Review: Glad I read this one!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 26, 2013
While I don't normally read inspirational romance, I often volunteer to read them for contests. That's how I had the chance to read THE KEY TO CHARLOTTE, tied as the first place winner in the Short Inspirational category of the International Digital Awards. The topic and genre could easily lean toward "preachy" and "heavy-handed." That is definitely NOT the case with this book. The author tells a gentle story about a gentle couple facing real obstacles. The book touched me and made me glad I read it. Even if Inspirational Romance isn't your cup of tea, you should give this one a chance. Well done, E.A. West!This is a caring book about a heroine who is isn't quite like everyone else, yet who wants to be loved and to love, just like everyone else. From the book blurb:Charlotte Harris can't speak due to a quirk in her autistic brain, but that doesn't stop her from communicating with others. Unfortunately, it prevents her from achieving two of her dreams--praising God through song and to carrying on a simple conversation using her own voice.Zakaria Rush is the new Director of Children's Ministries at Charlotte's church, and he can't keep his thoughts off the partially mute blonde with a love for guitar music. Her love of the simple things in life intrigues him and makes him long to give her what she wants more than anything: her voice.Can Zakaria help Charlotte find the key to unlocking her ability to speak, or will his attempt to help her only lock away their chance for love?