Sage Greene loves a good story, especially if it has a dashing and romantic hero.
But her family’s legacy of broken relationships has convinced her that romance is strictly for fiction. Take her great-grandfather Harold Teller, for example—a selfish drunk who rejected his wife and son. But if that were so, why would he leave his house and property to her? Sensing there’s more to his story, Sage heads to Big Prairie determined to discover the truth for herself. Not even a quixotic encounter with a handsome stranger will sway her from her purpose.
Grant Hillman knows what makes for a healthy relationship.
After all, he is a counsellor. But he’s certain that he’s a long way from being anyone’s romantic hero. Quiet, observant, and slightly fastidious seems to translate to boring, quirky, and too different, and he’s just about given up on finding love. So he shouldn’t be surprised when the one time he rescues a damsel in distress, it turns out she didn’t need a hero and she isn’t looking for romance.
Despite their inauspicious meeting—or perhaps because of it—Sage determines she and Grant will become the closest of friends.
As they work together to learn the truth about Grandpa Teller, Sage discovers there’s more to Gramps than the bitter, grumpy old man he presents on the surface. And the more time she spends with Grant, the more she begins to wish she believed in romance after all. But Grant knows that the maxim “opposites attract” doesn’t mean “opposites will have a lasting, healthy relationship.” Especially when one of them doesn’t believe in romance to begin with.
As Sage and Grant work to untangle the threads of Grandpa Teller’s story, is it possible they could unravel a few assumptions of their own and write the beginning of another story altogether?
The Big Prairie Romance series is a collection of gentle contemporary romances set in a small town. Come and visit, meet the people who make Big Prairie special, and follow their emotional journeys of faith, forgiveness, and love. If you are a fan of deeply moving romances, and heartfelt Christian love stories, then you’ll love this beautiful small town romance series by Jennifer Rodewald.
But her family’s legacy of broken relationships has convinced her that romance is strictly for fiction. Take her great-grandfather Harold Teller, for example—a selfish drunk who rejected his wife and son. But if that were so, why would he leave his house and property to her? Sensing there’s more to his story, Sage heads to Big Prairie determined to discover the truth for herself. Not even a quixotic encounter with a handsome stranger will sway her from her purpose.
Grant Hillman knows what makes for a healthy relationship.
After all, he is a counsellor. But he’s certain that he’s a long way from being anyone’s romantic hero. Quiet, observant, and slightly fastidious seems to translate to boring, quirky, and too different, and he’s just about given up on finding love. So he shouldn’t be surprised when the one time he rescues a damsel in distress, it turns out she didn’t need a hero and she isn’t looking for romance.
Despite their inauspicious meeting—or perhaps because of it—Sage determines she and Grant will become the closest of friends.
As they work together to learn the truth about Grandpa Teller, Sage discovers there’s more to Gramps than the bitter, grumpy old man he presents on the surface. And the more time she spends with Grant, the more she begins to wish she believed in romance after all. But Grant knows that the maxim “opposites attract” doesn’t mean “opposites will have a lasting, healthy relationship.” Especially when one of them doesn’t believe in romance to begin with.
As Sage and Grant work to untangle the threads of Grandpa Teller’s story, is it possible they could unravel a few assumptions of their own and write the beginning of another story altogether?
The Big Prairie Romance series is a collection of gentle contemporary romances set in a small town. Come and visit, meet the people who make Big Prairie special, and follow their emotional journeys of faith, forgiveness, and love. If you are a fan of deeply moving romances, and heartfelt Christian love stories, then you’ll love this beautiful small town romance series by Jennifer Rodewald.
MY THOUGHTS
Wow! What an absolutely beautiful story! I always feel a comforting sense of home when I read a Jennifer Rodewald book. The characters are so authentic as they deal with real-life issues. There's a real honesty about her stories that I love so much.
Grant has got to be one of my favorite characters ever. Where do I even begin? He’s a great guy, one of the best, but he doesn’t really fit in. He’s a bit of a loner who doesn’t do well in social situations. A self-professed odd duck. And y’all! I’ve never felt such an immediate connection with a character before. I'm that odd duck of a person that doesn't really fit in, so I really appreciate reading about characters like that. Sage was sociable, outgoing, random, weird and proud of it. She was Grant's opposite in practically every way, but they were so good for each other. And Old Man Teller? What an intriguing guy! He had quite the reputation as a reclusive curmudgeon, but there were glimpses of a man who cared. I was desperate to learn more of his story, and what made him the way he was.
This story made me laugh and cry. It made me feel seen. The spiritual aspect really spoke to me and was something I needed to hear. If you're looking for a heartwarming, faith-filled romance, pick up a copy of this book. You won't be disappointed.
FIVE STARS
Grant was an odd duck. He had always been an odd duck. He did not do well in crowds or in most social settings, yet, though it seemed a contradiction, he battled loneliness. He owned an ever-present longing to be seen. To be accepted, even in his oddities.
To be loved.
Though he felt, on many occasions, alone and misunderstood, God—the one who’d made Him, who’d knit him together in his mother’s womb, and who’d entrusted him with this unique personality that usually set him apart from others—God knew him.
Having one person, even if it was only one, determined enough to get past the rough edges, to care enough to stay and to learn the truth, was enough.
To be truly known would be near everything.
God saw, and He cared. He had been Grant’s refuge in the loneliness, a shelter in the hurt. And not only that, the path of Grant’s life bore evidence of God’s tender care.
I already like Grant! He sounds like such a great guy. I'll definitely be checking this one out. :D
ReplyDeleteHe's the best! I hope you enjoy it! :D
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