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Small Town Sisterhood #1
With All Her Heart
It takes courage to find your way home…
A crisis brought her back home.
Can forgiveness give them a future?
To hide a precious secret, Lila Gleeson fled her hometown and the man she loved. But when she returns to help her ailing foster mother, she can’t avoid Mason Landers, the spark they still share—or his instant bond with the son he never knew existed. Now she might have a second chance at a family with Mason…if they can find faith and forgive.
A crisis brought her back home.
Can forgiveness give them a future?
To hide a precious secret, Lila Gleeson fled her hometown and the man she loved. But when she returns to help her ailing foster mother, she can’t avoid Mason Landers, the spark they still share—or his instant bond with the son he never knew existed. Now she might have a second chance at a family with Mason…if they can find faith and forgive.
- GenresLove InspiredRomance
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2020
About the author
Kat Brookes
38 books21 followersAward-winning romance author Kat Brookes is a 4-time RWA Golden Heart finalist, American Title III finalist, Winner of both the National Readers’ Choice Award and Harlequin's Great American Romance Novel contests. She has written for Amazon Publishing, Kensington Publishing, Harlequin and Harpeth Road Press. She's married to her childhood sweetheart, her hero, with whom she has two beautiful daughters.
Check out Kat's website: www.katbrookes.com
Check out Kat's website: www.katbrookes.com
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 20, 2022
I wish I could say that I liked this more, but it felt blah. All the way thru, just... blah.
Lila got it on with Mason when she was 17 and because she thought he wanted to be a preacher, her resulting pregnancy had her running away from home to do single motherhood in secret so as not to ruin his character. Because she was a foster kid with a bad history, her behavior is rationalized to death in the story. Nevermind his is never truly addressed, just 'forgiven' and voila - let's move on.
Then her 'momma' (of only three years, and that's NOT much time, and it was NINE years ago... but deeply devoted foster daughter, regardless?! In spite of running away without a word? I don't know, you tell me...) falls ill and Lila comes to be caretaker over the summer... and of course Mason finds out he has a son and that she's always loved him. So lots of dramatic scenes of love and forgiveness and regret until yay - they HEA together.
But honestly? The story was so overly simplistic and after a while was just words filling page after page, I did a TON of skimming and missed absolutely nothing at all. The 'anger' his family felt was a little over the top, considering they're secondary. And Lila's behavior was too pat and easy - nine years and a son later, she walks right up to the front pew of church and plunks herself down with nary a problem with that? After her upbringing? That just... felt too simple for me.
It also felt like a huge set-up for yet another series, which at this point (I'm 28 books into a stack of 300+ 'Love Inspired' novels)... this just felt TEDIOUS. This one is gonna blend in with the others - there was nothing to set it apart as special or well written or unique. A peach orchard and two obnoxious dogs, basically, but since it's my THIRD orchard book in the stack... mmmmmno. Just too mediocre to have held my attention.
Lila got it on with Mason when she was 17 and because she thought he wanted to be a preacher, her resulting pregnancy had her running away from home to do single motherhood in secret so as not to ruin his character. Because she was a foster kid with a bad history, her behavior is rationalized to death in the story. Nevermind his is never truly addressed, just 'forgiven' and voila - let's move on.
Then her 'momma' (of only three years, and that's NOT much time, and it was NINE years ago... but deeply devoted foster daughter, regardless?! In spite of running away without a word? I don't know, you tell me...) falls ill and Lila comes to be caretaker over the summer... and of course Mason finds out he has a son and that she's always loved him. So lots of dramatic scenes of love and forgiveness and regret until yay - they HEA together.
But honestly? The story was so overly simplistic and after a while was just words filling page after page, I did a TON of skimming and missed absolutely nothing at all. The 'anger' his family felt was a little over the top, considering they're secondary. And Lila's behavior was too pat and easy - nine years and a son later, she walks right up to the front pew of church and plunks herself down with nary a problem with that? After her upbringing? That just... felt too simple for me.
It also felt like a huge set-up for yet another series, which at this point (I'm 28 books into a stack of 300+ 'Love Inspired' novels)... this just felt TEDIOUS. This one is gonna blend in with the others - there was nothing to set it apart as special or well written or unique. A peach orchard and two obnoxious dogs, basically, but since it's my THIRD orchard book in the stack... mmmmmno. Just too mediocre to have held my attention.
October 29, 2020
"With All Her Heart" is a wonderful story of forgiveness and redemption. When Lila returns to the foster home she fled as a teen, she must face her past and some regrettable decisions. Truth and faith changes these characters in a story of friendship, family bonds, unconditional love, and long lost romance. The story ends with, " A promise of a future filled with love."
October 31, 2020
This story is full of love, forgiveness, and redemption. The characters are portrayed well. Lila Gleason left her foster home, and the one she loved, harboring a life changing secret. Now she is returning to help her sick foster mother. Mason Landers comes face to face with a big surprise from his past, a son he didn’t know existed!
October 31, 2020
This was a lovely clean story about Lila who left the only real home she had growing up because of an unexpected pregnancy. She comes back to care for her foster mom who has had some health issues. Will she be forgiven by all for fleeing and not letting them know about the child? It was well written and I really got into reading this story.
October 13, 2020
"With All Her Heart" by Kat Brookes is the first book in the Small Town Sisterhood series. Kat Brookes does a terrific job of pulling you into the story from the very first page; so much emotion between all of the characters. I highly recommend this story of love, forgiveness, and second chances.
August 1, 2020
Fantastic book
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September 2, 2020Categories
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Wholesome Romance
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Small Town Sisterhood
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
Small Town Sisterhood
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September 2, 2020Categories
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
Small Town Sisterhood
Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
Small Town Sisterhood
November 9, 2020
Absolutely loved it ❤️ great character building! Can't wait for the next one. My first time reading Kat, definitely will not be the last!
December 14, 2020
"It takes courage to find your way home..."
I've enjoyed this story of forgiveness and redemption. New author to me and this won't be my last read.
I've enjoyed this story of forgiveness and redemption. New author to me and this won't be my last read.
December 21, 2020
Great story and one I'd be happy to read again. I only wish bits and pieces of the reconciliation would've started a little sooner, but that's okay. The story is well-written and a joy to read.
January 29, 2025
Too repetitive, and preachy. Good story, though also was a bit overly stressful even to read.
February 4, 2025
Forgiveness and growing. “I’m sorry” “ for letting my past decide my future instead of trusting in the love of those around me and in the Lord”.
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