Amy Parker's review Jul 07, 2018 · edit
it was amazing

Wow!!! Seriously this might just be my favorite from Jennifer Moore! Which is saying a lot because I loved Lockwood & the Hyde Park novella. Ok, first of all I will admit I’m super picky about American historical novels. I’m super biased I know, I’m English and I’ll choose something set in my motherland anyday. Yet, some authors are starting to change my mind. Regina Jennings, Melissa Jagears, Pam Hillman and without a doubt, Jody Hedlund. In fact if you have read any of Jody’s series set in Michigan you will love this book from Moore. Jody’s book set on Mackinac Island, which covers this same war (1812) then you should not, and I mean SHOULD NOT miss, this captivating read ‘My Dearest Enemy’. I seriously could not put this down. The author skillfully engages the reader right from the first few chapters. I felt 100% drawn into the lives of Emmett & Abigail, the specific roles they play - both in the development of their personal relationship - but also into the situations they encounter. The life saving efforts that Abigail plays a major role in. The group under Captain Pickett’s command will quickly endear themselves to you. The side story with the rocks and minerals was unique and a fun way to connect two people.

This book had me both hooked and emotionally invested.

Thanks to Netgalley & Covenant for the eARC. This is my honest review.

I listened to this book on my Kindle with Bluetooth. It is a light, easy, quick read. The description of the book describes it very well. Hard to imagine the scenario of this type of war so many years ago, living in the country sustained by what you can provide on your farm and having the fighting so close that you can hear it.
We have a damsel in distress with medical training from her father, and a desire to achieve something in her life, an injured soldier, a love interest, war, bad guys, unethical superiors, a high ranking brother, an escape and then life ever after. This book covers it all.
I have read several fascinating awesome books in the past few weeks, this was a nice diversion but not quite in the caliber of a great book. It was written well but I felt the character development was rather shallow. I did find it entertaining and enjoyed reading it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Covenant Communications through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This one gets 3***’s.

Opening line:

""Blast the United States of America," Abigail Tidewell spoke in a loud voice, feeling very self-satisfied at the echo the words produced in the empty woodbox."

I always learn a history lesson or two from Jennifer Moore. I had no idea how far north American armies ventured in the war of 1812.
I enjoyed the two main characters, Abigail and Emmet, as well as the secondary characters. They were very well written and came to life on the page. The romance was slow and sweet and just right. The tension in the romance, the war, the enemies kept the story well-paced and flowing well. This may be one of my favorites of Ms. Moore.

Omg !!!! such a beautiful story set against the backdrop of the war of 1812...I dont know anything about this war but in her novel My Dearest Enemy, author Jennifer Moore has given us an insight of this war, by her brilliant & hopefully acurate research ...she brings to life an excellent story that takes place during the war ...the fresh thing i noted was this book puts light on history from perspectives of all sides- British, Canadian, and American.

The start itself was so mind blowing ,i got hooked onto from the 1st chapter itself....Abigail is a healer from Canada and on the British side of the War. When she finds a wounded soldier in her barn who is barely alive,,, she treats & heals him despite being at odds with the side he is fighting on...Captain Emmett Prescott is a strong leader with solid integrity and plenty of courage,he is charming, funny, and logical.Emmett is mending, his men find him and recruit Abigail to doctor one of the other men in his small patrol on American soil.

All the characters have been well ingrained in the book ...a particular detail i loved in the story was Emmett and Abigail's interest in rocks and geology... Abigail's character is compassionate nature , incredibly strong,independent and intelligent, She has a strong desire to help and feel needed. She learns more about these men and grows to care for them all despite them being American. She even grows to love Emmett and he grows to love her as well.

This is the 1st book by Jennifer that i have read . am glad to say it was a total delight ... The hardships, struggle faced by people because of war.climate in those times was phenomenal... can't even imagine the difficulties , turbulent times,undue situations dealt by the people of that ....Jennifer had very well presented her book taking into regard all the research & beautifully incorporated with the story ... pls do read the book its a sweet , engrossing book .... i highly recommend it

Romance, clean; period
This was probably my favorite of all of J.M.'s books I have read. I loved the period war setting, and the characters were likeable and real. Not totally sure of the historical accuracy of all of the medical things, I confess I am not sure about that, hopefully the author researched it. That being said, this was a lovely read. Tension, drama, life and death, and in the course of it all Abigail and Emmett manage to fall deeply in love. Loved the rocks and how they helped the story along. A beautiful, period love story with some great secondary supporting characters.