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Friday, April 10, 2015

Lori Benton's The Wood's Edge - Guest Review

The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton
Regina Fujitani's Guest Review of The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton (Waterbrook, May, 2015)

Lori Benton has written a riveting tale of two families, the Oneida and the British. Two families-two cultures that will be impacted by a decision that will change their lives. A young woman is caught between two worlds. A young man is destined to help both families, and to be reunited with his twin brother.

A British colonel loses his baby in childbirth. A young mother with twins that are different in color, one white and one brown. The baby that died has been switched with the white twin. A father that loves his wife, is desperate to save her from another loss.

As the story begins, the Indians and French are fighting an English fort. Two women give birth, one baby dies, the other gives birth to twins.. As the father is evacuating the fort with his wife and the baby she believes is hers. As they are retreating they are attacked by Indians. A fight for their survival becomes imminent.

Colonel Aubrey's adopted daughter, Anna, finds herself friends with Two Hawks. Two Hawks is William's brother. As the story unfolds and the truth comes out, will the two fathers find forgiveness? Or, will there be a war?

I loved how Lori told this story. I felt like I was there during the Indian raid, with Anna, Two Hawks, and William. I felt like I was right there in The Wood's Edge. From the first page to the very last, Lori will keep you drawn into the pages. This beautiful story is worth your time!

I give this book five stars! I cannot wait to read the next book!

Regina Fujitani is a reader, reviewer, and Beta reader for Christian authors. She lives in the Dakotas with her family and is about to become mother-of-the-bride!

Giveaway: A signed copy of Lori's new release!  Leave a comment on Regina's review!

39 comments:

  1. Great review, Regina! Every time I read another review of this book, it makes me want to read it more. I love storylines like this. Thank you for sharing! I would love to be entered in the drawing. Thanks!

    bookwarp(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thanks, Angi! It is a great book. I know you will love it!

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  2. Great review Regina! Wow, this story sounds wonderful, I would love to read it.
    Blessings,Tina

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  3. Sounds like a wonderful story
    God bless you
    Chris
    granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnet

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  4. Thanks for your review of this captivating novel, Regina!! I recently gave a friend a copy of Lori's Christy award-winning "Burning Sky", she became so engrossed in it, she stayed up all night reading it. I love the story line of "The Wood's Edge", it promises to be an even more compelling novel - I can't wait to read it, and would to have a copy!!

    Shared post!!

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    1. Thanks, Bonnie! Lori's books keeps getting better and better! I loved Burning Sky and Tamsen Little John. I don't know if I could do an all nighter anymore, even if it is a good book!

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    2. That's awesome Bonnie! Thanks.

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  5. I would love to read this! It sound intriguing!

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    1. It is intriguing, Rebecca! Thanks for commenting!

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  6. Just bought Burning Sky...love it!! Thank you :)

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  7. Great review! I can't wait to read it. I loved "Burning Sky"

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  8. Great review! I've been anticipating this book for some time! Thanks for the giveaway!
    cyndilou83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Love a review that makes me want to read the book!
    Amylsmith At bledsoe Dot net

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  10. I am so looking forward to reading this book!! Ewe_r_merritt(at)yahoo( dot) com

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  12. Terrific review, Regina, I'm so looking forward to this!

    gwen(dot)gage(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials at your house, Regina! Have fun and a wonderful memory day. I like the two o's together in the title on the cover. Would love to read The Wood's Edge and hope I win a paperback copy. Thank you for your review. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  14. This is one of my most anticipated books of 2015! I'm glad to read your great review- now I'm even more excited to read it! And thank you for the giveaway- a signed copy is wonderful!

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  15. Hello Regina. Great review. Lori is a fantastic author. It sounds great. I have Lori's first two books in this series. Please put my name in. Thanks for this chance.
    Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  16. I have loved Lori's other 2 books so I hve no doubt I will also love this one - it would be great to win a copy as it is already on my TBR LIST -thanks

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  17. Regina Fujitani congratulations on the upcoming wedding of your daughter. This is such a special time in life. Make many happy memories. You did a beautiful review Regina. I am so excited about this book. This is one special book and I first heard about it on Carrie's blog. I had never heard of this author but this book sounded so great and had me so intrigued that I looked up other books by the author and checked the other 2 out of the library. I love the rich historical detail of this and hope to be reading it soon. Deanne Cnnamongirl(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. Loved her first two books and am really looking forward to this one!

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    1. If you come back, will you please give us your name? That way you can be entered for the drawing! Blessings!

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  19. Sounds like a great book. Congrats on the book. I hope it does well. mommystuck1(at)optonline(dot)net

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  20. What a great review, Regina! I loved "Burning Sky," but haven't had the chance to read Lori's next two books. So thrilled to see Native American characters and stories starting to come to Christian fiction!

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  21. Wonderful review of a book I've heard much about. The reviews have been great, and I'd love to be entered in this contest. Thank you!

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  22. What a great review! It really makes me want to read it.
    Thank you for the review and giveaway.

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  23. What a great review! It really makes me want to read it.
    Thank you for the review and giveaway.

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  24. Thank you for the wonderful review. I can't wait to read this story. That time in American history is so fascinating and I enjoy learning about it. 😃

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  25. Sounds fascinating! Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks for your review!

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  26. Sounds like a great book, would love to have a copy. Thanks for the chance.
    lientjiehuman@yahoo.com.au

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  27. Thank you for sharing your great review, Regina. I would be absolutely thrilled to win a copy of The Wood's Edge! I adore Lori's books and can't wait to read this one!!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  28. Haven't been here before--love the header of your blog, Regina! :) Thank you for your review and this opportunity to win. Love Lori's books, too. Cannot wait to get the chance to read "The Wood's Edge"!

    mercycrown at outlook dot com

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