Customer Reviews

The Hawk and the Jewel

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I have read every book that Lori Wick has written, but this remains my favorite. The characters are intersting and real, without being so "perfect" like alot of Lori Wick's characters are. I always have a hard time putting this book down before I'm finished and I've read it many times....her best work.

Shani, ward of the emir of Darhabar, finds her world shattering when she must leave the land she knows to explore her future in Victorian England. Following her through her troubled teenaged years learning to be a proper English lady, she must explore her feelings for the dashing Hawk and the God who could ensnare her freedom, to offer her peace as she's never known before. A wildly romantic book, the reader follows this thrilling, unconventional lady. An absolute must for lover's of Lori Wick and Victorian England!

Shani, ward of the emir of Darhabar, finds her world shattering when she must leave the land she knows to explore her future in Victorian England. Following her through her troubled teenaged years learning to be a proper English lady, she must explore her feelings for the dashing Hawk and the God who could ensnare her freedom, to offer her peace as she's never known before. A wildly romantic book, the reader follows this thrilling, unconventional lady. An absolute must for lover's of Lori Wick and Victorian England!

I had read this book of Lori Wick's maybe a year ago but had forgotten it really until I had a strange longing to pick it up and read it again. Oh, it was worth it! Yet again Lori Wick wisked me away into another world. She is realistic, yet has just enough drama to keep me on my toes; even when I know the entire plot! I fell in love with Sunny, Brandon, Holly, Jorden, and all the others all over again. And Sunny's salvation was just as heartfelt and wonderful as ever before, it really brought tears to my eyes. A definate read for anyone who enjoys a wholesome romance...and a to-be classic.

Lori Wick was able to capture the beauty of love within the realms of a Christ centered relationship. Way to go Lori, the world needs to read how God intended love to be.

For a first time reader of Lori Wick, I was amazed to discover that this book was too predictable and didn't capture my full attention. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys predictable stories.

As a huge fan of Lori Wick, I couldn't wait to read this book and of course, she didn't disappoint me. I enjoyed this book and I thoroughly enjoyed "watching" Sunny blossom from a stubborn, independent girl into a serene, beautiful young woman. However, I do feel that certain parts of the book could've been developed a little more such as the mystery with the box and the emir. The back of the book made it seem like there would be much more to that part of the story and I was filled with much anticipation, so when I got to the part when Sunny and the emir had their last confrontation I was highly disappointed. I also definitely wish (as a hopeless romantic) that she would've united Brandon and Sunny much sooner in the book.

Other than that I believe the book to be well-written, very entertaining and also very inspiring. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Lori Wick is one of my favorite Christian fiction authors. This book captured my attention from the get-go. I did not want to put it down and before I was one-third of the way through, I knew I had to have the other books in Kensington Chronicles Series.

Lori Wick is my absolute favorite Author.
Her stories have the right amount of danger, romance, and comdedy that book needs. They leave you with a feeling of contentment. The hawk and the jewel was no different. I loved watching Sunny grow up, and become a christian, and seeing her and Brandon struggle to accept their feelings for each-other. also, you can tell how strong a writer's faith is through their books. the bible says, "and you shall know them by their fruits." i think Lori wick has done an excellent job on this book.

This is the story of a young English girl named Sunny, who is raised in the Middle East and then returns to the place of her birth when she is thirteen. Basically, the first part of the book is about her voyage back to England and her adjustment to a different way of life once she is reunited with her family. The second part of the book deals with Sunny's growing up, finding Christ, and finally, coming to terms with her love for Brandon Hawksbury.

I was never bored while reading this story and enjoyed the trouble Sunny was always getting into. I could relate to the way that Sunny was always searching for something to fill the emptyness in her life, an emptyness that can only be filled by God. I especially enjoyed the feeling of family that this book portrayed. The leading characters were not always perfect. Brandon was slightly judgemental and bossy at times, and Sunny was somewhat impulsive, but I think that it's the characters flaws that make them so real. All in all, this is an entertaining read with a good Christian message.