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Cathy Marie Hake, best-selling author of Forevermore, tells the touching tale of a British governess who braves an 1890s Atlantic crossing to begin a new life in America. Seeking a brighter future, Millie books passage to New York aboard the Opportunity. When a widower scours the ship for a suitable nanny, he selects Millie from the crowds in steerage. He is standoffish at first, but soon Millie's tireless devotion to his motherless toddler begins to win him over.
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"A young nanny is forced to leave her job and then decides to travel to America with her sister and brother in law. When complications arise, the heroine is faced with a decision on the ship and then again when landing on Ellis Island that will change her life forever."
— Staff (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Faith, love, and lots of praying provide the foundation for the relationship that develops between an energetic, optimistic heroine and a hero learning to love again in Hake’s latest richly emotional inspirational romance.”
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“Hake knows what readers want: romance, laughter, and big-hearted characters who know that God never closes one door without first opening another. This story will stay with readers long after the cover is closed.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Whirlwind Listener Reviews
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" Overall I really enjoyed this book...probably my favorite in the series...but the ending felt very rushed and not all the loose ends were tied up. Still, a great book, an easy read. "
— Jerrica, 1/28/2014 -
" Loved this book. I felt the author does an excellent job of describing the character's emotions, etc. "
— Jennifer, 1/26/2014 -
" another inspirational audio book--about immigrating to the US from England in the 1890s. A good story -- multiple plots "
— Nancy, 1/16/2014 -
" I thought the introduction of a couple of characters in the middle of the book was odd (and underdeveloped)...until I looked at the listing of her other books and realize they are the subjects of her previous books...which I haven't read. "
— Lori, 1/14/2014 -
" Wonderful book. I liked the second book in the series better, but still great. "
— Tara, 1/12/2014 -
" I really liked this one. Very good read. "
— Becky, 12/24/2013 -
" Cute and predictable, yes, but after Lamb, I felt the need to read something wholesome!! "
— Tiffany, 12/21/2013 -
" I can always count on Cathy Marie Hake to write a truly enjoyable book. When life is stressful, it's like having a breath of fresh air! "
— Leslie, 12/16/2013 -
" Another good romance, after Fancy Pants. Well-developed characters, kept me wrapped in the story all day yesterday. But still: Millie, Daniel, Isabelle- they seem a little stereotypical. Sweet ending. I'd reccommend it, but Fancy Pants was, I think, a little better. "
— Carrie, 11/11/2013 -
" This is the kind of book that when you get to the end, you let out a contented sigh and say out loud.....ummmmm what a nice story..... "
— Delia, 11/9/2013 -
" Light reading. Enjoyable historical romance. "
— Heather, 7/26/2013 -
" The guys waits for some sign that his decision to marry her was the right course of action when acceptance was always there. It made the romance slow. Also she killed off someone I had grown to love without really even knowing him. I wish she hadn't. "
— Michaela, 9/9/2012 -
" I closed this book, satisfied. A well written story with strong dialogue and an intersting plot. I liked the Marriage of convenience, which later blossomed into a sweet love! Millie was an interseting character-loved how she was compared to a 'whirlwind'! "
— The, 7/7/2012 -
" I love the cover art/drawing for this book. "
— Jenna, 6/2/2012 -
" This book was a very good book, I did not think it was as good as Cathy's others, but it was still a good book! "
— Danielle, 3/30/2012 -
" A fairly predictable romance, but a lighthearted, enjoyable one none the less. "
— Lisa, 2/16/2012 -
" Not as good as her other two...Or the ones I've read anyway. "
— Haley, 2/2/2012 -
" Definitely another Cathy Marie Hake win! "
— Dee, 11/9/2011 -
" A fun not quite predictable story. A nice touch of Christian faith but not pushy. Ending seemed of a little rushed but other than that I enjoyed it. "
— Dawn, 9/14/2011 -
" This series is just fabulous! "
— Lisa, 9/10/2011 -
" This was a good book but it was a little strange just cuz I think the man in it is strange. It held to the very old traditional ideas of marriage as well which, although I believe in them, I feel she took to an extreme level. But all in all a good read! "
— Shari, 8/18/2011 -
" It's what you expect from this sort of light-hearted affair. The dialogue was slightly stilted and the story was predictable, but overall enjoyable. "
— Sarah, 8/10/2011 -
" I really liked this book. It did seem to take a while to get going but it ended well. I'm making my way through Cathy Marie Hake's books. "
— Elizabeth, 7/9/2011 -
" Very sweet. I would highly recommend this book. "
— Kim, 5/15/2011 -
" Wonderful book. I liked the second book in the series better, but still great. "
— Tara, 4/24/2011 -
" Probably one of my favorites of hers. "
— Angie, 4/12/2011 -
" One of my lesser favorites but still better than most books I read in a year. Whirlwind was more serious to me compared to the other books yet still as well written. "
— Hannah, 2/10/2011 -
" I really liked this book. It did seem to take a while to get going but it ended well. I'm making my way through Cathy Marie Hake's books. "
— Elizabeth, 11/30/2010 -
" Such an easy, wonderful, adventurous read was Whirlwind. It was just the right amount of history, fictional story. I enjoyed the way the stories characters experienced entering America through Ellis Island. "
— Jenny, 10/9/2010 -
" Simply beautiful. Never have I really read and enjoyed a book as much as this one. I was smiling and my heart was racing with joy towards the end. Kinda predictable but still very lovely! "
— Sandra, 7/27/2010 -
" This is not what I've come to expect from Cathy Marie Hake. The characters were underdeveloped and stereotypical. I rather liked Millicent but her sister Isabelle had me gritting my teeth almost every time she came in the scene. Anyway, I was rather relieved when the book ended. "
— Valerie, 7/24/2010 -
" It's what you expect from this sort of light-hearted affair. The dialogue was slightly stilted and the story was predictable, but overall enjoyable. "
— Sadie, 5/5/2010 -
" A fun not quite predictable story. A nice touch of Christian faith but not pushy. Ending seemed of a little rushed but other than that I enjoyed it. "
— Dawn, 2/3/2010 -
" Overall I really enjoyed this book...probably my favorite in the series...but the ending felt very rushed and not all the loose ends were tied up. Still, a great book, an easy read. "
— Jerrica, 1/25/2010 -
" I thought the introduction of a couple of characters in the middle of the book was odd (and underdeveloped)...until I looked at the listing of her other books and realize they are the subjects of her previous books...which I haven't read. "
— Lori, 1/18/2010 -
" This book was dissappointing. The characters underdeveloped, the plot unrealistic... it was lacking. "
— Bekie, 12/18/2009 -
" Not as good as her other two...Or the ones I've read anyway. "
— Haley, 11/20/2009
About Cathy Marie Hake
Cathy Marie Hake is the author of over twenty novels and a registered nurse who worked for many years in an oncology unit. In addition to writing inspirational love stories, Cathy adores classical music, romantic getaways, and Diet Pepsi. She lives with her husband, two children, and two rescue dogs in Anaheim, California.
About Barbara Caruso
Barbara Caruso, winner of numerous Earphones Awards for narration, is an accomplished actress. A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she was a featured player in the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has played starring roles on Broadway and in theaters across the country. She won the Alexander Scourby Reader of the Year Award for her performances of young adult fiction and has more than one hundred audiobook narrations to her credit.