LindseyfromBFCG reviewed on 1/14/2015 + 117 more book reviews

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In the shadow of the nation's capital, Kate Livingston holds a respectable position as a government statistician when she encounters a rival from her past, the insufferable Trevor McDonough. A Harvard-trained physician, Trevor never showed the tiniest flicker of interest in Kate, and she's bewildered at the way he suddenly seeks her out. Surprising even herself, Kate agrees to Trevor's entirely unexpected and risky proposal to work side-by-side with him in his quest to rid the world of tuberculosis, a contagious and deadly disease.
As Kate begins to unlock the mysteries of Trevor's past, she realizes there is much more to him than she could have imagined. His hidden depths may fascinate her, but his most closely guarded secrets and a shadowy enemy lurking in the background carry a serious threat to their future.
When the truth of the past comes out, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear, how will Trevor and Kate ever overcome all that stands in their way?


Series: As of now, no. {But I would love a book about Tick!}


Spiritual Content- Kate doesnt understand why a loving God would allow sickness (She is a Christian but does wonder); She is also scared about death; Kate has realizations about God; A few Scriptures are quoted; Talks about God, Trusting Him & How He works.


Negative Content- Minor Cussing including: a shut up, four forms of blast, eleven forms of stupid, Mentions of drinking (not-detailed); People die, an autopsy is done, tuberculosis is a major part of this story, so lungs, blood, shots, medicine, etc.


Sexual Content- a b*st*rd, a wh*re; a semi-detailed kiss; a few not-detailed kisses; Mr. Zomohkov wonders why men would have women work in their offices then says that Men have desires (Kate stops him from continuing); Mr. Zomohkov kisses Mrs. Zomohkov & swats her bottom; Children were born out of wedlock; Lots of Love, falling in love, the emotions, a few touches and the romance is a major part of the story.

-Kate Livingston
-Trevor McDonough-Kendall
P.O.V. switches between them.
Set in 1891 {Prologue in 1879, Epilogue in 1899}
356 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{Because theres a lot of romance, I would recommend a trusted adult (or parent) read it before the girl reads it & go from there}

I was really curious about this story, but the big plot twist didnt faze me as I saw it coming. I also wished there was more Spiritual content. And while I did like this book, because of all the romance and medical stuff I think it would be better for older girls.





*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Bethany House Publishers) for this review.

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