Book review: When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad

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What is this book about?

Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list doesn’t include following rules. So when she is forced to apply for a job as a telephone switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won’t be easy. “Hello Girls” must conduct themselves according to strict–and often bewildering–rules. No talking to the other girls. No chatting with callers. No blowing your nose without first raising your hand. And absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.

Meanwhile, young lawyer Lincoln Cole finds himself in the unfortunate position of having to enforce the bank’s eviction of the three Gregory girls from their parents’ home. He tries to soften the blow by supporting them in small ways as they settle into another home. But fiery Hannah refuses his overtures and insists on paying back every cent of his charity.

When one of Hannah’s friends finds himself on the wrong side of a jail cell, Hannah is forced to look to Lincoln for help. Will it be her chance to return to her dreams of studying law? And could she be falling in love?

My review:

This was a sweet romance with the hero and heroine well matched, both intellectually and spiritually. Hannah was self-reliant by nature, but when circumstances forced her to take charge of her sisters; she became completely focused on that responsibility. This made it hard for her to accept help and caused more than a few moments of friction between her and those around her. I especially liked how her friend compared her path to that of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible. Lincoln was the perfect mix of strength, intelligence, and compassion. His faith was strong and I loved that he not only courted Hannah, but included her sister’s in the process so unselfishly. Also, the historical details about the “Hello Girls” were very interesting.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Lincoln’s determined but gentle pursuit of Hannah

What I didn’t like about this book:

Tessa, although I hope that will change when reading her story

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Sweet romance, good characters, and interesting historical details. This is the first book in the series.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Lorna Seilstad, author website

-Loraine Nunley

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