1. Full Steam Ahead
    Karen Witemeyer
    Bethany House / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Patti Shene
    Southeastern Colorado
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A GREAT READ THAT TAKES THE READER THROUGH A RANGE OF EMOTIONS
    August 30, 2014
    Patti Shene
    Southeastern Colorado
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Nicole Renard carries a heavy responsibility on her shoulders. She must find a husband worthy to inherit her ailing fathers shipping business. She carries with her the Lafitte Dagger, the familys most treasured possession which is to serve as her dowry. Her fathers rivals, the Jenkins family, will stop at nothing to obtain ownership of the dagger, forcing her to abruptly change her plans.

    Short of money with no place to go, Nicole gains employment as the secretary to the strange and elusive Darius Thornton, a man whose guilt fuels his obsession to find a solution for steamship boiler explosions. Nicole and Darius draw closer to each other through mutual respect that leads to much deeper emotion. Still, Nicoles problems are not solved. Surely Darius cannot fill the position soon to be vacated at Renard Shipping, and she constantly fears the ruthless Jenkins brothers will catch up with her.

    Full Steam Ahead is full of sadness, regret, hurt, and frustration, but the author strikes a nice balance with tenderness, forgiveness, joy, and humor. She portrays her characters beautifully, but the relationship between Nicole and Darius is especially well done. The change in Darius follows a realistic progression through Nicoles tender attention and instruction about the power of Gods forgiveness. The plot moves along at a good pace with plenty of action and danger as well as deeply emotional scenes that show the hurt and healing of the characters hearts.

    I especially liked that interesting facts about the evolution of boiler safety in steamship travel were woven into the story,. This is the first book I have read by Karen Witemeyer. I will definitely search for other titles by this author in the future.

    I would recommend Full Steam Ahead to adult readers who enjoy well-written 19th century historical romance. Some scenes depicting violence and some kissing scenes may not be suitable for younger readers.

    I received this book from Bethany House Publishers through Fred St Laurent and The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.

  2. jojosutiscorner
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    DONT MISS IT!
    August 13, 2014
    jojosutiscorner
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have to start by saying that I love the fact that this book is set on Galveston Island, Texas!!! I love Galveston. My family and I vacationed their my entire life, so the minute I heard this was the setting for Karens newest release, I knew I had to grab it up!!! Ok....on with the review....

    I'm so in love with this author and her books, the more I read, the more I love them!

    I love that the hero and heroine are such opposites...these type of characters make the reading experience lots of fun, as they figure out how to set aside their differences for the greater good.

    if you are a fan of fun historical fiction with romance and humor, dont miss Full Steam Ahead!!!
  3. Seasons of Grace
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Weekend Read with Fun Humor
    August 12, 2014
    Seasons of Grace
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    It's pretty hard to give an unbiased opinion of Karen's books when I love her writing style and her sense of humor. And I really like ALL the books I have read by her so far. So although this review may not be unbiased, it is certainly honest!

    I like just about any kind of book. But Karen's are my favorite weekend, no brainer reads. I mean that in a positive light. Her books are fun and relaxing. I don't have to stress over the plot or re-read something to make sure I understood it before I move on. I can laugh, maybe cry (depends on the book) and sometimes skim just a bit to see what's gonna happen. They are just easy reads. I always come away refreshed!

    The plot in this book is interesting. Girl - Nicole, is sole heir to a shipping industry; she runs away with family heirloom with intentions on finding a husband and an heir to her father's legacy. She ends up in at a completely different destination than originally intended. Meets crazy but cute scientist, Darius, and tries hard not to fall in love. There's romance, mystery, suspense, and of course a sweet ending. What more could you ask for? Well, there is a bit more to the story. Darius is dealing with issues of his own. His are deep and troubling. He rarely sleeps, rarely eats and is constantly blowing things up.

    Karen also adds a bit of the history of the steamship, its faults and the inventions that helped perfect the safety of it. If you have never read Karen's books, you have to pick one up and give it a whirl!

    I was blessed with this book by TBCN and Bethany House in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given and I am not required to give a positive review.
  4. Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Fantastic addition to her work
    August 12, 2014
    Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Karen is an author who's books I know won't disappoint. They are usually set in Texas in the 1800s and are so creative and fun I savor them as a treat. Full Steam Ahead did not disappoint.

    This story is a frolic through the race to improve steam engines and end the explosions that led to terrible disasters in the mid-1800s. Funny that two of the last books I've read dealt with scientific advancements. I loved learning a bit about steam engines...but I adored the hero and heroine. The hero has an edge of the beast to him -- a self-imposed recluse who is misunderstood because of his all-consuming drive to fix a horrible problem. And the heroine is a woman who can match mind and wits with him. There is also a thin thread of suspense that doesn't overshadow the story but adds a layer to it.
  5. deanna13
    Jonesboro, LA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Full Steam Ahead by Karen Witemeyer
    August 11, 2014
    deanna13
    Jonesboro, LA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Full Steam Ahead by Karen Witemeyer is another delightful story from this author. Nicole Renard is a beautiful, rich, and head strong young woman and when she returns home to Galveston, Texas, she meets Darius Thornton a reclusive and obsessive scientist. He was aboard the Louisiana when a boiler exploded causing the death of many passengers. Darius is determined to built a better boiler and this experimenting causes him to work for long periods of time not bothering to eat or sleep. When he meets Nicole, he thinks that she is just another pretty face but she convinces him that she could be a great help to him as his secretary for she could organize his notes and findings. Not only is she pretty but she has a head full of knowledge concerning shipping and boats and this helps her becomes an excellent assistant to Darius. Nicoles father has never let her forget that she is not a son that can take over his shipping business.

    The author did an excellent job in developing all the elements of the story. Nicole was so real that I could just see her doing all the things that she did to get herself into trouble. And Darius with all his experimental explosions was quite loveable in spite of his obsessiveness. Each time there was an explosion in the story, I felt as if I should duck and run for cover. The dialogue of Nicole and Darius gave me some good laughs as did all her antics. In addition to the romance, there was the mystery surrounding the Lafitte Dagger to keep one guessing. This story was a page turner and I could not stop reading until I finished the book in one sitting.

    I highly recommend this book, especially if you are a fan of Karen Witemeyer.

    Bethany House provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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