Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill, Bk 1) on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Without a doubt...Cara Lynn James is certainly new author to watch! I was so thoroughly captivated by this novel that I couldn't believe it's only her first! Her writing style is so beautiful and lyrical that I literally felt transported to the era of the Astors and Vanderbilts. Until now, my only experience with the Gilded Era has been through film, and now, I'm just itching for more of this era in printed form. January 2011 seems far too long to have to wait to read the next book in the Ladies of Summerhill series, but I will wait for it as patiently as I know how!
Helpful Score: 2
This was a good book. It wasn't a standard boy meets girl, it varied & I enjoyed it. I think this was a great first novel. While it was a great story, I had a hard time getting attached to the characters. I look forward to reading more of the Ladies of Summerhill!
Helpful Score: 1
One of my favorites!
Really enjoyed this book.
Loved this book! I can't wait to find more books by this author!
Victoria T. (justicepirate) reviewed Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill, Bk 1) on + 350 more book reviews
I thought this book was really cute but while reading it I felt like the story was going around and around in circles over and over again with me saying to myself, "Didn't they already had this conversation before?" The plot and the characters were great and I like how things tied together but it was predictable, though it never bored me at all (to where I kept reading and reading without wanting to put it down - so I barely did).
Lilly felt called by God to write Dime novels in order to portray morals that lead people to trusting in God. However, because she is of high society, she is scared of what being an author of dime romance novels will do to her family's reputation.
Six years earlier she gave her heart to Jackson who was also scared of his own reputation, since he came from a poor family. He loved her but left her to find his fortune so he might be worthy of Lilly. Now he's back but her life has moved on. Can she keep her secret from everyone? Can she still move on with her life with him around?
Lilly felt called by God to write Dime novels in order to portray morals that lead people to trusting in God. However, because she is of high society, she is scared of what being an author of dime romance novels will do to her family's reputation.
Six years earlier she gave her heart to Jackson who was also scared of his own reputation, since he came from a poor family. He loved her but left her to find his fortune so he might be worthy of Lilly. Now he's back but her life has moved on. Can she keep her secret from everyone? Can she still move on with her life with him around?
