Review: A Different Kind of Christian Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2014
Gilbert Howard’s life is on a downward spiral and may soon turn out-of-control. He’s become an alcoholic and a womanizer. A busted knee forced him to leave rodeo riding, and his girlfriend drives her car into a tree to kill them. She and her unborn baby die, but Gil walks away with minor scrapes and bruises. Afraid that he’s becoming just like his father, and considering their rocky relationship, Gil goes to live with his grandfather, a minister in Colorado. There he meets Katie Campbell, a sweet but stubborn Christian girl, and she’s different than any woman he’s ever met. She makes him want to be a better person. When tragedy gives the Campbell family a double blow, however, Katie changes, and he doesn’t know where that leaves him.This was a different kind of Christian romance, but I liked it. I found Gil very likeable as he tries to make better choices than he has in the past. Katie was delightful at first, but then she switches completely and starts making very unchristian-like choices. When she finally becomes testy, explosive, and non-communicative, I didn’t like her at all. Even under the circumstances, the way she acted didn’t make sense to me. If we really love someone, especially with new love, we turn to them. Although I found the story interesting, it wasn’t a page-turner for me. I could stop and do other things without regret. I would recommend the book, however, and would definitely read more by this author.