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The Dawn Of A Dream (2011)

by Ann Shorey(Favorite Author)

3.99 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0800733347 (ISBN13: 9780800733346)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Fleming H. Revell Company

series

At Home in Beldon Grove

review 1: I've been trying to read this one for a while and it was just a struggle. Ann Shorey is a great author; I do enjoy her writing style; so this low rating is due to the exhausting story line in The Dawn of a Dream. Luellen was most aggravating to read about which made every decision she made trying for me. I couldn't relate to her indecisive behavior or why she would choose each daunting and almost selfish path she took. Needless to say I didn't like her. I adore her family and I have enjoyed them immensely through-out this series; but Luellen was my undoing in this book. Luellen wears glasses I think she should have been wearing them on the cover, not just holding them for appearance sake. But that is nitpicking at this point. I still enjoy Ann Shorey and will continue to r... moreead her in the future.
review 2: Having only read book two in this series, The Promise of Morning, and enjoying it, I was quite excited to have the chance to return to Beldon Grove and Ms. Shorey's talented work! I was anxious to start this book and was quite pleased once I did. I was instantly captured, and taken in amongst the characters, and was not disappointed with the plot or the characters...well, except for one character that is. Ms. Shorey's characters in this 3rd book were beautifully created and blended perfectly. Luellen, well she became a part of me through out this story. She had a dream and wanted so passionately to pursue it, but, when Brenden, her husband of just one month, drops a bombshell on her, her dreams shatter. But, through persistence and friendships, Luellen doesn't give up on that dream. Brenden's character, well, I know that Ms. Shorey had to add him to the story (what story isn't complete with out some kind of villainous character?) but I truly didn't like him. The first time he was introduced into this story, I took an immediate dislike to him! But, because he was villainous, it really added a bit of the oomph to the story. Sweet Belle's character, now that friend I would love to have! Ms. Shorey did a fantastic job of creating such a sweet and loving friend for Luellen. Let's not forget Ward....that's another persistent character! The first time Luellen's brother Franklin introduced Ward to Luellen, I could feel the sparks! They truly were alike in so many ways! If you like historical novels that speak of God's shining love and of never giving up on your dreams, no matter what, then I HIGHLY recommend this novel. While this 5 star novel is 3rd in the series, it is also easily read as a stand alone. I loved this story and I know that you will, too! I can't wait for another release from Ms. Shorey, possibly a 4th installment to Beldon Grove???? less

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