Love on Assignment by Cara Lynn James
January 11th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
Paperback, 336 Pages
Review Copy
While Charlotte is focusing on uncovering sordid information on columnist Daniel Wilmot, her heart leads her into uncharted territory.
During the summer of 1900 Charlotte Hale, a native Newporter and secretary for the Rhode Island Reporter, accepts an undercover assignment as temporary governess to Daniel Wilmont's children in order to secretly gather evidence against him. As he helps her rediscover God, Charlotte learns that Daniel is an honorable man.
They unexpectedly fall in love despite their different backgrounds and social positions. Charlotte soon realizes she must defend Daniel against the forces set against him-a willful student with a romantic crush and the newspaper editor determined to destroy his reputation.
Review
In today's world undercover female reporters are pretty well known and common. In the early 1900's however female investigators were unheard of. After the drama in Love on a Dime, Charlotte finds herself finally working and ready to take on the world as a fresh new reporter working for the Rhode Island Reporter. First investigative job up....undercover governess.
Charlotte is a bit hesitant to do what’s been asked of her, but the longing to be a real journalist and gain recognition as a serious reporter helps make the decision to say yes and begin working for Daniel Wilmont, someone her boss thinks is a religious nut job. Charlotte's main priority is to find something in Daniels life to use against him. He writes a column for the competitor newspaper and anything to stop his rants or discredit who he is will please her boss and surely stop his writing career.
This assignment which Charlotte viewed as the start of her journalistic career, a fun adventure and new beginning has led to surprising outcomes for her. Not only does Charlotte feel morally guilty in attempting to slander Daniel but something funny is happening to her every time he walks in the room…every time he glances her way…..yes my helpless romantic friends…Charlotte is in-love. As she learns more about Daniels accuser and about the lies surrounding him, her mission changes and she finds that defending Daniel even at the risk of her own job is the right thing to do.
I highly enjoyed reading this novel, I thought the writing was charming and lightly sprinkled with enough romance to keep me swooning and enough moral doing the right thing to make it a bit serious. While the plotline was overly predictable in spots, I thought the characters story was engaging and they certainly captivated me throughout the book. Anyone who loves cozy, wholesome stories will appreciate and enjoy Cara Lynn James fun series.
Charlotte is a bit hesitant to do what’s been asked of her, but the longing to be a real journalist and gain recognition as a serious reporter helps make the decision to say yes and begin working for Daniel Wilmont, someone her boss thinks is a religious nut job. Charlotte's main priority is to find something in Daniels life to use against him. He writes a column for the competitor newspaper and anything to stop his rants or discredit who he is will please her boss and surely stop his writing career.
This assignment which Charlotte viewed as the start of her journalistic career, a fun adventure and new beginning has led to surprising outcomes for her. Not only does Charlotte feel morally guilty in attempting to slander Daniel but something funny is happening to her every time he walks in the room…every time he glances her way…..yes my helpless romantic friends…Charlotte is in-love. As she learns more about Daniels accuser and about the lies surrounding him, her mission changes and she finds that defending Daniel even at the risk of her own job is the right thing to do.
I highly enjoyed reading this novel, I thought the writing was charming and lightly sprinkled with enough romance to keep me swooning and enough moral doing the right thing to make it a bit serious. While the plotline was overly predictable in spots, I thought the characters story was engaging and they certainly captivated me throughout the book. Anyone who loves cozy, wholesome stories will appreciate and enjoy Cara Lynn James fun series.
Rating
Love on Assignment is suitable for most readers and can be enjoyed by all those who love wholesome romance. Contains: 1900's scandals, romance, the repercussions of lying, a touch of mystery, faith aspects and journalism.
4/5- Christian Fiction- Historical Romance
Thanks to Thomas Nelson via Tlc for copy
About the Author
Cara Lynn James is the author of Love on a Dime. She’s received contest awards from Romance Writers of America and the American Christian Fiction Writers. She resides in Florida with her husband Jim. Love on Assignment is her second novel. For more information, visit http://www.caralynnjames.com/.
Winners
I have the winners of Love on a Dime and Love on Assignement......
Congrats to:
Missie Winner of Love on a Dime
Meredith Winner of Love on Assignment
Winners have been sent an email
Thanks and Happy Reading!
What a great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and rated it so highly. Thank you very much for being on the tour!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds sweet and beautiful - a change from what I've been reading, for sure. I'm totally adding this to my list. Great review, Tina! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds super cute! :) Great review.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Juju, this one does sound really cute and I love how you said it was "sprinkled" with romance, that's such a fun way to describe it. Lovely review Tina!
ReplyDeleteI like the cover. I am not a big romance fan but this one sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteOMG! OMG! *bounces*
ReplyDeleteSo sorry but I didn't get an e-mail. Maybe it was misdirected? How can I claim my prize? LOL
You know, I'm finding that I'm enjoying wholesome romances more and more. There is something so sweet and simple about them that completely draws me in. I'm not much of a historical fiction reader, but journalism lover in me wants to give this one a try. ;)
Missie I sent it to you yesterday,...it might have gone to your spam.
ReplyDeleteI will send you another one right now....if you still dont get it email me at [email protected]
I liked the first book in the series Ladies Summer Hill, Love on a dime. It was light, but entertaining and I really liked the character of Lilly. Because of this when I was offered work Love Review.
ReplyDeleteI received the book today! Thanks again, T! I love the cover.
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