About the Book
A stranger's life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything.
The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she's endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding.
When Johan brings Gerrit Laninga, a wounded Dutch Resistance member, to Cornelia's doorstep, their lives are forever altered. Although scared of the consequences of harboring a wanted man, Cornelia's faith won't let her turn him out.
As she nurses Gerrit back to health, she is drawn to his fierce passion and ideals, and notices a shift within herself. Gerrit's intensity challenges her, making her want to live fully, despite the fear that constrains her. When the opportunity to join him in the Resistance presents itself, Cornelia must summon every ounce of courage imaginable.
She is as terrified of loving Gerrit as she is of losing him. But as the winter landscape thaws, so too does her heart. Will she get a second chance at true love? She fears their story will end before it even begins.
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My Thoughts
I had really mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I loved it; The plot was great, the setting was perfect, and it is my absolute favorite time period to read about. I also thought it was so cool how the story was based on things that actually happened! I really liked the heroine, Cornelia, and I admired how she stayed strong through all the losses she endured and her protectiveness of her brother. It took me a little while to warm up to the hero, Gerrit, but I did end up liking him. As for what I didn't like so much, things occasionally just seemed a little corny and there were a few parts that needed some work. That being said the good definitely outweighed the bad and I did really enjoy this book. I look forward to seeing what else this author has for us!
About the Author
Liz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband, their son, and their two daughters. Add a dog and a cat to that mix and there's always something going on at their house. She's spent time teaching second grade, writing advertising for a real estate company, and working as a church secretary, but she always dreamed of becoming an author.
She'd love to have you visit her at
www.liztolsma.com.
I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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