Sweetbriar Cottage

A lovely romance. God is in the, but not over the top. I like God being in romance books because it is focused more on romance and less on lust. It does follow the trope of lives in danger makes us honest. And it is done well.

Well, thinking back over this story, there are some things that I'd recommend to an older reader. I blasted through it with pure pleasure a few months ago and have since reread it. The book does edge closer to the line than her previous ones have, but the Christian message is strong, especially near the end. My rating is purely emotional based on how much I bonded with Noah and Josie and their interactions together.

Josie has to choose what she really thinks about herself and what she she believes about God. Noah, though he hasn't always been perfect themselves, should be a great example of a man courting a gal in a fun, humorous banter, and a good strong backbone.

Cliff notes version:
I'm always eager for the next Hunter book, but I feel that this one is her most meaningful and heartfelt book to date, with a strong Christian message as well. Go ahead and order your copy, because you'll be sure to be touched by this one.

Content: pg-13 for some discussion of rape and other things; nothing graphic, though