The Waiting Heart by
Kimberly Rae Jordan. Kindle Edition. 2013. 264p. (AISN: B00H2NIMB2) Series: Those
Karlsson Boys, #3
A few months
ago I came across this author, discovered she grew up as a MK (missionary kid) and
within a few days had read just about everything she’s written that was
available on Amazon. Last week book three in the series Those Karlsson Boys
became available. It was a good conclusion to an enjoyable series.
Goodreads Summary:
A family
crisis brings Jace Karlsson back to Minnesota and face to face with the girl he
loved and abandoned eight years earlier. When the opportunity arises to help
her, he hopes that it will make amends for his actions of the past. But old
feelings die hard, and Jace soon realizes he feels more than guilt and remorse.
While the
tragic accident left Mari with a broken and scarred body, it was Jace
Karlsson's abrupt departure from her life that left her heart shattered. When
he offers to help her realize a dream, Mari accepts but as she deals with the
emotions of the past and the present, she wonders if the price is too high.
My Review:
Each book in
this series focuses on a different man in the Karlsson family. The first two
take place relatively close together in time but this one is eight years down
the road so it’s neat to see how the others are doing and how their lives have
progressed. Though I think this could be read as a standalone since the author
does a good job in bringing in the back story.
Book one
could be read after book three without any major spoilers, but you’d already
know the main parts of book two if you read book three first. But at 99 cents apiece
(as of 12/8/13) there isn’t much excuse not to read this enjoyable series in
order.
There are
several aspects that make these books so enjoyable. First off, they’re clean
and sweet, yet they also deal with real problems in today’s world. Teenage
pregnancy, car accidents, hackers, cancer, adoption, and the inability to have
children are all issues that the characters in this series have to deal with and
work through in the series.
The romance
isn’t rushed and has a very real life feel. Lessons of trust, love, commitment,
and laying aside personal dreams and ideas must be processed and learned.
The third
thing I really like about this series is the way the author ties in prayer and the
Bible. It’s not every preachy, there aren’t long sermons; it’s just naturally a
part of the character’s lives.
If you enjoy contemporary Christian romance then this is a series for you.
Go read it! Buy
the series from Amazon – each book is currently (12/8/13) on sale for $0.99: Book 1: Worth the Wait; Book 2: Waiting for Rachel; Book 3: The Waiting Heart
Disclosure: I bought this book and the others in the series. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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