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  1. Kaye
    Arizona
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    EXCELLENT!
    November 28, 2012
    Kaye
    Arizona
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    This review was written for Fairer Than Morning, Saddlers Legacy Series #1.
    This book held my interest (my criterion) from beginning to end.My favorite genre is historical romance because good authors are meticulous in their research of the time period & customs of which they're writing. This novel certainly reflects that fact. I found myself outraged by the treatment of indentured servants that was actually within the law during this time in history. Looking forward to #2 in this series!
  2. MaryAnn
    OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Historical Romance in early 19th century America
    April 18, 2012
    MaryAnn
    OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Fairer Than Morning, Saddlers Legacy Series #1.
    Ann Miller, eldest of three daughters of the widowed saddler, feels torn between the need to help care for her sisters and her desire to marry dashing Eli Bowen, with whom she shares a love of literature. When she travels with her family from Ohio to Pittsburgh, she meets orphaned Will Hanby, a saddler's apprentice enslaved by a cruel master. She longs to help Will, but how could she possibly change his pitiable circumstances? Can Will learn to forgive and be able to find love?

    Early nineteenth century America was a tough place to live if you were a slave or an indentured servant. This novel, the first book of The Saddler's Legacy series by debut author Rosslyn Elliott, brings history to life–including unpleasant things like beatings, a duel, and harsh treatment of the poor. But the story offers hope for a better life for those unfortunate ones in Fairer than Morning. The author also portrays the life of the middle class and the wealthy as they interact in this touching tale, which is based on actual people.

    I don't want to give away all the adventures and excitement contained within this book's pages. Readers can explore this journey to freedom on their own
  3. Jolene
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Much Fairer Than I Expected!
    December 19, 2011
    Jolene
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Fairer Than Morning, Saddlers Legacy Series #1.
    Will Hanby is a broken soul. Following the death of his parents, he signs on as a saddlemaker apprentice to Master Jacob Good. Master Good turns out to be a cruel teacher with a thirst for power. When Ann Miller and her father encounter Will, Will is drawn to the kindness and light that he sees in them. As circumstances develop and change, Will flees his terrible master in search of the Millers. When he finds them, he realizes the danger surrounding them all. As a wanted man, he must stay hidden and the Millers could be in trouble. But far more dangerous are the feelings developing between Will and Ann. Can Will overcome his troubled past? Will Ann ever see him as more than a dirty and broken youth? And if Will trusts the future to God, will Ann wait for him until the apprenticeship is fulfilled?

    Fairer Than Morning by Rosslyn Elliott is probably in the top ten books I've read this year. The story had my attention from the very beginning. Will Hanby's character transformation from broken apprentice to brave Christian reflected a strong sense of personal healing and growth that added depth to the story. I would have liked to have seen more growth and resolution in Ann's character. If Ann's nightmares had been resolved and an additional scene between Eli and Ann had been added, I think the closure of the story would have been more complete. There is a sequel coming out next year, but it does not appear to focus on Will and Ann. Overall, Fairer Than Morning was a surprisingly enjoyable read that I have no doubt I will eventually read again. I recommend it to fans of Christian romances.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from BookSneeze as part of their blogger review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  4. Melissa in Mel's World
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Fairer Than Morning has set the bar high...
    September 26, 2011
    Melissa in Mel's World
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Fairer Than Morning, Saddlers Legacy Series #1.
    What an incredible start to what is sure to be an amazing career in Christian Fiction, Rosslyn Elliott's breakout novel Fairer Than Morning was everything I could have dreamed of in a romance adventure and then some. The characters were rich with history, depth and drama and the historical aspect of their story makes it even more exciting.

    This first book in The Saddler's Legacy has set the bar high for the books to follow, but I have no doubt that they will be every bit as incredible as this one. Fairer than Morning was a great get away book for those who are looking for a book with some teeth to it. I can't wait for my girlfriends to get a copy and see what they have to say about it too!
  5. ausjenny
    South Australia
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    History in the making
    September 18, 2011
    ausjenny
    South Australia
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Fairer Than Morning, Saddlers Legacy Series #1.
    I started this book Saturday and didn't want to put the book down. The story grabbed me from the first page and got better as it went on. We learn that Ann is a big sister who spends her time looking after her two younger sisters as their mother died when the youngest was born. She is doing a great job with them and is being pursued by Eli. In Pittsburgh Will is apprenticed to a saddler who we find out is not all he seems and Wills life changes forever. The two meet when Ann's father takes her on a trip to Pittsburgh and Will has a chance to work with Ann's father. Her father gives him hope.

    This book is so much more than a inspirational romance yes there is the romance in the story but it deals with so much more. There are sub stories that are important to the whole story. There were times when I really felt for the characters. I am eagerly awaiting book two in this series as I want to know what happens next
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