A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Prize of My Heart - Lisa Norato

I picked this one up for free last month.  I've never read this author before, but the story seemed right up my alley.

Brogan is a privateer that has had a rough life.  His deceased wife gave away his son while he was at sea and told him that he would never be able to find him.  He's searched for three years and is following a slim lead.  A shipbuilder ends up having his son and treating him as a member of his own family to the point of even changing his name.  Brogan has decided that he will get in the boy's good graces before spiriting him away so he can live with his rightful father.

The complication to this idea is Lorena, the shipbuilder's daughter.  From the moment they meet, there is a connection between them that only grows stronger.  Initially, Brogan tries to tell himself that he is only paying attention to her to make it easier to spend time with the boy.  When Lorena is abducted and Brogan is offered the ultimate opportunity to simply disappear with the boy, what will he choose to do?

The secrets that Lorena and Brogan hold back from each other could destroy the fragile feelings that they are developing for each other.  Only the truth will set everyone involved in this boy's life free.  It will also cause great pain.

I really enjoyed this book.  The characters were interesting and the story line unique.  I found the villain, George, to be obviously underhanded and sneaky, but apparently the people that had been around him for most of his life hadn't gotten that message! 

The author has written a few other books. They seem to be more contemporary and I normally don't seek those out. Regardless, I recommend this book to anyone who likes Christian romance and the call of the sea! Good Book!





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