1. Truth Be Told
    Carol Cox
    Bethany House / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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  1. GingerS219
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Enjoyable novel
    August 1, 2014
    GingerS219
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Amelia's zest for life drew me into the story, but she wasn't perfect and that made her all the more likable. Ben may have run from his calling, but he didn't run from his faith or beliefs. He was a little less believable--not enough flaws, except trusting the wrong person.

    I highly recommend this novel.

    I received this novel from the publisher/author for the purpose of review. The above is my honest opinion.
  2. LifeofLiterature
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Historical Detail
    July 28, 2014
    LifeofLiterature
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Truth Be Told has fantastic historical detail, the researched setting a perfect backdrop for the complex plot. This description of setting and events, however, takes precedence over development of the characters and their personalities. Relationships are formed quickly and in a somewhat disconnected manner. Yet the storyline is interesting and has just enough suspense to keep the readers attention until the end of the novel. Although some parts may be predictable, the ending has some surprises that are enjoyable. This book is recommended for those who like historical fiction with a bit of romance sprinkled throughout the plot.

    I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
  3. Iola
    New Zealand
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Enjoyable
    July 13, 2014
    Iola
    New Zealand
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    It's 1893, and Amelia Wagner has returned to Granite Springs, Arizona Territory, to spend the summer with her father, editor of the local newspaper. However, he is dying, and leaves her in charge of the newspaper–and of investigating the Great Western Investment Company, who are buying up all the land around town for mining.

    Ben Stone is employed by Great Western to research and negotiate possible land acquisitions. His boss encourages him to befriend Amelia in the hopes that she will print a retraction of her father's stories maligning the company. He's pleased to be spending time with Amelia, but finds she's not easy to persuade, especially when her oily stepfather arrives in town (yes, her mother remarried only days after the death of her father).

    I didn't enjoy Truth be Told as much as I enjoyed the last Carol Cox novel I read (Trouble in Story), as I found it a bit slow to get going, and the initial interactions between Amelia and Ben didn't have the same level of charm. This was partly because they were on opposing sides of an argument, and partly because they simply didn't spend enough time together. It's difficult to believe the progression of a romantic relationship when they're never together!

    However, it took off after the halfway point, and the second half was an excellent mix of romance and suspense as the two seek to find the truth behind Great Western. Truth be Told is Christian romance, but the faith aspects are understated and not at all preachy. Overall, Truth be Told was an enjoyable enough read, but not one I'd keep and reread.

    Thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
  4. Gabrielle
    London, Ontario
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Better than most
    July 10, 2014
    Gabrielle
    London, Ontario
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I was pleasantly surprised by "Truth Be Told" by Carol Cox. It is a romance but contains no smut. In fact the only intimacy is a barely there kiss on the last page. (If you're looking for 'heat', keep looking). "Truth Be Told" is about a woman who inherits a newspaper business from her father and tries to investigate the misdeeds of the evil mining company.

    Romance novels are rarely believable so why should this one be? Having said that, fortunately, it was missing the lame woman-hates-man-until-he-kisses-her routine. If nothing else is said, that alone redeems this novel.

    I enjoyed the relationship between the main female character and her sole employee — a protective old friend of her father. It was well written and endearing. Everyone needs a protective old uncle figure in their life. The bad guys came across as creepy without there having to be anything graphic as well — another bonus.

    Of course lone rangers rarely take down large mining tycoons and heroes don't really ride in and save the day just in the nick of time but so what? This is a romance novel and it's exactly what romance readers are looking for.
  5. Angela Suzanne
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    July 9, 2014
    Angela Suzanne
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of the book. This is the first book I've read by this author and I must say I enjoyed it. Although, I was a little shocked at the beginning to read about Amelia's father's death as most authors decide to not show a death like that in their books but rather talk about it after it as happening in the past. I found that it worked, however, in this book. Amelia is a likeable character with her drive for the truth even if she won't like what she finds out. Amelia found out about Ben being asked to spend time with her by his boss earlier than I had expected which made me question that much more what was going to happen. It contained elements that I like in the majority of the books I read; a little bit of suspense with some romance mixed in, likeable characters, and it raised questions that I wanted answers to which made me keep reading. I recommend this book for those who like historical fiction that contain romance and suspense with a Christian perspective.
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