Title: Jessie
Author: Lori Wick
First published November 1, 2008
297 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780736920803 (ISBN10: 0736920803)
Rating: 3.97
Overview
Token Creek – 1884. Jessie Wheeler has been running the Token Creek’s general store and raising her daughters for almost a decade since her husband, Seth Redding, abandoned them.
Seth has been doing some serious thinking while serving time in jail and has come to regret his decision to leave Jessie and their baby girl. Looking back, he realizes that he let a good thing slip away.
But can he earn Jessie’s forgiveness and win back her trust? He knows he’s a changed man, but will she believe him?
Will Jessie ever let him back into her heart again?
About the Author
Lori Wick is a popular author of Christian fiction, known for her versatility. Her books, which have sold over 5 million copies, span a range of genres from pioneer stories to Victorian England to contemporary novels.
Readers love her work and her books consistently top the Christian fiction bestseller list. Lori and her husband Bob reside in Wisconsin with their three amazing children.
Editoral Review
Jessie by Lori Wick is a heartwarming historical romance novel that was first published on November 1, 2008. Lori Wick is a bestselling author who has published over 40 novels, and Jessie is a testament to her immense talent for storytelling.
Set in the late 1800s, Jessie follows the life of the titular character, a young woman who has faced numerous challenges in her life. Despite growing up in poverty, Jessie has a strong faith and a never-give-up attitude that endears her to everyone she meets.
The story is set in California where Jessie meets a wealthy landowner named Callie. Callie offers Jessie a job as a nanny for her baby daughter, and Jessie quickly becomes an integral part of their household.
However, Jessie is keeping a secret about her past, and when she meets Callie’s brother, Ben, she must decide whether to reveal the truth about herself. Wick masterfully weaves together various themes such as class, love, forgiveness, and faith in this novel.
The characters in Jessie are well-developed, and readers will instantly feel connected to them. Jessie’s unwavering faith in God is inspiring, and her determination to overcome her difficult past is admirable.
Wick’s writing style is fluid, and the pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of romance and drama. The descriptions of the California landscape and the historical context add depth to the story and make it all the more enjoyable.
One potential flaw in the novel is that some readers may find the story to be predictable, especially if they are familiar with the romance genre. However, Wick’s expert storytelling makes up for any predictability in the plot.
Overall, Jessie is an enchanting novel that will captivate readers with its poignant themes and compelling characters. The messages of forgiveness, faith, and perseverance are timeless, and readers are sure to be moved by Jessie’s journey.
I highly recommend Jessie to anyone who loves historical fiction or romance novels. This book is perfect for readers of all ages and is sure to leave a lasting impact.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give Jessie an 8.5 for its excellent writing, strong characters, and inspirational messages.
