The Highest of Hopes by Susan Anne Mason

ABOUT THE BOOK

After her beloved grandfather's death, Emmaline Moore is shocked to discover that her "deceased" father is actually living in Canada. Having no other family, Emma decides she must find him, and so embarks on a journey across the ocean, accompanied by her best friend, Jonathan. Unfortunately, Randall Moore and his well-to-do family aren't thrilled by her arrival, fearing her sudden appearance will hinder his chance at becoming mayor of Toronto in 1919. Despite everything, Emma remains determined to earn their affection.

Jonathan Rowe has secretly loved Emma for years and hopes that during their trip he can win her heart. Concerned that Randall might reject her, Jonathan is ready to console Emma and bring her home. When she informs him that she has no intention of returning to England, Jonathan begins to despair. Can he convince Emma to find value within herself rather than seeking it from a virtual stranger? And will she ever come to see that Jonathan is her true home?

MY REVIEW

All I can say is Wow!! Susana has done an excellent job on this book!!

You can tell what's in her heart from the words that are coming out from these pages.

The Characters Johnathan and Emma want to make you cry because of Jonathan's PTSD and Emma's wanting to be accepted into her father's family for who she really is and not what they want her to be. 

I love it when Johnathan finally tells Emma that there is one Father who does love her and He knows every stitch of hair on her head and what her future holds. He tells her that she's a part of God's big plan.

Johnathan is my hero. I love how he is a wonderful gentleman! I wish that more men were like him. 

Ranadall is something else altogether. He has a weird mixed up family who only care care about each other and what they can get from other people. Unfortunately, there are many people in real life that are like that in this ok world

Emma is truly a sweetheart but she reminds me of my mother in law. Once she gets her mind set on something she doesn't let go of it. She's bound and determined to see things through. I think that what I love about Emma. She's also kind, caring and a desperate soul who wants fit in with her new family.

Here's one of my favorite in the story: Like the good reverend said " Love is a gift to be freely given, whether it was deserved or not, and without expectations of anything in return. Its always good to have ppl like the good reverend and many other believers to remind us of this. "

I also love the old saying home is where the heart is and so is the people in it. 

I've had my heart broken many times by my adopted father's family because their blood doesn't run in my veins and too often my father reminded me of it until the day he died. I finally forgave him because I know one day God will take care of it. Some family members don't even talk to me to this day which is ok. I'm so glad that we're able to choose our friends. They are the ones who stand by you until the end.

But I want to remind you that that there is one best friend I witnessed denounce and that friends is Jesus Christ. Thank God I have Him. His love is always and forever. 

P.s. You can run from your past but you can't hide because it always comes back to haunt you no matter what you're doing at the time. 

I strongly recommend this book

I also suggest having some tissues nearby because you'll need them!!

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publishers. No compensations were received and all opinions are my own!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Susan lives in a suburb near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she works part-time as a church secretary. She is a wife and the mother of two amazing kids, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In addition to writing, she likes to scrapbook and to research her family history on-line. You can connect with her on Facebook or on her website www.susanannemason.net.