5 out of 5 stars
BY YOUR SIDE by Candace Calvert gives you a steady dose of
romance and suspense, while keeping God at the forefront.
Macy Wynn has survived due to her sheer determination and her
unwillingness to depend on anyone but herself. The product of uncommitted parents
and a foster care system that let her down, Macy learned long ago that she
could trust no one but herself. Now, an ER nurse, Macy intends on making a home
for her and her foster sister without any outside distractions. That is until
she meets Deputy Fletcher Holt. At first, she sees Fletcher as an interloper,
and someone to keep at arm’s length. But the more she gets to know him, the
more she opens herself up to the possibility of a relationship.
Deputy Fletcher Holt has always believed everything happens
for a reason. But after having to relocate from his beloved Houston, watch his
mother battle cancer for the second time, and realize his love for a woman will
never be reciprocated, he’s second-guessing God’s plan for his life. If that
isn’t enough, he can’t seem to get Macy Wynn out of his head, even though she’s
made it abundantly clear she’s not interested.
As both of their paths cross with that of a brutal sniper,
they find themselves leaning on each other for strength and comfort. When it’s
apparent the sniper has chosen Macy as his next target, both Macy and Fletcher
must evaluate where to put their trust and faith.
I love the action and realism Ms. Calvert brings to her
books thanks to her own background as an ER nurse. She does a good job balancing
technical terminology and dialogue so that the reader doesn’t get lost or
confused among the medical jargon. Her characters are always warm and caring,
even if they are at times standoffish. Macy has reasons for her need to be in
control, and Fletcher’s positive outlook is a byproduct of his Christian faith.
When they take the time to better understand each other, they realize they aren’t
so different from one another. Ms. Calvart always makes sure to surround her
key players with characters the reader would like to get to know better. It
makes for the perfect segway into her next installment.
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