ABOUT THE BOOK
Lukas Frye has moved to Kellersburg, Ohio, to renew his relationship with his grandfather, who lives there. For the past six years, Lukas has worked hard to put his reckless past behind him, and Kellersburg seems like the perfect place to do that—until he encounters Juliane Keller. She could derail all his plans.Juliane remembers Lukas from her college days, and her memories of him are anything but good. He says he’s a changed man, but can she trust that claim? Besides, his presence in town is a constant reminder of the secret her family harbors.When secrets are revealed, will love find a way to forgive?This contemporary Christian romance is the first book in the Kellersburg series.
MY REVIEW
Hometown Promise was a wonderfully tough read for me. I loved the overall narrative, and connected with several of the characters, but what made it a tougher read for me was one of the main protagonists.
I know that Christians are not supposed to judge others but I fought how I felt about Juliane the entire time I read this novel. I felt like she was superficial and two-faced, and even though Lukas had a checkered past I felt like he was much more authentic and compassionate than Juliane claimed to be. Even though her story does show awareness and redemption over time, I still fought to sympathize with her, and honestly didn’t didn’t care for her character at all. But that is in no way a reflection of the novel itself, but my personal opinion alone, as the rest of the novel is wonderful.
My favorite part of this story was not the relationship between Lukas and Juliane, but the banter and obvious love between Lukas and his grandfather, Ferd. Ferd reminded me so much of my late grandfather, which is most likely why I enjoyed their relationship so much. You can see the effort and incredible strides that Lukas is making, and it is commendable, and seeing how his efforts bless others in his life was so inspiring.
Forgiveness, redemption, and true change abounds in Hometown Promise, and it is a truly inspiring and entertaining read that will not disappoint.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
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