Helpful Score: 3
Wow! I LOVED this book! Probably the best Christian chick lit I've ever read, in fact one of the best books I've ever read period! Not preachy a bit but had a great message and an EXCELLENT story! Definitely recommend this one!!
This book was very good.
Elle faces many trails and sometimes wonders what to do next. She never wonders for long as a sublte reminder of Who is in control seems to always show up when she needs it most. Elle's life changes more in one summer then mine has in three. Who will she end up with, Jeremiah or Heath? That question will plauge you until the end of the book. I could not stop reading! i would give this book 4.5 stars!
Elle faces many trails and sometimes wonders what to do next. She never wonders for long as a sublte reminder of Who is in control seems to always show up when she needs it most. Elle's life changes more in one summer then mine has in three. Who will she end up with, Jeremiah or Heath? That question will plauge you until the end of the book. I could not stop reading! i would give this book 4.5 stars!
Helpful Score: 1
This is predictable Christian chick lit. I was frustrated with the main character Elle who came across rather spineless and weak. It was an ok book, but I won't be seeking out anything more from this author...
Margaret C. (cherryblossommj) reviewed Love Starts with Elle (Beaufort, Bk 2) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I do not know if I shall scream or cry or both. Love Starts with Elle is officially one of my favorite books of all time. It is by far my favorite book of contemporary Christian fiction. I enjoyed Sweet Caroline immensely, but it does not fully compare with the power and wonder of Elle. This is a sequel, but does stand alone on a firm foundation of Christ no less.
Elle is an artist, well in her heart. She mets Mr. Wonderful, who I did not like from page one, but he's so right. Until he's not, but really who is perfect? Well I did not see how in the world the plot could get her out of one situation or get her into another, but after reading the book in entirety I'm impressed. I cannot believe all that has happened. My goodness, our God is a mighty God.
Usually, I really do not like contemporary, because it's so real and harsh and there is just not enough "light". Rachel Hauck gives contemporary a good name. It is real, there is some harshness and full tears. But there is love and light beyond the darkness. The characters are so real, and I want to move to their town and lives near their lives. After Sweet Caroline I just could not see how the story could continue on in Elle's life, but it did and in such a neat way. I had my tears and my giggles. I got angry at people and frustrated when they did not head my suggestions. I cherish their joys and I cannot wait for more works to come from the wonder that I have found in Rachel's words on a page.
Elle is an artist, well in her heart. She mets Mr. Wonderful, who I did not like from page one, but he's so right. Until he's not, but really who is perfect? Well I did not see how in the world the plot could get her out of one situation or get her into another, but after reading the book in entirety I'm impressed. I cannot believe all that has happened. My goodness, our God is a mighty God.
Usually, I really do not like contemporary, because it's so real and harsh and there is just not enough "light". Rachel Hauck gives contemporary a good name. It is real, there is some harshness and full tears. But there is love and light beyond the darkness. The characters are so real, and I want to move to their town and lives near their lives. After Sweet Caroline I just could not see how the story could continue on in Elle's life, but it did and in such a neat way. I had my tears and my giggles. I got angry at people and frustrated when they did not head my suggestions. I cherish their joys and I cannot wait for more works to come from the wonder that I have found in Rachel's words on a page.
