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!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

With Every Breath - Elizabeth Camden

Elizabeth Camden has become one of my favorite authors with her well written stories and lovable characters.  In the past, I’ve read The Lady of Bolton Hill, The Rose of Winslow Street, Into the Whirlwind, and Against the Tide.  When given the chance to read this one, I jumped at it!

At the beginning, we read about the fierce competition between Kate and Trevor.  They’re getting ready to finish school and their final challenge is to fight for a scholarship.  Kate doesn’t understand why Trevor is even going after this scholarship.  He looks like he has more than enough money and this is her only chance to go to college.  Trevor takes the scholarship and her dreams as well.

Years later, Kate has a chance to do the kind of statistical job she longs for while dealing with tuberculosis patients.  When she finds out the doctor in charge of the study is “horrible” Trevor, she almost changes her mind.  He hasn’t changed over the years and is as cold-hearted as she remembers.  She’s been told that she and Trevor are so alike they’ll either be best friends or enemies, and sometimes she wonders which one.

Kate starts to feel her heart soften toward Trevor, but he doesn’t seem at all interested in pursuing a relationship with her.  Every time they seem to make progress, Trevor pulls back into himself.  He’s guarding a deep secret that he knows will hurt Kate and doesn’t want to cause her pain.  With an unknown person threatening Trevor’s research and reputation, they’re going to have to work together.

I loved this book.  I really liked Trevor and Kate’s competitive nature and how they interacted with each other.  Kate is determined to find out what’s underneath that cold exterior no matter the cost, and her personality made me smile.  It’s clear that the author has done her research and the historical note at the end is interesting as well.  As with her other books, it was a great read and I highly recommend it.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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