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Light of My Heart (Silver Hills Trilogy Book #1) by [Ginny Aiken]

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Dr. Letitia Morgan comes to Hartville, Colorado, in the late 1800s to follow her God-given calling to heal. Soon she becomes Hartville's ministering angel, reaching out to the children of the town drunk, and skillfully touching all who need her.
But not everyone warms to the lovely new physician and Letty ruffles plenty of feathers when she takes on Hartville's thriving brothels. As she rescues first one then another young girl forced into the sordid trade, Letty becomes the target of some of the town's most powerful people.
Eric Wagner, Hartville's newspaper editor, finds he got much more than he bargained for when he brought this female doctor to town. As Letty stirs more controversy with each passing day, he wonders if he can save the noble-minded doctor from herself.
This is heart-warming and engaging fiction at its best, straight from the pen of a skilled storyteller.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007P3QSJC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell (February 1, 2004)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1490 KB
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Ginny Aiken was born in Cuba, raised in Venezuela, and then she married her college boyfriend. Forty years later, they have raised four sons who've brought four lovely ladies into the family. Three grandsons also have been added. When Ginny's not writing, she's busy ministering to women at her church and on the mission field. At her desk, however, it's just her, her Cairn Terrier co-author, and a varied assortment of strong-willed characters.

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Laundry Whispers

Oh the tangled webs we weave when we attempt to deceive ourselves

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2017

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Raised by a 'proper' mother and a doctor father Letty chooses to follow in her father's footsteps and go to medical school. Unheard of for a female. Unnatural according to her mother. Unable to find acceptance, as a doctor or as a woman, Letty struggles to stay ahead in Philadelphia and during a visit to her old medical school discovers a letter that leads to a new path and a new future for Doctor Morgan. Moving halfway across the country to Hartville Colorado at the request of the town for a woman doctor. Of course girl meets boy and is smitten. Boy meets girl and is smitten. However, boy is still drowning in his own grief and self pity that despite all the feelings will not accept his, or her, feelings and attempts to stifle them. And attempts to thwart them. And attempts to push her away. Mired in her own self pity girl can't decide whether to pursue or leave town. After she tries to save the world. And he tries to stop that at every step as well. Oh the tangled webs we weave when we attempt to deceive ourselves. That's ultimately what it all boils down too.

Eric Wagner has his own demons, his own battles and his own self deceptions. Having lost his wife and child tragically he writes to find a female doctor for their booming town. What he expected is no where near what he received. He also never expected to develop feelings for the new doctor. Letty Morgan expected to meet the newspaper man who wrote and his wife. She had long before given up the idea that she could be a doctor and have a family. That didn't stop her from developing feelings for Eric. However, please do not be drawn to the idea that this book is only about feelings and falling for each other. There's oh so much more to talk about.

Letty's life focus on her calling to minister to the sick. Not just through medicine but also through her faith in God. When confronted with the fact that there are young women, read teenagers, working in the brothels she is focused on rescuing them for a better life. Many in town are not OK with Letty putting herself into the position to spend them with these girls. Eric included. He is convinced that if he can find another way to close the brothels, and jail the women, then he can save her from herself. Save her practice and her reputation. Through all the ups and downs of their battle of wills the friendship grows stronger. But Eric can't just let the past be the past. So many times in this story I wanted to yell at both of them. What is it with the books I choose here lately and the inability of the characters to communicate with each other. And my need, desire, want, to yell at them. The urge to fix it for them. When they both stopped being so hard-headed and self-absorbed they were able to communicate. When they both stopped lying to themselves they were able to communicate. And when they started communicated...life was grand. Parts of the story dragged for me. Parts of the story felt rushed. All in all though the author did an amazing job of creating two strong characters that I became invested in and want to read more about in the next installment of this series.

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Richard Smith

Trusting in God

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 9, 2022

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"Light of My Heart," written by Ginny Aiken, is a story set in the late 1800s, in the silver mining region out west. The reader travels along with Dr. Lettie as she is forced to leave Philadelphia, Pa. because she is having a difficult time establishing her practice.
She responds to an ad looking for a female doctor. She takes the position and moves to start over. Lettie has a strong trust in God and His will for her. Her desire to take care of those in need gets her in a lot of trouble.
I enjoyed this book and I think you will too!

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Suzanne D. Williams, Author

A Beautiful Book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 20, 2015

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The description and turn of phrase in this book put me in mind of Jane Austin's novels, except set in the 19th century and the American Midwest. I could see Hartville and felt myself pulled back in time with each page. Dr. Morgan was a delightful spunky character with a great heart for others. Eric, the newspaperman, made for a stubborn, handsome contrast. I can't recall a male character with a mustache that I enjoyed reading about quite so much. There was also a wonderful array of sub-characters, each one unique and perfectly painted, especially the Patterson children.

The plot flowed well, though I was lost in places in regards to the Swartleys. I also guessed who was behind the swindle well before it was revealed. A few times from scene to scene I got lost in what was happening, but overall, the story kept my interest, introducing enough new elements as it went along that I wanted to turn the page.

There were several instances of head-hopping, jumping from Eric's point of view to Letty's and back within a scene. These were distracting. A couple sentences seemed to include the point of view of the sub-characters, but these were only a handful of times and could have been eliminated with a different sentence structure.

The story was clean with a nice attraction in the romance. Frankly, I'm surprised that anyone had any problem with the details of it. A couple should show some physical desire or the book grows stale. That said, there's no sexual content and no cursing.

The Christian message was very clear and, in my opinion, needed in the church. Many would turn their noses up instead of helping those less fortunate. But Jesus consorted with sinners far more than saints. I did feel Eric did a bit too much self-impalement. The Christian message, too, although apt, was repeated a bit too often and I began to feel drowned in it.

Overall, a really beautiful book that I enjoyed. I recommend it to adults or teens who don't mind Christian fiction. I'd love to read book two.

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Lesuse

Four and half stars for Dr. Miss!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2016

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Would give this 4 and 1/2 stars if available! This is a great story. My only critique is that it dragged just a little toward the end. I thought the main character took too long to come to the correct conclusion. But, it doesn't detract much from this wonderful story. It amazes and humbles me to realize what folks went through to settle this great country. Brave men who worked hard to keep afloat, at the mercy of the elements and prejudice and ignorance. And women who broke thru the molds of society to follow their God given dreams! I loved meeting Dr. Miss, Letitia Morgan, and admire her bravery and the compassion she extended to those who needed her services, even when society judged her for her actions. Then there's Karl the hard working editor of the town's paper who's so broken over the loss of his wife and son during childbirth, and the guilt he feels about it. You'll worry for the safety of the children of the town drunk who need help so desperately and the soiled doves, many children themselves, held captive by circumstances, a greedy madam and "upright" citizens who should know better. And then there's regular townsfolk who want to do the right thing, but until a Godly young female doctor shows up, are too bound by their fears and do nothing. Lots of action in this story. It's not your typical love story, but it is full of God's love and romance and some great kissing!

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Diana Sinclair-Wilson

Light of My Heart - a good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 5, 2016

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I'm not sure whether I'd have used that title, but the book is well written and moves the story along at a lively pace. The woman doctor at that time in history was a source of contention unknown to us today, living in the twentieth century. The things that we have long taken for granted, the choice of medical care, the selection of a male or female physician/ doctor, the type of care we receive, the ability to make our own decisions over that care- these are all highlighted by their absence in this historic romance.
The woman doctor is portrayed as a strong practical but feminine woman, despite seeing herself through her mother's eyes as unfeminine and therefore unlovable. Despite this, she determines to live a life dedicated to her personal beliefs, a life as a healer. If only more people today lived life with a set of principles, the world would be a better place.
By contrast, the good editor, Eric, is plagued with nightmare memories of his past failings. Nevertheless, he slowly comes to realise that he is wrong in decisions and actions that reveal his underlying convictions. As he begins to realise the mistakes that he has made, he is drawn not only to Letty, but also to God. There is one untied strand to the story, that I was expecting to be reconciled before the end of the book, but perhaps that was left open to facilitate a second episode or continuation of the story.
This refreshing, romantic story is a rare example of how goodly Christian men and women might interact in matters of the heart, still sticking to principle. Unlike many, this story shows us the failures of humanity (in the male doctor, and hypocritical townspeople) and how love and principle can eventually overcome.

Bordera

What a shame.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 13, 2015

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A very well thought out and crafted novel. However, I was irritated when, after a few chapters, the tone of the book changed. Having begun as an interesting tale about equality and the struggle for acceptance of a young, female doctor I wished to continue that theme, not find myself reading what effectively became a Christian tract. If an author must preach then please make that clear at the outset. This author has undeniable talent but pushes her beliefs much too hard.

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Barbara

Romantic tale of a lady doctor

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 3, 2016

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A run of the mill romantic tale of a newly qualified woman doctor in a mining community. Very predictable . I would have liked more about how difficult it was overcome the prejudice of the community against a woman doctor.

Mrs Wilma Firman

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 2, 2015

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Enjoyed reading this book

pat

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 20, 2015

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bit heavy but a good read