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Opposites attract? Maybe not.
Emilie Getz and Jonas Fielding are as different as two people—of the same age, with the same faith, living in the same charming Pennsylvania town—could be.
She loves history; he loves new ideas. She sticks to the rules; he likes to break them. She's into saving relics; he's into saving souls. The one trait they share is a penchant for controlling every aspect of their lives, including their stubborn hearts.
When Emilie's search for an archaeological treasure leads her to the one piece of land she can't have (thanks to Jonas), they choose opposing sides in an engaging battle of wits. Emilie, a no-nonsense sort of woman, is determined to have her way. But Jonas is on a mission as well: He wants to hear Emilie laugh. Often.
Reviews
"Liz Curtis Higgs mixes her usual humor into this entertaining story of roller-coaster romance."
Christian Retailing
"Delicious as Moravian sugar cake! Readers will love it."
Lori Copeland, author of Roses Will Bloom Again
"Bookends is such fun…rich in character, setting, and spiritual dimensions."
Gayle Roper, author of Winter Winds
"A great story with believable characters, realistic situations, and a sprinkling of Higgs's humor."
K-LOVE News & Reviews
"Declare a holiday and cozy up with this engaging novel."
Patsy Clairmont, author of Stardust on My Pillow
Story Behind the Book
Though she has traveled the world, Liz Curtis Higgs is a small-town girl at heart. In Bookends, Liz invites readers to visit a place she knows well: her hometown of Lititz, nestled in the rolling hills of historic Lancaster County , Pennsylvania . Fond memories of her childhood years in the Moravian church—one of the oldest of the Protestant denominations—and her love for Lititz history and traditions serve as a solid underpinning for this lively contemporary tale. Like many couples, Emilie and Jonas resemble human bookends—opposites in every way—until Emilie's joy-filled spiritual awakening turns their stubborn hearts in the same happy direction.
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| $99.99 | Digital |
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Louisa-magdalene Papadopoulou
reviewed Bookends on July 01, 2010 Bookends
My Ratings Translation:
* = Dropped it/hated it.
* * = Forced myself to finish/found difficult.
* * * = Interesting, but not likely to be cracked open again.
* * * * = Liked very much, and will be/has been re-read.
* * * * * = Loved, and has been worn to pieces
Please understand that this review reflects ONLY my opinion. I may have bad taste in books, but you are also entitled to your own erroneous opinion.
I'll be posting a longer and (hopefully) more in-depth review of this book on my blog, but I just had write a little something here saying how much I enjoyed it. I have only read one other Higgs book ("Here Burns My Candle"), but I liked it just as much, and I have a feeling that there are going to be two new additions to my bookshelf by the end of the month.
I read this book in a hurry. Alright, I read it in one day. One day is really too short a time to really take in all this book has to offer, and I intend on going back and reading through it again. Then I plan to read it again, during Christmas time.
Initially I was worried. This was a romance. I like romances, but I am wary of them - even more so of contemporary christian romances. Plus, I knew nothing about the Moravian church except what I had heard of their brass. But the main thing I was afraid of was the characters. I hate reading a book and not feeling for the characters. I shouldn't have worried. Higgs' characters were so real to me, and I loved seeing them grow.
One thing that I loved was the way she broke up and introduced her scenes. Everything about the scenes flowed well, and I read it from cover to cover without wincing once. Okay once, but that was because I thought I knew the MMC better than I did.
I love this book, and I'm sure it will be on my shelf for a long while. Go ahead and give it a read if you are in the mood for a cute, serious, and engaging read.
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