This
novel is pure Christian romance. You'll not find any unexpected
twists or turns. You'll not learn something new about a place, event
or career (something I appreciate in novels). Nor will you see
intense character development.
When
Cissy testifies against her abusive boyfriend, the people in her
small Alabama town shun her. After all, he was their high school
football star and the best mechanic in town. Her parents decide Cissy
should go to New York, to live with and work in her uncle's sewing
notions company. Soon after she arrives in the big city, she meets
Tom, the owner of her uncle's competition. The rest of the story is
the makings of a typical romance novel.
Cissy
is sort of the typical southern belle. She is not a strong, “I can
do it” kind of fictional character. She is a nervous talker and
frequently says more than is appropriate for the situation. And,
though she does have a college degree in the business area, she seems
out of her element working for her uncle. She does befriend another
southerner who helps her navigate unfamiliar northern ways, giving
her some independence.
There
is a great Christian element to this romance. Both Cissy and Tom are
strong Christians. The one area of character development included in
the story is that of Tom, finding that he has failed to cause his
deep Christian faith to permeate his business practices.
If
you like a simple Christian romance, this is the novel for you. If
you like a more complex novel with intense character development, one
that informs you on a new topic, or one that includes lots of twists
and turns, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Debby
Mayne is the author of more than thirty books and novellas. She and
her husband live near Charleston, South Carolina. You can find out
more about her her books at www.debbymayne.com.
Realms,
282 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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