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    The Measure of Katie Calloway (Northwoods Dreams Book #1): A Novel

    By Serena B. Miller

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    The Civil War has ended, but in Katie Calloway's Georgia home conflict still rages. To protect herself and her young brother from her violent and unstable husband, she flees north, finding anonymity and sanctuary as the cook in a Northwoods lumber camp. The camp owner, Robert Foster, wonders if the lovely woman he's hired has the grit to survive the never-ending work and harsh conditions of a remote pine forest in winter. Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from a man she is slowly growing to love.

    With grace and skill, Serena Miller brings to life a bygone era. From the ethereal, snowy forest and the warm cookstove to the rowdy shanty boys and the jagged edges of the saw, every detail is perfectly rendered, transporting the reader back to the time when pine was king, men were made of iron, and rivers were choked with logs on the way to the sawmills. Readers will have a hard time leaving the Northwoods when they turn the last page.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 1, 2011
    ISBN9781441234117
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    The Measure of Katie Calloway (Northwoods Dreams Book #1): A Novel
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    Serena B. Miller

    Prior to writing novels, Serena Miller wrote for many periodicals, including Woman’s World, Guideposts, Reader’s Digest, Focus on the Family, Christian Woman, and The Detroit Free Press Magazine. She has spent many years partnering with her husband in full-time ministry and lives on a farm in southern Ohio near a thriving Amish community.

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    • 4/5

      Jan 25, 2013

      I liked the unique setting for the story. The characters were all interesting and while the romance was the typical one, the twist made for some depth. Very enjoyable read.
    • 5/5

      Nov 6, 2021

      Could not put this book down I read it all night ! Cover to cover! What an interesting riveting story! Thank you Serena B Miller for writing this book.
    • 3/5

      Aug 22, 2024

      Great book!
      This was a book club read for me. I was not familiar with the author at all.
      I loved the main character and found it to be a very enjoyable read. There was mystery, surprises and plenty to keep me turning the pages. I am looking forward to more from Serena Miller.
    • 4/5

      Jul 25, 2015

      Wonderful book! Strong characters--very moving. I can sense the fear, the uncertainty, the passion, etc. It was well done!
    • 5/5

      Mar 16, 2014

      The Civil War has ended, but there is still conflict raging in Katie Calloway's home in Georgia. When she finds out that her abusive husband plans to kill her so that he can marry a wealthy war widow to rebuild his ruined plantation, Katie and her little brother Ned flee as far north as the train can take them, which is Bay City, Michigan. There she meets Robert Foster, who is looking for a cook for his logging camp.


      Katie takes the job, and she and Ned find sanctuary in the camp. Robert wonders if the young woman has the grit to survive the harsh conditions and never ending work, and Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from the man she slowly growing to love.


      I really enjoyed this story, it was so much more in depth than I had expected. I felt like I was experiencing life in a logging camp right along with Katie. The characters were richly drawn; I enjoyed getting to know all of the logging men and their different personalities.


      I have lived in Michigan my whole life, and I knew the state had a rich logging history, but I had not read much about it until I picked up this book. The author did very well with her research, and it gave me a new appreciation for all the work, and the danger involved in what it takes to get wood to the consumers who will use it, something I think a lot of take for granted.


      I don't know if there is a sequel planned for this book, but I would love to read one, not only to find out what happens next to main characters, but all the other characters as well.
    • 4/5

      Oct 4, 2013

      When Katie Calloway had had enough of her abusive southern husband, she grabbed only what would fit on her person, and her young brother and took off, hoping to never see her past life again. She wound up in Michigan, with a changed name, no job and barely enough money to sustain both of them. Then something amazing happened, a job oppurtunity opened up with a logging company as their cook. It was destined to be a tough job, but Katie vowed she would persevere. Through seven months of hardship, Katie fought to show her boss, Robert, that she could be everything he needed in her job. And along the way, she began to lose her heart to him. But her life was a lie, and Robert didn't tolerate lies.