A Love So True--historical fiction in the early 20th c.

All Evelyn Wisely wants to do with her life is make life better for the children at the orphanage where she works and to help give hope of a better life to the children in the red light district of Teaville in the early 20th century.  It's enough.  She has no need for anything else.  The promise of a shelter for the women of the district seems to be a step in the right direction but she must secure additional support if that is to happen.  One such glimmer of hope is David Kingsman who has recently arrived to help out in his father's business.  While the first days in that position aren't encouraging, he quickly is intrigued by Miss Wisely and her cause and the young children he finds at her Saturday morning gathering for food and a Bible story.  At first Evelyn resists David's offer to help in any way but she slowly begins to trust.  Will the circumstances and road blocks get in the way of dreams fulfilled?

I have never read a Melissa Jagears book but love historical fiction so was, at first, drawn to the cover of this book.  However, what I found was an author who immediately drew me into the setting and characters with ease.  A Love So True  appears to be book 3 in the Teaville Moral Society series but I never knew that until examining the book more closely and getting ready to write my review.  In no way did I feel as if I was left out of important details or history which left holes in the story.  My assumption is that perhaps the rest of the series may use some of the same character so I may not go back and pick up books one and two because this title reveals quickly how the first books ended but maybe not.  However, I will be look for additional books in this and other series of Jagears'.  I like how she covers a period of time in American history (early 1900s) not often written about.

A Love So True deals with regret from past decisions, friendships, commitment and perseverance, looking past the sin and loving the sinner, and so much more.  If you like historical fiction, definitely pick up a copy of A Love So True but consider getting the whole series and starting at the beginning.  The first in the series include Engaging the Competition and A Heart Most Certain.  You won't be disappointed.

I did receive this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review and am in no way obligated to write a positive one.