Review: Every Perfect Gift

After years away, Sophie Caldwell has returned to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee.  No longer a penniless orphan girl, Sophie has grown into a talented writer, and she is determined to resurrect Hickory Ridge's defunct newspaper and prove herself to the town that once treated her cruelly . . . and to handsome newcomer, Ethan Heyward.  But, will Sophie's past destroy her hopes of future happiness?

Dorothy Love's Every Perfect Gift (Thomas Nelson, 2012) is an entertaining, but somewhat predictable read.  Set in the small town of Hickory Ridge in 1866, Every Perfect Gift is a story of change.  Times were changing; women were seizing opportunities never available before, and views about race were in flux.  And, people change, too.  Sophie is no longer the unwanted little girl she once was. Still, before she can have a future, she must let go of her shame about her past.  I think many of us have been in such a place.

Every Perfect Gift may be formula romance, but it's well done formula romance.  And, I have to admit - I couldn't put it down!

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Dorothy Love is celebrating the new book in her Hickory Ridge Romance series, Every Perfect Gift with a "Home for the Holidays" 12 Days of Gifts contest.

Celebrate the holidays with Dorothy Love and her protagonist, Sophie Caldwell, as they count down the days to Dorothy's author chat party with 12 Days of Gifts! Dorothy will be giving away copies of Every Perfect Gift and other holiday essentials, as well as key items from the book that Sophie would have worn during or used to celebrate the holidays (a beautiful, red shawl, Victorian ornaments, stockings). It's all happening on Dorothy's Facebook page. She'll post a new giveaway each day.

So bring on the Christmas cheer with Dorothy and the "Home for the Holidays" 12 Days of Gifts. Then join Dorothy on the evening of December 13 for her author chat party! During the party, Dorothy will announce the 12 winners from the Home for the Holidays giveaway and host an author chat about Every Perfect Gift and favorite Christmas traditions. Oh, and she'll be giving away lots of fun prizes. RSVP today.

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I received a complimentary copy of Every Perfect Gift to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received.  For full disclosure, see the sidebar.