BTS Book Reviews December 2013 | Page 30

| CONTEMPORARY & HISTORICAL book reviews | Praise of the Heart at a church fundraiser, she meets Cliff, a professional baseball player who lives his entire life in the spotlight. She’s intimidated at first by his forward personality and his fame, but Cliff is awe struck by Laura and is determined to win her heart. It’s an adorable story with a very touching scenario that emphasizes why the chase for love can be far more romantic than the catch. Pro baseball player Cliff Markham is glad to help with the St. Luke’s Church fundraiser. However, when he returns to Sterling Lakes, his hometown is not quite the idyllic place he remembered. Will Laura Matthewson, the shy town librarian, assist him in researching the town’s water problem? Or does the beautiful but skittish Laura have secrets of her own to hide? | Reviewer: Marie Haney | Regina Andrews Inspirational Romance REVIEW: From the very start, this book was charming, sweet and romantic. It was so easy to fall in love with the timid and shy librarian, Laura. Her warmth and big heart capture the premise of the story beautifully. When she’s volunteering 30 | www.BTSeMag.com