The Awakening by Jude Deveraux

 

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Let the journey through time continue. 

Book Description

Amanda Caulden led a sheltered life on her father's California ranch -- until the day Hank Montgomery stormed into town. A hot-blooded union organizer with a taste for ladies and fine champagne, he sensed the fire that smoldered beneath her prim, virtuous beauty...and he vowed to make her his.

Hank's assault on her orderly life made Amanda furious -- and all the more enticing. Slowly, he drew her into a world of sensuous pleasure: sumptuous meals and moonlit dances, carefree laughter and stolen kisses...gently stirring the sleeping embers of passion. But even as a fierce love rose between them, violent rebellion threatened to destroy the Caulden ranch -- and their lives!

About Jude Deveraux

Jude Deveraux is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction featuring women of strong character and gorgeous, exciting men. Jude has had more than thirty books on the New York Times bestsellers list, 60 million copies in print, and has been translated into 18 languages. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading murder mysteries, working in her garden, and in boxing class, she likes to show much younger males that she can throw a mean right cross.

My Thoughts

This book was a wonderful step back in time. Set in the 1920 the era alone was full of interest. 

Amanda has lived a sheltered life since her tutor arrived. Her entire day is lived by a schedule from what she is to wear to what she eats. Amanda finds comfort and a feeling of love in this schedule till the day Hank Montogermy arrives. With his arrival, Amanda's life gets turned upside down and she soon realizes the life she led isn't the life she wants. 

Hank arrives at Caulden farm not just to escape the attention of a woman but to see what needs to be done to organize a Union. When he meets Amanda he thinks she is a cold woman without feelings until he realizes that her father and tutor have controlled her entire life. As he gets to know Amanda and starts introducing her to what life has to offer he soon realizes he may have just lost his heart. 

Getting to see Amanda experience life was so much fun. I enjoyed seeing her find herself and what she enjoyed. I especially loved the parts where food was included. Who knew food could be so interesting. I enjoyed the sparks that flew between Hank and Amanda and that she wasn't afraid of him and would even yell back. 

These two were so much fun to read about and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book. Jude has a magical way of bringing characters and settings to life. 

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