Emilie Rhodes wants nothing more than to be a journalist and work in her father's newspaper office as a reporter. But her father and mother are determined that their daughter resume the activities of a respectable young woman and leave her "dally" with writing behind. When the 1890 Chautauqua speaker series comes to town, Emilie is determined to write a series of articles that will establish her as a serious journalist. Noah Shaw is coming to the Independence Day event to entertain the guests and the town with his well-renown lectures. He has always been a man on the road, never staying in one place too long - until he runs into Emily. He cannot get her out of his mind and is quickly intrigued by the young woman with such ambition. As they grow closer, events transpire to tear them apart and shake Noah's foundation to the core. Will they ever recover?

Again, another good book in the Quilt Chronicles that was a pleasure to read. ( )

THE MESSAGE ON THE QUILT by Stephanie Grace Whitson is an exciting Inspirational American West Historical Romance set in Nebraska. #3 in "The Quilt Chronicles",but can be read as a stand alone. See,"The Key on the Quilt" and " The Shadow on the Quilt". Join Emilie Rhodes and Noah Shaw on a journey of faith,healing,forgiveness,hope,heritage,brokenness and love. This is the conclusion to "The Quilt Chronicles",I hate to see it end,really. What a lovely story of faith,courage,secrets,and the power of love,forgiveness,and healing. Noah(The Man of Many Voices) is feeling adrift,he is a successful lecturer and looking for answers. What he finds is Emilie,who writes for her father's newspaper anonymously, of course. Together, they learn of Noah's heritage and find love and acceptance. A powerful story the story of a quilt and love. Quits often told their own story during the 1800's. I enjoy this author's stories and this was no exception. She is an amazing storyteller,with realistic characters who are not only charming but who are also engaging and realistic. At a time when life was harsh,prejudice was abound and love was hard to find,the characters still keep their keep and courage during difficult times. Loved it! A must read story for anyone who enjoys American West,a treasured quilt,and the power of faith and love. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: SWEET

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )

4 STARS

This is the third book in the Quilt Chronicles. I have now read 2 out of 3 books and have enjoyed both. Now I want to go back and read the first of the series. The Message on the Quilt was a good story. I liked it and the little twists in the story. Some I could see coming and others not so much. It does have a lot of scriptures, faith and prayer in the story but it all fits great into the story. It shows a slice of life in 1890. Some good, some of it bad. It is a uplifting novel.

The characters where a wide arrange. You had a actress that is aging and down on her luck. Who changes with help of friends she just met. She studies how to play different roles and costumes to change who she wants to be.

Emilie writes for her father's newspaper the woman's page of events. She wants more. Her father and mother want her to stop so he fires her. Emilie has an idea for a series of articles and she decides to go out in the middle of the night to get the work her mother wants her to do so she might have A chance to do articles. While she is their she finds a snake in her family cabin and screams.

Noah is a famous speaker and is out on the stage practicing his speech. He thinks he is all alone and hears a scream. He runs to the aid and finds Emilie. He takes the snake away and escorts her back home. Noah has been alone since his mother died when he was thirteen. He has a lot of faith and quotes the bible, poets, declaration of Independence and Shakespear. He really likes Emilie and her three cousins and her friend Bert.

Noah helps her with her story idea and after her father turns her down without even reading her first article, he comforts her and asks her what she wants. Emilie decides with his help to turn the article into the other newspaper under a fake name. She is happy to see it published.

The supporting characters are interesting and I want to know what happens to them next. What will the Spring sisters do next? What does Grace decide to do. I really thought they helped enrich the story so well.

I know I will be on the lookout for more books by Stephanie Grace Whitson in the future. I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
Published April 1st 2013 by Barbour Books 320 pages ISBN:1616264438 ( )