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    Tamera Alexander
    Bethany House / 2011 / ePub
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  1. Denise G.
    Mariposa, CA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Not to be Missed!!!
    March 7, 2012
    Denise G.
    Mariposa, CA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Tamera Alexander remains one of my favorite, must-read authors. Her beautiful language, thorough descriptions and inspiring insights are exquisite. She fleshes out her characters so that we feel as if we know them. Relationships are never hurried or unsatisfying. Hers are books that I keep. They're that good.

    A Lasting Impression is set at Nashville's historic Belmont Mansion. Claire Laurent's father has forced her to use her abilities to merely forge paintings for him to sell, and now he is dead. Sutton's childhood home has been destroyed by the Federal Army and his land confiscated. Both find themselves at Belmont, with matron Adelicia Acklen. Sutton is a trusted friend and esteemed counsel, Claire is governess and assistant to Adelicia. Both have secrets that could undo them. As is historically accurate, Belmont is filled with art and culture. But there are also secrets and pain. This book has such profound insights!! The story is beautiful and sweeping, the characters are superbly crafted. But here's what I love most about Tamera Alexander: though I love the beauty, the storyline, the romance.....I walk away with rich, fresh thoughts and lessons. In her author's note at the end, Ms. Alexander leads us to one of them. I won't spoil it for you. You'll find it. It's a "life-r". Something to remember always. So for me, this book is more than an escape, more than entertainment. It's actually my friend Tamera, giving me an opportunity through her characters to grow in my faith and perspective. She's given me several nuggets worth keeping. All in the form of a wonderful, beautiful book that is a must-read. Absolutely.
  2. Diana Urban
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Another solid, interesting historical novel
    January 14, 2012
    Diana Urban
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Tamera Alexander has once again written an entertaining, solidly researched historical novel, this time focusing on late 19th century Nashville. The main characters and the supporting characters are well developed, and the writing is solid. The plot is well thought out and interesting; nothing feels contrived. Claire Laurent, Sutton Monroe, and Adelicia Acklen, the main characters, have the same doubts, fears, heartaches, and joys that many of us experience, and by the end of the book they feel like friends with whom I'd like to spend more time. The setting at Belmont Mansion provides an interesting historical backdrop, and it was fun to learn more about the social mores and societal expectations of that era. Kudos also to Bethany House for the cover design — the dress and pose described on pages 332-3 are wonderfully depicted on the front cover. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
  3. Lindsey from BFCG
    Texas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Amazing work of art!
    March 31, 2014
    Lindsey from BFCG
    Texas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    About this book:

    "To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. It's also her greatest weakness. When her fraud of a father deals her an unexpected hand, Claire is forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville, only a year after the War Between the States has ended. Claire's path collides with that of Sutton Monroe, and she considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. But when they meet again and he refuses to come to her aid, she realizes she's sorely misjudged the man. Trading an unwanted destiny for an unknown future, Claire finds herself in the middle of Nashville's elite society and believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art may finally be within reach.

    All that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. He's determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined."

    Series: "Belmont Mansion" book #1. Can be a stand-alone novel. (book #2, "A Beauty So Rare"'s review will be posted next Wednesday.)

    Spiritual Content- Ephesians 2:10 in the front; Claire pray and reads the Bible; Scriptures are quoted and Blessings over food are said.

    Negative Content- One or Two bloody parts, not-detailed.

    Sexual Content- Quite a few (not-detailed) kisses.

    -Claire Laurent

    -Sutton Monroe

    P.O.V. switches between them.

    426 pages

    Set in 1866

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    12 and up-

    Three stars

    New Teens (13&14) and up-

    Three stars (and a half)

    My personal Rating-

    Four stars

    (Because the size can be intimidating, Pre & New Teens may (or may not- like me. ;) ) freak out the size of the book. That's why the first two ratings are lower.)

    I absolutely adore the fact that in the Preface, the Author, Miss Tamera Alexander, thanks the reader for "entrusting her with your time". How sweet and amazing is that?! I didn't know if I wanted to read "A Lasting Impression" or another book first, so I read the beginning of each and when I read that- I didn't even pick up the other one!

    *BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
  4. Lady Folk
    Tacoma WA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    WOW!!
    January 23, 2012
    Lady Folk
    Tacoma WA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Yes she has done it again, i can honestly sat Tammera Alexander is my favorite fictional writer in the whole wide world. Im always so sad for the book to end. It captivates you from the very beginning!
  5. Patti Jo
    Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Wonderful story!!!
    January 15, 2012
    Patti Jo
    Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Tamera Alexander continues to be one of my VERY favorite authors, and this story is yet another reminder of why! A LASTING IMPRESSION is a beautifully-written story set in post-Civil War Nashville in the gorgeous Belmont Mansion. Ms. Alexander's style of writing makes the characters--and the setting--come alive, and keeps the reader wanting to turn pages and read more. I highly recommend this book, and am eager to read the others to come out in this series. FIVE STARS!!!!
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