I don't normally review books, yet alone post them here (This is not a review blog) but...I love reading Dora Hier’ stories.
When Love Triumphs is not my first one. She writes from the
Christian worldview but never hesitates to accept that physical desire is part
of falling in love, particularly as she stresses the blessings of restraint and
strength. When Love Triumphs features
two first-responders, professions I find heroic to begin with.
With a name like
Winter, our heroine is nothing at all cold and unfeeling. Giving her heart
instantly to the hero’s little niece Chaney is her loving nature personified,
peppered with other important examples of Winter’s generosity and care for others.
The author presents a very full cast of
characters, and I hope best-friend and fellow softballer Andi gets her own
story someday soon.
While Winter is a strong woman, her character is touchingly
vulnerable as she recovers from a childhood tragedy in which she feels
responsibility for her sister’s death. Hence results her terror of water and
water-related activities. When the hero installs a swimming pool next door, the
reader can feel Winter’s dread.
An ex-Navy SEAL now a paramedic, Tanner steals anybody’s
heart, particularly in his gentle goal to get Winter back. Nothing does it for
me more than a reunion story, and Ms. Hiers hits every mark. The proposal scene
is every woman’s dream. And Chaney’s legal name change, be still my heart!
I especially love Ms. Hiers’ compassionate treatment of
Tanner’s alcoholic father. Any reader who loves someone dealing with substance
abuse will appreciate her tenderness and hope.
Well done, Dora Hiers!
2 comments:
Awww! Mega thanks for spotlighting When Love Triumphs on your blog, Tanya! Appreciate your sweet words and your gracious hospitality! xo
Dora, you're the best... Least I could is share your wonderful book. 💖💕
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