After reading Daring Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller and Meredith Resce, I thought I'd read the books by Meredith Resce in the Trinity Lakes Romance series.
The Ocean Between Us is her first one in the series and book two overall, offering a taste of Australia within the state of Washington.
Book Synopsis
Alanah, has set off on a trip of a lifetime.
Her best friend from high school, Sasha Kennedy, has invited her to Trinity Lakes, Washington State, to be part of her wedding party.
South Australia to Trinity Lakes is literally the other side of the world, so Alanah has a full schedule of adventure planned while she’s away. A summer camp counselor; a trip to Canada; sightseeing in New York and Boston; and avoiding Sasha’s twin-brother, Caleb.
But a silly accident puts Sasha out of commission for all the planned adventures, and Caleb is sent to retrieve his former high school sweetheart from the airport. Eleven years should be enough time to have cooled the love Alanah and Caleb once shared. Should be, but apparently not. This is not a great thing to acknowledge considering Caleb has just announced his engagement to someone else.
Six months of avoiding Caleb—worse—avoiding feelings about Caleb—is going to be a long time.
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Book Thoughts
I can appreciate the delicate balance that Christian authors have in writing love triangles when multiple hearts and emotions are in play. It's especially tricky when timing and fidelity are essential in still producing the outcome of a godly relationship that readers feel comfortable cheering on. As a result, it's a tightrope that Caleb has to walk on when fighting his feelings for Alanah, his childhood sweetheart, while being engaged to Kyla. In reading some of the other Trinity Lakes books, there is some context for who Kyla is, which makes the situation even more challenging.
While mistakes are made, I was keen to see how things were handled and resolved. Thankfully, it is clear that the characters involved need to rely heavily on God for a way forward and to know that willpower alone is not enough. Distinctions are made between what feels good and what is actually wise, providing a cautionary tale for readers. If you're a fan of reading books with high romantic tension interspersed with summer camp ministry and travels across Canada, The Ocean Between Us explores the themes of sacrifice and prudence for an Australian and an American looking for a way to meet across a vast expanse.
Book Summary
- Format of book: 📱
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Recommendation: 👍
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