I cried buckets reading this book. A strong woman. A flawed hero. Wills that clash. Love that endures. Wow!
You want to know what the scariest part of this book is? How does Vicki know this stuff? How did she research for it? I cried enough reading the book without knowing what I'd do if I found out there's even a grain of personal experience involved. And no, I can't tell you what I'm talking about, but I'll give you a hint:
John Leaf is what we like to call a ‘bad boy'. He took Abbie's innocence, gave her a child and walked away without a backward glance to continue his bad boy ways.
Suffice to say that young Abbie Windsor did what she had to do to survive. Her main concern was for her daughter to have a decent life regardless of any personal sacrifice Abbie had to endure.
Now, 15 yrs later, Abbie and her daughter are back in John's life. Only, he's not a ‘bad boy' any longer. Now, he's the esteemed Reverend John Leaf with his own church. His congregation knows the awful deeds he committed before he was redeemed. But they also believe in God's grace.
The only thing is, John didn't know he had a daughter until she comes looking for him. She needs a father. But if John claims her as his own, will he be helping her or putting her in danger? He might be a minister now, but there's always someone who refuses to believe a person can change. Someone bent on revenge.
And how is John to deal with Abbie who now freezes on contact with his touch? Who put the fear in her eyes? The panic? And why does she seem destitute when she'd been married to a congressman?
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Heat level: Yummy (but some people might find some scenes disturbing)
My Rating: Excellent - 5 stars (one to re-read; definitely a keeper even if it's only to remind ourselves of the blessings in our lives)
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Total books Read: 69 Harlequin Imprint: 65 Others: 4
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The book sound good, Anita.
Good review! But I have to admit I'm curious...what do you mean by some scenes being disturbing? Do you mean because of an element of violence/abuse or the steaminess of the love scenes?
I like stories of bad boys trying to mend their ways. Of course, I like bad boys just staying bad boys, too. Hee hee.
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- Mark Twain
The former
Hey Amanda, the short answer is - the former. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it but thought some people might like a head's up.
I won't give you details, but if you really want to know, I believe I saw some Amazon reviews that 'tell all'.
I'd just rather not spoil it for someone who might read this and want to enjoy the book as it was written so I usually stay with what's written on the back blurb.
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I see....
Well, that makes perfect sense. Thanks!
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if looking
for West of Heaven better keep an eye out for this one too
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