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A Whale of a Marriage (Heartsong Presents, No 603)
A Whale of a Marriage - Heartsong Presents, No 603
Author: Diann Hunt
ISBN-13: 9781593100704
ISBN-10: 1593100701
Publication Date: 7/1/2004
Pages: 176
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed A Whale of a Marriage (Heartsong Presents, No 603) on + 65 more book reviews
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Adelaide longs for the sea.
Since she first heard her father's tales of life aboard a whaling vessel, Adelaide has wanted to experience the adventure herself. But in 1856, "respectable" women do no such things- and Adelaide is convinced her dreams will never become reality. Then Captain Josiah Buchanan enters her life. In need of a cook for his whaling ship, Josiah proposes a marriage of comvenience with Adelaide.
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Helpful Score: 1
Since she first heard her father's tales of life aboard a whaling vessel, Adelaide has wanted to experience the adventure herself. But in 1856, "respectable" woman do no such things - and Adelaide is convinced her dreams will never become reality. Then Captain Josiah Buchanan enters her life. In need of a cook for his whaling ship, Josiah proposes a marriage of convenience with Adelaide. The arrangement works perfectly - until the two begin to realize the consequences of their impulsive action. Can Josiah ever move on from the memory of his late wife? Will Adelaide have to be satisfied with a pretense of marriage when she longs for so much more? Fall in love with this Christian romance novel from Heartsong Presents!
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I did not like this book...the premise is unique but the writing is subpar. She does not interweave the character's faith into the story and it seems forced and obvious. It was just annoying to read. Additionally, her writing style is very stilted and abrupt. I was disappointed in this author.
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Good clean historical romance.