Book Review: Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop + Giveaway
Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop is a historical romance based on the true story of John and Phoebe Brashear who developed telescopes and lenses that are still in use today. Love Under the Stars brings the beginnings of their journey to life. Read the publication history, summary, blurb, genre, book review of Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop, and enter to win $50 Amazon gift card and a paperback in this post below.
About Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop:
Publication Date: 20th September 2020
Series: The Brashear Book 1
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance Novel, Biographical Fiction, Clean Romance
Blurb:
1861, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Inspired by the true story of John and Phoebe Brashear who developed telescopes and lenses that are still in use today, Love Under the Stars brings the beginnings of their journey to life. Set against the steel mills of Pittsburgh, a young man has a mind for astronomy and physics, the gifted hands of a millwright, and the heart of a minister. Conflicted about which life path to take, he is further confounded when the love of his life shows up teaching Sunday school in the classroom next to his.
Phoebe Stewart is headstrong, responsible, and meticulous about her role as baker and cook in her family’s household. Despite her whip-smart mind, she understands that she will live a single woman’s life with her family and revels in the caring and feeding fourteen household members. Then she meets John Brashear. He opens her eyes to a universe of heavenly bodies, a world of possibility beyond the walls of her home. Torn between the love growing between the two and Phoebe’s devotion to her family, they navigate a path to where they can announce their plans to marry and buy a little home up on the South Side Slopes. It all seems to make sense… until it doesn’t. Can John and Phoebe fulfill their obligations while being true to their hearts? Can they make their dreams come true?
Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop Review:
Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop takes the readers back to 1861, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where a young John Brashear is just starting his memorable journey to the most important invention of his life. The world building is so real that not for one second did I feel like I was reading a book. I felt a part of that old world where life was simpler, people more close knit together, and families still an important factor in deciding one’s future.
I have read so many books by Kathleen Shoop and am yet to criticize a book. All her stories are heartfelt, engaging, and an experience that leave the readers wanting more. This book is no exception. The fluid narration had me engrossed and immersed in the story until the very end. John and Phoebe’s lives became my own and their happily-ever-after became a prayer for me. The challenges that defined their lives is so inspiring that after reading this book I felt empowered.
A quiet love that didn’t demand but was ready to sacrifice had my eyes going teary and my heart breaking. This is one enchanting story that not only entertains but also takes the readers on an emotionally rich journey to leave them happy and motivated to better their own lives.
A thorough entertainer and a book that I absolutely loved reading, I give Love Under the Stars by Kathleen Shoop 4.5 out of 5 stars and Njkinny recommends this heartwarming historical romance to everyone. This book will make a perfect gift too. Go buy and read this romance. I look forward to the next books in this series.
I received this book for review and the above is my honest and unbiased opinion that is in no way influenced.
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About the Author:
Bestselling author, Kathleen Shoop, holds a PhD in reading education and has more than 20 years of experience in the classroom. She writes historical fiction, women’s fiction and romance. Shoop’s novels have garnered various awards in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Indie Excellence Awards, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Readers’ Favorite and the San Francisco Book Festival. Kathleen has been featured in USA Today and the Writer’s Guide to 2013. Her work has appeared in The Tribune-Review, four Chicken Soup for the Soul books and Pittsburgh Parent magazine. Kathleen coordinates Mindful Writing Retreats and is a regular presenter at conferences for writers.
I adore writing historical fiction (The Letter series, After the Fog and Donora Stories that are coming soon!) but am having a blast writing romance like Home Again, Return to Love and Tending Her Heart (Endless Love series). Thank you so much for the time you take to read.
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