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Monday, March 19, 2012

Review of Lisa Norato's Prize of My Heart




Review Prize of MyHeart 
(Bethany House, 2012) 

I loved this book!  I received a softcover book from the publisher and it read fine.  But I enjoy using my Kindle and so I purchased it to read the story.  

The War of 1812 is over and a privateer,  Captain Brogan Talvis, can search out his son, Ben, now five-years-old. Having acquired money through his exploits, he has arranged for a ship to be built in the shipyard of the family who adopted his son. His wife, shortly before her death in a fire, gave away their son to strangers.

Little Benjamin was renamed Andrew and called “Drew” and is being cared for by Nathaniel Huntley, a widower. Huntley’s daughter Lorena has essentially been raising the boy. She is a winsome character with a strong faith.

Brogan plans to take the child with him when he departs with his ship.  But he falls in love with Lorena, whom he initially mistakes for a household servant, startling her on the beach one morning.

Mr. Huntley has sponsored and helped a gifted young architect, who has been friends with Lorena and who persists in seeking her hand in marriage despite her continual refusals. A British citizen, the suitor has accepted an excellent offer in England and intends to take Lorena with him.

Brogan has a choice to make when Huntley reports his daughter has been taken away on board a ship bound for England, apparently against her will. Should he take Ben and sail away or race after the beautiful young woman who has captured his heart?

Nice job with the spiritual arc of the hero, who has had a very rough life.  The secondary characters are well-developed and add great flavor to the story. 

The Huntleys have their own secrets, too. When these are revealed will Brogan be able to pick up the pieces of a heart and soul betrayed and deceived?   Read and find out!


GIVEAWAY:  Leave a comment and your email to be entered to win a copy of Lisa's new release.  Drawing will be late Saturday.  

40 comments:

  1. Judith RoblMarch 19, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Sounds like an intriguing story.

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 19, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      It is, JUDITH! Thanks for coming by!

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    2. Lisa NoratoMarch 19, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      Hi Judith! Thanks for your interest and for visiting today!

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  2. Susan CraftMarch 19, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I downloaded a sample and liked it so much that I ordered the book yesterday. Started it last night and was drawn into it right away. Good job, Lisa.

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    1. Lisa NoratoMarch 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Wow, Susan, thank you so much! I really appreciate your stopping in to let me know! Have a blessed day and happy reading!

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  3. Liz RMarch 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    This cover is gorgeous and the story sounds wonderful! I'd love to win a copy, thanks for the giveaway.

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      LIZ, we will put your name in the count for random.org!

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  4. Pegg ThomasMarch 20, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Sounds like a good read!
    twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot com

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  5. PattyMarch 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Sounds very interesting, please enter me!
    Patty

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  6. squiresjMarch 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Am I in time to enter or not? I would love to read and review this book. I have not read any by this author.
    jrs362 at hotmail dot com

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  7. SusieqMarch 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    My daughter loves historical novels especially this time period....
    would love to win this for her! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    seventysevensusieq[at]yahoo[dot]com

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:18 AM

      SUSIE, that was my childhood nickname (Susie) because my middle name, Susan, was used then. Hey, have your daughter come by CQ, too!

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  8. rubynrebaMarch 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I would really enjoy this book. I'd love to be entered!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  9. polMarch 20, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Thanks for the great review, I am putting this one on my list to read. sounds like it will be interesting and I wonder will he pick going after son or the young woman...a mystery.
    Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM

      PAULA, haha I know you read lots of historical romances. This is not literary - he doesn't go off on some tangent to hammer the reader over the head with some message.

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  10. JudyMarch 20, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Prize of My Heart sounds like a great read! I'd love to win a copy of this book. Lisa is a new author to me and I can't wait to get to know her through her books.

    Blessing!
    Judy
    sweetpea.judy[at]yahoo[dot]com

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:15 AM

      JUDY, Lisa has a really smooth voice and a nice way her story unfolded.

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  11. Kate S (4readin)March 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Thank you for the review and giveaway! I have actually seen several reviews about her book, so it must be good!! Thank you again.

    ks4readin@yahoo.com

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

      Yeah, when they go up fast and early that means it is good and they have friends who are willing to post reviews for them, lol!

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  12. Lady DragonKeeperMarch 21, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book. Yet another book to add to my wish list! I adore the cover --so pretty!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu

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    1. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Because I got this ahead of time as a pb I got to SEE that lovely cover. I read on Kindle or listen to audio usually!

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  13. Lisa NoratoMarch 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you, everyone, for visiting and for your comments. I really appreciate them. I must give a special thanks to Carrie for her beautiful review! She's been told before she is an awesome reviewer, and I just want to add that I think she's pretty awesome, too! Thank you, Carrie! Good luck to everyone in the book giveaway. Hugs!

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  14. Teresa MathewsMarch 21, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Great Review Carrie, I agree with you, I loved it also. Lisa did a wonderful job and I can't wait to read her next one. :)

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    1. Lisa NoratoMarch 24, 2012 at 10:37 AM

      Hi Teresa! Carrie does write a fine review. My thanks to you both. Blessings!

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  15. MerryMarch 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Prize of My Heart sounds like it will capture mine. I'd love to win it!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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    1. Lisa NoratoMarch 24, 2012 at 10:38 AM

      Aww, Merry, that's very sweet! Thank you and good luck winning the giveaway!

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  16. Susan CraftMarch 22, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Finished Prize of My Heart last night. I recommend this book -- sweet love story, great use of the senses, lots of good historical information, intriguing story with twists and turns, and, although I liked the main female character, I loved Captain Talvis. But then I like handsome, tall, brawny men. Good job, Lisa.

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    1. Lisa NoratoMarch 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      Thank you so much, Susan! I really appreaciate your reading the book and your kind words of praise. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Bless you!

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  17. JenniferMarch 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I would love to be entered.
    jencar@aol.com

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  18. Lane Hill HouseMarch 23, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    I have seen this book! I would love to read it!
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  19. karenkMarch 24, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    thanks for the chance to read this wonderful story...what a beautiful cover, too :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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    1. Lisa NoratoMarch 24, 2012 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks so much for visiting and good luck to all in the drawing!

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  20. IngridMarch 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Thank you for the Review, I would love to win this Book. I also like the Cover (smile)

    ingrids62448(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 24, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    LANE - you are the WINNER per random.org for a copy of LISA's new release!!! Congratulations!!!

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  22. Lane Hill HouseMarch 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you!! I have sent Lisa my mailing address!!
    I am looking forward to reading Prize of My Heart. I bet I will love it like you did!! I prefer historical fiction and softcover books I can hold in my hands, so am appreciative of winning this book. Wondering how Brogan knew who had his son.
    Thanks, again!!
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  23. IngridMarch 26, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Price of my Heart sounds like a wonderful story, i would like to be included in your drawing.

    ingrids62448(at)yahoo(dot)com

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