Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Lady in the Mist (Midwives, Bk 1) on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was another one of those books that I tried so very hard to like, but it was oh-so-difficult. I think that the author had a great idea to base a series of books on midwives, but this first book just fell flat. There was so little information about midwives and their roles in society that I was left wanting by the book's end. This may have had something to do with so few women in the book that were pregnant (only 3 deliveries of babies and one litter of puppies in a 400 page novel).
Another thing that kept me from really enjoying the book was all the filler. One chapter left me on a climax, then the next chapter switched to a different scene entirely, and it usually was one that had no excitement at all. By the time I got back around to the resolution of the cliffhanger from 2 chapters before, my anticipation to know what happened had vanished. This is something that I've noticed with authors that typically write short novels (Heartsong or Love Inspired), who then switch to writing a full-length novel. The plot of the story may be good, but the delivery gets choked up by all the filler to make it a longer book. (At this point, I have not read any of Ms. Eakes' other novels, but I know she has some shorter novels that have been released, and that's why I am drawing this conclusion.)
I am still interested to read the next book in this series, and I hope that there will be more of a midwife feel to it as opposed to another historical Regency. Ms. Eakes' has a great deal of talent with her writing; I just hope that it will be more focused in her next full-length book.
Another thing that kept me from really enjoying the book was all the filler. One chapter left me on a climax, then the next chapter switched to a different scene entirely, and it usually was one that had no excitement at all. By the time I got back around to the resolution of the cliffhanger from 2 chapters before, my anticipation to know what happened had vanished. This is something that I've noticed with authors that typically write short novels (Heartsong or Love Inspired), who then switch to writing a full-length novel. The plot of the story may be good, but the delivery gets choked up by all the filler to make it a longer book. (At this point, I have not read any of Ms. Eakes' other novels, but I know she has some shorter novels that have been released, and that's why I am drawing this conclusion.)
I am still interested to read the next book in this series, and I hope that there will be more of a midwife feel to it as opposed to another historical Regency. Ms. Eakes' has a great deal of talent with her writing; I just hope that it will be more focused in her next full-length book.
I thought this book was a great start to a wonderful series. I found all of the characters to be great and you will find yourself being pulled into the story. This story has it all-love, suspense, sorrow, and much more. I can't wait to read the next installment.
Very Good! The story started out a little slow, but turned out to be exciting with with interesting characters! I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series by Laurie Alice Eakes.
3.25 stars
Tabitha has been carrying on the family duties of being a midwife. Unlike most midwives, she is unmarried. Her fiance' went out to sea in England and has yet to return. She has given up waiting for him because she is upset with him for leaving her as he did. She's waited for years.
Tabitha blames God for the losses in her lives. She has given up, because a loving God won't allow cruel things to happen, but that is all she sees around her. She also has to carry deep secrets for many mothers who give birth.
Dominick comes from England and is working as a bondsman for the mayor. He has a lot of burdens that he carries where he believes he must continue to be punished for the wrongs he has done, even if it means being a lowly servant instead of with an aristocratic family. He sees a woman on the shores and falls for her. It is Tabitha. Will they be able to work their relationship out?
I liked it. The relationship was built up very well and I love a good clean romance book.
Tabitha has been carrying on the family duties of being a midwife. Unlike most midwives, she is unmarried. Her fiance' went out to sea in England and has yet to return. She has given up waiting for him because she is upset with him for leaving her as he did. She's waited for years.
Tabitha blames God for the losses in her lives. She has given up, because a loving God won't allow cruel things to happen, but that is all she sees around her. She also has to carry deep secrets for many mothers who give birth.
Dominick comes from England and is working as a bondsman for the mayor. He has a lot of burdens that he carries where he believes he must continue to be punished for the wrongs he has done, even if it means being a lowly servant instead of with an aristocratic family. He sees a woman on the shores and falls for her. It is Tabitha. Will they be able to work their relationship out?
I liked it. The relationship was built up very well and I love a good clean romance book.
