Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Summer on Sunset Ridge By Sharlene MacLaren



Brought up on a Quaker farm near Philadelphia at the brink of the Civil War, plainspoken Rebecca Albright is expected to be charitable, peace-loving, and submissive. However, those traits don't always come naturally to the feisty abolitionist. Spirited and spunky, Rebecca's chief ambition is to aid the Underground Railroad no matter the cost - until her path collides with slave-catcher Sheriff Clay Dalton who's grimly fighting battles of his own. When tensions between the North and South escalate, the two find themselves propelled on a journey to discover just who God has called them to be and to determine whether their newfound friendship can stand up to a myriad of conflicts.

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Born and raised in west Michigan, Sharlene attended Spring Arbor University. Upon graduating with an education degree in 1971, she taught second grade for two years then accepted an invitation to travel internationally for a year with a singing ensemble. In 1975, she married her childhood sweetheart. Together they raised two lovely, wonderful daughters, both of whom are now happily married and enjoying their own families. Retired in 2003 from 31-years of teaching, "Shar" loves to read, sing, travel, and spend time with her family, in particular, her wonderful, adorable grandchildren!

All of the Amish books out there, everyone who loves them is sure to love this new book about Quakers.
It will have you reading well into the night. I could not put it down until I read the very last page.
MacLaren is one you are going to want to add to your book shelf.
The Characters were easy to love and the rich history was very well told.
I gave this book 4 stars and I recommend it.
I received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

22 comments:

  1. I missed your reviews last month. Glad you are back. I want to check this one out. I have never heard of this author.

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    1. I hope you will check me out at your earliest convenience, Natalie!

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  2. This sounds great. I am sure this author will be a great addition to my home library.

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    1. I would love to see some books with my name on them on your library shelf, Willard! :)

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  3. Where have you been? This book sounds like my kind of book.

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    1. If you enjoy Amish books, then you will probably enjoy this historical read, Henrietta.

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    2. Henrietta, You are the WINNER! I will get your book right out to you.

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  4. I don't know this author. New authors are what I've been looking for.

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    1. Jean, I LOVE finding new readers about as much as you love new authors!

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  5. The library said they will have this one next week I am going to be reading it next weekend. Thanks for sharing this one.

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    1. Skylar, I am thrilled to hear your library plans to stock my book. Thanks!

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  6. I have been so worried about you, so happy to see you back posting reviews.

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  7. I think I will enjoy this one. Amish books and Quakers are so much fun to read about. Thanks Mary

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    1. Amanda, I hope you'll have the chance to read it. Thanks for your comment!

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  8. This sounds like a book my wife would like to read. Thanks

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    1. Jon, I think your wife would enjoy it! You better go order it. (Hint.) Ha.

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  9. OH Mary, this sounds like a good one, for sure! Thank you!

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    1. Melanie, thanks for your comments. I DO hope you'll check out this book and all my others. (smiles)

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  10. Mary! I think you are my new best friend! (Grins) I was so excited to have been led to your blog and to read the lovely things you said about my book. Thank you so much. Many blessings, good health, and loads of happiness for your 2017. Oh, and happy reading to you and all your followers! Sending love...

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  11. This author sounds like one that will be added to my favorite list of authors. This sounds like a wonderful book! Since I am an avid fan of the Amish genre, I am sure I will love this one! Thank you so much Mary for this review!

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