Review: The Sweetness of Her Love

Review: The Sweetness of Her Love - Fostered by Love #2

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If you're encountering a heat wave and looking for a book that will make it feel like Christmas, going to Winnipeg in the middle of winter is a surefire way to accomplish just that. The Sweetness of Her Love is the next book in the Fostered by Love series by Kimberly Rae Jordan and it's just as sweet (and chilly in a good way) as it sounds.

Book Synopsis

James Dawson may have looked like the hero of one of the romances Erin Kirkland loves to read, but she quickly discovers that he is not the hero for her. After all, how can she have a happily-ever-after with a man who doesn’t believe in love or marriage?

Who would have thought that a visit to his grandmother’s favorite bakery to order a cake for her ninetieth birthday would end up causing James to re-evaluate his whole life? Certainly not James Dawson. But following their rather disastrous first meeting, James is determined to show Erin that he is a better man than she’s first judged him to be.

Erin doesn’t want to friend-zone James, but she’s not sure she can trust that the changes he’s making will be permanent. Can someone really go from totally dismissing love and marriage to embracing it so quickly?

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Book Thoughts

After reading The Wonder of His Love, I was keen to read Erin's story right away. I love that there are overlaps between the two books and that we can see what Erin has been up to as she encounters James, the very opposite of her personality. This tender story delves more into the pain of broken families and what can happen when the justice system gets involved. It's a sensitive look at what children have to endure when things don't work out between their parents and the adults who fight for their rights when possible, which can result in mixed experiences for people who then bring it into their own relationships. The author is able to use this back story for both Erin and James, helping them discover that no matter their rocky upbringing, there is always hope that change can take place. Even more meaningful in this Christmas novella is that change is only lasting when it comes from God, a lesson that takes time and patience.

I appreciate that even with a sense of insta-love in this story, both characters are cautious and prayerful as they interact with each other. Much like a cake that takes a while to assemble and bake, this lovely story has all of the right ingredients to inspire a noteworthy treat at the end which is befitting the title of the book. If you like heartwarming stories about Christmas baking, a straightforward grandmother, and strong Christian friends who love, mentor, and disciple, going back to Winnipeg to be with Erin and James will add a sparkle to your season.

Book Summary

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

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