Rating: 3.5 Stars
Published: February 14, 2025
Pages: 386
Genre: Christian Fiction/Romance
Buy: Amazon.com
This is the January read for the Christian fiction reading challenge I joined this year, and I am excited to read 12 Christian fiction books by diverse authors and subgenres that will hopefully open me up to reading more and more Christian fiction this year and beyond. This book was my first introduction to the author, so I went in reading this book with an open mind.
The story follows Sloane and Max who used to be friends from college, started a business together and then had a huge fallout which caused a rift in their relationship both professionally and personally. Four years later, Sloane is back in Maine to look after her niece whose parents are travelling and ends up renting Max’s property unknown to her. Living in close proximity to Max brings back old memories and resentments that have been bottled up by both parties but as they both help Ivy to find her birth father, they have the opportunity to rehash what happened in the past and wonder if they will be able to get past the hurt, they caused each other.
This story was neither intense nor slow. It was well paced and well written. However, it is not your typical Christian fiction novel but one that is written with the notion that the characters have Christian values by their way of life, choices and what they say. This will be great for someone who wants to read a romance novel that doesn’t come off as preachy or biblical, just normal day to day Christians dealing with life’s struggles. There was quite a bit I got out of this story like Max’s drive to succeed just to prove a point to his father that he could make it without him and finding it still unsatisfactory even after immense success in his business. And how his being an “illegitimate” child affected his outlook on life. The overarching message about forgiveness not only in Max and Sloane’s relationship but depicted in Isabel and Fiona’s reconciliation where Isabel insisted Fiona forgave Max’s mother first before she would accept her plea for forgiveness and a renewal of their relationship. This reminded me of where Jesus said if you have anything against your brother, forgive and settle the matter before coming to God and as you forgive, you will be forgiven. Overall, It was an enjoyable read although I felt I wanted more from the story. It just didn’t give the punch I wanted or rather, there was no buildup to a “peak” moment in the story so most of it just went on a steady pace.
If you are just starting to explore Christian fiction, this is a good place to start. I would definitely recommend. We’ll be reading ‘The English Masterpiece’ by Katherine Reay and I am excited to read this one as it is also historical fiction so watch out for my review next month. If you are interested in joining the reading challenge, visit the website HERE
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The Author:
Becky’s a California native who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and settled in Dallas with their three children and one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She loves penning sweet contemporary romances laced with sizzling chemistry, mystery, faith, banter, and humor. Her novels have been recognized with Carol Awards, INSPY awards, and a spot in the Christy Award Hall of Fame.
When she’s not at her computer, you’ll find her power-walking her neighborhood, driving carpool, eating chocolate, doing yoga, or admiring her dog.
Connect with Becky via her website at BeckyWade.com, on Facebook as Author Becky Wade and on Instagram as BeckyWadeWriter.
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