Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington

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Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington (Love Finds You)

by Tricia Goyer (Goodreads Author), Ocieanna Fleiss (Goodreads Author)

3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 · rating details · 207 ratings · 37 reviews

After losing her fiance in the war, Rosalie throws herself into her riveting work at the local Boeing plant. When a handsome reporter dubs her "Seattle's Own Rosie the Riveter," she finds herself a reluctant national hero. Fear of a second heartbreak is a powerful opponent...but will it claim victory over love?

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Published April 11th 2011 by Summerside (first published 2010)

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Nov 24, 2011 Erin rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historic-fiction-1900s, inspired-fiction

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I’ve steered clear of the Love Finds You series for a long time. I can’t put my finger on what it is but something about the books told me to look elsewhere in my literary wanderings. Still, I am a WWII nut and the subject matter of this particular title proved a real temptation. My resistance crumbled entirely when Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington turned up as a kindle freebie. No offens...more Find the enhanced version of this and other reviews at: http://flashlightcommentary.blogspot....

I’ve steered clear of the Love Finds You series for a long time. I can’t put my finger on what it is but something about the books told me to look elsewhere in my literary wanderings. Still, I am a WWII nut and the subject matter of this particular title proved a real temptation. My resistance crumbled entirely when Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington turned up as a kindle freebie. No offense to the authors or fans but next time around I hope I listen to my gut. I prefer grittier storytelling and this was just too sugar coated for my taste.

I had a real problem with Rosalie’s lack of emotion in the face of loss. Her grief over her fiancé’s death should have been palpable but for me it read only lukewarm. Additionally, I couldn’t give weight to Rosalie’s ‘fear of a second heartbreak’ when her first was never properly developed. What grief she experienced seemed to stem more from her own inadequacy and guilt than any real affection. Her belief that marrying Vic would have been a mistake further undermined the authenticity of her emotions and went a long way in minimalizing the internal conflict touted so prominently in the book description.

Emotional depth wasn’t the only thing I noted as lacking. I also felt a distinct absence of creativity throughout the book but nowhere is it more obvious than with our leading lady. Christening the rivet wielding heroine Rosalie was as uninspired as Kenny’s exploitation of the Rosie the Riveter comparison in the newspaper. Thank you Captain Obvious. Is it really any wonder his boss wouldn’t give him a hard story? His breakthrough piece was half written in the American psyche before he even touched pen to paper. It might work for other readers but this was just too cutesy for me to get into.

One thing I did appreciate was the attention to detail. The story and writing style weren’t for me but there was an obvious amount of effort put into recreating war era America. The lingo, the pastimes, the prejudice experienced by women in the work place, all of it speaks volumes about the ladies who put Victory Heights together. The end result didn’t hold much water with me but even so, I applaud the effort that went into writing it.

Before descending my soapbox I want to note an observation not of the book itself but of some the other reviews. Many of those who issued lower ratings cite surprise over religious themes as the cause. With all due respect I can’t give these reviewers a lot of credit. I realize the blurb doesn’t hint at the inspirational content but that is the case with a lot of religious fiction. If you don’t appreciate the subject matter, take time to learn how to recognize it so you know what to avoid. That sounds harsher than I mean it to but there are plenty of indicators if you know where to look.

Both Amazon and Goodreads classify the novel as religion based entertainment. Summerside Press bills itself as “an inspirational publisher offering fresh, irresistible Christian fiction” on their website and in the publication information of the book itself. Tricia Goyer’s website and author bio states she was named ‘Writer of the Year’ at the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference in 2003. According to her author bio, Ocieanna Fleiss contributes to a bi-monthly column in the Northwest Christian Author. The Love Finds You series “features real towns and combines travel, romance, and faith in one irresistible package” per the series information in the back of the book. The copyright segment clearly states that “unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, King James Version.” The acknowledgement section even provides a few clues as it thanks the Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church and Jesus Christ before concluding with “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto they name give glory. Psalm 115:1.”

Before you ask the answer is no, I do not seek out Christian fiction. It is my affinity for historic fiction that leads me to many of these titles. I’m not particularly religious but the subject doesn’t bother me. All the same, I like to be aware that I am venturing into the realm of faith based lit. It might sound complicated but once you know where to look these titles are easy to identify. Don’t blame the book because you didn’t do your homework. If it really inhibits your enjoyment you will find that spending an extra two minutes to research a particular title is more than worth your time.(less)

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Aug 20, 2010 Carly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love historical novels set during World War II and I love the writing team of Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss. And of course, you can’t go wrong with a Love Finds You story. All these factors come together to make for a story that took me back to a time and place when the world was in turmoil, but life in America was simpler and patriotism was strong. Rosalie was a strong and loyal woman dealing with the death of her fiancé on the battlefield and Kenny was a man seeking his purpose, a man wit...more

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Aug 15, 2010 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Title: LOVE FINDS YOU IN VICTORY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON
Author: Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
Publisher: Summerside Press
August 2010
ISBN: 978-1-60936-000-9
Genre: Inspirational/historical

Rosalie Madison was engaged to marry her best friend, Vic, but she didn’t want to marry him before he went off to war. Vic promised to come back in April to marry her, but Rosalie wasn’t certain she really loved him enough to commit—and so she sent Vic off to war without telling him she loved him. And Vic never r...more Title: LOVE FINDS YOU IN VICTORY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON
Author: Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
Publisher: Summerside Press
August 2010
ISBN: 978-1-60936-000-9
Genre: Inspirational/historical

Rosalie Madison was engaged to marry her best friend, Vic, but she didn’t want to marry him before he went off to war. Vic promised to come back in April to marry her, but Rosalie wasn’t certain she really loved him enough to commit—and so she sent Vic off to war without telling him she loved him. And Vic never returned. Instead, he became a casualty of war.

Kenny Davenport is supposed to write about the celebrity visiting Seattle, and get a picture of her coming on stage. But not watching where he is going, Kenny ran into a woman and an officer, spilling coke on them. The woman gets into his face, and the next thing Kenny knows, he and this woman, Rosalie, are on stage being introduced as love-birds.

Kenny likes Rosalie, but his boss wants him to interview her, when he learns she’s a riveter at the factory. Rosalie refuses, not wanting to be known as Rosie the Riveter—but even more than that, she doesn’t respect reporters. But it comes down to trust Kenny enough to let him do his job, or Kenny won’t have a job to do. What will it take for Rosalie to trust Kenny with her heart?

LOVE FINDS YOU IN VICTORY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON is set during World War II. My mom used to work in an airplane factory doing the same job that Rosalie did, and a lot of the things my mom told me were very similar to what is in this book, from the activities to the work.

I enjoyed reading about Rosalie and Kenny. I did find the slang a bit hard to get used to in a book, but it is realistic for that time period. I hoped Kenny would be able to achieve his dreams. There were some things in the book I didn’t care much about, and some parts of the book I skimmed through, but for the most part I loved reading LOVE FINDS YOU IN VICTORY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON. I also enjoyed reading the blurb at the front of the book telling about this real life suburb of Seattle. $13.99. 344 pages.
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Aug 20, 2010 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: everyone

Recommended to Molly by: LitFuse Publicity Group

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My first tour ever with LitFuse was a Love Finds You novel by none other than two fabulous authors: Tricia Goyer and Ocienna Fleiss. They are absolutely the perfect combination for co-authors. These talented women write as one and know what will capture their readers' hearts!

This dynamic duo knew how to hook readers with their fantastic Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana, and they've done it again with Victory Heights, Washington. These talented ladies have taken amazingly crafted char...more

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Aug 21, 2010 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: received-for-review

I have been drooling over this book ever since I saw the cover--it's so Rosie-esque and wonderful. I will admit that, along with seeing who the authors were, the cover was one of the reasons I really wanted to read this one. You see, my grandmother worked in a Boeing plant during the Korean War, as a riveter. I feel a special pull to read stories like this because it makes me feel closer to her. And I adore reading books about the women who worked so hard for the war effort on the homefront.

So,...more I have been drooling over this book ever since I saw the cover--it's so Rosie-esque and wonderful. I will admit that, along with seeing who the authors were, the cover was one of the reasons I really wanted to read this one. You see, my grandmother worked in a Boeing plant during the Korean War, as a riveter. I feel a special pull to read stories like this because it makes me feel closer to her. And I adore reading books about the women who worked so hard for the war effort on the homefront.

So, one of my favorite things about this book was the setting. It's an exciting but nervous time in Seattle, where the war is at the front of everyone's minds. Rosalie has suffered the loss of her best friend and fiancé (though she wasn't really sure that he was the one) but throws herself into her work at the Boeing factory as a riveter of B-17 bombers. Everything feels pretty authentic to the period--the slang, the fears, the attitudes, the housing problems, etc.--and I really enjoyed feeling like I was being immersed in the time period.

Rosalie is a fairly complex character who could be infuriating at times. She is a strong woman who wants to do what is right, but she is greatly hindered by her fear of being the center of attention and animosity toward newspapermen. It doesn't help poor Kenny that Rosalie's father was a newspaper reporter who cared more about the story than about his family. What finally helps her get through these hindrances are her friends and her fledgling faith. Although I could definitely sympathize with Rosalie's shyness, it started to seem a bit much after a while. I found myself liking many of the other characters more because she seemed kind of wishy-washy at times. She would be outspoken at one moment, and the next she'd gloss over her concerns. I kept wishing she would just sit down and explain herself rather than make Kenny try and guess the problem or hear about it from someone else. My favorite characters were Kenny's dad and Aunt Tilly, two secondary characters but they were two of the most important supports for both Rosalie and Kenny throughout the story.

I enjoyed the way the romance in this book developed, as Rosalie came to realize that she liked Kenny and wanted to spend more time with him. It was also lovely to see her faith develop at the same time. I felt a little like there were a couple of loose ends at the end--I ended up wondering how certain relationships would be mended after an unflattering and embarrassing article near the end of the story, but those relationships were a secondary part of the storyline. Ultimately, however, this was a lovely romance in a great setting that really kept me turning the pages. If this is any indication of how great the Summerside Press Love Finds You line is, I'm really looking forward to reading more! I'm also highly tempted to go pick up a copy of the other book these authors have collaborated on: Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana.(less)

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Aug 31, 2010 Ruth rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Rosalie’s childhood dream was falling in love and having the kind of marriage and family her father, a reporter whose work consumed his life, could never seem to give his own family. When war comes and Rosalie’s brother dies at Pearl Harbor, she decides that her best friend, Vic, would make a good husband. But she puts off marrying him until his return, hoping to convince herself that she loves him enough. However, Vic never comes home, and consumed with guilt over promising to marry a man good...more Rosalie’s childhood dream was falling in love and having the kind of marriage and family her father, a reporter whose work consumed his life, could never seem to give his own family. When war comes and Rosalie’s brother dies at Pearl Harbor, she decides that her best friend, Vic, would make a good husband. But she puts off marrying him until his return, hoping to convince herself that she loves him enough. However, Vic never comes home, and consumed with guilt over promising to marry a man good man she never really loved, Rosalie loses herself in her work as a riveter at the local Boeing plant. Surely her valuable wartime work will help atone for the shame she carries over not being able to give Vic the love he deserved. When a chance meeting with Kenny, a dashing reporter, thrusts her into an unwelcome spotlight as a poster girl for women working to support the war effort – and possibly Kenny’s ticket to the big time, Rosie must decide if she can come to terms with her past and look beyond her fears long enough to risk a future with a reporter who seems to treasure her every word. Can she trust a story seeker, or will her scars keep her heart bound by guilt?

Love Finds You in Victory Heights is a seamless collaborative effort between authors Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss. I’ve been a longtime fan of Goyer’s World War II novels, and was excited to see how this new, co-authored effort set on the homefront would unfold. This book is so chock-full of 1940s atmosphere and mannerisms that at times I felt like I was watching an old black and white film play out in my imagination as I read the story (and being a classic film fan, I LOVED that!). The world-crafting in this novel is superb. The authors do an excellent job bringing every aspect Rosalie and Kenny’s world to vivid life, from the sounds and atmosphere encountered at the Boeing plant to the excitement of a war bond rally graced with the presence of movie stars, along with liberal descriptions of the fabulous music that served as the soundtrack to the time. Every detail, from the setting descriptions to the clothes to the food unfolds with precise, rich detail that fully immerses the reader in 1943 Seattle. In that respect Victory Heights is like a nostalgic love letter to a time long past, a time capsule of an era when patriotism ran high and “dolls” like Rosalie couldn’t wait to get off work and cut a rug with a fella like Kenny.

The romance that develops between Kenny and Rosalie is the heart of the novel, and I loved watching their relationship develop from the moment sparks flew at their first meeting. Kenny is a great hero and his point-of-view is particularly well-drawn. We get an insider’s glimpse into his view of Rosalie (so romantic!), and I thought his struggle to reconcile his desire for affirmation and advancement in his career with his faith was quite realistic. Rosalie occasionally frustrated me. I loved her strength and how she embodied the character of a generation of women who left their homes and took on “men’s work” in order to support their country. These women were trailblazers, and Goyer and Fleiss have crafted a loving tribute of thanks to these women for their courage with this novel. But Rosalie’s “mood swings” as regards Kenny was occasionally frustrating and her faith journey felt a little rushed. More time to develop that would have been welcome. I also wish there’d been more time to resolve Rosalie’s conflict with Lanie- that reconciliation felt completely glossed over. But those issues didn’t detract from my overall appreciation of the novel. The authors deserve major kudos for creating a cast of characters who are pitch-perfect true to the time period. The dialogue is peppered with 1940s slang that adds authenticity and fun, and the attitudes and faith of all the characters populating Victory Heights ring true to the time period. If, like me, you love this history, Love Finds You in Victory Heights is the perfect cure to satisfy your nostalgic longing for the 1940s with a healthy dash of swoon-worthy romance. Here’s hoping for future Goyer and Fleiss collaborations like this one!(less)

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Oct 09, 2011 Monica rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction, historical-fiction, romance

A nice easy to read story, that took me forever to read because of school...lol. This story takes place during one of my favorite time periods WWII. The author actually makes the story authentic by having the characters talk as they did back then, which made for some lines to sound cheesy, but have you heard the way they used to talk, doll? Rosie, who rivets at the Boeing plant, meets Kenny, a news reporter. After Kenny does an article on what happens at the Boeing plants, Rosie starts becoming...more

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Sep 09, 2010 Chrissy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a historical novel that takes place during World War II. It's about a woman dealing with the death of her fiance who died fighting in the war. She tries to hide her hurt and feelings behind her work building war plains at Boeing. Rosalie meets a hansom reporter named Kenny and her feelings start to flair. Will she let love back in or will she chose to not let hurt in again.

I enjoyed reading this book. The historical details in this book really takes you back to the World War II era. All...more

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Aug 28, 2010 Clockstein Lockstein rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington by Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss is a poignant WWII romance. Rosalie Madison's fiance was killed in the war, so she throws herself into helping build the fast B-17 planes to help dull the pain and to hide her secret that she wasn't truly in love with the young man. When Kenny Davenport bumps into her, literally, she is incensed at the newspaper writer's seeming rudeness. Her anger quickly turns to embarrassment when the two are labeled "lovebirds"...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Leanne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have been encouraged to read books by Tricia Goyer so when this became available at the library, I checked it out. Imagine my surprise when I found out it took place in Seattle, WA, where I had been visiting just days before. The author did a good job describing the location, using streets and landmarks and it was fun to relive my time there.

I enjoyed learning more about the WW II era and Rosie the Riveter. The love story was a little weak, with the characters not really knowing what they want...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Rachel Brand rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, love-finds-you, tricia-goyer, historical, romance, wwii, christian, 2012

I'm debating between a 3 and a 3.5 on this book. I found it really slow moving and didn't feel like I really got pulled into the book until the end. While I was smiling by the end of the book and pleased for Rosalie and Kenny, I wasn't as invested in their story as I would have liked. The issues keeping them apart were pretty small, and didn't totally convince me. I came to appreciate Kenny's personal issues more so at the end of the book, but I wished I'd known more about Rosalie's upbringing a...more I'm debating between a 3 and a 3.5 on this book. I found it really slow moving and didn't feel like I really got pulled into the book until the end. While I was smiling by the end of the book and pleased for Rosalie and Kenny, I wasn't as invested in their story as I would have liked. The issues keeping them apart were pretty small, and didn't totally convince me. I came to appreciate Kenny's personal issues more so at the end of the book, but I wished I'd known more about Rosalie's upbringing and why she distrusted reporters so much. There were so many hints dropped about her dad but not a lot of details.

While I love reading books set during WWII and think it's a fascinating period to study, I'm a pacifist in many ways, and this book really delved quite heavily into patriotism and WWII propaganda. I don't mind books that tell the truth of the war, but this book focused a lot on how brilliant war work was and all the excitement of helping out with drives for war supplies and carpooling. There was a hint of the difficulties woman had in taking on men's jobs, and of the struggles of ambulance crews, but that was about it. As a historian, I know it was a lot harder than this book put across (in fact, I've done a lot of research into the difficulties women had in the 1950s as a result of changes in the war), which made this book feel just a little bit too fluffy for my liking. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a lot of the details are accurate, from dance moves to locations in Seattle to Rosalie's job, but an incredibly upbeat and optimistic novel for one set during wartime. Kind of like watching Millions Like Us.

I became a fan of Tricia Goyer thanks to her Big Sky Amish series, and have praised her ability to realistically blend her characters' spiritual journeys into her novels. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same about this book, although possibly that's because it's co-written. I honestly found the book a little preachy in places, with all the mentions of characters praying together, reading the Bible, etc. I sincerely love to connect with characters over genuine spiritual struggles, but these references felt thrown in to make the book seem more Christian, especially the one at the end of the book about how two secondary characters were postponing their wedding until they found out what the Bible said about marriage. It just felt forced in places.

Ultimately, this is a feel-good read. Don't go into it expecting an epic historical novel. If you're a fan of historical romances and need a beach read, this would be a good choice. I was pleased with the ending and enjoyed a lot of the historical details surrounding Seattle in this period, but I also found it easy to put this book down and do something else. Definitely a lighter historical novel. I've found a lot of the Love Finds You books to be along this vein.

I still can't decide on my rating for this book. I liked this book, but not as much as I'd hoped. I think it's a 3* for now.(less)

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Aug 13, 2011 Jacque Stengel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When Rosalie fiancee failed to return from WW2, she was sad, but also relieved. She wasn't sure she loved him enough to commit. In a strange twist of coincidences she meets one man she that turns her stomach because of his profession, a reporter by the name of Kenny Davenport. Not trusting the true side of Kenny, Rosalie is sure to avoid becoming Rosie the Riveter at all costs. But will it cost her true love as well and can she get over the grief of knowing she never told Vic the truth?

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Nov 13, 2010 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I had a hard time putting this book down. It kept me up way too late on several evenings, leaving me constantly on the edge of my seat. I love the era in which this story is set. An enthralling World War 11 romance, Love Finds You in Victory Heights made my heart smile big. The story is scattered with lingo from that time period. Phrases and words like "fiddlesticks", "hotsy totsy", "lollygagging", and "sassafras", only made the story that much more real and fun to read. Goyer and Fleiss develop...more I had a hard time putting this book down. It kept me up way too late on several evenings, leaving me constantly on the edge of my seat. I love the era in which this story is set. An enthralling World War 11 romance, Love Finds You in Victory Heights made my heart smile big. The story is scattered with lingo from that time period. Phrases and words like "fiddlesticks", "hotsy totsy", "lollygagging", and "sassafras", only made the story that much more real and fun to read. Goyer and Fleiss developed such rich characters that I couldn't help but fall in love with them. I felt very drawn to them. I wanted to cry when they were crying and laugh when they were laughing. I found myself rejoicing in their happiness and feeling burdened with their burdens as if they were my best friends or family. I appreciated that the Lord is made priority in the characters of the story, especially in their relationships. Goyer and Fleiss transported me in time to the 1940's and to Victory Heights, Washington. I could picture it all so vividly even though I have never been there. I walked away with a renewed appreciation for what the men and women from World War 11 had to endure. My curiosity was peaked on more than one occasion while reading, regarding situations in the Victory Heights area. Because this was a piece of fiction I wondered if what I was reading was a real description of what really happened or a made up one. One example regards the Boeing Plant where Rosie works as being covered up with a neighborhood of houses to camoflauge it from the enemy. I looked up the history of the Boeing plant during the war and found that this was a piece of true history and was excited to learn about it. That is just one example from the story that intrigued me. I loved learning so much about the Victory Heights area in Washington as I read. I appreciate so much the research that went into this book and as a result the accurate portrayal of this time period and place. This is Vintage Romance at it's very best! (less)

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Aug 30, 2010 Amber Stokes rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved how this book transported me back to the World War II era! There were various historical details, from the setting to the characters’ dress and speech, which added to my enjoyment of the book. I certainly had fun traveling back in time!

That being said, though, I found that the story took me longer to read than I would have liked. Some emotions and situations seemed to be stretched out more than was necessary. And while I think I need to remember that we all tend to create more drama in o...more

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Aug 17, 2010 Renee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3. 5 stars

Summerside Press publishes some great faith-based romances and Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss are two terrific authors I've been introduced to through Summeride's Love Finds You collection. Their second collaboration, Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington, is a great addition to any Christian romance lovers library. Not only is the cover beautiful but the story as well.

Personally, I've always loved those iconic WWII posters featuring Rosie the Riveter and I loved that the aut...more

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Aug 20, 2010 Margaret is currently reading it · review of another edition

Recommended to Margaret by: CBD

Shelves: christianfiction, historical, summerside-press, love-finds-you-in, july-2010

Can I say it again? Summerside Press is awesome and at it again. So far almost every Christian Historical that I have read from these guys has just about sucked me in until I was able to accomplish the whirlwind of reading through another romantic adventure (even with the AppleBlossom distractions). Last year or so I was suppose to review Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana but it never arrived and I was pretty close to devestated as far as book expectations go. So when Love Finds You in...more

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Aug 21, 2010 Freda mans rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Tricia Goyer is one of my favorite Christian authors, so when I had the opportunity to read another book from her, I jumped at it. I was not disappointed either.
This book was fantastic!
I really loved this collaboration between Tricia and Oceanna, to come up with some lovable characters that you find yourself attached to. I couldn't wait to get the book in my hands and read on about Rosie the Riveter and the reporter, Kenny. They were a match made in heaven, truly!
This is one of the best historic...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am a sucker for a good historical fiction novel . . . ESPECIALLY one that is set in the WWII era. For some reason, that time period just 'speaks' to me.
For me, this book had it all: smart, sassy heroine, who actually GROWS and changes; dreamy, yet down-to-earth hero who ALSO grows and changes . . . a stellar cast of 'lesser players', romance, faith/trust in God, and a setting I'm quite familiar with, with a short scene even set in my own hometown!
Yes, this was definitely a good read (tm) for m...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Carole rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: inspirational, historical, romance

I enjoy Tricia Goyer's World War II novels and was glad to discover this one in the Love Finds You series. Some sections were a little slow moving to me, but a very good read overall. Good period detail, spiritual themes, and tender romance.

My Dad served during World War II and my husband worked for a large military aircraft company until retirement, so I found the Boeing aspect very interesting. Music also plays a big part - and being a fan of both So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with th...more

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Nov 19, 2010 Sarah Sundin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The story is sweet, the romance charming, and the supporting characters are a kick. Wartime Seattle, especially the neighborhood of Victory Heights, comes to life, and I seriously want to take swing-dancing lessons after reading about Kenny and Rosalie jitterbugging at the Igloo. I'm impressed with Tricia and Ocieanna's ability to tell a good story, supported but never overpowered by solid research. This story was a lot of fun.

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Nov 05, 2011 Suzanne Williams rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Likeable characters. Author obviously did a lot of research on the subject. Enjoyable plot, but a bit too much time is taken with the main characters faults. Characters thoughts are a bit unnatural to what I think normal people in love would do. Still, I wanted to know how it ended.

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Nov 05, 2011 Connie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

While I enjoyed reading about the Boeing Aircraft Plant in Seattle during WWII, I found the book to be "schmaltzy".

I have read other "Love Finds You" books and enjoyed them, but I would not rate this title as "a top of the list"

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Jul 10, 2012 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: christian-fiction, kindle

This was good, but not as good as I was hoping. I want to really love this Love Finds You series, but this is the second one I've read and I've haven't just "loved" either one. This one was good, but it seems like you could really tell that it was written by two authors. The 40's "speak" got more pronounced in areas and chapters, and then all but disappeared in others. Still, a good story and a nice enjoyable read.

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Apr 08, 2013 Beth rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really wish there were half stars, because really this was 2.5 for me. Loved the characters and the setting, but felt a little brow beaten by the Christian references.

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Jan 18, 2012 Barbara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, christian-fiction, historical-fiction, wwii-holocaust

Love Finds You In Victory Heights, Washington was so true to the WWII era in both dialogue and details that you really felt immersed in the time period. It was delightful to get a feel of what it might have been like to be involved in supporting the war effort at home in the States. I enjoyed most of the story very much, but there were a couple of mistakes that were somewhat distracting, such as the time that an awards ceremony was supposed to begin being stated differently on different pages. T...more

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Nov 15, 2011 Anotherdusty Speer rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Started out engagingly. Lots of history, characters well-fleshed. Did not finish the book, the Christian references kept distracting me.

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Apr 20, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Not a genre I usually read; but it's quick, happy, light read and was just what I needed. Fun story. (Plus, I know the author!)

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Mar 29, 2011 Trisha rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I like the time setting of this book and the idea behind it. But after a while I had to make myself pick it up. It was blah.

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Nov 13, 2011 Dolores rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-novel, world-war-two, christian-fiction, romance

I love reading about the World War Two era, and this was an enjoyable, light, quick read.

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Aug 17, 2011 Lena rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

it was amazing!

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