A Handful of Heaven

The McKaslin Clan: Series 2 #4

by Jillian Hart

Responsibility was nothing new to Paige McKaslin. She had raised her siblings and her son. And though duty was her guiding force, even in matters of the heart, she never stopped counting her blessings — her faith and her wonderful family. Then the McKaslin diner, her livelihood and heritage, burned to the ground....

Paige was suddenly free to discover herself...and a blossoming relationship with rancher Evan Thornton. This intriguing man asked her out on her first date in eighteen years, totally disrupting her routine. Now love was an exciting possibility that made her rethink her orderly life. Could it be that God still had some surprises for her?

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Christian, Fiction, Adult

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Misty · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 STARS ⭐️⭐️

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 2 out of 5]

LI--Paige dating Evan--both older.

[kirthi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.75*

[Deann Doolittle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was an ok read

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspirational romance.

[Denise Sawyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

About two people who have been hurt in previous marriages that have trouble letting their hearts love again.

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute :) I'm glad Paige finally found someone to be with. I was expecting the diner to burn down a lot sooner than it did, but it worked well.

[Lisa Arnold · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Jillian Hart but this story was a bit predictable without the usual warmth and humour, okay happy to have read but wont pick up again

[Kathie]

Someday, I want to read all of these series from start to finish...they are SO good!

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartwarming read

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slow and steady romance. Maybe a little much questioning their true feelings. I enjoyed the story.

[Karol · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet, clean romance. Better than many in this genre!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of Paige McKaslin. During this entire series I have admired the strength and resilience Paige McKaslin possessed in order to see her siblings, and herself, through the death of their parents in the psst and hold their family together. Paige and Eric have been through many of the same things in their lives and are dealing with many of the same insecurities. Both characters are very likeable, and their relationships with their teenage/young adult sons are delightful, and, in my opinion, worthy of emulating. The only drawback I saw was that there were so many "disasters" that Paige had to deal with in close proximity to each other that it became harder to believe. Jillian Hart puts such a sense of humor into her books! They are a delight to read, and easy to finish.

[Jan Mcleod · Rating 3 out of 5]

Both Paige and Evan have come from marriages where the partner was unfaithful and that caused deep hurts. But Paige is still hoping for a fairy-tale love where she is cherished and cared about. Evan isn't looking for another wife, but there's something about Paige that is different. Perhaps the Lord will give her/them a second chance at love.
This was an interesting story. Among other things, it is a portrayal of independence and loneliness, and hope. It also deals with the damage that an unsuccessful relationship can do to another person, especially with derogatory, hurtful words.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I realise finally the draw of Jillian Hart's books . . . besides the fact that I know she writes a clean, sweet romance novel: something a little lighter, but yet still substantial enough to remind me of God's truths. She writes really good characters. Perhaps they're not perfectly executed, but they are people I care about. Paige was on the periphery of her siblings' stories, and I was glad to finally find out how she comes to find true love.

[Jaclynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

For an easy to read Christian fiction romance, it was pretty good. Paige is a single mom, running a diner. Her husband walked out on her many many years ago when their son was an infant. Evan, a rancher, raised his two now grown sons alone when his wife left for a more glamorous life. Can they both heal from the past and learn to love again?

[Cws]

YAI-Har

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last sister in this McKaslin family has found her ever after.

Looking forward to who the next set of cousins will be.

[Gaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story of two people who had thought they loved before and didn't trust it again. Very good from beginning to end.

[Nellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a clean romantic, easy read. Not very exciting, and I found myself skimming, which I rarely do. I didn't feel really connected to the characters, but it was a nice story.

[Jeanie Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book.

[Lauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but a bit trite & predictable. The main character, Paige, was so stubborn. Otherwise enjoyable with small town values & bible study.

[Fenixbird SandS]

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Psalms 56:3 This is the foreward in this book!!

[Linda Shook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute story...and I totally identify with both Paige and Evan.