Review: Oh, it's good! It's really good! :)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2013
Beautiful. Heartwarming. Soul-stirring.I could go on, but why? STEALING JAKE is wonderful. I laughed. I cried. I squirmed with conviction for not doing enough for others, not caring enough about the less fortunate. I ached with sorrow for little ones without a place to lay their heads. If touching the reader's emotions is what makes a book memorable, then STEALING JAKE is destined to be absolutely unforgettable.I won't rehash the plotline--the back cover text does that quite well. But I will say that this storyline includes a little bit of everything, from down home, Old West derring-do to streetwise city kids. From orphans who capture the heart without half trying to rebellious teens who don't appreciate the comfort of a loving home. Suspense. Humor. Romance. All there. All perfectly delivered.A debut novel this good is bound to present the author a challenge. Can she do it again? I think so. STEALING JAKE is a showcase of solid writing skills, vivid imagination, and excellent plotting devices. Pam Hillman will have no problem creating another stellar tale...and this reader will definitely be in line to see what it's about.