The Ride of Her Life: Christian Fiction book review

5/29/2012

    She's planted firmly on solid ground.

    He's ready to sweep her off her feet.

    The only man pragmatic Lilly Hart needs in her life is a six-year-old. Widowed for three years, Lilly has decided to leave the home of her intrusive in-laws to stand on her own.

    However, her in-laws find her new life as a cook at Lake Manawa utterly unsuitable for their grandson.

    When an argument ensues, a handsome stranger--who designs roller coasters, of all things--intercedes on her behalf. But Lilly is not about to get involved with any man, especially this cocky gentleman.

    Little does she know she is about to begin the ride of her life. Filled with the sweet romance of summer, The Ride of Her Life will have you laughing out loud and sighing contentedly as you spend the summer of 1906 at Lake Manawa.

Joy In Our Journey's review:

The Ride of Her Life by Lorna Seilstad contains a rather interesting cast of characters:

a fearful widow with a young son who loves snakes, bugs, and animals of all kinds
a roller coaster designer who lives on scary thrills
a couple of b-a-d men

...leaving you with a story that has as many twists and turns as a roller coaster ride!

The road to love is never easy, and this road has enough ups and downs to keep you guessing. Learning to trust is the first step in any relationship. Lilly must learn to let go of the past and trust God for her future. Nick also needs to forget the hurts he has experienced and trust in God's plans for him.

The Ride of Her Life is a well-researched book set in the early 1900's when amusement parks and especially roller coasters were all the rage. Attention to detail and a bit of a mystery and excellent descriptions make this a book you can't put down. So hop on board and enjoy the ride!

Julieanne
Joy In Our Journey.com

Available May 2012 at your favorite bookseller - from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Disclosure: I received one free paperback copy of The Ride of Her Life in exchange for Joy In Our Journey.com's honest review. No other compensation was provided.

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