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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n An unlikely romance set during the days leading up to the Civil War, “Summer on Sunset Ridge” was a delight to read. With a wealth of historic facts that included the lifestyle of the Quakers of that era as well as details about abolitionists and the Underground Railroad, the story held my attention throughout.<\/p>\n Maclaren’s characters were excellent\u00a0 and I was easily drawn into their lives. Rebecca was a young woman to be admired for her dedication to her family and friends as well as her values. Clay was a likeable hero and I was impressed by his instinctive goodness despite his memory loss.<\/p>\n An exciting story of faith and love and learning to follow the Lord’s leading, “Summer on Sunset Ridge” is sure to be a favorite of those who are already Sharlene MacLaren fans and a good book to begin with for those unfamiliar with her work. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that was provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click to purchase<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n Brought up on a Quaker farm near Philadelphia at the brink of the Civil War, plainspoken Rebecca Albright is charitable, peace-loving, submissive\u2014and a feisty abolitionist. Determined to aid the Underground Railroad no matter what the cost, her path collides with that of formidable slave-catcher Clay Dalton. When Rebecca is assigned to nurse Clay back to health following a near-fatal gunshot wound, her uneasiness around him and the questions surrounding his mysterious past complicate their strained but developing relationship.<\/p>\n Sheriff Clay Dalton is grimly fighting several battles of his own as he stays on at the Albright farm to work off his debt to the family that has saved his life and taken him in. He is torn between his past commitments in the South and his unlikely present among this quiet Quaker community in the North. Almost against his will, he begins to ponder the impossible idea of a future with Rebecca.\u2026<\/p>\n When tensions between North and South escalate, Rebecca and Clay find themselves propelled on a journey to discover just who God has called them to be, and they soon realize that each holds a key to the other\u2019s answer.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n January 19:\u00a0Reading Is My SuperPower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 19:\u00a0Giveaway Lady<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 19:\u00a0A Reader\u2019s Brain<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 20:\u00a0Books. Books. And More Books.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 20:\u00a0The Power of Words<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 21:\u00a0Bigreadersite<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 21:\u00a0just the write escape<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 22:\u00a0Moments Dipped in Ink<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 22:\u00a0For The Love of Books<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 23:\u00a0Book Bites, Bee Stings, and Butterfly Kisses<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 23:\u00a0Genesis 5020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 24:\u00a0Pause for Tales<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 24:\u00a0His Grace is Sufficient<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 25: \u00a0Book by Book<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 25:\u00a0A Simple Life, really?!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 26:\u00a0A Greater Yes <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 26:\u00a0Connie\u2019s History Classroom <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 26:\u00a0A Baker\u2019s Perspective <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n January 27:\u00a0Christian Author: A.M. 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\nSharlene MacLaren <\/strong>Born and raised in western Michigan, award-winning, bestselling author Sharlene MacLaren attended Spring Arbor University. After graduating, she traveled with a nationally touring Christian vocal ensemble, returning home to Spring Arbor to marry her husband, Cecil, whom she\u2019d known since childhood. Together they raised two daughters. Now happily retired after teaching elementary school for 31 years, \u201cShar\u201d enjoys reading, singing in the church choir and worship teams, traveling, and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her novels include the contemporary romances Through Every Storm<\/em>, Long Journey Home<\/em>, and Tender Vow<\/em>; the beloved Little Hickman Creek series (Loving Liza Jane<\/em>, Sarah, My Beloved<\/em>, Courting Emma, and\u00a0 Christmas Comes to Little Hickman Creek, <\/em>a novella), and three historic romance trilogies: The Daughters of Jacob Kane (Hannah Grace<\/em>, Maggie Rose<\/em>, and Abbie Ann<\/em>); River of Hope (Livvie\u2019s Song<\/em>, Ellie\u2019s Haven<\/em>, and Sofia\u2019s Secret<\/em>); Tennessee Dreams:\u00a0 Heart of Mercy, Threads of Joy, and Gift of Grace.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n