This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Into the Whirlwind
Baker Publishing Group (August 15, 2013)
by
Elizabeth Camden
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A research librarian and associate professor, Elizabeth Camden has a master’s in history from the University of Virginia and a master’s in library science from Indiana University. She has published several articles for academic publications and is the author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband in central Florida.
ABOUT THE BOOK
After her father’s death, Mollie Knox takes over his watchmaking company and uses her head for business to solidify the good name of the 57th Illinois Watch Company. Her future looks bright until the night her beloved city is destroyed in the legendary Great Chicago Fire. With her world crumbling around her, Molly must do whatever it takes to save her company in the aftermath of the devastating fire.
Zack Kazmarek is an influential attorney with powerful ties to the political, mercantile, and ethnic roots of Chicago. His only weakness is Mollie Knox, a woman who has always been just beyond his reach. However, all bets are off after the fire destroys Chicago, and Mollie is in desperate need of assistance. Just as Zack finally begins to pursue the woman he loves, competition arises in the form of a hero from her past who can provide the help she needs to rise from the ashes.
While Mollie struggles to rebuild, the two men battle for her heart. One has always loved her, but the other has the power to save her. In the race to rebuild the city, can she survive with her business and her heart intact?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Into the Whirlwind, go HERE.
My thoughts and giveaway:
I loved reading about the Chicago fire and the aftermath of building the city back up. Elizabeth did a great job of showing the horror and desolation of the city and desperation of the people.
I definitely like Mollie Knox, the heroine. She is strong, yet kind and feminine with a soft heart towards others.
The hero, Zack, let’s just say I can picture those dark eyes of his with no problem and he is everything a hero should be.
The romance happens a little too quickly for me. It felt forced in the beginning, but then after the initial romance blooms everything falls apart and that is when it got more interesting for me.
Another character is introduced about halfway through the book and I kept wondering if he can be trusted or if he is playing a game. You’ll just have to read the book to see what I am talking about 🙂
Overall, a good book and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical romance.
Grab your copy at your local book store, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christianbook.com or Deeper Shopping.
Win a copy of the book by leaving a comment by August 28th at 5:00 PM. (U.S. residents only)
A copy of this book was given to me by the publisher through the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance in exchange for an honest review.
This sounds so good! I can’t wait to read it. Great post!
Campbellamyd at gmail dot com
Hi Amy, thanks for stopping by.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
Great review!! This book sounds fantastic!! Would love to win!! Can’t wait to read it!! Please enter me in the giveaway!! Thank you!!
Hi Barbara, thanks for checking out the review 🙂
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
I’d really like to read this book. I love books about this time period, and have always been interested in how people rebuilt after such a tragic event, before they had the big machinery that we have today. It just seems like an impossible task, yet they accomplished it, time after time. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Hi Carole, you’re entered, thanks for commenting.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
Have only read one other fiction book about the Chicago fire. Interesting to see how this author handles it.
Hi Martha, I really haven’t read anything about the fire until now. It has sparked my interest to read other books regarding this subject.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
I read another of Elizabeth’s books (The Rose of Winslow Street) that I liked very much. I have one or two more in my to-read pile. I’d very much like to win a copy of Into the Whirlwind, so thanks for the chance.
Hi Pam, you’re welcome. I think I have a book or two of hers in my TBR pile as well 🙂
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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Interesting story line – don’t know much about the Chicago fire, haven’t read any of Elizabeth’s books & would enjoy reading this one. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Bonnie, this is a interesting way to get a bit of information regarding the fire. Elizabeth shares a bit more history at the end of the book that I found interesting, as well.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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I’ve not read any of Elizabeth’s books, but I think I have The Rose of Winslow Street on my Kindle waiting for me. But I truly love to have PB copies to add to my collection!
Hi Patty, I am with ya. I like. Y kindle but there is still something about holding a book in your hand.
I would love to win this book!! I recently read her first book….loved it…and I am on the way to reading ALL of her books!
Thanks for the giveaway!
jackie.smith[at]dishmail[dot]net
OOh, you make me want to read her other books too.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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Now this is an interesting story line….looking forward to see who she chooses…
Yes, Elizabeth has me worried for awhile.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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This does sounds like a good story line. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Hi Brittany, you’re very welcome!
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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Loved the review. This sound like a great story that I would love to read.
Hi Mary, it’s always nice to see you comment 🙂
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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The great Chicago fire sounds like an interesting background for a romantic story. Thanks for a chance to win it!
worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com
Hey Mary, definitely an interesting background.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
This sounds like a great story, thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book.
wfnren(at)aol(dot)com
Hi Wendy, you’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
Hello Melissa. Thanks for the review. I’ve seen this book before, but don’t have it, and would love to win it. Please put my name in. Thanks for the good review.
MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)ccom
Hi Maxie, as always thanks for stopping by 🙂
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
I’ve read great reviews on this. Thanks for the giveaway!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
Hey there Beth, you’re welcome.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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I would love to win this book to give to my church library. Thanks for the giveaway.
This would be a great addition for your church library 🙂
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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What a wonderful combination. History, romance, and definitely some strong characters. Thank you so much for sharing the review and giveaway!
Hi Kelly, I agree, a great combination.
I love the plot of this. Sounds fascinating!
Hi Veronica, thanks for stopping by.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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I’ve just recently found her books and have enjoyed 2 so far. Would love to read this one too!
Hi Mary, I love finding new authors I really enjoy.
Melissa Finnegan http://www.5020genesis.wordpress.com
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This one sounds so good! I can’t wait to read it! – Thanks for the chance to win!
I feel in love with Camden’s “Against the Tide” so of course I can’t wait to get my hands on “Into the Whirlwind”. 🙂 Thanks for this opportunity! gwen[dot]gage[at]gmail[dot]com
Hey Gwen, I’m happy to offer this book 🙂