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The last of the six Lorraine girls unmarried, daring golden-haired Julie has been summoned to the coast of Maine, where her Aunt Martha has consulted the stars to find her a suitable match. Young Julie, who was determined to control her own life, fully intends to prove her wrong, but, just as her train is departing to take her to her prospective but uninteresting fiance, she jumps off to save a runaway dog and is left behind. A sudden storm forces her to take refuge in an old cabin, where she is surprised to encounter a candidate for the state senate and the current state senator, who has a reputation for dirty politics. Suddenly she found herself embroiled in a political scandal. Faced with a future mapped out by her wealthy aunt, she has walked into a web of smuggling, blackmail, and political intrigue... one she may not get out of alive.
Julie became caught in an unexpected sequence of events. Hours later, she found herself married to the handsome stranger saved her from her own impetuous actions. She jumped recklessly into marriage with a man she hardly knew and who had followed her from the train, and she was once again ready to make a hasty decision. Only Julie's courage and questioning spirit saved them -- and revealed the true instincts of her heart and the man who had always loved her.
Julie became caught in an unexpected sequence of events. Hours later, she found herself married to the handsome stranger saved her from her own impetuous actions. She jumped recklessly into marriage with a man she hardly knew and who had followed her from the train, and she was once again ready to make a hasty decision. Only Julie's courage and questioning spirit saved them -- and revealed the true instincts of her heart and the man who had always loved her.
210 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1924
About the author
Emilie Loring
69 books133 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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July 22, 2018
I loved this sweet marriage-of-convenience story! The tale begins by an escaping dog ending by bringing an eligible young man and woman together in the middle of nowhere and forced to take refuge alone in the cabin of Jim's political nemesis. While the aim of the story is romantic, the question of some odd activity near an old mine and the political race takes up more of the story's time, making it really interesting and more relevant to everyday life. If it were a movie it would be drama rather than just romance.
I enjoyed how the setting in Maine in the 1920s played into the story. Though The story is not specifically Christian, I enjoyed how Julie's identity as a preacher's daughter informed her moral convictions and her decisions; also, it was a joy to get a glimpse into her parents and how her parents had raised her to make good decisions and then trusted her with them despite some of her unusual decisions.
Content: some swearing
I enjoyed how the setting in Maine in the 1920s played into the story. Though The story is not specifically Christian, I enjoyed how Julie's identity as a preacher's daughter informed her moral convictions and her decisions; also, it was a joy to get a glimpse into her parents and how her parents had raised her to make good decisions and then trusted her with them despite some of her unusual decisions.
Content: some swearing
February 25, 2021
The heroine is adorable when she is not being stubborn or impulsive. She put herself and her friend in danger because she can’t bear being being denied for her own safety. Sadly, there’s no character growth by the end of the book. The romance is okay. The hero fell in love first.
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August 21, 2012
This is not one of my favorite Emilie Loring books, but it's still enjoyable. If the smuggling plot is not particularly well done, I still appreciate Loring's attempt to point out the seriousness (in those days) of turning a blind eye--or even participating in--bootlegging. I also appreciated the political race that figures into the plot and that the hero is determined to run his campaign for state senator without digging up dirt on his opponent. He makes the point that good people stay out of politics because they're afraid of mud-slinging and he wants to show that it's possible to win without slandering his opponent. Ironic that the politics of personal destruction have not changed--and indeed have gotten orders of magnitude worse--since 1924 when this story was written. Nowadays, Loring's idealized characters who are always aspiring toward a better, more decent world, would be considered naive and unrealistic. But I much prefer her old-fashioned ideals and ideas to any of the sordid stuff that passes for romance now.
February 27, 2008
This is a sweet book. All Emilie Loring's book are almost overwhelmingly sweet and wholesome, with prose that is just WAY TOO descriptive. However, the basic story structure is fun, in the dated, contrived "oh, your honor has compromised. let's get married in name only, and redeem it". always a set up for romance in books, and usually a good payoff for the reader. Like this one. It's a good, sweet, fun read. Read it when you want to just relax and enjoy a book that's not too demanding.
March 15, 2014
This is one of the best Emilie Loring books I have read; and, I have read all of the printed books. I would recommend this series to anyone of any age.
November 3, 2014
Sweet, fun little story with a strong, spunky heroine. This one is a bit old fashioned and dated but it is authentic to the time it was written (1924). There is a little mystery to be solved which reminded me of an older Nancy Drew. In this book Julie is 23.
I did enjoy this book and give it 3.5 stars.
I have been humming the George Harrison song since I started this book. While I do like the song and enjoyed Abbey Road, it's time for the song to get out of my mind!
I did enjoy this book and give it 3.5 stars.
I have been humming the George Harrison song since I started this book. While I do like the song and enjoyed Abbey Road, it's time for the song to get out of my mind!
August 12, 2009
It was pretty good. some parts were very boring, but the climax was exciting and i couldn't but the book down.
Julie was supposed to be a strong and tough character but at times seemed very whiny.
Julie was supposed to be a strong and tough character but at times seemed very whiny.
December 19, 2007
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June 1, 2015
I loved this Emilie Loring books. It is so mysterious and romantic.
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May 3, 2016A really fine story by Emilie Loring..with a satisfying conclusion..loved the characters and loved the story!
March 11, 2021
Emilie Loring was a favorite author if mine as a teen. I'm revisiting the books she wrote. This one was certainly dated, as I can't see a man putting up with this today. But dated doesn't make me like the book any less. It's just a glimpse into another time.
Julie, last of a poor country parson's daughters, is on her way to visit a rich aunt who has successively married off Julie's 5 older sisters. A dog escapes the train as it pauses in the country and impulsive Julie jumps off after it. A man follows her. He is in the running to become a state senator and he has a bitter rival for the seat. The train leaves them behind. Julie and the man have to take refuge in a cabin in a violent storm and as luck would have it, the opponent, a man without scruples, arrives at the cabin. To save his political career from scandal, Julie claims that they are married. As soon as the storm lets up they do get married. In name only. What man today would put up with that? And today, who would care if an unattached man was in a cabin with a woman over 21? But the story was amusing and as always, well-written.
Julie, last of a poor country parson's daughters, is on her way to visit a rich aunt who has successively married off Julie's 5 older sisters. A dog escapes the train as it pauses in the country and impulsive Julie jumps off after it. A man follows her. He is in the running to become a state senator and he has a bitter rival for the seat. The train leaves them behind. Julie and the man have to take refuge in a cabin in a violent storm and as luck would have it, the opponent, a man without scruples, arrives at the cabin. To save his political career from scandal, Julie claims that they are married. As soon as the storm lets up they do get married. In name only. What man today would put up with that? And today, who would care if an unattached man was in a cabin with a woman over 21? But the story was amusing and as always, well-written.
August 16, 2025
4.5?
The bad characters are maybe a bit cartoonish at times, but this was a fun, sweet read.
The situational hijinks are reminiscent of her contemporary, Georgette Heyer (although Heyer was younger and wrote of earlier eras). Heyer's books are more... energetic and perhaps the stakes didn't feel as high in this book, so it pales just a little in comparison. Then again, Loring's more contemporary setting and plot is perhaps more relatable than Heyer's.
Sometimes I rate books highly because they have great depth or artistry and sometimes I rate them highly simply because they are enjoyable. This was the latter. It's not going to blow you away with profound ideas. It's gentle, unjaded, and slightly moral with some commentary on how politicians should act (but it isn't preachy). I genuinely enjoyed reading it and I'm going to read more of Loring's works.
The bad characters are maybe a bit cartoonish at times, but this was a fun, sweet read.
The situational hijinks are reminiscent of her contemporary, Georgette Heyer (although Heyer was younger and wrote of earlier eras). Heyer's books are more... energetic and perhaps the stakes didn't feel as high in this book, so it pales just a little in comparison. Then again, Loring's more contemporary setting and plot is perhaps more relatable than Heyer's.
Sometimes I rate books highly because they have great depth or artistry and sometimes I rate them highly simply because they are enjoyable. This was the latter. It's not going to blow you away with profound ideas. It's gentle, unjaded, and slightly moral with some commentary on how politicians should act (but it isn't preachy). I genuinely enjoyed reading it and I'm going to read more of Loring's works.
July 6, 2018
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing, until Goodreads, that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them all when I was between about 13-14 and perhaps 18 years old - I had favorites and lesser favorites, of course, but I no longer remember which was which. And I was a young reader - so keep that in mind! :-)
September 29, 2022
A day is always better after reading an Emilie Loring book.
Emilie Loring always helps me see more clearly the beauty around me and renews my sense of peace and contentment. There is always a sense of excitement and adventure as well. I have returned to her books through the years and they never disappoint. I cannot recommend them too highly.
Emilie Loring always helps me see more clearly the beauty around me and renews my sense of peace and contentment. There is always a sense of excitement and adventure as well. I have returned to her books through the years and they never disappoint. I cannot recommend them too highly.
July 13, 2020
Good storyline
It is terrific to read a love story and not a sex story. Sex is a wonderful thing to be enjoyed and not read about. The storyline has a wonderful mixture of adventure, drama, friendship great characters and a love story.
It is terrific to read a love story and not a sex story. Sex is a wonderful thing to be enjoyed and not read about. The storyline has a wonderful mixture of adventure, drama, friendship great characters and a love story.
June 13, 2023
one of my favorite Emilie Loring books
This story contained political intrigue and even nefarious deeds along with a love story showing restraint and longing coming together ignited by passion. Very memorable!
This story contained political intrigue and even nefarious deeds along with a love story showing restraint and longing coming together ignited by passion. Very memorable!
September 30, 2017
I enjoy old black and white movies. I could totally see this book as one (well it WAS written in 1924- lol). Cute book.
February 9, 2021
How interesting that 100 years ago people were concerned about honesty in politics ... and we still hoping that a candidate would run an campaign on their merits without mudslinging!
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August 29, 2025DNF. I’ve mildly enjoyed some of Emilie Loring’s books, not this one. Disliked the plot, the fatuous dialogue, the annoying h… and perhaps worst of all, i was bored.
September 12, 2020
Currently very into these popular ladies' novels from the 20s and 30s. Plucky female protagonist doing her independent thang and ending up with the dude at the end without being a sap.
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June 17, 2020Originally titled Here Comes the Sun. I don't know why they decided to alter the name. Wonderful book by that uplifing author, Emilie Loring. It is a perfect book to read when the world is crazy all around you.
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