A fun, sweet story from Heather B. Moore! Until Vienna made me smile and laugh; I couldn’t put it down. Moore is a very talented storyteller, and I loved Gigi and Clyde. Sometimes it felt like they didn’t know each other as well as they could have, but Moore still made them intriguing and well-developed characters that I greatly enjoyed reading about. I’ve loved this series so far, and I’m very excited for Song of Salzburg in August! 4/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is a well written book that hooks you on the first page. It's a clean sweet romance that will keep you turning the pages. The scenery was beautiful and the places they visited were well described. I love everything about this book and recommend it anyone who likes Historical Christian Romance. Thank you Covenant Communications via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I throughly enjoyed this book! I loved having a front row seat watching the character grow and find love.

Gigi is satisfied with her life. She has a job as a seamstress, which she loves, she is gifted in clothing design, and she is content being a working girl and never marrying. When her aunt informs her that she is to be a companion on a long art tour aboard the Orient Express, she reluctantly agrees, knowing she will miss the job she loves. However, she is excited to see new places and the artwork and museums. Little does she know, the tour is simply a means to an end for her aunt Rowena. Little to Gigi's knowledge, Aunt Rowena chose this particular tour because of the guide, Professor Clyde Haskins. She has decided that the professor is the perfect suitor for Gigi. Horrified at the admission, Gigi determines to make friends, and nothing more, with the gorgeous professor. But the best laid plans do not always work out the way we have hoped.

Professor Clyde Haskins is a confirmed bachelor. Years prior he had his heart broken by the woman he loved and since then has sworn he would never love another. After discovering Rowena's plan, Clyde becomes friends with Gigi. But staying friends will prove difficult for both of them.

I highly recommend this book!!

Sweet, short, proper romance. Georgina Ballard is 24, single and takes a trip of a lifetime being the companion to her aunt aboard the Orient Express. It is 1900 and they are part of an art tour for those in their "twilight" going to the Paris Exposition, Strasbourg, Munich and Vienna. The tour is hosted by Professor Clyde Haskins. He is also single and there are attempts at matchmaking by the aunt between Clyde and Gigi. They agree to friendship and enjoy each others company.

This is the third in a series by different authors using the Orient Express as the theme. The mysterious passenger Nicholas makes an appearance in the two books of the series I've read as does art being part of the focus. (I haven't read the first book.) I love art and have been to all the museums mentioned so that was an added bonus for me. One of the excitements for reading about foreign cities is to include reference points that people can recognize. Moore does that well in Paris but less so with the other cities. Vienna is a favorite city of mine and a bridge and stream are mentioned as a location but if the author had said the Danube or a specific river it would make you feel more like are in the city.

The story is short and easy to read. Also content is clean with some kissing. I would suggest this for any reader 13 and up. I also think the cover is beautiful and inviting. Thank you NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an ARC ebook in exchange for a honest review.

I have been really enjoying the series from Covenant communications and this book was no different. Until Vienna is the third book in Romance on the Orient Express series. It is so cool how different authors are writing different books and to see the parallels that hold the story together and yet the differences.
I liked Gigi and Clyde from the beginning. They were so much fun and I liked how they became friends first. They had a sweet relationship and I really enjoyed reading about their love for each other grow. Gigi had wanted to get married before, but failed relationships have made her realize the fact that she is not meant to marry.
Gigi’s aunt and her friends were hilarious! I loved them and their relationship, they were kind of shameless but so sweet. Gigi and Clyde were pushed together by Gigi’s Aunt while on the Orient Express but when Gigi and her Aunt are forced to leave early will their relationship still grow? Gigi cared for her Aunt and I loved how she was willing to sacrifice in order to care for her Aunt.
I would definitely recommend this sweet, clean romance! I loved the characters and the story line. There were parts where I wanted to shake Gigi, but she grew on me. Until Vienna was a great addition to the series and I can’t wait for the next book!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

A beautiful story about finding love when you least expect it, building strong friendships and finding joy in life.
Georgina ‘Gigi’ is going on a long one month trip with her aunt Rowena, whom she is named after, Rowena Georgina Ballard, hence why she goes by Gogi! It is a guided tour through some of the most beautiful places to visit, like Vienna. I wish I had seen some of these places in reality, or even the artwork they saw on their tours because in my mind I couldn’t quite picture them, but they sound so stunning and like the absolute perfect vacation. After reading this book, I want to go on a trip like this.

Gigi is such a lovable character, I felt like the author made everyone jump off the pages, they came to life in my mind and I was so invested in their story! When Gigi meets Clyde, Professor Clyde Haskins, also their tour guide, there was an instant connection. Even in they claimed it to be friendship, we saw it for more, and it was adorable. Gigi was forthright with Clyde from the start, there were things happening behind the scenes that she made sure he knew, and because of that, she made a lifelong friend in him, she was honest and different from anyone he had ever met. And Clyde was unlike any man Gigi had met.
I felt every emotion along with the Gigi, her joy, tears, heartbreak, all of it. It takes a truly talented author to make a story feel so real. It has been a long time since I wanted to reread a book the second I finished it, but this one, I will not forget the unique setting and adorable romance of it.

I would absolutely recommend reading this book, just make sure you have time so spare because you will not be putting it down.

Content:
Romance: clean. Some kissing.
Violence: none.
Language: none.

Thank you NetGalley and Covenant Communications for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a sweet love story. It makes me want to go on a trip on the Orient Express. The romance of all the old cities is beautiful.

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This is the third book in the Romance on the Orient Express series.
This book captured my attention and I couldn't put it down. Gigi Ballard, is a dressmaker, who dreams of creating new designs. When Gigi's, Aunt Rowena, invites Gigi, to accompany her and her spinster friends on a tour,Gigi isn't given a chance to back out. When Gigi finds out that her aunt, also has plans to be a matchmaker, Gigi decides to thwart her plans, and is open about her aunt's intentions, to young Professor Haskins, together they decide that aunt Rowena will not have her way. I have enjoyed this series so much and can't wait for the next installment.

Until Vienna by Heather B. Moore was a quick read and sweet romance. Gigi is 24, unmarried, and working as a dressmaker in a shop when her aunt tells her she will be accompanying her on a guided art tour across Europe. The trip is led by a Professor, Clyde, who endured a broken engagement a few years prior by a woman who didn't think he could provide for the lifestyle she wanted. They meet on the tour and form a friendship after Gigi confesses her aunt booked this trip hoping Gigi and Clyde would form an attachment. Partway through the tour, Gigi and her aunt are forced to return home and the rest of the book focuses on whether their friendship/ attachment while on the trip can survive in the real world.

I liked both of the main characters, but nothing in particular stood out about the characters. I also felt like nothing much happened in the plot other than a few minor blips that were easily overcome. I also don't like when a couple's tension comes from <spoiler> people refusing to talk or read letters </spoiler>. Overall, it was fine, but not something I'd read again or rush to tell a friend to read. Nice light read if you're looking for a sweet and simple love story.

I received a free copy of this book for my honest review.

A clean, sweet romance but rather a short read. I was disappointed that the characters never really seemed to spend that much time together but it was suggested that they did; yet they barely seemed to know each other.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is book three of a fun collaboration between four writers, all with the connection to the Orient Express. Each book is different, yet very enjoyable. This book did not disappoint. The story line is fun, an art tour, a matchmaking Aunt and a young professor.

There were a few aha moments, a painting from a previous story, a mysterious gentleman on the train, that connect back to the other books.

The characters were likeable, the story line fun. I loved the relationship between the young woman and her Aunt. The Aunt's friends were fun ladies, they would be fun to hang out with.

The two main characters story developed in a sweet way. It is always fun to thwart your elders.

All in all it was a fun read.

I enjoyed reading "Until Vienna" -- I also find Orient Express stories to be interesting! Even if this one does not have a big focus on the train, it was still enjoyable to discover various place at the turn of the twentieth century through the eyes of the character, although a bit more descriptions would have been welcome!

I really like the male protagonist Clyde, a little less Gigi (she wasn't very smart nor nice and didn't really seem to realise her luck at traveling as she did on the Orient Express). But overall all the characters are ok, even if some could have been given a little more depth, such as Gigi's sister, Lily.

The romance was rather sweet, although it lacked meaning conversation and a "spark" and was a bit too quick.

This is the first book I have read from the Romance on the Orient Express series. This was a lovely, engaging romance novel. I love H.B. Moore's writing style and this on par for the most part.

There are a few repetitive lines and there was very little description of the actual stops on their journey. The Nickolaus character is probably the link between stories but I found it lacking we don't ever know much about him! The title doesn't fit the story - I was expecting more ties to Vienna then there is.

Overall, a great lazy day read to escape from dreary life!!

From the very first page I could not put the book down. Gigi has had a hard time as far as romance goes and she is headed towards spinsterhood. Her Aunt Rowena demands that she accompanies her on this month long trip on the Orient Express. Aunt Rowena’s friends are comical. Clyde is a gentleman from the beginning and you can’t help liking him. The story flows perfectly as they travel from city to city. I laughed out loud a few times while reading this book. I highly recommend it.

With this multi-author series, I find myself falling in love with the Orient Express a little more in each book. The descriptions make me wish I was on this multi-country tour of Europe.

Until Vienna holds some fun references to previous stories and we see Nicholas (who appears in the two previous books as well) a little more prominently.

Heather B. Moore had me traveling along with Gigi and experiencing her heartache, her embarrassment, her love, and her supports. I loved her walk in Vienna and her journey as she discovered that she really was an artist.

Between the Paris Exhibition and the other areas visited in this series, Art may be the star..

In addition to Gigi, I loved her aunt and her aunt's two friends. What a jolly group of traveling companions. I wasn't completely fond of her sister and mother in the beginning, but I felt like we might have just had a bit of a misunderstanding because all was well in the end.

I loved the luxurious descriptions and the fascinating places I have yet to see

This story was perfect in its tone and characters. There was growth and self-discovery that happens in the best of books. I received an early copy through NetGalley and this is my honest review, honestly, I am looking forward to purchasing this one when it comes out.

Penned by the talented Heather B. Moore, "Until Vienna" is the third novella in The Orient Express series. As in the previous two, this lovely contribution takes place during the 1900 Paris Exhibition (World's Fair). Gigi Ballard (AKA Rowena Georgina Ballard II) agrees to serve as her Aunt Rowena's companion upon The Orient Express for a European art tour. They are joined by two of Aunt Rowena's friends, Blanche and Irene. The three older ladies are a lot of fun, as Rowena is determined that her niece and tour guide Professor Clyde Haskins are perfect for each other. The enigmatic Nicholas with his indeterminate accent and foreshadowing pipe "smoke" makes a mysterious appearance.

Characters are well-drawn, and I quite enjoy Moore's writing style. This engaging book is lighthearted and sweet. I look forward to the final book in this wonderful series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an ARC of this charming novella.

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion First time reading this author and this book felt rather flat it seemed to be just going round in circles and slightly childishly writen in parts absolutely not what I was expecting at all very disappointing.

I fell madly in love with this historical romance novel from the very beginning! The story follows Gigi Ballard, a young seamstress at the turn of the century, who embarks on the trip of a lifetime visiting a series of European art museums onboard the luxurious Orient Express. (Right there the plot had me in its grips!) Gigi is intent on remaining a single woman and devoting herself to her seamstress work. Gigi doesn't anticipate the playful meddling of her elderly aunt who sees her role on the trip as a matchmaker for Gigi and Clyde, a young, handsome art professor who, as tour guide for the group, is a single man but has been recently heartbroken and is now closed off to giving love a second chance. If Gigi's matchmaking aunt has her way, Gigi and Clyde's budding attraction will become a romance! This was a gripping love story that I didn't want to end! A beautifully written story capturing my heart and my imagination. For those who love a smart romance novel and historical fiction, this book is a true delight!

This is the third book in a series written about finding love on the Orient Express. Each book is written by a different author, but is a standalone book. I requested an advanced reader’s copy (ARC) through Netgalley because I love the mystique of this legendary train, and I love to travel.

Gigi, a young woman living in the shadow of her prettier, and engaged sister, is invited on a holiday aboard the Orient Express by her aunt, Rowena. They will travel across Europe visiting museums and escorted by Professor Clyde Haskins, a bachelor, who like Gigi, has been hurt in love.

This book had so much potential to captivate, but it fell flat. The descriptions of Paris, Salzburg, and Vienna consisted of maybe four pages of the book. The descriptions of Gigi blushing, staring at, and crying to “The Professor “ ran to approximately ninety or more pages. I kept reading and waiting for something to happen, but there was absolutely no action or anything of interest in this story. Basically the only action that occurs in this book is that Gigi walks somewhere while the professor offers his arm. There was just too much winking, blushing, crying and feeling heat spread anywhere the professor touched Gigi. By the way, she refers to him as “the professor“ throughout the book.

It pains me to write this review, but I have been asked to be honest, and in my opinion Jennifer Moore’s writing is unsophisticated, even juvenile. For example:
“He extended his hand to help her up, and Gigi took it. Now wasn’t the time to think upon the feel of his hand against hers.”

“She’d grown comfortable around him, had become used to him, and looked forward to his every appearance, their every conversation. It was like he was a beloved brother . . . no, not a brother. A cousin? That was it. A male cousin she was very close to. No . “

Another flaw was the excessive repetition. For example:
“She knew it was Professor Haskins; she already recognized his voice.”

“Gigi didn’t need to turn to know that it was Professor Haskins”

“She knew it was Professor Haskins before she looked up”

And

“We must be strong, we must be brave, and we must be noble.”

“They’d both agreed to be strong, brave, and noble.”

“Strong, brave, noble,” he whispered.
“Strong, brave, noble,” she repeated with a soft laugh.”

JM employs a trope of letter writing, but to what purpose? Because when Gigi writes to her sister, Lillian, every letter is a recap of what the reader had just read. Nothing new was provided. No introspection or elucidation. Eventually I just skipped over them.

I was disappointed in this book. I am only happy that it was relatively short. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this to anyone over the age of thirteen.

Until Vienna by Heather B. Moore is an excellent historical fiction and historical romance that is the third book in the amazing series: Romance on the Orient Express.

I have to say, I have read all three books now in this four-novel series, and I have loved every one of them. I love that each book is by a different author, yet have the over-arching theme of finding love, self-appreciation, a path forward for their own lives, a second chance a happiness, all while traveling upon the same magical and gorgeous train (and meeting the mysterious Nicholas). Each author brings their slightly unique taste and writing style to their own respective books, but yet it all blends together wonderfully.

I loved Ms. Moore's narrative just as much as the two previous. Here we find 24 year old Gigi (Georgina) Ballard traveling with her aunt and her two elderly female friends as an escort on a month-long art and travel expedition across the beautiful and romantic landscapes of Europe.

On the brink of being written off as a spinster, the elderly women are hoping to find a life partner and husband for Gigi, possibly with the young, intelligent, and handsome professor that is leading the art group, Professor Clyde Haskins.

I loved so many things about this book. I love the main characters. I really liked Gigi and Professor Haskins separately as well as together. Both had excellent chemistry and seemed to bring the best out of one another when together. I liked how both had their own respective flaws, yet were working to better themselves and over come past obstacles. I also felt that by presenting both characters as having past relationship hardships and hiccups, that it made both more realistic and endearing. Both characters are honest, kind-hearted, and loyal. It was all perfectly created and it really added to the complexity of their profiles as well as the story.

I really liked the addition of Aunt Rowena, Lillian, Gigi’s mother, Irene, and Blanche. All were wonderful, sweet, funny, and sassy characters in their own ways. I enjoyed the light-hearted aspects they added as well as some of the obstacles that were placed upon our two main characters through no fault of their own.

I also really liked the descriptions of the fashions, drawings, locations, landscapes, and the beautiful art/food, and life that they all experienced during the tour.

I thought the storyline and pacing were excellent, the perfect balance of narrative, romance (ah the wonderfully depicted romance!!!!!), laughter, love, and hurdles/misunderstandings sprinkled throughout made the conclusion so much sweeter. I also really, really liked the ending. Perfect!

I can't wait for the fourth book in this series.

A must read! 5/5 stars

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