While I'm a protestant, I have great respect for many aspects of the catholic church and have been bothered how modern historians (including protestanWhile I'm a protestant, I have great respect for many aspects of the catholic church and have been bothered how modern historians (including protestant ones) have twisted history to make them look like villains. While I liked this book, I feel like it was fairly weak simply because of how it was told. I think a chronological history would have been a better format to explain history. As it was, the posture of this book felt more defensive. However, I did feel like I learned a lot.
Personal note: I felt the author made some unnecessary negative comments about protestants in a couple of places, however, I can understand why he probably doesn't think very highly of them....more
2024 I love this series so much. It's a beautiful series about the brokenness of life and the consequences of the choices we make and the sins we commi2024 I love this series so much. It's a beautiful series about the brokenness of life and the consequences of the choices we make and the sins we commit, but God's amazing redemption.
2019 review *Happy Sigh* Another wonderful Sarah Sundin....more
I loved the first book in this series, and I liked Pam's book. I had been concerned about Sam and Patrick's relationship in previous books but I hatedI loved the first book in this series, and I liked Pam's book. I had been concerned about Sam and Patrick's relationship in previous books but I hated it in this one. Don't get me wrong Patrick is dear and I love Sam's convictions. However, I think it is wrong to toy with anyone's heart and not to guard your own. Dating a guy who isn't a Christian is wrong. I have personally seen many girls like Sam start out "just dating" non-Christian guys then toss all their convictions later. Please, authors, show this for the danger it is!
2019 I listened to the audiobook via Audible Escape. It's sad to say I didn't like this novella at all the second time. I just couldn't get over the fa2019 I listened to the audiobook via Audible Escape. It's sad to say I didn't like this novella at all the second time. I just couldn't get over the fact these two people were speaking lies to their family and friends without a lot of remorse. The ending doesn't make those lies okay. I'm leaving my old review and rating up.
*** 2014 review Age Appropriate For: Ages 15 and up for romance Best for Ages: Ages 18 and up
Sometimes, I get tired of reading heavy books: good books that are full of intricate plots, deep characters, and challenging messages. Sometimes, I just want to read a syrupy sweet romance that is almost pure fluff. One evening, that is what I was in the mood for, and this book qualified.
This book was not only a light read, it was very funny. I laughed a lot as the story unfolded. Who can help but laugh when a guy tries to come to the defense of a girl and ends up making the entire room believe that they are engaged to be married in two weeks?
Layla has had a rough time of it, as her cousin stole her fiancé, and she has to attend the wedding. She used to be friends with Seth but she feels he helped get her cousin and fiancé together. I thought the author did a great job developing Layla’s problems and solving them in the short pages of the novella without making it feel rushed.
The only scene I didn’t like in the book was when Layla walked in and Seth has his shirt off. That might have been okay if he had rushed to put one on, but he remains shirtless giving Layla plenty of time to admire him. It wasn’t awful; it just felt uncomfortable to me. However, it did not ruin the story.
The ending was sweet, albeit predictable. I really enjoyed this book and hope to read more by this author and in this series.
I recommend this book as a light, fluffy read.
I received this book from Zondervan through BookSneeze in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own....more
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