Before the Season Ends [NOOK Book]

Pleasurable book

Though the first impression of Ariana is that she is a ninny (thinking her lot in life was a sixty year old curate) fortunately later chapters showed her as much more mature, developed and entertaining personality. I was captivated in the story until the marriage offer at which point I lost interest and skimmed the remainder of the chapters. While as a Christian I understood Ariana's dilemma I became rather impatient at the statement and restatement. I was waiting for Phillip to become as impatient with her as I was. While I choose inspriational romances and want a Christian setting, I am not wanting a diatribe on doctrine.

Though I would read other books by the author with other characters, personlly, I am not interested in the sequel with Ariana. I read for escape from my daily problems, some of which are relational (thus the need for romance books!) and I am NOT interested in spending any time or emotions involved in problems between fictional characters, however likeable.

The book was well written and enjoyable, though "in the vein of Jane Austen" didn't ring true for me.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Watch out Jane Austin - Linore is here!!

Let me first say that I¿ve never read a Jane Austin book and was totally taken by the story which was set in 1813, Chesterton, England, where nineteen year old Ariana is off to her Aunt¿s house for the opportunity of a life time. She¿s never met her Aunt so this was awkward to say the least. Aunt Bentley is on a mission to find Ariana the best husband her city had to offer. She is totally thrilled to set up her niece's social calendar for the season of her "coming out".

I was totally floored by all the ¿Rules¿ upper society had. Amazed at how Mrs. Bentley knew all these rules along with just the right style of clothes to be worn; to present a good impression for a successful coming out party. Ariana saw how excited her Aunt was about this whole process. She wasn¿t as excited as her Aunt as a matter of fact things were making her head spin (mine too) with all the rules, types of clothes to be seen in and which accessories (like gloves) had to be worn at certain occasions. Some of the rules just made me laugh out loud.

Ariana was sure her parents didn¿t know how serious all this was? Ariana couldn't believe how much money her Aunt was spending on her -- it just didn't seem right. Would there be money left over for her sisters coming out party? Maybe some of this money could be given to the poor. She just didn't feel right about all the expense and attention.

She was determined to honor her Aunt even though her parents said Mrs. Bentley was a high society heathen. Maybe in the process of obeying her Aunt she could show the love of Christ is a special way. Ariana wanted to tell her Aunt that having a personal relationship with Christ was so much more important than following a bunch of religious rules, like she does in these high society parties. She prayed for this opportunity.

Ariana didn¿t think like woman her age. In Ariana's way of thinking, a personal relationship with Christ was the most important quality in a husband! Period. The end. She didn¿t want a man just to have one. Her Aunt thought this line of thinking was judgmental and ridiculous. I soon found myself cheering for Ariana.

I was captivated, enchanted and educated all at the same time as I read this book. I even chuckled at societies silliness -- it was great! It fascinated me! I haven't read anything quite like it. I can't wait to see what Linore writes next!.

Nora St. Laurent -Book Club Servant Leader
www.psalm516.blogspot.com

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved It!!!

I love books about this era. The wardrobes, the balls, the expectations, are all so different from our modern life. This book has a distinct Jane Austin feel to it but is easier to read because it has a glossary of terms in the back (since many of the terms are unfamiliar). If you love Jane Austin you will love this book! Wonderful!!

disappointed

item kept reverting from page 60 to 58 and could not read further .

Loved It!

I loved this book and found such enjoyment from reading it! It was fun, entertaining, and a very fast read seeing as I couldn't put it down. 'Before the Season Ends' has all the ingredients for the perfect story and was NOT disappointing at all. FANTASTIC JOB Linore Rose Burkard! Thank you for your work! I will look for more books written by you! Well done!!

Slow start but soon found i couldn't put it down.

Fun story w/Christian morals

I was very surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did because it started out as a typical love story but the main character stuck to her beliefs and I was proud of her! This is a good story to read to reinforce that Christianity is more than religion.

Absolutely loved it.

Could not put it down. Can't wait to read her next two books. My new favorite author. You will not be sorry you purchased this book. Loved,loved, loved.

Before the season ends

Cute story, couldn't put it down. Although it seemed like the story was drug out and then the ending was so quick it was a good story and was well written.

Recommended

Very good read. Entertaining, sweet love story.

GREAT

I will look for more books by this author!!!

Good Book

If you are into British historical fiction romance then this book is the one for you.

recommended

loved it, can't wait to read more from this author.

A fine story with a lot of Jesus

This was a fast read, an enjoyable story, but somewhat predictable. There were serious Christian elements woven tightly into the story. The Christianity in the book felt natural and not forced at all which was a nice change from some of the other Christian fiction in this genre.

I would most likely recommend this book to Christian teen girls (or the parents of Christian teen girls).

Overall, it was a fine read, not my favorite, but definitely not the worst thing I've read.

Very good book

This was a very enjoyable read.

recommend for enjoyful reading

Thank you for the free book . I enjoyed being able to sit down and just enjoy the book for my pleasure and relaxation.

Very nice read!

Recommended.

Fun Read

I enjoyed this book, it was a fun read for my rainy day.

Loved this book.

Can't wait to read the sequel.

Simply Adorable.

Okay so I have to admit that it took me awhile to actually get into the book. It was a bit boring in the very beginning. Maybe the first 2 chapters though. Once I finally got into it, I couldn't put it down. Like staying-up-until-after-3am couldn't put it down. It is the most adorable and cute story...definitely a must read.