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Review: Reunited with the Hero - Heroes of Freedom Ridge #5

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I'm really doing this; I'm going through the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series, and it's been a great Christmas journey! Living near the mountains, I'm starting to feel at home with this amazing ensemble of characters and families. A place like Freedom Ridge Resort may be out of reach, but it's fun to imagine being there. The fifth book in the series, Reunited with the Hero by M. E. Weyerbacher, is a food-oriented read as one of the central activities in the book is a cookie bake-off, along with a sweet romance, of course. Now, who could pass up Christmas cookies (and the relentless search for good coffee, although I can't relate as a tea drinker)? 😄

Book Synopsis

A shocking reunion between high school sweethearts and a daughter with an avalanche of prayers leads to an unexpected Christmas.

Fueled by faith and coffee, Widower Thea Riley sets out for a fresh start in her hometown of Freedom, Colorado. Housesitting her sister's cottage for the winter makes it easier to buy time before breaking the news to her mom. The last thing she wants to do is widen the family rift. Thea hopes this Christmas season will be different, and when Officer Max Harrison shows up thinking she's a burglar, her wishes prove true.

Officer Max Harrison arrives on the scene, ready to cuff a Christmas criminal, only to find his best friend turned heartbreak staring back at him. It's taken incalculable amounts of willpower to heal from Thea's hiatus years ago. Switching police departments seems wise until Max rescues Thea's daughter from near tragedy. The incident ignites old flames, but it's a slippery slope when it comes to protecting a child's best interests.

Will Thea and Max plunge at love's second chance or play it safe and let the fire go out once and for all?

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Book Thoughts

What is it with the characters in Freedom Ridge having the most adorable kids? I say that as a bit of a tongue-in-cheek comment because Makayla is such a darling daughter to Thea, who ends up experiencing an unexpected surprise upon her return to Freedom, Colorado. Just like in Jeremiah and Haven's story in Love Pact with the Hero, Makayla (Mak) and Max also have similar names. Alongside the themes of cookies and coffee, Max and Thea end up on a bit of a culinary adventure together while working through past heartaches. As they grapple with the next steps in their lives, both turn to God and seek His will out. What's touching is how much Max and Thea rely on God's guidance for their daily lives, and how naturally it comes to them.

This book brings to life all of the senses, especially taste and smell, with a few swoony scenes of Max coming to the rescue. Seeing his heart for God and desire to help others is what makes him a hero. Reunited with the Hero has a dash of everything—dogs, snow, truth from the lips of babes, and most importantly, prayer. Max and Thea's story is a reminder that God's timing is best and that it's always wise to heed His leading.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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