Review: Contemporary Fiction Just as Good as Her Historical Ones
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 27, 2013
Emma Banks found herself a widow, and her husband had left her with a mountain of debt she couldn't pay. She had rejected help from her parents, because their wealthy lifestyle came from cheating people, and their help always came with strings attached. When Jonathan Steller proposed a marriage, which was really a business deal, she was torn. His fiancée had jilted him, and his parents were pressuring him to provide heirs before his father gave him more responsibility in their lucrative soft beverage company. This didn't look like the kind of marriage Emma wanted, but what choice did she have? She accepted hoping she could be the kind of wife Jonathan needed.I had only read the three historical novels written by Therese Stenzel, and I wondered if I would like a modern one as much. Christian historical romance is my preference, but this is a well-constructed story, and I liked it equally. At one point, near the end, the misunderstandings and tension ratcheted so high, I had to get up a walk away for a minute, but, this is evidence to how involved I'd become with these great characters. I used to think there should be some way to match teaching styles with learning styles for teachers and students. Now, I'm beginning to think the same about readers and writers. Therese's writing definitely matches what I'm looking for as a reader. I just wish she could write them as fast I can read them, but, since I write, too, I know this is just wishful thinking.