Helen Walton wants desperately to acquire an important, rare manuscript for her library. The only thing standing in her way is Andrew Cane, handsome, affluent, exasperating, and used to getting anything he wants. She isn't going to cave to his intimidation tactics, no matter how much power he wields in her small town, no matter how deeply she's tempted to fall for his humor, strength, and generous heart.
Andrew has returned to the small town he grew up in, but he's only planning to stay a short time. He's set on purchasing a manuscript for his grandmother, and he won't let any baffling and (irresistibly) infuriating librarians like Helen get in his way.
He left his hometown and his faith a long time ago, but now they're both drawing him back. But opening up his heart--to God and to Helen--means taking a risk he hasn't taken in years.
S.N. Clemens has been writing Christian romances since she was twelve. She loves to tell stories of love and hope that are fun and romantic but also true to human experience.
She loves writing and literature so much she pursued it as a career. She has a PhD in English and teaches at a Christian college.
Enjoyed this story. The main character feels like she has been sitting in "the shadows" of life, which I could relate to. Sweet and clean romance. I also appreciated the hero's spiritual journey. (Grade: "B".)
I liked the story and the style but not the references to god and religion, though the two protagonists are very beautiful and smart. However nice story.