| Samantha Samuels was a committed Christian young woman totally under the influence of her pastor-father. He insisted she spend time with a man whom he was counselling. This young man raped her and his brother had testified against him. The rape caused traumatic damage to Sam's life and family. She no longer saw her family and refused to forgive her father. She went to school and started a rape counselling centre within the confines of Jordan, her best friend's co-business named Glass Angels.
Kyle Feldman was a divorce counsellor and Christian lawyer with a fifteen year-old son Chad. He had been in love with Samantha before the rape. When that happened, she broke up with him. He still loved her and, as before, wanted to marry her. He owned the building in which Jordan and Sam's business was located. Before Sam returned to their hometown of Peaceful, Wisconsin, he offered the space to Jordan rent free. Ms. Karen Wiesner has, once again, upheld my high opinion of her writing skills. She has outdone herself with this poignant story. The many involved stories within the main book just kept me mesmerized. The characters were fabulously written. They were not only realistic, but also believable as everyday people that faced struggles and triumphs and steadily worked through them. This happily-ever-after was hard-fought and, at times, it was impossible to see a good end. The sensuality was perfectly (in my opinion) handled. It was not ignored, but it was treated as people, even Christians, truly have to face. While some of this would be ignored in other inspirational romances, it was wonderfully presented as facts really faced in today's world. It was sensitively handled so that there would be no offense from anyone. I was captivated by the entire storyline and almost read it straight through -- it's not a short book. I high recommend this book and commend Ms. Wiesner for her work. It is a book that can be helpful to read as well as entertaining. I laughed, I cried, and I can honestly say I saw the Word of God spread throughout this book. Great job, Ms. Wiesner!
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Reviewer: Brenda Talley |