Reviews

-The Outer Edge of Heaven-

I have to say that as a writer, I feel Jaclyn M. Hawkes has “hit her stride.” The story is sweet, with Charlie sticking to her ideals and encouraging others to do the same. The characters are very well developed, the writing strong, and the pace just right. I enjoyed every moment of this story as I laughed, cried, and even went for my own bag of Oreos and glass of milk. Jaclyn M. Hawkes has found her place in clean, contemporary LDS fiction. I would love to see more stories like this one from her. And I have to agree with those who have already commented on the characters: Luke Langston is simply delicious as a strong, silent cowboy. I highly recommend this book for any who enjoy LDS fiction. Young ladies from 12 to 112 will love this story. Cheryl Christensen A Good Day to Read

“Jaclyn Hawkes’ books have a touch of humor that will appeal to many readers.” -Jennie Hansen, Meridian Magazine

“Hard to put down.” – Squeaky Clean Reads

“ A romantic romp. Exactly the type of book to read in a bubble bath.” – Marsha Ward

“I recommend her books to anyone who roots for the good guy, cries for the injured, and wants to see love conquer all.” – Cheryl Christensen, A Good Day to Read

“The romantic tension between her characters is riveting.” – Rebecca Blevins

“Enjoyable and uplifting.” – Janet Kay Jensen, Fiction for the Thinking Woman

Wow! The picture on the front of this book really fits with the character Kelly perfectly! Beautiful, fragile, but a very powerful woman who can take care of herself when her world starts to crumble around her. Then Enter Robby who is, how shall I put this…..HOT!!!! He is very different compared to his teammates and is a very humble and loving character. Then put these two together, they were meant to be! But when Kelly is found by those who want to kill her and silence her forever, he has to let her go to keep her safe as well as himself. I don’t want to give too much away. Does Kelly ever stop running and hiding? Will Robby get to tell her how much he loves her? Read and find out! You will not be disappointed! I didn’t want it to end, I wanted more!Colleen from For The Love Of Books

-Journey of Honor-

“I found ten definitions of “honor” in my dictionary. Here are three that apply to this book and form the backbone of the story:

honesty, fairness, or integrity in one’s beliefs and actions: a man of honor
a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one’s family
high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in honor ” – Janet Kay Jensen

“I recommend this book to anyone who roots for the good guy, cries for the injured, and wants to see love conquer all.” – A Good Day to Read

“Hard to put down, Hawkes crafted her story in a way that made me eager to turn the page and discover how the characters would respond to their trials, and how it would end!” – Squeaky Clean Reads

“Just read this book. Very good. Couldn’t put it down. Never heard of this author before but glad I read her book. Is there more out there by her?” – LDS Fiction

“I really enjoyed this story of a determined pioneer girl and her journey across the plains to Utah. Her courage and faith along with her growing love for her (marriage of convenience) husband make an interesting and fun story that is hard to put down.” – GoodReads

“This is a clean book that is appropriate for all ages. It’s also a very quick read. And it got my mind thinking, “What if?” Which is always a good thing.” – Chasing Dreams

“Journey of Honor is fluffy, romantic, escapist entertainment for a rainy winter afternoon or a day at the beach, especially for readers who do not expect facts and historical accuracy to burden their romance fiction. Journey of Honor is a romantic historical romp, exactly the type of book to read in a bubble bath. ” – Writer in the Pines

“This is a great book and a fast read. I was easily pulled into the story and uplifted by the way Giselle and Trace handled the trials. This a a book you will want to read again and again.” – Jewel’s World

“I liked the premise of this book. I thought Hawkes had a great story idea and her characters were lovable. I was pulling for the protagonists the whole trek west. It was a sweet, clean love story. I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the novel, as I have pioneer ancestors and like imagining their struggles on their journey to the mountain West.” – Karen Dupaix Writes

“Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by Journey of Honor. The author did a great job showing the building relationship between Giselle and Trace. I definitely wanted to keep reading to see how their relationship progressed. It’s an interesting story that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.” – Scribbled Scraps

“I classify this book as a romance novel with an LDS historical background. So, you romance lovers will find a great read in Journey of Honor.” – Why Not? Because I Said So!