Review: Sweet, with hints of steam
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 15, 2013
This is book two in a three book arc. It does not end with a cliffhanger. Book Three will continue with Benjamin, who I really came to love in this book.While I tagged Renewing Hope as "inspirational," I want to let everyone know there are some steamy scenes. I firmly believe that inspirational can have elements of heat. And the heated scenes are very well done, within marriage even! I think this is one of the sweetest, yet hottest, wedding nights I've ever read.Ms. Browne has done her Amish research. Seeing the way these people live, day to day, joyful in the Lord, was a revelation. Being Amish doesn't mean they don't have faults, and those are shown by selfish characters, characters who have a hard time forgiving, characters who only see black and white. So, humans!Magnus, the horse, totally steals the show. He deserves every handful of oats that he gets.My editor brain couldn't quite be turned off. I would have deleted a few bits, and would have made sure that the repetitive use of words was at a minimum. But still, this was a very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading Benjamin's story! I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy reading a warm, fulfilling romance.*Thank you, Jennyfer Browne, for the opportunity to read Renewing Hope