About the Book ~
Can her dreams of independence withstand a dash of love?
Since she was young, Alice McNeil has seen a career as a telegrapher as the best use for her keen and curious mind. Years later, she doesn't regret her freedom in foregoing marriage, especially when she acquires a coveted position at an important trading firm. But when the company's ambitious junior director returns to London, things begin to change in ways Alice could never have imagined.
For Douglas Shaw, years of hard work and ingenuity enabled him to escape a life of grinding poverty. He's now determined to marry into high society--a step that will ensure he never returns to the conditions of his past.
He immediately earns Alice's respect by judging her based on her skills and not her gender, and a fast camaraderie forms. However, when Alice accidentally angers a jealous coworker and his revenge threatens both their reputations, Alice and Douglas are forced to confront what is truly important in their lives. Will their growing bond give them the courage to see the future in a different light?
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My Thoughts ~
Line by Line by Jennifer Delamere is a delight for any Victorian-loving heart!
Loved, loved, loved the setting in Line by Line! I have always loved stories set in the Victorian Era, but I especially loved the way the author swept me into the world of the middle to upper working class of this time period in England. It was fun to read a story that didn't center around the aristocracy! I also loved the fun way the author sprinkled in real people, books, and such into Alice and Douglas' story!
I thoroughly enjoyed Alice's character! I love strong heroines, but I also loved the way the author dismantled the narrative that often surrounds working women. Alice viewed her life as a single woman as not only superior in some ways to the lives of married women but also closed her heart to the potential joys of starting a family. In Alice's mind, it was one or the other, but who says God can't have both in store for a woman's future? I loved the way Alice had to debunk this narrative in her life!
After coming from a life of poverty, Douglas was determined never to return to a life even remotely resembling that. In his quest to better himself, Douglas started down a crass and unfeeling road of losing his soul to the love of money. The author drew the firm line in the sand that the love of money is the root of all evil and showed how someone who values honor and integrity can still find themselves on this slippery slope. I greatly appreciated how the author handled this in Douglas' spiritual journey!
Four Stars ~ Line by Line by Jennifer Delamere is a sweet Victorian romance! Line by Line is the first book in the author's new Love Along the Wires Series. I'm looking forward to reading future books in the series!
Disclaimer ~ In accordance with FTC regulations, I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not compensated, nor was a positive review required. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Hugs!
~V. Joy Palmer
V. Joy Palmer loves to write romantic and comedic stories that proclaim God’s deep love for us. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and an avid blogger. In her spare time, Joy loves to sing (especially Disney songs), drink large quantities of coffee, and take flowery photos for Bookstagram. When Joy isn’t fighting with fictional people, she’s hanging out with her husband and their adorable little girl. Connect with Joy via www.vjoypalmer.com!
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