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We Ride the Gale
A classic romance by Emilie: a tale of misunderstanding and dislike slowly transforming into love.
When the notorious playboy Guy Farr comes into her life, young Sonia Carson resists his advances, preferring to pursue her career. In retaliation, Guy marries Sonia’s sister, then abandons her.
When her sister dies, leaving a small son, the boy remains unacknowledged by his irresponsible father. Swallowing her pride, Sonia travels to the Farr family’s estate to demand the name that rightfully belongs to her nephew. There she meets Guy’s intense, volatile brother, Michael — and suddenly finds herself swept into a world of romance and intrigue that alters the course of her life.
When the notorious playboy Guy Farr comes into her life, young Sonia Carson resists his advances, preferring to pursue her career. In retaliation, Guy marries Sonia’s sister, then abandons her.
When her sister dies, leaving a small son, the boy remains unacknowledged by his irresponsible father. Swallowing her pride, Sonia travels to the Farr family’s estate to demand the name that rightfully belongs to her nephew. There she meets Guy’s intense, volatile brother, Michael — and suddenly finds herself swept into a world of romance and intrigue that alters the course of her life.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1934
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Emilie Loring
58 books130 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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May 11, 2022
Too many minor misunderstandings, a heroine with a chip on her shoulder a mile long and love lost until it was finally found. I have read a couple of other romances by this author, but this one missed the mark.
January 12, 2021
Not my very favorite, but still an Emilie Loring!
March 7, 2010
In the top 10 of Loring's books.
January 9, 2013
Just another fabulous fun romance by Emilie Loring!
December 2, 2015
This is not Emilie Loring's best, but it is okay. A little bit boring.
March 8, 2021
A favorite from my early teens.
So many books from the first half of the 20th century do not age well. Emilie Loring books age better than most. She writes about wealth, but there are men of honor and women who deserve the descriptions gracious and lady. The occasional reference to an employee's nationality and the fact that many people smoke are the only real indications of times gone by. If you, as did I, read these books when you were younger, I do not think reading them today will tarnish their memory for you.
So many books from the first half of the 20th century do not age well. Emilie Loring books age better than most. She writes about wealth, but there are men of honor and women who deserve the descriptions gracious and lady. The occasional reference to an employee's nationality and the fact that many people smoke are the only real indications of times gone by. If you, as did I, read these books when you were younger, I do not think reading them today will tarnish their memory for you.
July 6, 2018
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
April 23, 2023
This was my go to Romance author as a young teen, loved these period books so much! This one was good, others were better, Losing wrote so Many! A bit of a mystery and independent woman meets man and of course there's usually a bad boy somewhere, too. Taking place in the 40s 50s, the elegant language - I was afraid I'd find them trite, but no. Still my favorites
February 17, 2024
Clean romance
I enjoyed reading this story about a young woman who turns in time of need to the family of the father of the toddler nephew that she is raising. Will they accept the child? Will they keep the child from her?
I enjoyed reading this story about a young woman who turns in time of need to the family of the father of the toddler nephew that she is raising. Will they accept the child? Will they keep the child from her?
June 26, 2018
Checking out my old favorites to see if I want to keep them on the shelf. This is a keeper.
February 18, 2024
Brilliant
I really enjoyed this story. It kept me interested all the way through. This is one I would definitely recommend
I really enjoyed this story. It kept me interested all the way through. This is one I would definitely recommend
August 7, 2024
Pretty sure I skimmed this one...not my most favorite. But I did read it. Check it off my list!
April 22, 2025
An old friend.
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October 24, 2018Not sure where to ask a question so I'll ask it here:
Please share your top 5-10 favorites of Emilie Loring’s books. I want to try her again after a several decade break, but I want to make sure to re-visit with the best of the best. Thank you.
Please share your top 5-10 favorites of Emilie Loring’s books. I want to try her again after a several decade break, but I want to make sure to re-visit with the best of the best. Thank you.
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