“Heitzmann weaves a many-layered tale keep[ing] readers entertained and wondering when the next bit of drama will occur.” –Publishers WeeklyFour years ago Quinn Reilly did the right thing. Now the man her testimony put in jail is getting out. Though she has put up barriers to protect herself and those around her, she has come to care for the Spencer family, especially the winsome Livie and her mercurial father. Unwilling to put them at risk when the threats begin, she requests something she hopes the super-successful Morgan might be able to deliver.
Fixing problems is what Morgan does best, but his counterproposal takes them in a direction neither is equipped to handle. Determined to confront the past, will they survive to build a future?
Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including “Freefall”, “Halos”, “A Rush of Wings”, and the Christy Award winner “Secrets”. She and her husband, Jim, and their family live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she serves as worship leader in their church. Visit www.kristenheitzmann.com for more.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is one of those books whose story was better than the actual writing of the story. I love the premise behind it. It is no sappy romance, and it even has a bit of mystery to it. It is clean and promotes Christian principles, but I have to say it falls short in this area–at least in my opinion. There is nothing inappropriate in the book, but I felt it sometimes pushed the limits.
As I read this book, I found myself growing intrigued at points, but about the time I got interested, I found my interest waning. I’m not sure what it was, but I found myself not always being able to connect with the characters. I loved the fact that love and romance were not instantaneous. I was most intrigued by Markham. You have to read the story to find out about him. I just felt it was like a roller coaster ride at time with its highs and lows.
If you are looking for a clean, inspirational romance with a bit of a twist, this book may just be the thing for you.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
“This is the page to learn about me, but here’s the thing. I can talk all day about my characters and their stories. They’re really the fun part. In fact, any one of them would have quite a bit to say as they handle most of the storytelling anyway. I merely scribe their thoughts, actions, and repartee. Still, they have their own pages, so if you do want to know about me, here you go.
I grew up in an academic family, loving art, music, and books. If I wasn’t outside catching rock lizards and salamanders, I was drawing, playing violin, or buried in a book. Reading led almost immediately to my own stories. In fact, I can’t remember a time without characters in my head. They show up from different time periods, with various issues and conflicts they intend to resolve through my fingers on the keyboard. Ah, there they go again, taking over.
Because of my wonderful readers and publishers, these stories are now bestselling novels. They’ve been finalists here and internationally, and won awards, including esteemed Christy Awards. They’re published in several languages and as audiobooks. I’m fairly addicted to that form of “reading” myself and encourage everyone to check it out as a fabulous way to deal with traffic and lines.
When not writing—no that’s not exactly true, since technology allows me to write my novels while hiking the Colorado Rockies where I live—I love to get out in nature (breathe that high altitude air) photograph wildlife in my yard, cook crazy stuff, discover weird but beautiful music, and do various kinds of art. Also in my favorite things is speaking to groups at conferences, book clubs, or anywhere with real people, and teaching others to write their stories. Best of all is time with my family that now includes—oh yeah—two fabulous grandkids. Blessings abound.”
