Deborah Raney
Zondervan, Dec 24 2013
This title was part of an interesting concept: "A year’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed."
And this novella was just the right length: It allowed a intriguingly woven plot and textured characterization, and I was able to read it all in one (long) sitting. A great read.
What's different about this book?
It was the perfect read for me at just the right time: end of semester, ready to throw off heavier more involving reads. And short enough to match my shortened attention span.
The hook for me, though, was an unusual plot line: an author and a professor thrown together but without meeting. And something interesting develops.
What I'll do now that I've read it?
From Zondervan, the series (judging from this first novella) offers "Christian fiction," wherein the Almighty God is part of the action and plot line. No apologetics, no controversy, no wrenching conflicts of faith. This book provides a comfortable entertainment that makes for a pleasant read. For my church libraries and community-of-faith readers, this may be a perfect offering for those seeking an escape from life's moments of conflict and controversy. We'll add this one to our collection.
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