Review: okay - but not much else
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2013
I downloaded this book looking for a fast, fun read that would take me out of the day's stresses.  It did that.  However, I found the character development to be simplistic and the plotting rather pedantic.  The opening scene in which Naomi's husband dies sets up the plot - but I found myself wondering why the author couldn't find another challenge to set up her conflict between Naomi and God.  I found myself questioning the premise that one can't love God and one's husband - why couldn't they work together in God's name?  The motivations of Charles McIntyre were never made clear - he just plods along, using one person after another to make more money - it would have been so much better if he were a real character instead of a stereotype!  Please understand that I'm not criticizing Christian romance, I just truly believe that we Christians have more depth to our faith struggles than this book pictures.