Jillian Dare by Melanie Jeschke

Jillian Dare: A Novel by Melanie M. Jeschke


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jillian is a foster child turned nanny in this book that resembles a Jane Eyre time period. I must let you know that I have never read Jane Eyre (gasp!) and this is the second book that I've read that has been a comparison to that one. I guess it's high time I read that book!

I just loved this story...from beginning to end! This is a fairly fast reading story about Jillian's transformation from foster child to nanny. She is hired by the esteemed Ethan Remington to care for his child Cadence. Ethan is a film producer who travels alot. Cadence is a ball full of 18 month energy!

Jillian is accepted as family from day one by everyone. She has many new experiences while caring for Cadence that she might not otherwise have had. She is very appreciative of the care that the Brooke family has provided her the previous 5 years.

Many things begin to change for the Remington's, Jillian included. Who is the mysterious "Woman in White"? Why are all of these strange things happening around them?

I loved the element of mystery to this book...just loved it! I can not compare this to Jane Eyre since I've not read it, but I found it very intriguing. I would love to be in Jillian's shoes for the majority of this book (If only we could pick and choose our life events out of a book!) I am still not sure how I feel about Ethan...I had a love/hate relationship with him throughout the book. Cadence stole my heart from the very beginning!

I recommend this read to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction with an element of mystery. This isn't an overly preachy book but there are a couple of chapters that seem a little heavier on the religious side than others. Nothing that should be offensive to the reader though!

Thank you to the publisher and Goodreads for providing my copy of this book that I won in the giveaway!! It is much appreciated!

As far as challenges for 2010 go, I have completed my "J" book for the author and title A-Z book challenge. This is also book #1 of 100 for the 100+ book challenge. Seems like 2010 is off to a good start for me so far!!

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Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page each Monday so that other book lovers and bloggers can see and comment on what's in the mailbox. Thanks Marcia for a great way of posting our new (or new to us) books!!

Have you read a book on my list? Please comment on it. It's possible I will use your comment and link back to you when I post my review of a particular book!

Here's what was in my box this week:

To Review:
The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos (Thanks Valerie and Hatchett Books for this review copy!)
Jillian Dare by Melanie Jeschke (Won on Goodreads!)

Purchased Books:
A Daughter's Inheritance by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller
A Promise to Believe In by Tracie Peterson
The Measure of a Lady by Deeanne Gist
Valley of the Shadow by Tom Pawlik
A Lady of High Regard by Tracie Peterson
A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman
Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen
Baby Proof by emily giffin
Too Good To Be True by Trish Perry
The Guy I'm Not Dating by Trish Perry
Final Exam by Pauline Chen (required reading for this year's HOSA competition)
Nothing but Ghosts by Beth Kephart (read my review of this wonderful read here)
Whole New Light by Kim O'Brien
Hearts on the Road by Diana Lee Brandmeyer
Beacon of Love by Darlene Franklin
A Promise Kept by Cara Putman

I'm currently reading The Enclave for a blog tour. What else should I pack in my vacay bag for the week? Suggestions?