Maddie Norton is a paid companion and she lives in a time where spinsterhood is proclaimed at a much younger age then her advanced 29 years. She believes she has created a life of contentment by doing good works and living a life of faith. Then she meets her mistress’ nephew, Reid Gallagher. They are drawn to each other despite their internal conflicts.
Every once and a while I am drawn to a Love Inspired book despite my difficulties with proselytizing. I’m glad I was drawn to this book. Morren found a great way of working in the prayers and biblical references reflecting the inner conflict of the character. Not once did I end up bouncing out of the story because the ‘Christian’ piece seemed imposed on top of the story rather than coming out of the character. I was really impressed with her story telling. Thumbs up.
Nancy
Sounds even better now
Sounds even better now reading your blog. I have this one on my shelf but have not read it yet. I am trying to read the 2 before it but I have a few books in front o fthose. I like the historicals because somehow I really enjoy historical characters in inspirationals...maybe the time distance allows enough distance for them to reach me instead of feeling as if someone preaching at me.
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I think...
this one is on my shelves. Great review!
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There is some symbolism in
There is some symbolism in the use of Reid's interest in 'Egyptology' (compare and contrast Christianity vs Ra and other religions of Egypt). But as I said earlier none of it was 'in your face'. She handles everything with a light touch and subtle approach.
Nancy
Oh
now that really gets my interest!
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