Sunday, January 21, 2018

Review ~ Across the Blue by Carrie Turansky

 
Paperback, 352 pages
Expected publication: February 20th 2018 by Multnomah
 Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith.

Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake, an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson's new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson's newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella's heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella's faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?

About the Author
I was born and raised in Oregon, so my heart longs for tall evergreens, the rugged Oregon Coast, and the pristine Cascade Mountains. But I presently live in beautiful central New Jersey. This is the Garden State, so we enjoy shopping at our local farmers’ market for sweet corn and juicy tomatoes or picking strawberries, blueberries, and peaches at local farms. We are close to Princeton University, Philadelphia, and New York City, so we sometimes take day trips in and enjoy museums, plays, and touring around.

Read more about Carrie and her writing journey on her website at
 http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/about-carrie/


My Review
5 STARS!!!

Of all Turanskys’ novels, Across the Blue is my favorite! It was exciting reading about the first flight across the English Channel. I was utterly captivated by the historical details. I ended up reading into the wee hours of the morning and didn’t even realize it was so late or early as the case may be.

Bella and James are both determined strong individuals with adventurous spirits, on the cusp of innovation and creativity in 1909. Mild drama, romance, oh the sweet romance, and a fascinating mystery having to do with James’ parentage kept my head in the clouds and the hours just flew by! Superbly written characters along with intriguing plot twists combine to make Across the Blue an inspiring story.

I received an uncorrected proof from the author and publisher. I was not required to write a review. No compensation has been received.


Sneak Peek
https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sneak-Peek-Across-the-Blue.pdf

Pre-order Giveaway
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~Happy Reading, Y'all~

10 comments:

  1. Fabulous review, Anne! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. :-)

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    1. Hey Diana, Thank you so much! This is a fabulous story!!! Have you read it?

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    2. Not yet. Just finished a couple for review. And have 3 more to do even though I'm no longer blogging. I'm not slowing down a bit. lol I love it, though!

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    3. You are busy, gf! Blogging has its advantages and disadvantages. There are days I would like to give it up! But I keep going and going and going...hehe... :-)

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  2. Thank you, Anne, for reading and sharing your thoughts about Across the Blue! I'm so happy you enjoyed the story and it kept you up late. That's a real compliment! Blessings to you! Carrie

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    1. Hey Carrie, You are most welcome! I just loved the history and was enthralled with the aviation aspect of the story. It was wonderful!!!

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  3. I loved the review about Carrie's new book Across the Blue. It sounds like a good book to read. Thank you for telling us about the giveaway. I would love to win.

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    1. Hey Tammy, Be sure and follow the link to the giveaway. I don't have anything to do with it. :-) Best wishes!!!

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  4. Stunning review, Anne! I love Carrie's books! I'm so excited to read Across the Blue! :)

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    1. Thanks, Caryl! I look forward to reading your thoughts. Always a pleasure to have you visit! :)

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