My Thoughts:
The House that Love Built has been proudly placed on my list of most favorite books. On our last family road trip I shared the story with my family and even read passages to them. I couldn't help myself! It would make a heartwarming family movie as the characters stay with you long after the last page. The House that Love Built is a love story filled with second chances, beautifully flawed characters and a mystery just waiting to be solved! Reading it is like a summer day at the beach- I never wanted it to end! I particularly enjoy the way Beth Wiseman wove together the story lines of her characters. Seemingly unconnected people touch the lives of others in a significant and wonderful way. The relationship of one of the main characters, Owen, and Hunter, a troubled teenager, is an inspiring leap of faith that thoroughly touched my heart. Brooke Holloway's parents storyline is filled with grace and forgiveness- a shining example of second chances. Brooke and Owen, the main characters, are refreshing and, at times, laugh out loud hilarious together! The passionate spark they share almost leaps off the pages of the book!
The House that Love Built is filled with humor, love and loss, forgiveness and grace. I absolutely and completely loved it!
About The House That Love Built:
Brooke has only loved one man, her late husband. Owen’s rebuilding after a painful divorce. Can a mysterious house bring them together for a second chance at love?
In the charming town of Smithville, Texas, Brooke Holloway is raising two young children on her own, supporting them by running the family hardware store. The last thing on her mind is falling in love. But she’s intrigued when a stranger moves to town and buys the old Hadley mansion. She’s always heard that house holds a secret—maybe even a treasure—and she can’t wait to see inside. When she meets the new owner and they spend time together, she can’t deny the attraction. Could God be giving her another chance at happiness? Or is she betraying her late husband’s memory by even thinking that way?
Owen Saunders bought the Hadley place to spite his cheating ex-wife. She’d always wanted to restore an old house in Smithville. Now he’s going to do it without her. But if anything needs restoration, it is Owen’s heart. Then he meets Brooke and her kids and finds himself tempted by love. Can he bring himself to trust a woman again?
Throw an eccentric uncle into the mix, along with the town’s teenage troublemaker, and even a finicky cat—and one thing becomes clear: God is bringing them all together for a reason.
Beth is a Carol Award Winner, Inspirational Readers Choice Winner, INSPY Winner, and the best-selling author of the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. All of her books have held spots on the ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) bestseller list and the CBA (Christian Book Association) bestseller list. She grew up in Houston, Texas and now resides in a small town west of Houston with a population of around 300. She lives with her husband, two dogs, two cats, two pot bellied pigs, two chickens and a pygmy goat. Her two grown sons also live in Texas. Beth has been writing in some capacity for most of her life. She's a former award-winning journalist with eleven honors, including 'First Place News Writing' for The Texas Press Association. However, writing love stories with a spiritual message is where her heart is. When Beth isn't writing (which is seldom these days) she enjoys traveling, cooking, fishing, reading, or just settling in for a good movie. Her best times are spent with family and friends! BethWiseman.com
*I was given a copy of this book from Litfuse Publications in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.*
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