Reviewed by phyllish on
Cross My Heart is a touching story of faith and healing.
When Ben is given the ranch which has been in the family for many generations, he has a dream of using it to start an equine therapy program. This tenderhearted man had been helped through a similar program years earlier. I really loved his heart for the Lord and the sensitivity he had toward others.
Ashley was a mite prickly; which was understandable given the things she had endured. The walls she put up to protect herself actually drew me to her - I wanted her to be able to tear them down and find peace and healing from her pain!
There was a bit of family drama: Ben's mother trying to find a way to get money out of the ranch Ben had inherited and Ashley's brother in court-appointed rehab.
I especially enjoyed the snippets in the historical portion of the story, following Ben's ancestors through World War II. Andrew's faith and determination to keep trusting the Lord through all their uncertainties was so beautiful. Seeing him journal in his Bible and then later seeing Ben find the things he had written there was a great touch!
While I could tell at the beginning I was not reading the first book about this family, Cross My Heart was written in such a way that it easily stand alone. I am now, however, very curious about the things I missed in Andrew's life and have plans to find and read Who I Am With You.
Due to the dual timeframes of the story, readers of historical and contemporary fiction will both enjoy this sweet story.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
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- 16 July, 2019: Reviewed