WORDS SPOKEN TRUE by Ann H. Gabhart made for an entertaining read. And though the book had a slow start, I soon found myself engulfed in the historical story of the newspaper business and political unrest in the 1850s.
Adriane Darcy is a woman after my own heart. Feisty and talented, she refuses to allow social graces to dictate her limitations and keep her from her passion–writing the news alongside her newspaper mogul father. She is determined to see the Tribune stay on top, even though the Hearld, with its new controversial editor, is quickly gaining ground. When Adriane meets Blake Garrett, the Herald’s hotshot editor, she is not prepared for the feelings he stirs in her. Even though she is unhappily betrothed to Stanley Jimson–the son of a very prominent political figure–Adriane knows she mustn’t give way to her confused feelings.
Blake Garrett’s immediate attraction to Adriane throws him for a loop. And though she is soon to marry Stanley Jimson, he doesn’t allow that to stop him from telling Adriane how he feels. When he is convinced she has feelings for him as well, he stops at nothing to show her that Jimson is not the man for her.
As the Tribune and the Herald go head–to–head in the political arena, Adriane and Blake go toe–to–toe on a more personal front. Sparks fly, fears are exposed, a serial murderer wanders the streets of Louisville, and political unrest is about to explode into the streets.
WORDS SPOKEN TRUE meshed romance with history seamlessly. Though I found the book to have a slow start (first 50 pages), as soon as Adriane and Blake were introduced momentum built. Adriane’s stubbornness mixed with Blake’s assertiveness was a great combination. Though I was able to predict much of the plot, it did not interfere with my enjoyment. I was not a fan of Gabhart’s book The Blessed (Amish is not my genre), but I am glad I took another chance of this author.
Book provided for review purposes.
“Available February 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
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