phyllish
Written on Mar 13, 2018
It's always interesting to find a new author only to discover they have been writing for a long time. Catherine Lanigan has written many books, and I imagine they are all as good as Heart's Desire. :-)
The first thing I noticed about the book was the wonderful descriptions that were used. Such beautiful imagery was used throughout the book. The author also went into detail about the rigors of Naval training in a way I have not seen before, and also the description of heart surgery. Ok, I have to confess that did make me a little queasy. Yeah, I'm a wimp when it comes to that kind of thing. Nevertheless, it was very interesting.
Maddie was very sweet, yet very insecure. She felt like she needed to prove that she wasn't like her mom. The fact that she didn't have a college education made her feel insignificant, or at least inadequate. This ended up influencing her actions and her choices and always drove her to do better.
I loved the scene when Maddie first saw Nate when he returned to town. Both of their reactions were great, especially his. And then when she punched him in the stomach at the exclusive club on Easter!. . . Just sayin'.
The author did a great job in conveying deep emotion and creating a realistic love triangle. The story went one direction and then another, yet it still made sense given the history and Maddie's insecurity. Once you thought everything was going well, a new conflict arose.
Overall, it was a great story and just the right length.
This review was originally posted on Among the Reads
I would like to thank Prism Book Tours for giving me this item. My opinion and review were not influenced by this gift.
***Premiering as Sweetest Heart on the Hallmark Channel March 17th 9 PM ET***
Tour Schedule
March 5th:
Launch
Reading Is My SuperPower
It's All About the Romance
Busy Bumble Bee Book Reviews
March 6th:
Mello & June, It's a Book Thang!
The Power of Words
Heidi Reads...
March 7th:
Remembrancy
I Am A Reader
March 8th:
Christian Chick's Thoughts
Nicole's Book Musings
March 9th:
Rockin' Book Reviews
Hearts & Scribbles
Thoughts of a Blonde
March 12th:
Book Reviews & More by Kathy
Paulette's Papers
underneath the covers
Katie's Clean Book Collection
March 13th:
Among the Reads
Wishful Endings
March 14th:
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
Faithfully Bookish
Locks, Hooks and Books
March 15th:
Brooke Blogs
Janice's Book Reviews
March 16th:
Teatime and Books
Cafinated Reads
Becky on Books
March 17th:
Grand Finale
Tour Giveaway
1 winner will receive a $50 Amazon eGift Card
Open internationally
March 20, 2018
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This review was originally posted on Among the Reads