This
is a delightful Christian romance. There are several themes running
through the story, making it a romance with a little more meat on the
frame.
The
plot is good. Grant is a rising New York lawyer who has just
inherited his estranged grandmother's home in a small North Carolina
town. He's ready to put the large home on the market and then take
off for a much needed sabbatical. Until he meets Jami, new reporter
for the local town newspaper. She's been assigned to do a story on
him and his grandparents. Her aim is to solve the mystery behind the
decades old change in the couple, going from socialites to recluses.
When she meets Grant, her heart realizes he is more than she
bargained for.
The
romance part of the plot is well done. I liked it. There were also
other aspects of the novel I liked too. There is much character
transformation that must happen in both Jami and Grant before a
romance can blossom. Jami's father had abandoned his family when Jami
was eight. She still fears abandonment by men. Grant had been
convinced his grandparents hated him as he had never met them. In
their house he finds evidence to the contrary, however. Had his
mother lied to him all these years?
So
there are serious issues which the main characters need to face and
conquer. It is tough going. Lack of trust on both their parts makes
for misunderstandings and hurtful situations. Only God working within
can heal old hurts, bring forgiveness, and make a way for a good
future.
Post
has given us some support characters that are great. Bernie, an older
reporter for the paper, is quite the character. She is always trying
to make romance happen between others. She and Hank, the older
manager of the local hardware store, always seem to be at odds.
Until, that is, Jami and her friends turn the tables on Bernie and
set her up for romance.
I
recommend this enjoyable romance. There are good characters with
great character development. There are a few good themes to think
about and discuss. And readers will get to enjoy the great outdoor
scenery of North Carolina.
I
am taking part in a blog tour of this book. You can find other
reviews here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Carol J. Post has been a medical secretary, court reporter, property manager,
and owner of a special events decorating company. Through it all has
been her love of writing. Her books have been nominated for an RT
Reviewers' Choice Best Book Award and selected as an RT Top Pick. She
and her music minister husband have two adult daughters and several
grandchildren. You can find out more at http://caroljpost.com.
You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
Waterfall
Press, 272 pages. You can purchase a copy here.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Litfuse.
My comments are an independent and honest review.
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