The River Between [Kindle Edition]

Jacquelyn Cook (Author)

Book Description

The river brought a handsome stranger to her. Would the river also take him away?

From her Alabama mansion on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Lily watches the steamboats pass and dreams of falling in love with the perfect man, giving him her whole mind and spirit. But when the river gives her an irresistible steamboat captain, Lily is torn between him and her pledge to marry the wealthy man her parents have chosen for her. Torn by her love for the mysterious captain, she struggles with duty, honor and faith. Like the river's dangerous currents, her choice will change the course of her life forever.

Jacquelyn Cook is the author of acclaimed historical novels and historical romances, with over 500,000 copies sold. Her classic, four-book River series authentically recreates the romance and drama of the Civil War era in historic Eufaula, Alabama. Formerly collected in a popular anthology titled Magnolias, the River series is now offered to readers in these updated editions.

Product Details

• File Size: 383 KB
• Print Length: 148 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0984325603
• Publisher: BelleBooks - A (March 3, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003AUTEI6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,937 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars If you like Historical Romance stories then you should give this story a try. June 15, 2010

By Bookventures Book Club

Format:Paperback

I am a sucker for anything historically based and i really loved the story that was told by the author. The description of the time period was really well done and i could see that the author did some research for the book. She used a lot of significant events in the period to help mesh the period with the mind set of the characters and the overall mood of the story. I also liked the romantic aspect of the story. I thought it was a true testament to love surpassing all barriers including the physical and the immaterial.

The story's underline message was about having faith even in the most difficult times. Christianity was central to the story as the main character had to constantly place her faith in God whenever she felt unsure, had unresolved matters or more importantly needed guidance. The main theme was not so much about class and relationships but rather it was a story about a young woman who had to grow up against the wishes of her parents and against societal expectations. The main character Lily, is obviously a young woman whose mindset precedes her time and she's fighting against the established status quo of women in Nineteenth Century America. The only way she could have proven her maturity was through her constant faith in God and subsequently in her love for Harrison. Having said all that, Lily was still a product of her time and i thought that only a skilled author could remind us of that. Even though Lily was forward thinking, how she viewed Emma's life really made you realise that she is first and foremost an aristocrat.

My favourite character though would have to be Foy. Though he was not prominently featured in the story, his presence is integral to the climax as well as how the story resolves itself.... Plus he was a light, funny, uncomplicated character and i connected to him more than the other characters. This is the first book in the River Series and i would love to know what becomes of him and the other characters.

None of the emotions in the story resonated with me though. At times it just felt like too much whining, too much pouting and way too much crying. Also for some reason the story did not read very well. There were times when the author would approach a cliff at the end of the paragraph and instead of breaking off and beginning a new paragraph, she continued writing.

Other than that, the story was good. If you like Historical Romance stories then you should give this story a try. Read more ›

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Written Romance May 27, 2012

By Coffee Ramblings TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Set in Alabama in the year 1859, Lily Edwards is awaiting the arrival of her cousin, Green Bethune. She will wed him through an arrange marriage. At least that is what her family has planned. Lily meets Harrison Wingate, a captain of a steamboat. Sparks fly between the two. When he leaves the shore for the river, he sends her letters. Now Lily must choose between her cousin and the captain.

This is my first review through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers. "The River Between" is a simple love story with a Christian edge to it. The book is well-written, the historical scenes are great. I recommend this book to fans of romance novels.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully atmospheric, heartfelt faith August 14, 2011

By Virginia Campbell VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

"The River Between", by Jacquelyn Cook, is a well-written, richly-detailed historical romance. The "river" not only refers to a body of water, but also to matters of class and social standing. It's scope as well encompasses faith and personal religious convictions. Lily Seymour is a well-to-do young woman who remains unmarried at the age of eighteen. Her parents are eager to see her well-settled, which will raise even further the level of social acceptance her family maintains. When the family sends for her socially prominent cousin Green Bethune, he seems the perfect suitor for Lily. However, Lily's heart and mind have been captured by the kind and handsome Harrison Wingate, a riverboat captain acquainted with Lily's cousin, Green. This is a very romantic tale, so descriptively written that you will smell the fragrant gardens, hear the swish of the hoop skirts, and feel the breeze from the riverfront. The pressure for Lily to marry well and to obey her parents is strongly felt. As she is caught between being a dutiful daughter and obeying her heart, she experiences great personal growth and a renewal of an already strong faith. Harrison is a worthy and devoted match for Lily. Their love and faith in each other, and also their spiritual faith, add depth to their struggles against the class-consciousness of the era. I very much enjoyed this story, and I would love to read the continuing entries in the series.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Rich, Historical Romance July 20, 2012

By J. Hopkins

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I found the story interesting and the inspirational aspects refreshing from the profanity and sexuality of many romances. It came close to being a five for me, however, I found a few weak areas.

The author apparently did some thorough research, but I found many of her descriptions stemming from it too wordy and lenghty. They were well-done and added to the historical feel of the novel, but they were too long and needed to be condensed or interspersed and woven in at different places. Emma's thoughts and reflections often sounded immature for an eighteen-year-old who had a quick mind and high intelligence, which is how she was portrayed. I also thought the resolution was a bit simplistic, where Emma just showed her parents some Bible verses, and they suddenly came to see things as she did. Still, I did enjoy this story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay. July 23, 2012

By Mama

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Story was okay. Drug on a little.. I can understand the Christian aspect of the book, which I appreciate, but it got a little monotonous.

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story line May 4, 2013

By Marilyn Garber

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Easy read if you like a sweet story of the South during a troubled time . Good history of the importance of the rivers of the South as well..

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre March 21, 2013

By L. Christensen

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Easy to read story about a girl who went against her society parents to choose her husband. At first, I nearly couldn't get past about the first third of the book for the lengthy descriptions about the finery and riches. My initial thoughts were of rich snobs but as I kept reading I discovered Lily wasn't at all like her mother. The research was well done and the story was woven nicely around it.

There was lots of crying (by Lily), some manipulation, squeaky clean romance and a glance into the old South and the lifestyle during this period of time.

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