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A review by laurenjodi
True Confessions by Rachel Gibson
4.0
True Confessions
4 Stars
While the small town of Gospel, Idaho with its eccentric inhabitants is too over the top to be believable, it is, nevertheless, an engaging setting, and the shenanigans of the residents lead to numerous laugh-out-loud moments.
The romance between the distrustful sheriff, Dylan Taber, and the newest member of the Gospel community, Hope Spencer, is very entertaining. The fact that they are both so heartbreakingly lonely makes their finding one another all the sweeter, and their adorable banter and intense chemistry are additional highlights.
That said, the book contains two tropes that usually rub me the wrong way. The first revolves around the secrets that Dylan and Hope keep from each other. Thankfully, these produce relatively little angst, and all is resolved satisfactorily. The second, namely, the fact that Dylan has a son from a previous relationship, is also handled well and the child is a real sweetheart.
All in all, a light and fun read suitable for both fans of and newbies to Gibson's writing.
4 Stars
While the small town of Gospel, Idaho with its eccentric inhabitants is too over the top to be believable, it is, nevertheless, an engaging setting, and the shenanigans of the residents lead to numerous laugh-out-loud moments.
The romance between the distrustful sheriff, Dylan Taber, and the newest member of the Gospel community, Hope Spencer, is very entertaining. The fact that they are both so heartbreakingly lonely makes their finding one another all the sweeter, and their adorable banter and intense chemistry are additional highlights.
That said, the book contains two tropes that usually rub me the wrong way. The first revolves around the secrets that Dylan and Hope keep from each other. Thankfully, these produce relatively little angst, and all is resolved satisfactorily. The second, namely, the fact that Dylan has a son from a previous relationship, is also handled well and the child is a real sweetheart.
All in all, a light and fun read suitable for both fans of and newbies to Gibson's writing.