When Aubrey McKaslin visited reclusive photographer William Corey, she found a man who had given up on life and faith. He said he was happy at his mountain retreat, but Aubrey didn't believe it for a minute. His eyes signaled a kindred soul, a man who shared her love of art and the outdoors. Spending time together awakened deeper feelings in them both, but could William trust in his faith and rise above his past?
Jillian Hart grew up on her family's homestead in Washington state, where she raised cattle, rode horses and scribbled stories in her spare time. After earning her English degree from Whitman College, she worked in travel and advertising before selling her first novel. When Jillian isn't working on her next story, she can be found puttering around her rose garden, curled up with a good book and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.
if u have ever been the dependable one of the family, seen as the "friend" by men yet desire something more, this s your book! The Biblical foundation is beautiful & refreshing! Enjoy this book!
Reading a Jillian Hart novel is like drinking a cup of hot cocoa: warm, sweet, cozy, and ultimately satisfying. I liked Aubrey and William's story, though I wish they had initially met under better circumstances. I suppose that helped set up the telling of William's backstory, though, which was important to understanding why he did certain things the way he did. My heart went out to Aubrey, who has (through no fault of Ava's) been overshadowed by her more outgoing twin sister, and felt very much the 'plain Jane' because of it. I'm glad that Aubrey, with William's help, was finally able to see herself as truly beautiful.
This is Aubrey McKaslin's story, and it is very enjoyable and quick to read. William, the main male character, is a very creative, artistic person who has been very traumatized by loss, and he and Aubrey have much more in common than they ever thought possible. There is one editing error that may bother those who like to check Bible verses: One verse used in the story is I Peter 3:4, but in the book it is credited as Peter 3:5. It jumped out at me first because I knew it had to be either I Peter or II Peter. I do recommend this, especially if you enjoy reading about the McKaslin clan.
A beautiful story, that unfortunately dragged on way too long for me before finally getting the "admission of Love" between the main Characters. I was a bit disappointed that the Epilogue did not go a little further into their "happily ever after"