERALLY NO REASON FOR THIS MADNESS.
But now I have my biggest problem ... this is a spoiler(ish), but I can state the basics: the author many times cheated us out of emotional, important scenes but relaying them via letter.
Now I get doing that with some of the Thomas stuff. But when your CLIMACTIC, RELATIONSHIP-RESOLVING, ALL-IMPORTANT, WHOLE BOOK IS BUILDING UP TO THIS MOMENT scene is relayed by LETTER, you have a problem. Because the rest of the book, the rest of the character development, the rest of everything feels wrong. It feels cheap. It feels like I missed a chapter. And I as a reader feel wronged, unimportant, like a friend shoved into a closet and not truly allowed into the characters' relationship, life, etc.
There are some things letters can't and shouldn't do, and portraying that scene was one of them. More details:
Just ... how. How did this amazing premise with amazing characters and amazing setup and an amazing setting and so much fun, emotional, and cool elements go so horribly astray?
Why did we have to settle for undercomplicated, overly easy conclusion? Why did the relationship development turn to fate for succor? Why did the themes fall flat on their face? Why did all the fun of the Dead Letter Office die a certain death?
I don't know. I'm sad, but already wanting the author's next story. I might reread The Hope of Azure Springs.
In conclusion: brilliant setup ... but it died.
Reserving rating for the time being. I just don't feel right about it until either this book gets a few more reviews or I've cooled down enough to give the rating I feel a great author/writer like this deserves. :P Which sounds dumb, but there 'tis.
This was one of my most highly anticipated reads for the year, which is perhaps why I expected so much of it. So it's not fair for a book to take on my expectations + my pet peeves + my snarkyness all at once! It's just not fair.
If you really, really loved this book, I would highly recommend you skipping this review, because I'm not going to be all positive because I didn't love it. I ended the book angry, thinking it had gone from 4 stars to 2 stars in 50 pages.
Let's start with the bad things:
-I started out really hating the people in this book I thought I would like most - the Azure Spring crowd. I don't know why, but at the start of this book, the people who had once charmed me drove me mad. They were too sugar-sweet, too perfect, and too up in everyone else's business. I get small towns - they're charming and fun. But leave Thomas be! Just let him be miserable. None of your beeswax! They did grow back on me (that sounds ... interesting) by the end, but still. Annoying beginning. Margaret was especially annoying me.
-At the beginning, there's a scene where Thomas has to knock a guy out. But then we act like ... that shouldn't have happened? Don't get me wrong - I'm all for reserving anger when possible. But that was a, "No, you definitely need to knock that guy out" circumstance. Sorry, but it was.
-Penny takes her job WAY too seriously! And this is just a me perspective, as my mom (yes, I got frustrated enough to bring this up to my mom) agrees that, perhaps, in that era, letters were important enough that it was a job that needed done. But ... still. STILL. I love how Penny's forgettable best friend was like, "Wow, I don't even see the people behind the letters anymore. I'm not nearly as good a person as you are." Like ...?????? These are letters, not war victims, y'all.
-One does not simply become an author. Sorry. No. It's hard. It takes perseverance and passion. It requires more than, "Well, I said I am so now I am." xP
-Penny is living in a romantic paradise. Also, Thomas writes letters too well for the man he is. xD Okay, but like ... that whole element felt underplayed. Is the author saying that we ought to be more romantic? Or that Penny over-romanticized her life and this was a bad thing? If so, then there was no real consequences for her over-romanticizing EVERYTHING. I wanted her to get into big trouble so bad, but she didn't. UGH PENNY GROW SOME REALITY GLASSES AND TAKE A PEAK AT THE WORLD. There was a bit of a nod to reality and all, but it was cheapened by the fact that the conclusion was super easy. Like ... I cannot believe how easily this book resolved. It killed me inside. It was so idealistic and sickly sweet.
Which brings me to ...
My Biggest Problems:
-THE CLIMAX. Ugggghhh. I was already spoiled for the book by the time I reached this point (more on that when I talk about my biggest of all problem), so maybe that made me more critical ... but still.
Basically,
Another minor detail about the climax:
No spoilers here, but let's have a quick talk about forgiveness vs. enabling. Forgiving someone is something you should do for your own mental sanity, because God said so (most important in the middle), and because you need forgiveness, too, for a bajillion other things.
Now, enabling is when you allow people to do some psycho and get away with it and omit punishments because ... why? THERE IS LITERALLY NO REASON FOR THIS MADNESS.
But now I have my biggest problem ... this is a spoiler(ish), but I can state the basics: the author many times cheated us out of emotional, important scenes but relaying them via letter.
Now I get doing that with some of the Thomas stuff. But when your CLIMACTIC, RELATIONSHIP-RESOLVING, ALL-IMPORTANT, WHOLE BOOK IS BUILDING UP TO THIS MOMENT scene is relayed by LETTER, you have a problem. Because the rest of the book, the rest of the character development, the rest of everything feels wrong. It feels cheap. It feels like I missed a chapter. And I as a reader feel wronged, unimportant, like a friend shoved into a closet and not truly allowed into the characters' relationship, life, etc.
There are some things letters can't and shouldn't do, and portraying that scene was one of them. More details:
Just ... how. How did this amazing premise with amazing characters and amazing setup and an amazing setting and so much fun, emotional, and cool elements go so horribly astray?
Why did we have to settle for undercomplicated, overly easy conclusion? Why did the relationship development turn to fate for succor? Why did the themes fall flat on their face? Why did all the fun of the Dead Letter Office die a certain death?
I don't know. I'm sad, but already wanting the author's next story. I might reread The Hope of Azure Springs.
In conclusion: brilliant setup ... but it died.
July 20, 2019
This book was so sweet. It made me smile, laugh, and I connected with everything in this book so quickly. I did not read The Hope of Azure Springs, before reading this but I still understood everything that was going on. I connected with the characters, plot, and story line quite well.
Thomas and Penny were such realistic and charming characters. I fell in love with Penny's character in just a few short pages. Her personality is one that I could easily be friends with. We would be quick the dreaming duo. Thomas, sweet Thomas. I also fell for his character quite quickly. His character development throughout this book had me smiling.
Ms. Fordham's writing style was beautiful and something that I look forward to reading more of. Her writing makes everything and everyone come to life. It makes you feel like you are in the story living it out. It was easy to picture myself traveling with Penny from DC to Azure Springs. It was easy for me to imagine going through everything Penny and Thomas went through in this book.
The plot of this book was a lot of fun. It was of course historical fiction, romance, but it also had a bit of suspense of mystery sprinkled in there. This book had my heart thumping in anticipation at what would happen next. It was quite a journey.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will most definitely be checking out The Hope of Azure Springs and any other books this author publishes in the future!
*FTC: I received this book from the publisher through Interviews and Reviews in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.*
Thomas and Penny were such realistic and charming characters. I fell in love with Penny's character in just a few short pages. Her personality is one that I could easily be friends with. We would be quick the dreaming duo. Thomas, sweet Thomas. I also fell for his character quite quickly. His character development throughout this book had me smiling.
Ms. Fordham's writing style was beautiful and something that I look forward to reading more of. Her writing makes everything and everyone come to life. It makes you feel like you are in the story living it out. It was easy to picture myself traveling with Penny from DC to Azure Springs. It was easy for me to imagine going through everything Penny and Thomas went through in this book.
The plot of this book was a lot of fun. It was of course historical fiction, romance, but it also had a bit of suspense of mystery sprinkled in there. This book had my heart thumping in anticipation at what would happen next. It was quite a journey.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will most definitely be checking out The Hope of Azure Springs and any other books this author publishes in the future!
*FTC: I received this book from the publisher through Interviews and Reviews in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.*
August 15, 2019
I wanted to like this book so badly. It's about the Dead Letter Office (So, kind of a Signed, Sealed, Delivered like book), it's got a great premise, and the MC seemed to be really sweet.
Just a note though, this is marketed as a standalone, but it very connected to her first book. So, I was pretty lost with a few characters that I was supposed to know but didn't since I didn't read her first book.
The first thing that really got me was the writing style. I typically can stand whatever, but this style bothered me a bit. I mean, we had a dialogue where two characters were describing something that was right in front of them. Like, no one talks like that. There was a lot of people comparing themselves to objects (e.g. (Loose quote) "I feel like that tree, burned and gnarled.) One of my least favorite things. It also skipped over a lot of really important scenes, only to tell about them in letters later. So... we didn't really get to "see" a lot of the cool stuff.
Past that it was just a lot of little things that bothered me. Like Penny running away (I hate characters running), and one very veiled reference to sex (was it super vague and easy to miss? Yes. Was it necessary in the story? No.), most of the characters felt pretty cliche (The MC's being the only people with a lot of depth), and she complimented her own book: "If I did (tell you Em's story), it would be a novel no one could put down." Em's is the MC from her other book. I hate it when authors do that.
I wanted to like this book. I really did, but I just didn't end up finding anything I really loved. The only thing I ended up liking was the strong roll letters played in it, and the fact that Penny had a great opportunity to lie, but did the hard things and told the truth (Can we have more MC's that do this? It was incredible)
Overall, this was a very clean book, with a Christian base.
Just a note though, this is marketed as a standalone, but it very connected to her first book. So, I was pretty lost with a few characters that I was supposed to know but didn't since I didn't read her first book.
The first thing that really got me was the writing style. I typically can stand whatever, but this style bothered me a bit. I mean, we had a dialogue where two characters were describing something that was right in front of them. Like, no one talks like that. There was a lot of people comparing themselves to objects (e.g. (Loose quote) "I feel like that tree, burned and gnarled.) One of my least favorite things. It also skipped over a lot of really important scenes, only to tell about them in letters later. So... we didn't really get to "see" a lot of the cool stuff.
Past that it was just a lot of little things that bothered me. Like Penny running away (I hate characters running), and one very veiled reference to sex (was it super vague and easy to miss? Yes. Was it necessary in the story? No.), most of the characters felt pretty cliche (The MC's being the only people with a lot of depth), and she complimented her own book: "If I did (tell you Em's story), it would be a novel no one could put down." Em's is the MC from her other book. I hate it when authors do that.
I wanted to like this book. I really did, but I just didn't end up finding anything I really loved. The only thing I ended up liking was the strong roll letters played in it, and the fact that Penny had a great opportunity to lie, but did the hard things and told the truth (Can we have more MC's that do this? It was incredible)
Overall, this was a very clean book, with a Christian base.
March 30, 2020
3.5 stars, rounded up for the unique plot angle
I've always been intrigued by novels that feature someone else's letters, but especially ones that feature the dead letter office (The Dead Letter was one of the first ones I read and enjoyed) and it's a concept that really catches my eye.
The story is sweet and I really connected with it most in the middle. The two leads are really endearing and their friendship made me really believe in their romance lasting awhile. The ending was a bit too melodramatic but I enjoyed the rest of the book so well that I forgave that. I'll definitely be picking up the next book by this author.
Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.
I've always been intrigued by novels that feature someone else's letters, but especially ones that feature the dead letter office (The Dead Letter was one of the first ones I read and enjoyed) and it's a concept that really catches my eye.
The story is sweet and I really connected with it most in the middle. The two leads are really endearing and their friendship made me really believe in their romance lasting awhile. The ending was a bit too melodramatic but I enjoyed the rest of the book so well that I forgave that. I'll definitely be picking up the next book by this author.
Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.
August 19, 2019
What a fun story! I think I'm pretty partial to any story that has letters at its heart. I know I've shared this in a couple different reviews but I grew up with the best pen pals in the world. My grandparents! I loved checking the mailbox everyday and receiving a letter from one of my grandparents. It was like I had won the lottery! I still feel that hope and excitement in me when special occasions come around and I'm checking the mailbox for the daily mail. Although, I will admit to feeling a little disappointed when there's really not anything in the mail. I've thought about that often, how those feelings still linger even though all but one of my grandparents have passed away. And my living grandfather is over 90 and doesn't write letters. My maternal grandmother was a postmaster for many, many years. It was run out of a little room in her house. It was so much fun going to visit her and watching all the people in town come and stop by to get their mail, newspapers, penny candy or a variety of other reasons, and to just check in for the day with grandma. I think that's partially where I get my bubbly/make friends easy personality from, watching my grandma visiting and truly caring for those she interacted with daily. Did I mention she also had a gas pump out front of her house? It was a really cool old fashioned one! Oh, so many wonderful memories. My grandma and I wrote letters consistently throughout my life until she passed away. I cherish those letters. There's something so special and sweet about letters. For hundreds of years that was the only way to communicate and to share special happenings, sorrow, and everything under the sun.
I think my personal connection with letter writing drew me closer and helped my connection with Penny in this sweet novel. With her job at the Dead Letter office, she opens and reads mail. She's reading about droll and random things as well as momentous and happy or sorrowful moments. When she stumbles upon a letter from Thomas, filled with sorrow and pain, she can't help but feel for him and wish to find where the letter should be sent on to.
Penny has known her own sorrow and is striving to live life the best that she can whilst trying to be happy as well. It hasn't always been easy for her, but I loved her attitude.
A few circumstances have Penny needing to make a decision. And that decision leads her to search out Thomas. I loved their first meeting...and each subsequent afterwards!
I enjoyed this story and the sweet healing that comes for both Penny and Thomas. I loved the people in Azure Springs and want to go back and read the first book in this series. Yes, you can read this one as a stand alone. But I became curious about the back story for the characters and can't wait to return to Azure Springs at some point to be a part of their world again for a short time.
There are secrets and sorrows throughout this book. But I loved the friendships and love that overcame and helped heal those secrets and sorrows. Best of all, I loved Penny's dog, Honeysuckle. Every time I read her name I couldn't help but take in a deep breath and think of the smell of the Honeysuckle flower (one of my all time favorite smells)! This dog is mischievous and full of life which had me laughing and giggling when another of her escapades was on the page.
Overall a sweet read and one I would highly recommend. And if you're old enough like me, you might just have some remembrances of having letters coming to you in the mail from a pen pal...or you might relate with emails being sent back and forth...or maybe something else of its equivalent for this day and age.
Content: Clean. Some moments of peril. Some talk about God but I think most readers who shy away from Christian fiction would enjoy this one and not feel overwhelmed by that aspect of the story. Some kisses but nothing further.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
I think my personal connection with letter writing drew me closer and helped my connection with Penny in this sweet novel. With her job at the Dead Letter office, she opens and reads mail. She's reading about droll and random things as well as momentous and happy or sorrowful moments. When she stumbles upon a letter from Thomas, filled with sorrow and pain, she can't help but feel for him and wish to find where the letter should be sent on to.
Penny has known her own sorrow and is striving to live life the best that she can whilst trying to be happy as well. It hasn't always been easy for her, but I loved her attitude.
A few circumstances have Penny needing to make a decision. And that decision leads her to search out Thomas. I loved their first meeting...and each subsequent afterwards!
I enjoyed this story and the sweet healing that comes for both Penny and Thomas. I loved the people in Azure Springs and want to go back and read the first book in this series. Yes, you can read this one as a stand alone. But I became curious about the back story for the characters and can't wait to return to Azure Springs at some point to be a part of their world again for a short time.
There are secrets and sorrows throughout this book. But I loved the friendships and love that overcame and helped heal those secrets and sorrows. Best of all, I loved Penny's dog, Honeysuckle. Every time I read her name I couldn't help but take in a deep breath and think of the smell of the Honeysuckle flower (one of my all time favorite smells)! This dog is mischievous and full of life which had me laughing and giggling when another of her escapades was on the page.
Overall a sweet read and one I would highly recommend. And if you're old enough like me, you might just have some remembrances of having letters coming to you in the mail from a pen pal...or you might relate with emails being sent back and forth...or maybe something else of its equivalent for this day and age.
Content: Clean. Some moments of peril. Some talk about God but I think most readers who shy away from Christian fiction would enjoy this one and not feel overwhelmed by that aspect of the story. Some kisses but nothing further.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
June 29, 2019
The premise of this story was amazing: a dead letter office worker who feels pity for a man who’s running out west yet yearning for his love back home. As the story unfolds, there are many more juicy story bits that are creative, but it’d spoil it to tell you.
The romance in this story was sweet and there really wasn’t any moment I felt it was inappropriate. Penny is definitely a romantic dreamer at heart, but she does get a taste of reality through the story.
There were references to God and things being ordered by Providence, but it seemed that the characters who “are changed now” were changed by circumstances and people, not God. Thomas mentioned reading the Bible and there was one verse shared (that I remember), but it wasn’t a super strong spiritual thread.
The writer in me did not wholly enjoy this book. There were fantastic ideas, but I felt like the story was dialogue-driven and I wasn’t really allowed to *feel* the characters because they were always talking. But I do try not to let the writer in me shade my review rating too much. If someone just wants a sweet read with a twist of a mystery, they may enjoy this one.
*I received this book from Revell reads and happily provided my honest review*
The romance in this story was sweet and there really wasn’t any moment I felt it was inappropriate. Penny is definitely a romantic dreamer at heart, but she does get a taste of reality through the story.
There were references to God and things being ordered by Providence, but it seemed that the characters who “are changed now” were changed by circumstances and people, not God. Thomas mentioned reading the Bible and there was one verse shared (that I remember), but it wasn’t a super strong spiritual thread.
The writer in me did not wholly enjoy this book. There were fantastic ideas, but I felt like the story was dialogue-driven and I wasn’t really allowed to *feel* the characters because they were always talking. But I do try not to let the writer in me shade my review rating too much. If someone just wants a sweet read with a twist of a mystery, they may enjoy this one.
*I received this book from Revell reads and happily provided my honest review*
June 21, 2019
We are back in Azure Springs, Iowa and have visits with former characters from The Hope of Azure Springs, and it is beginning to feel like home!
We first meet Penny when she is working in the Dead Letter Office, a different sounding job, and they are on the lookout for valuables to the delight of the Government, but she is drawn to a letter from a man she has yet to meet, Thomas.
Thomas is running from his past, but fate has placed him in Azure Springs, and he seems to like it here, but danger does lurk!
Now fate enters with bold moves by Penny, and these two are places together, and you will have to see if a relationship can take place between these two.
There are surprises here, and they keep unfolding right up to the end of this story, and you will be quickly immersed here. I for one would love to continue, and I thank the author for the epilogue!
I received this book through LibraryThing, and was not required to give a positive review.
We first meet Penny when she is working in the Dead Letter Office, a different sounding job, and they are on the lookout for valuables to the delight of the Government, but she is drawn to a letter from a man she has yet to meet, Thomas.
Thomas is running from his past, but fate has placed him in Azure Springs, and he seems to like it here, but danger does lurk!
Now fate enters with bold moves by Penny, and these two are places together, and you will have to see if a relationship can take place between these two.
There are surprises here, and they keep unfolding right up to the end of this story, and you will be quickly immersed here. I for one would love to continue, and I thank the author for the epilogue!
I received this book through LibraryThing, and was not required to give a positive review.
October 28, 2019
Originally posted on Inkwell Inspirations including an interview with Rachel Fordham
“What if Thomas’s life is altered all because his letter came to me and not to Clara?”
In Rachel Fordham's latest novel, Yours Truly, Thomas, she charms her readers with a beautiful story of redemption, second chances, and discovering God’s grace and purpose for our lives.
The journey begins in 1883 at the dead letter office in Washington D.C. as Penny Ercanbeck sorts letters and tries to locate their recipients before the letters are disposed of. She finds several letters written by Thomas to his beloved Clara that are filled with pain and regret. Penny’s quest to deliver the letters to Clara takes some unexpected twists and turns. Suddenly Penny finds herself on a train headed to the town of Azure Springs in search of Thomas. Penny is immediately welcomed to the town by some familiar faces from Rachel Fordham’s debut novel, The Hope of Azure Springs. Readers will love the cameo appearances from many of their favorite residents of Azure Springs, including Em and Caleb Reynolds, Margaret, Abraham, and Eliza.
Rachel Fordham authentically weaves the faith aspects into the storyline, while incorporating the sweet romance developing between Penny and Thomas and the essential role that God has in their lives. Readers will wish they could live in Azure Springs and be friends with Penny, Em, Margaret, and the rest of the charming cast of characters. There is something for everyone in this novel…. romance, danger, faith, and rich historical details.
The beautiful letters penned in Yours Truly, Thomas will find a place in the hearts of the readers everywhere. Letter writing has become almost a lost art in the 21st century with email, social media, and smartphones easily accessible for instant communication. Handwritten letters from previous generations contain treasured memories of the past, and Rachel Fordham gives readers an opportunity to experience some of those memories firsthand through Thomas and Penny’s correspondence. Readers who enjoyed Rachel Fordham’s debut novel will not want to miss this delightful return to Azure Springs.
Yours Truly, Thomas is highly recommended for readers of historical fiction, especially those who enjoy books by authors such as Jody Hedlund and Carrie Turansky.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Additional Quotes:
“I think I fell in love with someone else’s love story.”
“He’d tell me it is my job to do all I can in this life to make each day better. He’d tell me to get in and change what I can. And what I cannot, he’d tell me to hand over to God.”
“Your very presence makes me believe I can be more than what I was before. I am not sure what led you to Azure Springs. But I believe God was in it. He must have been. There is no other way something so beautiful could be born of so much pain.”
“What if Thomas’s life is altered all because his letter came to me and not to Clara?”
In Rachel Fordham's latest novel, Yours Truly, Thomas, she charms her readers with a beautiful story of redemption, second chances, and discovering God’s grace and purpose for our lives.
The journey begins in 1883 at the dead letter office in Washington D.C. as Penny Ercanbeck sorts letters and tries to locate their recipients before the letters are disposed of. She finds several letters written by Thomas to his beloved Clara that are filled with pain and regret. Penny’s quest to deliver the letters to Clara takes some unexpected twists and turns. Suddenly Penny finds herself on a train headed to the town of Azure Springs in search of Thomas. Penny is immediately welcomed to the town by some familiar faces from Rachel Fordham’s debut novel, The Hope of Azure Springs. Readers will love the cameo appearances from many of their favorite residents of Azure Springs, including Em and Caleb Reynolds, Margaret, Abraham, and Eliza.
Rachel Fordham authentically weaves the faith aspects into the storyline, while incorporating the sweet romance developing between Penny and Thomas and the essential role that God has in their lives. Readers will wish they could live in Azure Springs and be friends with Penny, Em, Margaret, and the rest of the charming cast of characters. There is something for everyone in this novel…. romance, danger, faith, and rich historical details.
The beautiful letters penned in Yours Truly, Thomas will find a place in the hearts of the readers everywhere. Letter writing has become almost a lost art in the 21st century with email, social media, and smartphones easily accessible for instant communication. Handwritten letters from previous generations contain treasured memories of the past, and Rachel Fordham gives readers an opportunity to experience some of those memories firsthand through Thomas and Penny’s correspondence. Readers who enjoyed Rachel Fordham’s debut novel will not want to miss this delightful return to Azure Springs.
Yours Truly, Thomas is highly recommended for readers of historical fiction, especially those who enjoy books by authors such as Jody Hedlund and Carrie Turansky.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Additional Quotes:
“I think I fell in love with someone else’s love story.”
“He’d tell me it is my job to do all I can in this life to make each day better. He’d tell me to get in and change what I can. And what I cannot, he’d tell me to hand over to God.”
“Your very presence makes me believe I can be more than what I was before. I am not sure what led you to Azure Springs. But I believe God was in it. He must have been. There is no other way something so beautiful could be born of so much pain.”
January 23, 2023
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cleanness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️*
Oh My Word! I love this book so much! This is such a sweet and beautiful book! It makes my heart happy! Normally I’m not a fan of ‘cowboy’ books (unless it's by Jannette Oak) but this one reignited my faith in Christian westerns, hurray! No seriously, this was such a lovely book. I devoured this book mostly today in one sitting because it was just SO GOOD!
As always we have to talk about characters because the characters are always my favorite part!
Thomas! He is such a good conflicted character with a past and deep hurts that pull you in. I loved his heart of gold and the kindness you see growing in his heart. Also, I just have to say that I love strong and sensitive male characters and he was the perfect example of this. I loved how he was strong and humble and meek and could cry without being ashamed. I just loved his character and wanted to give him a hug a lot of the time.
Penny! Oh sweet Penny! I love her so much! She reminded me a lot of Anne Shirley with her joy and how she viewed the world. I loved how ‘in love with love’ she was and how important letters were to her. I also loved that she was an aspiring author!
Honey, sweet pup, always made me smile!
I loved Margaret’s character and how—in a way—she was like a mother to both Thomas and Penny. Giving them love, making sure they were fed, and being proud when they connected and told each other the truth!
I also love (I keep saying that a lot XD) how letters were woven into the story with there being letters sprinkled within the book and there being letter stamps for each chapter! I love when elements like that which are important to the story or characters are then woven into the formatting and cover. Silly thing to note, but that's me!
Also, the epilogue made me want to cry! (happy tears of course <3)
I also want to say thank you to my friend Erin who got me to read this lovely book! I probably wouldn’t have read it without your recommendation, so thank you SO much!
Some favorite quotes:
*Cleanness: This was a really cute & sweet romance. Nothing beyond a few kisses. Talk of the saloon where people get drunk where it is hinted at that more questionable things happen but are never said. It's hinted that a woman is being abused by her husband. There is talk of Thomas’s past and there being some kind of accident. Some fights. There is a scene near the end where there's a fire and someone goes mad and another almost dies and is badly injured. An animal is injured.
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Cleanness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️*
Oh My Word! I love this book so much! This is such a sweet and beautiful book! It makes my heart happy! Normally I’m not a fan of ‘cowboy’ books (unless it's by Jannette Oak) but this one reignited my faith in Christian westerns, hurray! No seriously, this was such a lovely book. I devoured this book mostly today in one sitting because it was just SO GOOD!
As always we have to talk about characters because the characters are always my favorite part!
Thomas! He is such a good conflicted character with a past and deep hurts that pull you in. I loved his heart of gold and the kindness you see growing in his heart. Also, I just have to say that I love strong and sensitive male characters and he was the perfect example of this. I loved how he was strong and humble and meek and could cry without being ashamed. I just loved his character and wanted to give him a hug a lot of the time.
Penny! Oh sweet Penny! I love her so much! She reminded me a lot of Anne Shirley with her joy and how she viewed the world. I loved how ‘in love with love’ she was and how important letters were to her. I also loved that she was an aspiring author!
Honey, sweet pup, always made me smile!
I loved Margaret’s character and how—in a way—she was like a mother to both Thomas and Penny. Giving them love, making sure they were fed, and being proud when they connected and told each other the truth!
I also love (I keep saying that a lot XD) how letters were woven into the story with there being letters sprinkled within the book and there being letter stamps for each chapter! I love when elements like that which are important to the story or characters are then woven into the formatting and cover. Silly thing to note, but that's me!
Also, the epilogue made me want to cry! (happy tears of course <3)
I also want to say thank you to my friend Erin who got me to read this lovely book! I probably wouldn’t have read it without your recommendation, so thank you SO much!
Some favorite quotes:
“Someday I hope you find a man who makes your heart flutter and writes you heart-wrenching love letters.”
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“That, my friend, is one of the great secrets to a happy life. Face it. Whatever it is. Day after day. Face it and decide you won’t let it knock you down.”
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“I never knew love until I met you and now it grows and grows.”
*Cleanness: This was a really cute & sweet romance. Nothing beyond a few kisses. Talk of the saloon where people get drunk where it is hinted at that more questionable things happen but are never said. It's hinted that a woman is being abused by her husband. There is talk of Thomas’s past and there being some kind of accident. Some fights. There is a scene near the end where there's a fire and someone goes mad and another almost dies and is badly injured. An animal is injured.
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July 1, 2019
Yours Truly, Thomas is a sweet romance. It is about a young woman who works at the dead mail center in Washinfton DC. She is a bit of a romantic and fell in love with the author of a letter she read. She goes in pursuit of the author. This is a cute book if you are in the mood for a light romantic read.
3.5 stars
*I was give a copy of this book by the publisher. This is my honest opinion.
3.5 stars
*I was give a copy of this book by the publisher. This is my honest opinion.
January 4, 2023
Sweet
What a beautifully written story! The plot is advanced enough to keep the reader entertained, but the focus is on the budding romance that is sweet without being too cheesy. The setting is lovely and the characters are endearing. A really fun, quick read!
What a beautifully written story! The plot is advanced enough to keep the reader entertained, but the focus is on the budding romance that is sweet without being too cheesy. The setting is lovely and the characters are endearing. A really fun, quick read!
September 6, 2020
So so sweet. Involves a lovable and romance loving heroine, adorable dog, and healing hero. This is a light read with a very sweet and satisfying happily ever after.
September 21, 2024
Great story!
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