Book Review: A Strike to the Heart by Danielle Grandinetti
With an explosive beginning, A Strike to the Heart drew me in immediately.
With an explosive beginning, A Strike to the Heart drew me in immediately.
I smiled when they smiled. Laughed when they laughed.
Bree and Chip’s banter and adolescent pranks create plenty of humor.
Elise and Sophie are both wonderful heroines with relatable flaws and weaknesses that they struggle to overcome.
I thought she did a great job exploring God’s plans for marriage and how we sometimes mess it up.
Michelle Griep is always one of my go-to authors, and this story was no different.
Historical romance fans, especially those who love WWII novels, won’t want to miss this.
I love Amelie’s character. Her strength and character make her a compelling heroine.
Alexandra’s determination and insecurities make her a relatable heroine who is easy to root for.
The premise itself is interesting, but as usual, the characters are what made me love this book.
The plot twists make sense and keep you guessing and reading late when you should be productive.
They have a lot of great discussions about trusting God and what true love looks like.
Hannon manages to entertain with gripping suspense while addressing issues Christians face today in society and our relationships.
The fish-out-of-water element when Biddie finally arrives at her sister’s ranch compelled me to keep reading.
The moment I met the love interest, I fell in love with him. He’s amazing.
I love the way Hannon explored the concept of true beauty without sounding trite or preachy.
Goddard provides plenty of twists and turns as Carrie and Trevor seek answers.
I enjoyed it because I love marriage of convenience stories. But there’s also an air of mystery throughout the book.
Frantz doesn’t shy away from showing the characters struggle, and that ministered to me.
I did not expect this book to hit me like it did. I was literally crying.
I love how Caudill manages to touch on God’s design for marriage and the true meaning of love without getting preachy.
With Gussie, Duffy explores a lot of things, but what struck me the most was the idea that words have the power to hurt or heal.
The more Isabella grows, the more the reader can see that Isabella struggles with her worth and so do we.
These are characters you’ll remember long after you close the book.
I quickly got sucked into the mystery and Alex and Nathan work against the clock.
The premise of this book grabbed my attention because who wouldn’t love a troop of Girl Scouts saving the day?
I love the second-chance romance this novel provides and the faith arcs about forgiveness and God’s mercy.
Whether it’s romantic suspense or contemporary romance, Irene Hannon hits it out of the park every time.
As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation.
Vienna is grieving the end of her career, and Matt is grieving two people he loves.
White, per usual, includes many twists and turns and an ending I did not expect.
I don’t even know where to begin. This story sucked me in and wouldn’t let go.
Her humor is one of the things I love most about her books, especially the wit in the dialogue.
This novel packs in so much romance with a spiritual arc that reminds us of God’s healing power.
Connealy provides plenty of twists and turns throughout the story, and I couldn’t help but become engrossed in the novel.
Josiah serves as a great reminder that people are not always as they seem.
Jensen and Flora’s love story has a bit of a slow build, but the resolution is more than worth the wait.
I loved every minute of reading this book and was a bit sad when it ended.
Although If the Boot Fits is a Cinderella retelling, it is not predictable.
Chasing the Horizon covers a lot of the tragedies that occurred on the Oregon Trail, and Connealy uses this opportunity to explore faith and grief.
It grabs your attention and makes you wonder what’s going to happen next.
I rooted for Levi to get his chance with his childhood crush from the first page.
Christian’s backstory was interesting and a wonderful way to show a person becoming a new creation in Christ.
This book includes some great discussions about God and having a relationship with Him.
Klassen’s does a great job of dropping you right into Regency England and the Devonshire coast.
I could gush about this novel for a long time.
This book was an enjoyable escape into Gilded Age New York.
The bestselling and award-winning queen of romantic suspense is back with a brand-new series that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
I enjoyed the spiritual arc about finding God’s purpose for your life and not being swayed by others.
I’ll always enjoy a good Western romance, and Misty M. Beller hasn’t disappointed me yet.
The side characters almost stole the show, including the matchmaker Mrs. Reilly and the kindly Colonel Burke.
This sweet novella collection inspired by the gifts of the wise men will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit.
This novel had plenty of twists and turns that kept me hooked.
Hedlund crafts a believable reason for the marriage of two strangers, mostly because of a case of mistaken identity.
If you love the enemies-to-lover trope, you’ll love Lone Star Sweetheart.
Love is meant to be expressed through our actions.
When we remember how far God has brought us, it impacts how we treat others.
Do our children see us readily obeying God?
Christ gives us a perfect example of how our language should reflect our love.
Leading by example is exactly what Jesus did.
Four romances throughout the generations are connected with a gold pendant.
You might not consider yourself an enemy of Christ, but Romans 5:10 says that before we were reconciled to Christ, we were enemies.
Blackburn always has me on the edge of my seat as the characters work to unravel the mystery and escape danger.
True to her usual style, Camden packs her novel with plenty of historical tidbits to make her story come alive.
I still remember reading the Hawthorne House series for the first time and falling in love with Hunter’s writing and her wonderful characters.
This book left me speechless. I smiled. I cried. And I flipped page after page, devouring the beautiful prose I’ve come to expect from Amanda Dykes.
I enjoyed getting a glimpse of the couples from the previous books and getting a chance to see where they are now.
I couldn’t help but root for Madison as she struggles with the mistakes of her past.
The contemporary storyline explores grief and depression, and I loved the romantic arc between Molly and her husband.
The romance was sweet and epic, sure to please the most hopeless of romantics.
Both characters discuss their faith in God and trust in His timing and not theirs.
I’m surrounded by small things God does for me that I barely acknowledge.
If I admit my struggles, my weaknesses, and my imperfections, maybe others will see Christ’s glory, His strength, and His mercy.
Rivers explores a lot of the issues prevalent in mining towns, never skirting around the tough topics.
Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail.
When I focus on the heart of the matter, salvation is actually pretty simple.
Marrying Mr. Wrong can be read as a standalone, but I found myself thrilled at all the cameos from previous characters.
What I need to realize is that God sees the big picture and the small details.
I loved the discussion and inner monologues about trusting God amidst the chaos of this world.
When we look at what we do have instead of what we don’t, we realize we’re more blessed than what we deserve.
Mystery and romance make the perfect dance partners in this evocative story from fan-favorite Joanna Davidson Politano.
God wants a personal relationship with us.
Satan will come along and try to convince us we’re dirty. Convince us that Jesus couldn’t still love us.
Overall, Pretending to Wed is a sweet romance that marriage of convenience fans will enjoy.
The world will try to lead us down paths that will eventually harm us, but God will lead us in the paths of righteousness.
Devyn is definitely a hero I can relate to, and I found it easy to root for her from the beginning.
It brings me comfort knowing that Jesus understands what I’m going through.
I have let doubt, fear of rejection, and simple complacency keep me from sharing the gospel.
Wade has an amazing ability to cut right to the heart of a character, including their spiritual lives.
Woodhouse does a great job of exploring Kayla’s grief and her tendency to try to wrestle control from God.
If you’re looking for a novel that will make you laugh, cry, sigh, and think, then this is the perfect book for you.
God knows more than we do. And God has a plan for such a time as this.
Moving forward can be frightening. But God will help us take that next step, whatever it may be.
When God doesn’t bless us in a way we’re expecting, we tend to ignore the other blessings He has given us.
Lately, I’ve been wondering, how many Christians hesitate just like Esther?
But you know what I realized while I was trying to justify my Hallmark habit? We know the ending to life.
We don’t have to be defined by our past anymore.
We point out other people’s sins and ignore our own.
I think the rainbow is also a reminder that in the midst of life’s storms, He is there.
As humans, we’re good at taking something that can showcase God’s power and turning it into something negative.