Jocelyn Green

“Eugenics is hogwash. The self-directed evolution in the quest of a ‘perfect human product’? Absolute rubbish. You were made in the image of God, and so was every other person. Once you start reducing people to measurements and heredities, you strip them of their dignity. We aren’t livestock. We have souls."

5 stars for this book!

First of all, I want to say I really appreciated the author's stance on the subject of eugenics in this book, and how the so-called science clashed with what God's word says about who we are- made in His perfect image, chosen, worthy and loved.

The cast of characters was excellent, the story intriguing, and the mystery woven in was the perfect finishing touch.

Also, kudos to the cover designer, this book cover is gorgeous!

Elsa was a character I loved, and could easily relate to. She was very interesting, and I loved her dedication to ornithology as well as her care and concern for others. She had a lot of grit despite her condition, and she tried her best not to let it get her down.

Luke was a great male lead, and just the sweetest guy. I can't say a whole lot about him because of potential spoilers, but he was a fine gentleman and had a neat redemptive backstory. He was compassionate and was a good friend to both Tom and Elsa.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from the book:

"...I will always be your safe place to land.
I can’t give you wings, but I’ll be your solid ground.”

The Hudson Collection was a sweet and clean, slow burn, closed door romance that I loved and definitely recommend!

Thanks to the publisher for the complimentary e-book I received to review through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are solely my own.… (mehr)

I loved The Metropolitan affair, the first book in the On Central Park series, and was eagerly awaiting this second book. It surpassed my high expectations! The fast-paced plot pulled me in from the beginning and kept me engaged to the end. Beautifully crafted characters stole my heart and sparked my imagination. I was especially drawn to main characters Elsa and Luke and secondary characters Tatiana and Danielle. I love Elsa’s strength and resilience despite her physical limitations. Luke, with his own physical scars and personal trials, is the perfect match for her with his patience and support. I love the way their love story develops. Seamlessly integrated historical detail and particulars of the science of ornithology serve to inform and entertain the reader and enhance the story. The vividly described settings beckoned me to travel back to 1920s New York to experience the story wherever it took me whether it be Coney Island, Central Park, or the imposing Elmhurst estate. I greatly appreciate the encouraging faith lessons on the worth of every individual regardless of their station in life or physical imperfections since all are created in the image of God. I loved this book, and highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.… (mehr)

This was a good follow-up to the first book in this series, The Metropolitan Affair, but you didn't have to read that to enjoy this one. In this book we have Elsa, who is an ornithologist, working for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The museum inherits a valuable collection of bird taxidermy and she's assigned to catalog and bring them back to the museum. She's glad to get out of town and encounters new friends and the mystery of a missing ancient book of birds. I won't say more so as to spoil it for others, but I did enjoy it and thank LibraryThing and NetGalley for a chance to read this book in exchange for a fair review.… (mehr)

This is a fantastic book by Jamie Jo Wright. It's a well-written story that includes mystery, romance, and wonderful characters. The book also provides a lot of information about ancient Egypt and New York City during the 1920s. I was surprised to learn about the severe consequences Germany faced for their involvement in WWI, outside of monetary reparations. This book is a great option for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Additionally, the author incorporates the message of God's love, which we all need to know.… (mehr)