My feelings are mixed about this book – Heart of Stone by Jill Marie Landis. I’m not fond of stories where the majority of the plot revolves around whether the character should tell the truth about themselves or not. My answer is always, “Yes! Tell them the truth already and deal with it!” It may be cut and dry, but I dislike going round in circles…”I won’t tell them. I will tell them.” Most of the time the character ends up running away…
A good thing about this book is the main underlying message that God forgives and forgets. I do wish that it had more scriptures in it. There are so many that would apply.
I think that for me the horrible beginning set such a somber, sad tone that I didn’t fall in love with the book.
Here is the backcover copy:
Laura Foster, free from the bondage of an unspeakable childhood has struggled to make a new life for herself. Now the owner of an elegant boardinghouse in Glory, Texas, she is known as a wealthy, respectable widow. But Laura never forgets that she is always just one step ahead of her past.
When Reverend Brand McCormick comes calling, Laura does all she can to discourage him as a suitor. She knows that if her past were discovered, Brand’s reputation would be ruined. But it’d not only Laura’s past that threatens to bring Brand down?it’s also his own.
When a stranger in town threatens to reveal too many secrets, Laura is faced with a heartbreaking choice: Should she leave Glory forever and save Brand’s future? Or is it worth risking his name?and her heart?by telling him the truth?
You can find out more information at the author’s site. You can read the first chapter at Where the Story Begins. Published by Zondervan.
This book was sent to me through Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for the book tour. The words are fully my own and I have no affiliate links in this post.
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