Review ~ The Brightest of Dreams (Canadian Crossings 3) by Susan Anne Mason

About the Book

Quinten Aspinall is determined to fulfill a promise he made to his deceased father to keep his family together. To do so, he must travel to Canada to find his younger siblings, who were sent there as indentured workers while Quinn was away at war. He is also solicited by his employer to look for the man's niece who ran off with a Canadian soldier. If Quinn can bring Julia back, he will receive his own tenant farm, enabling him to provide a home for his ailing mother and siblings.

Julia Holloway's decision to come to Toronto has been met with disaster. When her uncle's employee rescues her from a bad situation, she fears she can never repay Quinn's kindness. So when he asks her to help find his sister, she agrees. Soon after, however, Julia receives some devastating news that changes everything.

Torn between reuniting his family and protecting Julia, will Quinn have to sacrifice his chance at happiness to finally keep his promise? 

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About the Author

I have always loved to write. As a teen, I wrote my first novel, only to be politely

rejected by my publisher of choice.

Life got in the way – university, marriage and children became the priority. Then once I had time to start reading again, the writing bug bit once more.

I enjoy writing both contemporary and historical Inspirational romances. “Romance sprinkled with faith” describes my writing style. I love themes of forgiveness and redemption!

I am a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and the Romance Writers of America. My association with such amazing groups of people has been the biggest asset toward learning my craft.

Home for me is Brampton, Ontario, Canada (near Toronto), where I live with my husband and our two children. My day job is a part-time secretary at a local church. In my spare time, I like to read and research our family history online.

Read more at Susan's website - https://susanannemason.net/

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My Review

4 STARS!!!

The Brightest of Dreams is such a lovely finish to this series. Mason uses a deft pen to plumb the depths of despair and heartache which brought many a tear to this reader’s eye. Emotional pain runs deep throughout the narrative and although several situations cannot be described as good, the author was careful to portray them with sensitivity and compassion.

The sub-story with the Reverend and Mrs “C” is utterly captivating and oh, so sweet. Mason is adept at drawing me into her stories and holding me captive with both good and not-so-good personalities. The biblical theme of forgiveness is prominent. I thoroughly enjoyed this conclusion to Canadian Crossings. I highly recommend it of fans of Historical fiction.

Reading the notes in the back of the book, I was surprised that such an enormous event in history would be so little known. Several writers like Mason are shedding new light onto this period in history, for which I am thankful. We have much to continue learning about the terrible plights children suffered and to make sure those in the foster system today are treated with dignity and love.

I received a copy of the book from the author and publisher. My opinion is my own.

Have you read any of Susan's books? If not, I can highly recommend them!