Description:
Third generation Texas Ranger Tyler Steele is the last of a dying
breed-- a modern day cowboy hero living in a world that doesn't quite
understand his powerful sense of right and wrong and instinct to defend
those who can't defend themselves. Despite his strong moral compass, Ty
has trouble seeing his greatest weakness. His hard outer shell, the one
essential to his work, made him incapable of forging the emotional
connection his wife Andie so desperately needed.
Now retired,
rasing their son Brodie on his own, and at risk of losing his ranch, Ty
does not know how to rebuild from the rubble of his life. The answer
comes in the form of Samantha and her daughter Hope, on the run from a
seemingly inescapable situation. They are in danger, desperate, and
alone. Though they are strangers, Ty knows he can help-- protecting the
innocent is what he does best. As his relationship with Sam and Hope
unfolds, Ty realizes he must confront his true weaknesses if he wants to
become the man he needs to be.
My Thoughts:
Charles Martin's books are always my favorites! I just can't get enough of the way he writes. He captures the emotions of his characters without making them "over-the-top." He gets me to feel things right along with them. I end up falling in love with them. I end up having my heart touched. So good. I want to read slowly to get the meaning in each word, because each word carries so much weight; but I end up reading fast because I can't wait to read more.
Just so you know, this is not a "Christian fiction" market book. There's some language and subject matter to be aware of, in case you aren't expecting it. That being said, the conversations between the little girl and God are beautiful and faith-filled as any.
I want more Charles Martin. Every. Time. Wow.
Book Bullets:
- My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
- Part of a Series: No
- Publication year: 2012
- Publisher: Center Street
