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  1. debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    February 12, 2014
    debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Echoes of Mercy.
    When a suspicious accident occurs at the famous Dinsmore Chocolate Factory in Sinclair, Kansas, Caroline Lang goes undercover as a factory worker to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event and how the factory treats its youngest employees–the child workers. Caroline's fervent faith, her difficult childhood, and compassionate heart drove her to her job as an investigator for the Labor Commission and she is compelled to see children freed from such heavy adult responsibilities, to allow them to pursue an education.

    Oliver Dinsmore, heir to the Dinsmore candy dynasty, has his own investigation to conduct. Posing as a common worker known as "Ollie Moore," he aims to find out all he can about the family business before he takes over for his father. Caroline and Oliver become fast friends, but tension mounts when the two find themselves at odds about the roles of child workers. Hiding their identities becomes even more difficult when fate brings them together over three children in desperate need. When all is revealed, will the truth destroy the love starting to grow between them?

    My Review:

    As always, Sawyer delivers a story that is all things to everyone; exciting, romantic, suspenseful, heart-stopping, intriguing, and passionate in the cause Caroline and Oliver are trying to fight for. The chocolate factory was amazing to read about; (who doesn't love chocolate?!) and seeing what factories used to be like back in the infancy of mass production was quite educational.

    The story moved along at a good pace, and with the backbone of the story being truth, lies, and secrets hidden - and it is a recipe for success. (Slight pun intended here.) Something interesting that caught my eye was the fact that Oliver and Caroline were on opposite sides of what they felt was a moral issue, and how even the strongest objections can be overcome by love. A wonderful novel about doing what's right no matter what the cost.

    This book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
  2. Kara
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    February 10, 2014
    Kara
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Echoes of Mercy.
    Echoes of Mercy, by Kim Vogel Sawyer, is a heart-warming novel addressing a number of issues. From child labor to abuse to adoption, this story set in Sinclair, Kansas in 1904 captures the reader's attention from the beginning and holds it throughout the book.

    Caroline Lang, an investigator for the Labor Commission, obtains a position at Dinsmore's World-Famous Chocolates Factory to find the truth regarding the death of another agent. She is adamantly against child labor, insisting that children should attend school instead. Oliver Dinsmore, aka Ollie Moore, is also under cover at the factory, attempting to observe the family business before taking over from his father. When the two are drawn together to aid three children in need, it becomes difficult to hide their identities from each other and the factory manager.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters spoke to my heart, and I found myself turning the next page to discover their fates, not wanting to put the book down. Caroline was determined but a little narrow-minded at times. The children were adorable, and I felt that Kesia added much to the story.

    I would recommend this book to all who enjoy historical fiction.

    Kara

    I received this book free from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review.
  3. Cher
    NW Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A story of love faith and chocolate
    February 10, 2014
    Cher
    NW Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Echoes of Mercy.
    I am repeating myself when I say that this book is my new favorite of Kim's books. I can claim that I have read each one she has written and also own them. I love Kim's writing and am thrilled to see a small change in her style, adding Historical. I feel that this book is an exceptional example of her writing.

    I love and have always loved the way Kim describes each scene where the story takes place with such descriptive words. I always feel with her stories that I can walk right into the book and be a part of the story myself. I also love the way she weaves the characters faith or lack of into the story, and to be able to read about these characters growing in faith no matter what goes on in their lives is such an inspiration.

    Caroline Lang is on her way to the Dinsmoor World Famous Chocolate Factory in Sinclair, Kansas to investigate how a man was killed and why there are so many children working there. She just has to get this job, just to be able to be in the factory so she can see what's going on. As she accepts the job she gets drawn into many more people's lives that she ever intended to.

    Her adventures, if you can call them that because some are dangerous, set in motion events involving Ollie Moore. A man who is infuriating at times and can read her like a book at others. Ollie has his own agenda for being in the factory working close to where Caroline is.

    One has strong faith, one has almost none. One came from a moneyed family, the other from a life of abandonment and hard labor. Can these two ever see eye to eye, or even be in the same room together?

    I would greatly recommend this book to all who love Christian Fiction and Kim's writing. If you haven't tried it yet, please do, you will be pleasantly surprised.

    I received this book from the publisher an author and this is my honest opinion
  4. Stephanie
    upstate NY
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Undercover Boss
    February 6, 2014
    Stephanie
    upstate NY
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Echoes of Mercy.
    It's another Kim Vogel Sawyer book! Kim's books have become some of my favorites in recent years. I love the 'good friend' type of books she writes. If you're a reader, you know what I mean. Those books that are warm, comfortable, cozy up under a blanket, read-again kind of stories.

    Echoes of Mercy was a little different than Kim's norm. Oh, it was still a book that made me feel satisfied and comfortable at the end — but, she wrote a little more suspense into this one. I liked that! And, the chocolate factory setting was just fun and unique!

    I haven't watched the show, but Kim had a little 'undercover boss' going on, which I find a fascinating concept (although I was surprised that Gordon wouldn't know the owner's son?)!

    Kim's characters are always easy to relate to and love — or not! Kesia was great — loved her! I always enjoy when her type of character is added to a book! The wise, speaks-her-mind-can't-help-but love person! And then there was Mr. Dinsmore. I wanted to like him — well, I did, as he seemed a wonderful father and even a kind man; I guess I was disappointed that he didn't apologize at the end, or at least we weren't told of any change of heart after all that happens.

    Still, despite the unsatisfactory conclusion with the senior Dinsmore, Echoes of Mercy was another winner by Kim.

    *I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine.*
  5. Pam Burke
    Potosi, MO
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Another great story by Kim Vogel Sawyer
    February 5, 2014
    Pam Burke
    Potosi, MO
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: Female
    This review was written for Echoes of Mercy.
    One thing that I've come to realize over the past few years is this -- you just can't go wrong with a Kim Vogel Sawyer book! Echoes of Mercy, a compelling story filled with interesting characters, is one more example of that truth.

    Carrie, Ollie, Kesia, Noble, Annamarie, and the Holcomb children are all people I came to care about as I read, and they each added their own unique flavor to the story. The faith exhibited by the characters -- some strong and some just in infant stages, the passion for people and for causes, and even the deceit and evil plotting of Gordon Hightower all fit together into a tale that sometimes made me smile and at other times brought tears to my eyes. As usual, Kim brings her story to life and tugs at her readers' hearts.

    Echoes of Mercy is a great mix of history, relationship, romance, and faith. Through several of the characters, Kim shares insightful reminders of God's grace and provision. One of my favorite lines in the book was near the end of the story when Noble offered Caroline an answer to her question about how to stop worrying and trust God: "Very simply, Caroline, you open your fists and you give the worry over to the One who is capable of carrying it."

    Thanks to Kim Vogel Sawyer for providing me an advanced reading copy of Echoes of Mercy.
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