River (Thorndike): The River Between (Series #01) (Hardcover)

from TizzzieLish

Book 1 River series - The River Between by Jacqueline Cook. The story is set in southern upper class society just pre-civil war. This is an era that usually does not appeal to me - too much focus on clothes and seemingly petty society rules. But I did enjoy this book - the history of the period h...

from echoesofstars

I found this book to be predictable and overly feminine. The ending is exactly as you would expect it to be; everyone lives happily ever after. The female characters burst into tears at every setback, and the male characters are strong, handsome, and the perfect heartthrobs for their female count...

from jsprenger

This is a quick, light read. If you are a fan of historical novels, this book will leave you wanting more details of Alabama in the mid-1800's. The book got off to a slow start, and a lot of time was devoted to Lily's struggles in trying to please her parents, rather than following her heart. The...

from bunkie68

Not the best book I've ever read, not the worst. It was a nice light read, and it is refreshing to read books that promote Christian values. The historical detail was very interesting, and it seemed like the author put a lot of time into researching the period. I liked the fact that Lily was more...

from foggidawn

Southern belle Lily Edwards is torn between her family's plans for her life and her love for a dashing steamboat captain. This fairly predictable plot would be fine for a romance novel if the writing and characterization were strong. Unfortunately, in this case, they are not. The author is overfo...