A Throwback to my first book by Karen Witemeyer. I enjoy her humor, banter and mystery plots.
Rating 4.5
First read by Karen Witemeyer and it will not be the last. She is such a great writer, making my emotions feel like it is on a roller-coaster - I felt compassion, smiled, laughed, got angry and even had that "aaahhh" feeling.
The story started out slow, but kept on building until the climax at the end where I couldn't stop to see what will happen!
I loved that the Christian theme about love and forgiveness was so strong!
I identified a lot with Eden. Eden had to learn to not be critical and judgmental but to look at the person, who that person is and to get to know the person and not to make assumptions and judgement calls based on first impressions. She had to learn to trust God with her heart and not to build shields around her heart due to her fear of getting hurt again. I got frustrated with the way she handled the situation with Levi's past, but this made her more human and the change in her attitude was a testimony of what God can do if you trust Him and let Him change you. It was great to see how she grew in throughout the story. Love without conditions was such a strong theme through Eden.
Levi I just loved. The verse in 2 Cor 5:17, that says that we are a new creation in God and that the old is gone, was just a strong theme through his life. I loved how the author showed that it is not always easy to accept, especially when other people make it difficult because they don't want to accept that the past is just that, the past. I admired Levi even more after the scene with Eden's father, and what a great respectable, insightful man Eden's father is! He was such a great example of forgiveness and looking at a person's character and judging someone for who he/she is now and not focusing on mistakes of the past.
I loved Chloe and Duncan. Chloe was just a fun, lovable character!
Eden and Levi - I enjoyed seeing how their relationship grew and was glad it was not just easy and love at first sight. I specifically loved the parts where it is evident that their love and attraction for each other grew as they get to know each other more.
Sheriff Pratt... I did not like Sheriff Pratt and wanted to hit him over the head with something more than once! He was just an wolf hiding in sheep's clothing. I love how the "dark is always revealed in the light".
If you like to read books which is fun, humorous but which has a deeper story and where you have enjoyable characters with struggles and growth throughout the plot, you should give this book a go.
So now just to decide which Witemeyer book to read next...
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About the book:
Do They Have a Fighting Chance at Love?
After completing his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of Spencer, Texas. Spencer needs a blacksmith, a trade he learned at his father's knee, and he needs a place where no one knows his past.
Eden Spencer has sworn off men, choosing instead to devote her time to the lending library she runs in the town her father founded. When a mountain-sized stranger walks through her door and asks to borrow a book, she's reluctant to trust him. Yet as the mysteries of the town's new blacksmith unfold, Eden discovers hidden depths in him that tempt her heart.
Eden believes she's finally found a man of honor and integrity. But when the truth about Levi's prodigal past comes to light, can this tarnished hero find a way to win back the librarian's affections?
After completing his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of Spencer, Texas. Spencer needs a blacksmith, a trade he learned at his father's knee, and he needs a place where no one knows his past.
Eden Spencer has sworn off men, choosing instead to devote her time to the lending library she runs in the town her father founded. When a mountain-sized stranger walks through her door and asks to borrow a book, she's reluctant to trust him. Yet as the mysteries of the town's new blacksmith unfold, Eden discovers hidden depths in him that tempt her heart.
Eden believes she's finally found a man of honor and integrity. But when the truth about Levi's prodigal past comes to light, can this tarnished hero find a way to win back the librarian's affections?
About the author:
Also see: Author Discovery: Karen Witemeyer
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Recently voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Romance Author by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a two-time winner of the ACFW Carol Award and three-time RITA® finalist. Karen is a firm believer in the power of happy endings. . . and ice cream. She is an avid cross-stitcher, and makes her home in Abilene, TX with her husband and three children.
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