Linda Hoover

Jacob and Julia are newlyweds who recently met and married after a whirlwind romance. Jacob is from a farming family and wants to get back to his roots. Julia is a socialite that is willing to leave everything behind and follow her husband, so the newlyweds embark on a journey across the country to start their lives together.

True to life back during this era, this novel is a nice slower paced read, though I did feel like it was unnecessarily long. Many of the scenes could’ve been condensed to create a better flow, but despite the length I still felt a draw to come back to read this rustic narrative. Showing the blessings and struggles with living a rural life in the mid to late-1800’s Heart’s Journey is a heartwarming story that shows what can happen when you put your trust in the Lord and live by faith.

I love the riches to poor troupe and watching Jacob and Julia’s love and faith grow and strengthen over time through various trials and tribulations. The imagery of early life in Iowa was immensely vivid, and paints a wonderful picture of this quaint farming town. All of the characters are warm and well fleshed out, to the point that there was one character that was particularly grating on my nerves. Faith plays a major role in this novel and almost feels like it’s own character. The ending was very sweet and, though part of it was predictable, there was a nice little surprise that left a smile on my face.

If you’re looking for a slow-paced read full of heart and faith then I can confidently say you’ve found the perfect novel for you. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would and am so glad I took the time to give it a chance.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.… (más)

The Hearts Journey, by Linda Hoover is the second book in the Hearts Desire series. This is a heartwarming story that is well written, easy to read and imagine. The characters are so good. I found myself getting carried away with this story, it is so good. I really enjoyed how strong and hard working Jacob and Julia are. While Jacob has a lot of farming experience, Julia has been waited on and had a life of luxury prior to their marriage. I just loved this story, I enjoyed how Julia worked so hard and learned how to run a household and put up their food for the year. Their neighbors are so helpful and caring. I found it especially enjoyed able to see how their families responded to them after seeing how they made a life for themselves.

This is a wonderful story that I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of. This is my honest review.… (más)