This novel is another great Christian romance from Hunter. I am always
interested in how a plot could be developed that hasn't been used
before, and Hunter has done just that.
A
wealthy Chapel Springs resident is leaving the town to live by her
children and grandchildren. Rather than sell her large home, she has
decided to give it to the person who can propose the best use for it.
Two people compete. PJ McKinley has had as her dream opening her own
restaurant. The large home has a second level so she could even make
it into a B&B. Cole Evans had seen the offer and comes into town
to propose a home for older foster teens, teens in transition. Having
been in the foster system himself, he knows how hard it is for teens
to find their way when they turn eighteen and are taken out of the
system but are yet not ready for college.
This
is a great story line. PJ's dream is a worthy one. Her combined
restaurant and B&B would be a great addition to the town and
would provide employment. But Cole's plan is great too. Unable to
decide between the two, the elderly woman mandates that the two must
each work on their dream for a year. PJ can open her restaurant on
the first floor while Cole houses his teens on the second floor.
As
you can imagine, that arrangement makes for a great story. PJ and
Cole bicker yet there is an attraction that develops between the two.
Cole has some serious issues from the past that he needs to work out
before he is ready for a romantic relationship. PJ also must deal with her own sense of inadequacy and poor judgment. Add to the mix an old
boyfriend of PJ's who barges in on the scene and you have the makings
of a good romance.
The
gospel is clearly presented in the novel. Both PJ and Cole need the
redemption Christ offers so that they can move into the future. A rewarding novel to read and I recommend it.
Denise
Hunter is the bestselling author of many novels. She lives in Indiana
with her husband and sons. You can find out more at
DeniseHunterBooks.com.
Thomas
Nelson, 322 pages.
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