A Path Toward Love
Katherine came home to forget her past. The last thing she expected is a hopeful future.
Young widow Katherine Osborne returns to her family’s rustic camp on
Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. She’s determined to live a
quiet life, but her socialite mother is equally determined to push her
into a new marriage while she’s still young.
Andrew Townsend has known Katherine since they were children. An
attorney who is successful, but not wealthy, he knows she is socially
out of his reach. But he’s curious what changed the free-spirited girl
he once knew into this private, somber young woman.
Katherine has kept hidden the details of her unsuccessful marriage.
When past sins come to light, she must turn to God for the courage to be
honest. But how can she trust the God she feels has let her down? When
she confides in Andrew, their relationship takes a dramatic turn into
uncharted territory.
Amid impossible obstacles, two young people must learn to trust
enough to walk the path that God has cleared for them. A path that leads
to healing and restoration. A path toward love.
My Review:
Disillusioned after a disastrous marriage, Katherine no longer trusts her judgment regarding men and love. Although she has no intention of remarrying, Katherine's parents operate with an entirely different agenda, with no regard for her feelings. Initially, Katherine vowed not to conform to their plan, but then they ramped-up the pressure. Her mother schemed and her father threatened, leaving her with little choice. Andrew doesn't have the social standing to strive for Katherine's affections, but that doesn't stop him from loving her.
This is a book rich with colorful characters, both main and secondary, and what seemed like impossible obstacles weaving a beautiful tapestry of forgiveness, restoration and truth. Wonderful imagery settled me right into the sweltering heat of the Florida orange groves and then the rustic atmosphere of the family's lake camp.
Have you ever read a book where the author kept you guessing until the last page if the hero or heroine would eventually make the right choice and find their path toward love? Pun intended. :) Not being familiar with Ms. James's writing style, I was a little worried about getting my happily-ever-after ending, but the author delivered. That doesn't mean the romance between Andrew and Katherine was lacking. Not at all! I found the romance to be sweet and subtle, tender and emotionally satisfying. Nicely done, Ms. James. I'm a new fan and look forward to reading all your books. This book is a "must read" for historical romance lovers, but contemporary lovers will enjoy it, too.
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Labels: #bookreview, #Christfic, #historical, #historicalromance, #romance, A Path Toward Love, Cara Lynn James, Thomas Nelson Publishing
