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    A Distance Too Grand
    A Distance Too Grand
    A Distance Too Grand
    Audiobook10 hours

    A Distance Too Grand

    Written by Regina Scott

    Narrated by Rachel Botchan

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    Meg Pero has been assisting her photographer father since she was big enough to carry his equipment, so when he dies she is determined to take over his profession--starting with fulfilling the contract he signed to serve on an Army survey of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1871. What she doesn't realize is that the leader of the expedition is none other than the man she once refused to marry. Captain Ben Coleridge would like nothing more than to leave without the woman who broke his heart, but he refuses to wait even one more day to get started. This survey is a screen for another, more personal mission, one he cannot share with any member of his team. As dangers arise from all sides, including within the survey party, Meg and Ben must work together to stay alive, fulfill their duties, and, just maybe, rekindle a love that neither had completely left behind.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateOct 1, 2019
    ISBN9781980056799
    A Distance Too Grand
    Author

    Regina Scott

    Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn’t actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first book was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She and her husband of over 25 years reside in southeast Washington State.

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    • 5/5
      Thank you to JustRead Publicity and Revell for providing me with a print copy to review. A positive review was not required nor am I being compensated for this review.

      Let me start this review with this important note – I am not a historical fiction or historical romance kind of girl. A quick glance at my Goodreads profile, my Bookbub profile, and my blog would tell you that.

      So, the high marks and praise in this review do not come with a blind love of the genre, nor do they come simply because this was a “freebie”

      Also, this is the first book I’ve ever read by Regina Scott.

      With that said …

      This was an AMAZING read! The first night/early morning (I started early morning Saturday 9/28) I read 104 pages, stopping at Chapter 9. I couldn’t put it down. All day Saturday as I prepped my review – I couldn’t help but glance at the gorgeous cover and want to steal a read in it. I save my reading for bedtime so I can get things done during the day. I read this in about a day (ending early morning of 9/29), and given the length of the actual story – 356 pages, that was an average of 178 per night. In total, it took roughly 10 hours for me to read this.

      That just doesn’t happen very often. It was that good!

      “A Distance Too Grand” is the first book in the “American Wonders Collection”, a historical fiction, historical romance series about the National Parks and their history. This novel explores the history of the Grand Canyon which was established February 26, 1919, marking its 100th year this year. The term “Grand Canyon” was coined in 1871, which was previously called the Big Canyon.

      “A Distance Too Grand” features Margaret “Meg” Pero, a photographer, who studied under her father. When he dies from an illness, she takes over his profession as well as the contract he had with the US Army and their survey team. The team is headed to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in August 1871.

      Unfortunately for Meg, the leader is a man she refused to marry – Captain Ben Coleridge. He would prefer to leave her behind, however he needs her services and they have no time to get a replacement photographer. But, he refuses to allow her to be a distraction. This isn’t any normal survey mission; this is also personal for Ben as he tries to figure out what happened to his father who went missing some months earlier.

      Danger begins to confront them – coming from not only outside, but inside as well. Meg and Ben face it together though in this beautiful novel full of intrigue, wonder, danger, and romance.

      This is a wonderful book for not only the story line, but the history of one of my favorite subjects – photography. In addition the risks some photographers took to get a picture along with their role with the Army survey teams. It is amazing to learn how far we’ve come with it.

      I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys historical romance, historical fiction, romances with the Army, or expedition stories.

      It is interesting to learn how crucial the Army was in the lives of settlers with regard to surveying safe routes, identifying water sources, along with food sources.
    • 4/5
      I have never been to the Grand Canyon before but I almost feel like I have thanks to Regina Scott and her astounding imagery. Aside from the beautiful and realistic setting, I also adored the characters. Meg was a favorite of mine with her independent and adventurous nature. She was a budding photographer, which was not a common career for women during that time, and it was interesting to view the world from her artistic point of view. I did feel like the novel was a little slow going at times, but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the story.*Disclaimer - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. A positive review was not required. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
    • 5/5
      This is a fantastic story of courage and faith. Both are needed when one is on your own. Meg has lost her father and she needs a job to earn money. Her father had her helping him to take pictures so she knows everything. She decides to help the army photograph the Grand Canyon. She wants to take such great photographs that she can earn money on the photos later. I love the history and the descriptions of the Grand Canyon. I also love the romance also. I received a copy of this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 5/5
      I have always wanted to see the Grand Canyon and much of my interest comes from the many photographs that I've seen over the years. In this book the heroine is a young woman hired in 1871 to photograph the North Rim of this area for a survey being done by the U.S. Army. Her recently deceased father was the person originally chosen and Meg Pero is determined to prove her talent and ability to the others on this team. She also must find a way to work with the leader of this expedition because Captain Ben Coleridge is the man she once refused to marry!I found A Distance Too Grand to be enjoyable reading because it shares facts about the Grand Canyon before it became a national park in 1919 and it also gives us a glimpse of early photography practices. Regina Scott has painted a vivid picture of the beautiful scenery and she also relates the detailed work involved in taking pictures in 1871. These descriptions make me appreciate even more my ability to snap a picture with my phone and I am reminded once again of the restrictions that young women once faced when they applied for jobs that were thought to be only for men. And even though I understood Meg's reservations about her relationship with Ben, I also found myself impatient with her for not seeing just how special he was!A Distance Too Grand offers romance, adventure, mystery, and many references to God and His wonderful Creation. I truly enjoyed it and I recommend it to all who like historical fiction and Christian romance.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell but a positive review was not required. These are my own opinions.
    • 5/5
      Title: A Distance Too Grand (American Wonders #1)Author: Regina ScottPages: 384Year: 2019Publisher: RevellMy rating: 5 out 5 starsWhat an enlightening journey set in the Grand Canyon with characters that have spunk, grit, determination and one with some nefarious inclinations! The year is 1871 and Meg, who recently lost her father, must try to convince the Army to let her go on an expedition to photograph the Grand Canyon. What Meg doesn’t count on is running smack dab into Captain Ben Coleridge who at one time captured Meg’s heart.Meg and Ben have a past, one that had the look of a bright and adventure filled future together. Now Meg needs this photographing opportunity to provide for herself as her extended family has other ideas of how she must live her life away from the life she loves. Ben is an Army officer who really has two missions to accomplish at the same time, but others aren’t aware of one of the missions.Throughout the whole book I kept getting the idea there was a mystery to solve, but never saw how the author was going to accomplish it. I enjoyed the tension between Meg and Ben in their personal relationship and how it impacted their working together. It is a story of hope, longing, greed, change of heart and more.The scenes in the novel make me want to go and see the Grand Canyon for myself. I cannot wait to see what American Wonder the next book in the series will highlight as I am sure there are many wonderous places to set a tale in with interesting characters, action and adventures! Hope other people enjoy reading this story as much as I did!Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
    • 5/5
      With her father gone, Meg Pero is determined to carry on the work he taught her to do: photography. She defies her aunt and travels west to fulfill the army contract her father had signed, to survey the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. She expects to have to fight to be allowed to support herself, but she doesn't expect the man leading the expedition to be the one she refused to marry.Two things caught my attention with this book from the start. First, the cover: it is absolutely gorgeous! Two: the author. What I especially love about Regina Scott's writing is just how her characters jump from the page. Each one is unique and memorable in their own way, and this book is no different.Meg had my sympathy from the start, trying to be herself and support herself with the skill she had learned at her father's side. She adheres to the strictures of society until they get in the way of her independence. On the other side, we have Ben, who has more than one reason to carry out the expedition to the Grand Canyon. Together, they make a wonderful couple.From start to finish, this book keeps you tied to the page.I would recommend this to readers of historical fiction.
    • 4/5
      I love the theme of this series "American Wonders Collection," how great is that?!? The next historical romance in the series will take place in Yellowstone! This inspirational series sells itself; who doesn't love romance, let alone in these iconic American places! "A Distance Too Grand" follows twenty six year old photographer, Meg Pero, as she leaves the east coast to try her hand at being a photographer on an expedition to the Grand Canyon. Her father has died so she is hoping they will honor his contract and let her take his place. She literally has no where else to go and she needs to make a name for herself. As you can imagine, it's 1871 and the army isn't exactly keen to take a woman along on a topographical expedition, but Meg has an in! The leader of the expedition is none other than her old beau and she convinces him to let her come with; after all the cook is female, she won't be alone. They embark on an adventure with beautiful scenery, danger lurking around the corner, and a great sense of adventure. If Meg and Ben play their cards right, who knows, they may find themselves falling back in love with each other. This trip has them realizing that they shouldn't have given up on each other so easily the first time. Romantic, wholesome, and unique. A great romantic adventure that inspirational readers will eat up! I can't wait for the next in the series!
    • 3/5
      One of the things that makes historical fiction difficult for me to read is the limits it placed on women. It's always a bit of a shock when a book reminds me of some convention that's changed.Meg Pero is the daughter of famed photographer, Matthew Pero. He's taught her his trade--though because of society, he's gotten much of the credit for work she's done. After her father's death, Meg rebels against her remaining family's ideas for her and takes advantage of a contract made with M. Pero to escape out west to take a photography job with a survey expedition. Somehow, Meg doesn't connect the Coleridge name(s) with the people she knew at West Point (a bit unbelievable) until she runs into her former flame at the fort. There are few women in this novel, but I like most of them. Meg and Dot are both resourceful women. Even Ben's sister Diana seems to have a spark of humanity in her, even if she is more conventional than the other two. Mrs. Colonel Coleridge seems more bound by societal norms and convention than the other women we encounter--I feel a bit sorry for her since she doesn't seem to have any identity beyond that of her husband.I wished there was more information about how photographs were taken at the time. We get brief mentions of how Meg prepared the plates and that her exposures could take a while. I'm guessing she still had to do something to the plates after their exposure besides just packing them as carefully as she could. The photography aspect of the story was the main reason I chose to read the book at all.
    • 4/5
      This is the first book in a new series called American Wonders Collection. The author plans to write stories about various National Parks and the struggle to bring them into existence. Her first book in the series is about the Grand Canyon.The novel begins in 1871 Ft. Wilverton, AZ Territory, where a survey crew is about to leave the fort and try to find a way to cross the Grand Canyon with a wagon. Their goal is to take samples of plants and soil and photograph the area to help future travelers. Meg has always worked with her father as a photographer and when her father dies, she shows up at the Fort with his contract to be the photographer on the survey in her dad's place. Of course, all of the men are totally against taking a woman with them but the leader of the expedition turns out to be Ben, the man Meg almost married several years before and he agrees for her to be part of the group.This book was excellent - there was mystery, romance and wonderful scenery that was so well described that you felt like you were there. I am looking forward to the next book in the series about Yellowstone National Park.Thanks to Revell Books for a copy of this novel to read and review. All opinions are my own.
    • 5/5
      Meg is a photographer who learned the trade at her father’s side. When a sudden illness took his life, she was determined to fulfill the contract that he accepted with the army to photograph various aspects of the Grand Canyon. Her services were almost rejected, since being a woman violated army protocol, but a captain and former suitor allowed her participation in the venture. Besides, Ben argued, the season for travel was getting late and there were no other photographers to be had. So a small group of men, and two women, set off to make maps, scout the area, and take photos. A rugged and dangerous way lay before them, and, unknown to any in the party, Ben is on a secret mission of his own. He father disappeared along with a guide two months prior, and both are presumed dead though no remains were ever found. Much happens on this journey, both in the physical sense of traveling the terrain, and in the emotional and mental states of Ben and Meg, as they come to grips with the trauma that has peppered their lives. Well written and quite interesting, this story is really a page turner, and the unique setting is just icing on the cake.
    • 4/5
      This is a well written Christian historical romance. The story is about settling the west and trying to cross or circumvent the Grand Canyon. The main characters are Meg and Ben and the love story part is pretty well the standard plot. She's independent and he's in love. There was also a bit of mystery in the book, that's what I sort of figured out early but not the details. The minor characters are also well developed. Some are fun, some serious, and of course, the bad guy.I suspected the ending fairly early but that did not detract from the book. It was interesting the way it played out. The descriptions of the scenery were exceptionally well done. You can almost see the Grand Canyon. Like my grandson said, reading a book is like watching a movie in your mind and this was a very scenic movie!This is the first in a series The American Wonders Collection. The book had a lot of interesting historical facts. The Christian aspect of the book was also well done. It showed how faith plays out in everyday life. A few Bible verses were quoted but it was not preachy in any way. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.The editing was very well done. I mention this as poor editing can really detract from enjoying a very nice book.I was thankful to be chosen to read and review this book. I was not required to give a positive review and this is my own opinion and freely given. Give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
    • 5/5
      The author gives us a story, that quickly became a page-turner, and historical as the Army is looking for routes to travel to expand this country.Our main girl is a photographer, and she at times takes her life in her hands as she hangs over the Grand Canyon, she is getting the perfect shot, one that will support her.There is a couple of love stories here, one is sweet, and enduring, even with a few bumps, the other has let someone put a damper on it.We see the God given beauty in this country through the eyes of these characters, and learned a few facts about the canyon that I didn’t know.There is danger here, and not only from Mother Nature, someone is willing to stop at nothing to stop this expedition.A book that kept my attention and reading late into the night!I received this book Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Oh how I love great cover art! This cover is stunning. It shows the setting, time period, and overall essence of Meg Pero. A Distance Too Grand is a fresh and unique historical. I love seeing the Grand Canyon in a new light and am amazed at its history. And although Meg and Ben’s stories are a bit predictable, I enjoyed them fully. I love it when a book makes me travel to the past and see today’s world in a whole new way. The danger, romance, and resolutions are full, entertaining, and satisfying.I really enjoy Regina Scott’s writing style and how she makes a long book not long enough. It’s a sure sign of great writing when the reader doesn’t want the story to end.Source: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was under no obligation to post a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Regina Scott's A Distance Too Grand, follows Meg Pero, a photographer, on an Army survey party to the Grand Canyon. Meg learned her craft at the feet of her very expert and experienced father on similar expeditions as well as in high society setting as a portrait photographer. The story relates the romance between Meg and Ben Coleridge, the Army captain called to lead the survey replacing the original commanding officer of the survey who was indisposed. Ms. Scott infuses historical information with the romantic theme very well. She covers photography, surveying and as well as the equipment and life on the trail.The Heroine, Meg Pero is strong-willed, talented, and beautiful. She reminds the reader of the title character in Annie Get Your Gun. She is drawn to the chance to photograph this legendary territory. The tension is that Miss Pero is unprepared to relive her romantic inclination with the West Point cadet she turned down years ago. While dealing with rugged terrain and the elements, they’re forced to face one another and their suppressed attraction.A Distance Too Grand is an easy read. The story draws the reader to the next page. The dialogue is so well-written. Character development is strong and while the story like is sometimes obvious, that contributes to making it an easy, pleasurable read.
    • 4/5
      Photographer Meg Pero is strong-willed, talented, and beautiful. Despite being a woman in a male-dominated profession, Meg is determined to join a survey crew searching for a wagon route across the Grand Canyon. She is prepared to risk everything for the chance to photograph this unknown territory. Miss Pero is unprepared, however, for her past to catch up with her, and it quickly does in the form of Captain Ben Coleridge, leader of the expedition.Meg and Ben are forced to face much more than just the rugged terrain and the unpredictable elements. They’re forced to face one another and all that lies between them.This book had my attention from the first sentence. The dialogue is so well-written. It is easy to follow along and pick up on the intended tone, humor, and sarcasm. The characters who are meant to be likable actually are likable, and they are developed well over the course of the story. I appreciate that there aren’t an overwhelming amount of characters to keep up with. Each has a personality and their roles in the story are easy to follow. Regina Scott has really given her characters a voice, so to speak, and keeps the plot moving along smoothly. The story is somewhat predictable, but still a very enjoyable read. This was the first book I’ve read by Regina Scott and I will be reading more.Many thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book via LibraryThing.