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rich2023's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! I enjoyed the honest prayers. I like how the characters relied on God and they weren’t perfect. I also liked that the characters were older.
The theme of this book is faith and trusting God with your life. Scriptures Hebrews 11 and Matthew 9
Delaney had to learn how to trust God after the death of her husband.
Mrs. Williams cracks me up and I like how she speaks the truth.
The theme of this book is faith and trusting God with your life. Scriptures Hebrews 11 and Matthew 9
Delaney had to learn how to trust God after the death of her husband.
Mrs. Williams cracks me up and I like how she speaks the truth.
lbates0009's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!!! A wet stet of redemption, Grace, and forgiveness, and a reminder that God can be trusted. *I did receive a complimentary copy of this book. This is my honest review.
natashat74's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed returning to Maple Run and reading Delaney and Luke's story. It was a great read of love and trusting God for whatever he has for you in your life. Toni Shiloh never disappoints.
meezcarrie's review against another edition
4.0
The characters in Finding Love are diverse and layered with Delaney and Luke each bringing emotional baggage to the table. After the death of Delaney’s husband Parker, her life for all intents and purposes stopped too. So did Luke’s. Delaney, because she doesn’t know how to go on without Parker. Luke, because he feels responsible for Parker’s death. The meeting of their hearts results in a swoonworthy romance, yes, but also some soul-searching that all of us can apply to our own lives too.
This second visit to the quaint community of Maple Run is even better than the first! Mouthwatering food, a swoon-inducing hero (complete with dimples and military uniform), adorable/hilarious children, and a compelling heroine (complete with a great family and a yummy restaurant) – just one of those elements would be reason enough to love Finding Love. All of them together, plus a tender story of second chances and trusting God? Yes please!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
see my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
This second visit to the quaint community of Maple Run is even better than the first! Mouthwatering food, a swoon-inducing hero (complete with dimples and military uniform), adorable/hilarious children, and a compelling heroine (complete with a great family and a yummy restaurant) – just one of those elements would be reason enough to love Finding Love. All of them together, plus a tender story of second chances and trusting God? Yes please!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
see my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
betherin02's review against another edition
4.0
Full review on FaithfullyBookish.com (Celebrate Lit tour)
Finding Love has all the fixins to satisfy your "sweet romance" reader appetite. Serving up a hearty helping of Southern comfort food with a handsome gentleman cowboy and two precocious young boys to boot, this story tugs my heartstrings.
Delaney Jones is the kind of character readers immediately root for. Luke Robinson is determined to do whatever he can to ease her burdens. Each character has his or her own unique depth and the way they all meld together is simply delicious!
I'm ready for another helping of Maple Run goodness and I highly recommend this series.
I requested the opportunity to read this book through the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.
Finding Love has all the fixins to satisfy your "sweet romance" reader appetite. Serving up a hearty helping of Southern comfort food with a handsome gentleman cowboy and two precocious young boys to boot, this story tugs my heartstrings.
Delaney Jones is the kind of character readers immediately root for. Luke Robinson is determined to do whatever he can to ease her burdens. Each character has his or her own unique depth and the way they all meld together is simply delicious!
I'm ready for another helping of Maple Run goodness and I highly recommend this series.
I requested the opportunity to read this book through the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.
erin_j's review against another edition
4.0
Delaney Jones is finally finding a new normal and healing after the death of her husband three years ago. But when army soldier, Luke Robinson, comes to town to atone for his part in her husband’s death, old hurts resurface. And new feelings that she hasn’t felt in years. As Luke is atoning for his sins he’s also getting closer to Delaney and they can’t ignore their feelings anymore. But this is another military man. Does Delaney have enough faith to trust God will keep him safe?
This was a lovely read. I enjoyed that the characters were a bit older, so the romance moved faster. They had their hesitations but were mature and moved past them to be together. It was a very cute romance. And among the romantic fluff were dashes of the more serious topic of finding love after the death of a spouse. I thought that was well done. There is also a strong Christian element to this book. It touches on topics of guilt, faith, trust, and the power of prayer. It was a really good book and a quick read.
If you’re looking for a sweet Christian romance about finding love after loss, then this book might be for you.
This was a lovely read. I enjoyed that the characters were a bit older, so the romance moved faster. They had their hesitations but were mature and moved past them to be together. It was a very cute romance. And among the romantic fluff were dashes of the more serious topic of finding love after the death of a spouse. I thought that was well done. There is also a strong Christian element to this book. It touches on topics of guilt, faith, trust, and the power of prayer. It was a really good book and a quick read.
If you’re looking for a sweet Christian romance about finding love after loss, then this book might be for you.
michellef's review against another edition
5.0
`Finding Love` is a contemporary romance ebook by author Toni Shiloh.
Luke Robinson was attracted to a dead soldier's wife. She was a widow and a mother of twins. Parker Jones wasn't supposed to be on the helicopter that took his life. Instead, Luke Robinson was to be on the helicopter. Now he is trying to make amends to the families that lost their son's that fatal day. It was a quirk of fate that he wasn't one of the fallen soldiers. Although he blames himself for the death of his friends.
Delaney Jones lost her husband during that fatal accident. She is hesitant to fall in love again, especially to a man in uniform. She has two young twins and spends her time with them. Should she fall in love again or just tend to her twins. There are sparks in the air but Delaney is hesitant.
This novel is a page-turner. I stayed up late reading, not wanting to come to the end of the novel. I hope there will be more in Toni Shiloh's series: The Maple Run. I recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance.
Disclaimer: "I was provided a free copy of this ebook. All opinions are my own."
Luke Robinson was attracted to a dead soldier's wife. She was a widow and a mother of twins. Parker Jones wasn't supposed to be on the helicopter that took his life. Instead, Luke Robinson was to be on the helicopter. Now he is trying to make amends to the families that lost their son's that fatal day. It was a quirk of fate that he wasn't one of the fallen soldiers. Although he blames himself for the death of his friends.
Delaney Jones lost her husband during that fatal accident. She is hesitant to fall in love again, especially to a man in uniform. She has two young twins and spends her time with them. Should she fall in love again or just tend to her twins. There are sparks in the air but Delaney is hesitant.
This novel is a page-turner. I stayed up late reading, not wanting to come to the end of the novel. I hope there will be more in Toni Shiloh's series: The Maple Run. I recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance.
Disclaimer: "I was provided a free copy of this ebook. All opinions are my own."
cctblog's review
3.0
Finding Love has so many things going for it. It features a diverse cast of characters and an interracial romance, something seen far too infrequently in Christian fiction. (This is improving with the rise of indie publishing, but I would love to see more diversity in traditional Christian publishing, as well.) It also deals with what it means to truly trust the Lord, drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6. Delaney's journey to trusting the Lord for her future following tragedy is something we all deal with at some point or another—do we truly believe that the Lord's ways are best, or do we just give him lip service while firmly holding onto the reigns of our lives? I love when books make me consider things in my own life, and that's exactly what Finding Love did for me!
I also really enjoyed the characters—they are complex and entertaining (Delaney's twins Philip and Preston especially had the entertaining part down!). The one character I couldn't quite get a handle on was Delaney's mom, but that may have more to do with the fact that she acted so differently than she acted in Buying Love—someone who hadn't read the first book probably wouldn't have questioned her character.
I did think the middle of the book progressed a little slowly, but overall I very much enjoyed my reading experience. Toni Shiloh is definitely an author to watch! 3-1/2 stars
Note: Though this is the second book in the Maple Run series, it can be read without having first read Buying Love.
Disclosure of material connection: I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
I also really enjoyed the characters—they are complex and entertaining (Delaney's twins Philip and Preston especially had the entertaining part down!). The one character I couldn't quite get a handle on was Delaney's mom, but that may have more to do with the fact that she acted so differently than she acted in Buying Love—someone who hadn't read the first book probably wouldn't have questioned her character.
I did think the middle of the book progressed a little slowly, but overall I very much enjoyed my reading experience. Toni Shiloh is definitely an author to watch! 3-1/2 stars
Note: Though this is the second book in the Maple Run series, it can be read without having first read Buying Love.
Disclosure of material connection: I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
always_reading_a_novel's review
5.0
I loved this book! I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
abookishwonderer's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75