Monday, June 21, 2010

My Review - Seeds of Summer

SEEDS OF SUMMER was a wonderful summer read, hitting on everything I like: ranch living, a stubborn heroine, and a gentlemanly hero. If you are a sucker for anything set in the west, you will love Deborah Vogts SEEDS OF SUMMER.

Natalie Adams’ life is no longer her own. Having to put aside her Rodeo Queen dreams, she must deal with the reality of life after her father’s sudden death. Once again in the role of mother to her younger brother and sister, she feels she’s in a no win situation. With her teenage sister, Chelsey rebelling at every turn, her brother, Dillon feeling the loss of his father, and the responsibility of maintaining the family ranch, she feels as if her world is closing in around her. But, she trudges on doing what she can to keep her head above water. When the new pastor in town befriends Dillon, and takes an interest in the Adam’s family, Natalie immediately resists his interference. But soon, she starts to lean on the help that Jared is so willing to give.

Jared feels an emotional pull to the Adam’s family, but deeper still a draw to Natalie. His attempts to expose her to the love of God falls on deaf ears, but he doesn’t allow that to interfere with his time spend with Dillon, or his helping out around the ranch. But, the more time he spends working the ranch, and with Natalie, has him questioning his current vocation. Would God really allow him to fall in love with someone who has no room for God in their life?

The characters were real, the scenery rich, and the story genuine. A book I couldn’t put down.

Book provided for review purposes.

1 comment:

Deborah Vogts said...

Thanks for the review, Tamara! Many blessings to you & your readers!