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Annie's Choices (Settlers Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Tricia McGill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.9 22 ratings

Book 4 of 4: Settlers

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In book 4 of the Settlers Series, we catch up with most members of the extended family from the previous three books. Annie at 18 is the eldest Carstairs girl. She has lived out at Bathurst west of the Blue Mountains, where she was born just after her Mama, Bella and Papa, Tiger settled there back in 1824.

After visiting her brother Tim and his wife Jo just before Christmas 1843, Annie decides to stay in Port Philip, seeking adventure much as her brother did when he set out with Jo the previous year. Annie has inherited her mother’s independent streak, a character trait that sometimes leads her to make the wrong choices. Jacob O’Quinn works for her brother, and the likeable young carpenter catches Annie’s eye. Jacob is quiet and reserved in his manner, having spent his life with his widowed mother. When handsome Zachary McDowell, the complete opposite to steady Jacob comes along, he sweeps Annie off her feet. Heedless of advice given by others, Annie makes a choice that turns out to be the worst she could ever make. Restless, Annie decides to return to her home, and Jacob makes the decision to escort her.

The journey back across the mountains proves to be a lot more eventful than she assumed it could ever be. The road itself may have seen improvements through the years but there will always be unexpected incidents to turn life around on its axis. A suspected murder brings the might of the law down on the shoulders of the young couple.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087BQ75NG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ BWL Publishing Inc. (May 1, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4182 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,985 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #670 in Historical Australian & Oceanian Fiction
- #2,987 in Women's Action & Adventure Fiction
- #6,021 in Women's Historical Fiction

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Tricia McGill was born in London but moved to Australia years ago where she settled in Victoria. Her published books cross sub-genres, and include contemporary, historical, mainstream, time-travel and futuristic, but all are romances. Most of her contemporary romances are set in Victoria where she lives. Tricia is an avid animal lover and horses and dogs feature in most of her books. Her favorite genre is time-travel where she loves to travel back to times and places long gone. Reviews and excerpts of all her books can be read on her web page. Tricia's best achievement was winning the RWAu Romantic Book of The Year (R*BY) in 2003 with her mainstream, Traces of Dreams, (now re-published as Remnants of Dreams) which was based on her mother's life.

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Susan

An engaging historical set in Australia

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020

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Genre – Historical Romance
First Line: Shielding her eyes from the noonday sun, Annie admired the muscled arms of the man helping her brother Tim unload the wagon.
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Ms. McGill pens an excellent 1800’s historical story located in Australia. There’s a mix of the life and times, a coming of marriage age, incredible landscapes, a murder-mystery, an evolving romantic relationship, and family ties all wrapped in an intriguing, tastefully written gemstone of a story. If you haven’t read any of Ms. McGill’s novels, this is a good one to check out. Her Settlers series are stand-alone books, so you can start reading them in any order…and you’ll end up reading them all;)

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Allykitten

Intriguing, Engaging, Eventful, & Enjoyable!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

This book was an intriguing, engaging, eventful, and enjoyable read!!

This book follows the story of an Annie, an eighteen-year-old girl, who is staying with her Aunt Jo, Uncle Tim, and their new baby, Bella. Annie’s parents and she came down to visit Jo and Tim for the holidays and to meet the baby. However, instead of returning home with her parents at the end of the visit, Annie decided to continue her stay and spend more time in Port Philip, a town much bigger than the small Bathurst mountain area she’s from. During her visit she meets Jacob. He works for her brother at his furniture manufacturing business, and lives in the stables. Annie is quickly smitten with Jacob and tries to maximize her time with him, but always finds herself tongue-tied when she tries to talk to him. Annie convinces Jacob to take her with him on his day off to visit his mom and then later a trip to the seashore. After an uncomfortable interaction with Jacob’s mom, she meets a dashing lad by the name of Zachary. Now with the interest of two men Annie is trying to determine who is the better suitor. However, with repeated and ignored advice that Zachary is a well-known racketeer, up to no good, and not to be trusted Annie continues to pursue him while drifting further away from Jacob and her family. Are they telling the truth? Is Zachary up to no good? Should she be staying away from him and chasing after Jacob instead? Why would Zachary be so sweet and kind to her if he wasn’t interested in her? No spoilers here!! But you definitely will want to read this book and find out what happens!!

I enjoyed the story line and found myself intrigued and curious to how Annie’s story would end and who she would end up with.

I liked the main characters for the most part, but unfortunately was often annoyed at how rude and childish Annie acted. Annie was book smart, but quite naïve, independent, sheltered, spoiled, and acted all-knowing – though she clearly wasn’t. Annie was dismissive and quick to belt out orders whether it was to the maid, Jane, or Jacob or so on. Her short, but brief encounter with Jacob’s mom left this reader with a sour taste. I will admit that Jacob’s mom wasn’t exactly friendly, but I would never talk to an elder in such a distasteful tone as Annie did. Especially after forcing Jacob to bring her along on his one day off and when he already had plans with his mom. Already so disrespectful!

There were redeeming qualities for Annie throughout the book that I enjoyed, but often brought back to her coarse attitude. Constantly judging and criticizing others.

I enjoyed and appreciated the author’s depth of research that was thoroughly highlighted in this book. Her awareness of the history and culture of Australia – all added insight and authenticity to the story.

I also liked that the author used old language in her writings such as the terms: on the morrow, mayhap, dapper, fripperies, invalid, revelry, deigned, and chamber pot. She also used Australian slang terms such as frock, daft, cove, dowager, flogging, skivvy, whist, etc. It made the story feel more accurate.

There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few very unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!

This book is Book Four in The Settlers Book Series. I had not read any of the previous books in this series, before reading this book. This book can absolutely be read as a standalone without any confusion.

All in all, there were just a couple hang-ups for me, but overall, I still enjoyed reading this book and would still recommend it! I think all historical romance readers will like this book too! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading – you won’t be disappointed!

**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**

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Christine Woinich as Iron Canuck Reviews & More

Slow start, enjoyed the characters and setting

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

I liked this story. Annie was such a sweet, innocent young woman finding out the bad parts of life as well as the happier ones. Jacob was protective of Annie and cared for her from the beginning. Their reluctance to admit their feelings for each other almost cost them the life they both yearned for. Circumstances forced them to face their feelings and led to an HEA. I found the story a bit long and a little slow in places, but the journey was an interesting one.

I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020

This is Book 4 in The Settlers, a series of historical romances set in Australia. These concern the Carstairs family, now a second generation beyond the original novels in the series. In this one, a young woman, Annie, comes from beyond the Blue Mountains to the bustling town of Port Phillip. She stays with her brother and his wife, already settled there. Annie is almost 18 and certain she’s quite grown-up, so this story concerns her occasionally rocky path to wisdom. She needs to acquire more worldly wisdom, especially about the motives of young suitors, but the most important lessons she learns are about herself. "Annie's Choice" has a host of believable characters. Above all, it is a charming slice of Victorian romance-Australian-style, and an engaging addition to a deservedly popular series.

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Annie's Choices

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

Tricia McGill gives Annie quite a few predicaments in Annie’s Choices. Annie is nineteen-years-old and thinks she knows it all. (laugh) It doesn’t matter if it is today or 1843 in this case, but young women do not seem to change. Bad choices seem to happen no matter what.

Annie’s heart is in the right place at times. She tries to rush life at other times. Annie is on the lookout for excitement too. These ideas get Annie into some trouble. McGill writes Annie’s journey with some chuckles thrown in. Annie’s Choices is not a heavy drama piece.

McGill takes us traveling through some of Australia. We get to experience class differences and racial bigotry. Surprisingly Annie is pretty independent for this time period. McGill emphasizes the history which brought many families to Australia during this era.

Annie’s Choices is a nice journey to adulthood and a glimpse into the early history of Australia.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020

With everything going on in today's times it was so nice to sit back and settle in for the evening with this book. This book takes you back to what seems to be a much simple time. Or at least will give you an escape from today's mess. A sweet story to say the least. With this being the 4th boo in this series I didn't find it difficult to follow along and to stay with what was going on.

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Rosemary Morris

Sucessful convicts' daughter.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2020

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I enjoyed Annie’s Choices and the first three books in this series about early settlers in Australia. I liked catching up with members of her family, most of whom arrived on convict ships and thrived.
Educated by a tutor, Annie lived on her parents’ farm in Bathurst until she came to Melbourne in January 1843 to stay with her brother and sister-in-law. Somewhat headstrong, Annie reminds her brother that he is not her guardian, and insists on making her own choices, some of which are unwise. She suffers from self-doubt and uncertainty about her them, until she decides to return to the farm where she must decide how to fill her days with a worthwhile enterprise and choose what she really wants.

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