I've read a
few of Anne Mateer's books in the past including A Home for My Heart, At Every Turn and Wings of a Dream. I've been
impressed by her style. Her unique
story lines make her books stand out in my mind. When given the chance to read this one, I
didn't hesitate!
Lula has worked
hard to make it where she is. Trying to
get her MBA in mathematics in a time when it isn't completely accepted isn’t
easy. She wants to fulfill her father's
dream, but when her brother-in-law dies, her family volunteers her to help out
her sister. She plans on getting her
sister back on her feet and then getting back to her studies.
Chet teaches
math in the town where Lula is helping her sister. When she takes a job as the music teacher,
Chet is in an unusual position.
Normally, he's dodging women.
Now, he's found one he's interested in, but all she's interested in are
facts and figures. When she is forced to
come to him for help teaching the girls’ basketball team, he sees the
opportunity to get to know her better. He'll have to be careful that he doesn't
jeopardize her job.
Lula and
Chet are guilty of misreading their feelings for each other. Misunderstandings are commonplace and both of
these characters need to discover who they are and what they really want before
they can commit to each other. Lula
finds her identity in what her father wants her to be while Chet tries to gain
his mother's approval.
This was a
unique story that really pulled me in.
I've never read any stories with basketball in them. While there are descriptions of the game in
there, it isn't enough to bore or overwhelm the reader. I also appreciated the author’s note at the
end of the book telling the reader where she got her inspiration for the
story. I look forward to more from this
author in the future! Good Book!
* I received
a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an
honest review.
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