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Heart on the Line
Heart on the Line
Heart on the Line
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Heart on the Line

Written by Karen Witemeyer

Narrated by Stephanie Cozart

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Witemeyer Returns with Her Trademark Blend of Adventure, Romance, and Humor Grace Mallory is tired of running, of hiding. But when an old friend sends an after-hours telegraph transmission warning Grace that the man who has hunted her for nearly a year has discovered her location, she fears she has no choice. She can't let the villain she believes responsible for her father's death release his wrath in Harper's Station, the town that has sheltered her and blessed her with the dearest friends she's ever known. Amos Bledsoe prefers bicycles to horses and private conversations over the telegraph wire to social gatherings with young ladies who see him as nothing more than an oddity. His telegraph companion, the mysterious Miss G, listens eagerly to his ramblings every night and delights him with tales all her own. For months, their friendship--dare he believe, courtship?--has fed his hope that he has finally found the woman God intended for him. Yet when he takes the next step to meet her in person, he discovers her life is in peril, and Amos must decide if he can shed the cocoon of his quiet nature to become the hero Grace requires.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 6, 2017
ISBN9781501955785
Heart on the Line
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Karen Witemeyer

Voted #1 Reader's Favorite Christian Historical Author of 2023 by Family Fiction magazine, bestselling and Carol and Christy Award-winning author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She and her husband make their home in Abilene, Texas. Learn more about Karen and her books at KarenWitemeyer.com.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love the portrayal of everyday good men and women. I hope there are more to come!!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This book is much better than the first book in this series Amos make this story interesting, humorous and exciting the narrator Male voices sounds too girly not the best but a relaxing read
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is third in this series about the Harper Station colony of ladies. This story is about the telegraph operator, Grace Mallory. Grace has found this town of ladies because she is in hiding from the man who killed her father and is after the books that Grace escaped with. Amos Bledsoe is a fellow telegraph operator who has been communicating with Grace after hours over the telegraph lines. When Grace finds out her cover is blown and the man is coming after her, Amos decides to rush to her rescue and meet face to face this woman he has come to care about.Now Grace and Amos must learn to trust each other and figure out if the Pinkerton Agent who has shown up in this ladies community is to be trusted or not. There is also another side story going on during this which is just as interesting. There will be guns fired, people hurt and a kidnapping before the truth comes out and Grace is free from danger. And the feelings that Grace and Amos feel for each other becomes a tender love story. This was another good story in this series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I always look forward to a new release from Karen Witemeyer, but I was especially excited about Heart on the Line because it continues with the Ladies of Harper’s Station. I loved No Other Will Do and couldn’t wait to revisit the town and its community.This second book follows Grace Mallory and Amos Bledsoe. The way they get to know one another through telegraph messages is so sweet, and I so loved how Amos is not a hero typically found in a western-set romance. He’s a little nerdy and quirky and wonderful. Arriving danger brings the two together, and the following drama, suspense, action, and romance is excellent. It’s an entertaining gem of a book, and I completely loved Heart on the Line, like No Other Will Do, of course. I recommend it. (Both books, actually.)Thanks to Bethany House, I received a complimentary copy of Heart on the Line and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Karen Witemeyer writes engaging and entertaining tales of Inspirational Historical Western Romance. As the stories unfold, the characters experience both spiritual and personal growth while facing adventures and finding humor along the way. Of course, the romance is just perfect, with a hero and a heroine who learn about themselves while learning about each other. "Heart on the Line" is Book Two in the "Ladies of Harper's Station" series. Harper's Station is a little Texas town in the late 1800's where women rule the day and the democratic society they have created. Grace Mallory, on the run from a personal tragedy in Denver, Colorado, is a skilled telegraph operator. For some time, as "Miss G" she has connected with "Mr. A", a fellow telegrapher. Their friendship develops across the wires--a form of "frontier social media". When "Mr. A", Amos Bledsoe, relays a disturbing personal message to Grace from Colorado, her lack of response alarms him and propels him to seek her out. What follows is a charming and eventful courtship between two very likeable characters who must take a great leap of faith to solve a mystery and hold on to the "life-transforming" love that just may be their ultimate reward. A very lovely story from the talented Karen Witemeyer.Book Copy Gratis Bethany House Books
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Grace and Amos are great pen pals, err.... telegraph pals. They are telegraph operators from different stations and get to know each other by their nighttime chats. When Grace is threatened during one of their evening chats, Amos goes into action to get to her side, on an obstinate and slow mule.That tells you about how this story goes. Amos has the best of intentions, but he is more of a cerebral hero, rather than the kind you find in most Western novels. I loved the characters and their quirky personalities. While Amos isn't a typical hero, he is a wonderful hero. He will do anything that he can to protect Grace.Grace has been hiding for over a year and I loved how her friends rallied around her. She has the clues to solve a mystery and will hide them from a bad and greedy man. There is a little bit of suspense and mystery. It is a great blend of a few genres.I enjoyed this book. Anyone who enjoys a great romance set in the Old West should definitely give it a try. It has Christian themes and contains kissing and non-graphic violenceSource: I requested a copy of the book from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Grace Mallory has been living in the women's colony of Harper's Station, Texas and working as the local telegraph operator. Over the course of her time there, she has struck up a friendship over the telegraph wire with Mr. A, another telegraph operator in Denison. But when Mr. A (the very kind, bespectacled Amos Bledsoe) overhears a warning to Grace that one of the dark shadows from her past has come back to haunt her, he immediately wants to help. But even with Amos' help, will Grace be able to overcome the threats that have come her way?This was a cute historical Christian romance. I'm generally a fan of Witemeyer's writing and this was a solid entry in her new series. Grace and Amos are neither typical romance leads as Grace is rather shy and Amos is far more of an intellectual man than one of the muscular types that typically crop up in historical romances. I also enjoyed the historical equivalent of meeting online with Grace and Amos both being telegraph operators. If you enjoy this genre, this is a solid read and worth picking up.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    STORY-LINE HEART ON THE LINE BY KAREN WITEMEYER:In Heart On The Line by author Karen Witemeyer, we find Grace Mallory telegraph operator, on the run after her father is murdered; she lands in Harper's Station. Continuing to work as a telegraph operator, she begins dotting and dashing with Amos Bledsoe. As their friendship grows so do their feelings for each other. When notified the villain who murdered her father has found her, Grace knows she has to tell the town; for evil is on the way. Grace anguishes over the fact they might be in jeopardy. Amos is not very handsome and rides a bicycle rather than a horse. He's seen as an oddity to the women in his community; he wants Grace would see him as a man worth knowing and possibility loving. Will he rush to Grace's side or stay in his quite safe town? What will Grace see when she first lays eyes on Amos? My romance book review of Heart On The Line follows.CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:Heart on the Line, by author Karen Witemeyer, entertains and enthrall the reader from the first pages. She grabbed me immediately; I could not read fast enough. A sweet clean romance filled with mystery, grief, love, faith, and strength, the reader finds two romances in this book.Witemeyer's characters live in an all woman town, Harper's Station; the sheriff and goods transporter the only men allowed. I loved how the town, filled with women, supported and loved each other as family. What a unique and original job Whitimeyer gave Grace. Whitimeyer included the inequity of pay and positions for women during this time period. What began as after work telegraph conversation with a telegraph operator, Amos, became much more. It was wonderful how well they communicated. When Amos rushed to Grace's aid, I knew he was keeper. Far from the brawny cowboys of the west, Amos wears glasses and a suit and is insecure as the woman of his town always overlooked him for the handsome cowboys in the area. Amos is the perfect match for Grace; a knight in shining armor who will stand and protect whose who he loves. He was exactly what Grace needed.Each woman in town has a story, some of brutal abuse; Helen was abused by her father and hates all men. She has many issues to resolve. That is until she meets the man God has designed for her. Her story's heartbreaking, however, God has his hands on the controls ready to give Helen what she desires if only she will accept him.Witemeyer has many plot threads to bring together which she did skillfully. A well-written story with well-developed characters, highlighting their faith in God and his goodness, the pace of story never slowed or bogged down. With an original story-line and realistic likeable characters, I found myself immersed in the story and sorry to say goodbye to the citizens of Harper's Station. I hope Witemeyer has several more books involving the ladies of Harper's Station. Including humor and mystery along with romance, the reader will find there's never a dull moment in Harper's Station.HEART ON THE LINE RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE:Additionally, I received this book from the Netgalley and chose to voluntarily review the book with an honest romance book review. Lastly, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on-line and on my blog, is my opinions. No one influenced my voluntary romance book review.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    After finishing Heart on the Line, part of me wants to dance around crowing, "This is Karen Witemeyer's best book EVER!"But then a more rational (and less fun) part of me chimes in. "Not disagreeing, per se... but you said that about No Other Will Do. And A Worthy Pursuit. And To Win Her Heart. AND Head in the Clouds...All of which boils down to this: Karen Witemeyer writes great books regularly, and has done so again recently. This one delivers on all the points I've come to love about her books: a light-hearted, toe-tingling romance with depth, a heroine I can relate to, and a hero I can root for! Let's discuss...Pros:+ "Delightfully nerdy" hero Amos Bledsoe breaks the mold as a bookish, bespectacled champion.+ The smooth writing style lets readers get fully engaged with the story...+ ...and an exciting plot keeps the pages flying, making this a fun, fast read.+ "Online dating" via telegraph in 1894?! Seriously, how fun is that!!+ A secondary romance adds dimensions to the women's colony at the heart of the series.+ Buckets of humor abound! Funny books do not always succeed in making me literally laugh out loud. This one did, repeatedly!+ Spiritual truths in the story come through naturally and without ambiguity.Cons:*crickets*To summarize, I loved Heart on the Line on every page, and because every book Karen Witemeyer releases is an instant must-read for me, I was super excited to hear that we'll have another visit to Harper's Station in the upcoming Hearts Entwined: A Historical Romance Novella Collection. (You do get the newsletter, right?)As a side note for history buffs, the inspiration behind the story is really interesting. You can read about it here: Online Dating in the 19th Century??? (via Seekerville). I particularly enjoyed this because my great-grandmother Orilla, a fascinating figure in my family history, worked as a telegraph operator in the 1920s. Though this story is set a generation earlier in the 1890s, it was fun to gain some insights about her career. And finally.... I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions, whether of a dancing-around-crowing nature or a more-rational-and-less-fun-but-not-disagreeable nature, are my own.