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    The Highest of Hopes: Canadian Crossings, Book Two

    Written by Susan Anne Mason

    Narrated by Susan Boyce

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    After her beloved grandfather's death, Emmaline Moore is shocked to discover that her "deceased" father is actually living in Canada. Having no other family, Emma decides she must find him, so she embarks on a journey across the ocean, accompanied by her best friend, Jonathan. Unfortunately, Randall Moore and his well-to-do family aren't thrilled by her arrival, fearing her sudden appearance will hinder his chance at becoming mayor of Toronto in 1919. Despite everything, Emma remains determined to earn their affection.

    Jonathan Rowe has secretly loved Emma for years and hopes that during their trip he can win her heart. Concerned that Randall might reject her, Jonathan is ready to console Emma and bring her home. When she informs him that she has no intention of returning to England, Jonathan begins to despair. Can he convince Emma to find value within herself rather than seeking it from a virtual stranger? And will she ever come to see that Jonathan is her true home?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateMar 5, 2019
    ISBN9781974931309
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    The Highest of Hopes: Canadian Crossings, Book Two
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    Susan Anne Mason

    Susan lives with her husband, two children and two cats in a suburb outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In addition to writing, she works part-time as a church secretary. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). When not writing, Susan enjoys scrapbooking and researching her family ancestry on-line.

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    • 5/5
      This book pulled me in and didn’t let go, trying to place myself in the shoes of these character’s Emmeline and Jonathan, and their love story.I can’t imagine the pain Emmeline receives as she goes to meet her father, one has to remember that this is a different time and place, a period of rebirth right after the Great War.Also, as we walk with Jonathan and see what a hard time he seems to be having both in his war experience and what seems to be his unrequited love of Emmeline.This becomes a real page turner as we want to know how everything ends, but then I really wanted to spend more time immersed in this book.Now not so patiently waiting for the next in the Canadian Crossing Stories.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars for this newest release from Susan Anne Mason! This book is book 2 in Canadian Crossings series but can be read as a stand-alone. I did not read the first book and was able to follow the storyline without any problems. It seems that this book actually parallels the timeline set in the first book (Best of Intentions) so going back to read the first book shouldn't cause any confusion. With her trademark fluidity and skill, Susan Anne Mason weaves a story of hurt, longing, mistakes and blunders that are triumphed by grace, repentance, forgiveness, healing, and unconditional love set in 1919 Toronto. The thread of faith and real trust runs throughout the story; multiple characters in the story grow tremendously in their faith and trust. If you enjoy well-written historical romance, you will really enjoy this one.There are several characters in the story that lend their voices to bring the plot together. The main characters are Emma, who leaves her home in England to find her father in Toronto whom she had believed had died, and Jonathan, Emma's childhood friend who is secretly in love with her. Emma is quite obstinate, blunt, impulsive, careless, and a bit selfish as she enters her father and his family's life with the force and surprise of a hurricane. Jonathan is industrious, level-headed, loyal, tender, and loving though he suffers from PTSD after the war. Then there is Emma's father Randall, who basically abandoned his infant daughter in England to be raised by her grandparents, and his younger daughter Corinne, who is spiteful, conniving, and cruel in her selfishness. Though the only person whom I really liked was Jonathan at the beginning, Emma and Randall and Corinne all realize redemption and forgiveness and love are possible even in the midst of human bungling and became quite likable.I am hoping there is a third book in the series and can't wait to be able to read it! I was given a copy of the book by Bethany House and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
    • 5/5
      Title: The Highest of Hopes (Canadian Crossings #2)Author: Susan Anne MasonPages: 377Year: 2019Publisher: Bethany HouseMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.Jonathan Rowe has recently returned home after serving in WWI. His best friend since childhood, Emmaline Moore, has no idea that he has loved her for years. He has kept his true feelings hidden as she has shown no romantic inclinations toward him. He is now faced with a journey overseas to Canada with her as her companion. There is no way he was willing to have her travel alone across the ocean to meet a family she has never met before. He secretly hopes that he will be able to woo Emma, declare his intentions toward her and their future, and bring her home to England to begin their lives together.Emmaline Moore’s grandfather has died. He was her only remaining family, or so she thought. She finds some letters in a desk drawer that reveal she isn’t an orphan as she had always been told. Her father is still alive and living in Canada. She has always dreamed of having the love of a parent and sets out to gain just that. She sells her grandfather’s watch business and sets out with her best friend, Jonathan, to join the father she always wanted. She has no doubt that he will be overjoyed to see her and embrace her with love. She arrives and discovers dreams aren’t reality, but she is determined to earn her father’s love. She decides to stay in Canada to do just that, but at what cost?Susan Anne Mason has a wonderful talent by writing in such a way as to draw the emotions of the reader to her well-crafted characters. I was feeling the angst, grief, fear as well as love, friendship, and genuine affection of the characters as they faced trials in their relationships. I also enjoyed the personal acknowledgment at the end of the story, detailing how some of the book was part of the author’s own history. I can hardly wait for the next book from this author’s pen!