The Certain Hope
(Hope Series #3)
By E. C. Jackson
Christian Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 318 Pages
December 5th 2018
Love at first sight. It’s every girl’s dream. But Tara Simpkins is finding out it’s not as easy as it seems. Is this truly the man God sent to be her husband, or is she just desperate to escape her loneliness? The recent loss of both parents has left her reeling, and close friends don’t think she’s in any position to make major life decisions. She and her new-found love are convinced they can live happily ever after in the home of their dreams. His family thinks he’s moving way too fast and might disappoint the kind-hearted woman he’s fallen head over heels for. And then there’s Leah. Leah is supposed to be part of his past, but what if she decides she’s his future? Tara’s match made in Heaven may be over before it truly begins.
My rating: 4 of 5 starsI 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.
First of all, this is a clean, faith-inspired romance. No bad language, no sex, and truly nothing objectionable in it at all. The heroine of the story makes clear that she will not have sex before marriage, and our hero has some issues to solve in that area, but other than that, the story is wholesome and presents Christian values. The book is never preachy, hence, my term “faith-inspired.”
I will admit that it took me a while to warm up to both Tara and Luke. While their characterizations are perfectly fine, I felt that the story was a bit incredulous at times and strained reality, even for a romance. But that is merely my personal opinion. I struggled to accept Tara’s decisions and the way in which she ultimately made her decisions. I felt Luke was a little too controlling and pushy at times. However, in the end, I felt more comfortable with things, thus making it a true romance.
I found parts of the book entertaining, and the writing style was pretty easy to read. For a quick, nice read, this is the ideal book for a Friday or Saturday night curled up in front of the fire or on the beach in the afternoon. The story is enjoyable and has a few fun twists and turns along the way. I believe the author knows her target audience well, and she has delivered exactly what is expected in story, character, and charm.
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4 Comments
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Sounds like something I would like to read.
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Ruth, thank you hosting and reviewing The Certain Hope for your reader community. I appreciate your time!
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