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  1. Shai
    Norfolk, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A lovely story
    September 19, 2014
    Shai
    Norfolk, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Loves Sweet Beginning was a wonderful love story. The third book in the Sisters at Heart series tells the story of a once-privileged young woman and her journey to make a better life. At the end of the Civil War, Cassie Haddon and her mother are left to bounce between relatives. When her mother receives word that her Uncle Rand had been spotted in Noble Springs, they head straight there. But things dont quite work out and Cassie ends up trying to make a living and falling in love with the local grocer, Jacob West.

    I thought this was a cute story, though it did have many lessons folded within the pages. Among which was how the interpretation of verses is important. Although Loves Sweet Beginnings is the third book in the series, I was able to read it as a stand alone without having read the first two books. Its a good and easy read and will leave you happy at the end.

    I received this book from the Book Club Network in exchange for my honest opinion.
  2. joeym11
    Indiana
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    wonderful book
    March 26, 2014
    joeym11
    Indiana
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Love's Sweet Beginning

    By: Ann Shorey

    Love's Sweet Beginning is the third in the series. I have not read the other two i will have to go back and read them. I really liked this one and enjoyed the characters.

    Cassie grew up in a life of luxury. Was nothing she couldn't have now at the age of 25 things have changed. Cassie's Dad dies and leaves them with nothing. Out of the kindness of family they have helped but can help no more. Now she needs to seek a job to support her and her mother. Cassie does find a job working for Jacob West. They are from different walks of life. Can they make a go of it? Working in a restaurant is not a good position for her but she sure can bake. Hopefully this will work out to support her and her mother. There are deep family secrets and this harm a relationship between Jacob and Cassie? Or will they put their faith inn the Lord to guide their lives? Get this book it is great you will full in love with the characters. Very well written story by Ann Shorey. You won't be disappointed in this book.
  3. MrsTina
    Frederick, MD
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Love's Sweet Beginning by Ann Shorey
    March 20, 2014
    MrsTina
    Frederick, MD
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Love's Sweet Beginning: Sisters at Heart Series book 3***** by Ann Shorey

    After the War between the States and the death of her father, Cassie Haddon and her mother, Eliza Bingham have been staying with family. However, they have worn out their welcome and have been asked to leave. The only place Eliza can think of going is to find her brother, Rand Carter, who was living in Noble Springs the last she heard. So they leave St. Louis by train and travel to Noble Springs only to learn that it is not Rand but another man with a similar name. Cassie's friend opens her home to her and her mother for a time. Cassie does not want to impose any longer than needed and seeks employment at a restaurant. Of course, being raised in a privileged home with servants, Cassie has no skills but she is willing to learn. Once she has saved enough money she plans for her and her mother to move into their own place. But Eliza has different plans, she is going to move to Price City to live with her brother and insists Cassie comes with her.

    Jacob West, owner of the West & Riley grocery store and restaurant, remembers Cassie and her self-absorbed mother from when they passed through Noble Springs the year before. He is surprised when Cassie applies for a job in his restaurant. They soon learn, however, that she is not a waitress but is actually good at baking pies. Cassie is hopeful that she can make a good living and secure a place for her and her mother soon. But things don't go as hoped as her mother is determined to set Cassie up with an unwanted suitor. Cassie struggles a fine line in trying to make a new life for herself and hopefully her mother and honoring her mother. Further complications follow with a fire and misunderstandings. Cassie learns secrets from her mother's past. Jacob is fearful that his past will be revealed ending any chance of a life between him and Cassie. Cassie and Jacob learn that the most important thing they can do is to trust God and His leading in their lives.

    Love's Sweet Beginning is a lovely story with real-to-life characters that warm your heart and some who need a good talking to. As in real life, the characters face challenges, complications, anger and problems trusting. But the also have good friends, encouragement, forgiveness, love and faith....a good recipe for life.

    ~~I received a copy of this book from Bookfun Network for my review~~
  4. Patsdream
    Huntsville, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Historical, Post Civil War
    March 13, 2014
    Patsdream
    Huntsville, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This is my first book to read by Ann Shorey but it won't be my last. This is the third in a series but you can read it as a stand alone. I did.

    Cassie was raised to be a lady, in the true southern traditions on that era. When her father is killed in the war she finds that she and her mother have to live off of relatives. However, her mother refuses to help and doesn't get along with her family. When they are told they have to leave they had west to another brother's house. When they get to where Cassie's uncle lives they find out that its someone else with a similar name. Luckily Cassie has a couple of friends there. Especially when she finds out that her mother doesn't have enough money to buy a meal (after buying train tickets). While staying with friends, Cassie decides being a lady isn't helping the situation and looks for a job. Jacob West owns a local restaurant and grocer. He hires her to help in the restaurant but finds that he doesn't like the men staring at her. Cassie's mother is horrified that her daughter would sink so low as to be a kitchen maid.

    This is a sweet romance. Cassie goes from a spoiled young lady to one that is determined to what she has to take care of herself and her mother. She is proud of what she accomplishes but her mother can't believe that her perfect daughter has sunk so low. Cassie learns to rely on God, herself and makes friends that are to be treasured. There are complications, disasters, humor and a story that was a good read. I definitely will be reading more of Ann Shorey's books in the future.

    I received this book through www.bookclub.org to read, review and leave my honest opinion. I do recommend this book. I read it in one day.
  5. Mrs ARS
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Sweet Love Story
    May 27, 2014
    Mrs ARS
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have not read all of Ann Shorey's books yet, but Love's Sweet Beginning is my favorite so far. I really enjoyed getting to read Cassie's story. I liked her character from the previous book and I was hoping she would be getting a story all her own. Being 25 years old and not able to do basic tasks, and relying on the wisdom of her mother, was not a nice place for her to be. As she and her mother find themselves homeless, Cassie decides that she has a backbone after all and sets out to find a job and a home for the both of them. In comes our very gruff grocer and restaurant owner Jacob West. I truly enjoyed watching as there sweet love story unfolded and how good they were for each other. As I said, this is a very sweet love story but it did have its complications. With a mother still wanting control, a suitor who will not take no for an answer, an uncle she didn't know she had, and Jacob's past invading the present, you have a very bumpy road to happily ever after. I received this book from The Book Club Network, Inc. and the opinions are my own.
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