A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Fair Play - Deeanne Gist

Deeanne Gist is one of the authors that I read when I'm in the mood for a good, well-written book.  In the past, I've read a few of them in DTB form, with the exceptions of Beguiled and Love on the Line.

Billy is a female doctor that has fought hard to establish herself.  While at Chicago's World Fair, she ends up with a position helping out in the Women's Building.  One of her patients, however, isn't so sure he wants her help.

Hunter is a Texas Ranger who is doing this tedious guard job to make connections and reflect well on his superiors.  He is drawn to Billy, but there's no way he wants a wife who is a doctor, and especially not one that expects him to stay home and keep house!  They come together to make a better life for some of the children in the slums, but it's not as certain whether they will be able to see eye to eye on matters of the heart.

While I enjoyed this book, I'll warn you that it's not all sunshine and roses.  The reality of tenement and jail conditions is heartbreaking as well as some of the pictures.  Hunter's "ailment" in the beginning was throwing me for a loop. So were the detailed descriptions that went with it.  Just seemed like the first interaction between a female doctor and a big, strong man would be more critical.  Instead, it felt like he was at the doctor for a serious cold.

I also found parts of the ending to be on the long side.  The epilogue is pretty long, and while I appreciate an author's note at the end, all I can say is "WOW" at the amount of historical information crammed into it.

Overall, this was a well-written book and worth my time.  Being on the prudish side, there were a few kissing moments when I had to skim a little bit to avoid blushing, but most people wouldn't have an issue with those parts.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.




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