Lori S. (sugarandgrits) -
As soon as I finished reading the first book in this series, Snow Melts in Spring, I didn't know how I could possibly wait months to read this one. As it turns out, it wasn't as hard as I expected. =) Let me also mention, to those of you that are familiar with my obsession of reading series books in order, there is really no need with these 2 books. The characters from Snow Melts in Spring are just briefly mentioned in Seeds of Summer.
While this was a really good story, it didn't touch my heart as much as the first one did. For some reason, I had a really hard time connecting with Natalie. She just seemed so distant, and even a little selfish, at times. Initially, I thought we would have quite a bit in common, as I'm the oldest of 4 girls and pretty much helped my Mom raise my 2 youngest sisters. I guess the fact that my Mom WAS around took out the "common" factor, as I wasn't completely responsible for them like Natalie was her younger half-siblings, Chelsey and Dillon.
I fell in love with Dillon from the beginning, especially the way he was always looking out for Natalie, though he is years younger -- Chelsey, not so much. She was pretty obnoxious in the beginning, but eventually turned out to be a really sweet girl. And their mother, Libby, whew!, she is something else.
On a positive note, I thought Jared was a real sweetheart! Normally, I think of pastors as being serious, older men -- definitely NOT so in Jared's case. He is the perfect example of how we should all treat one another, while at the same time doing his best to straighten out his own life. Jared faces some really tough personal decisions, but doesn't lose sight of the fact that he is a pastor first; before being a son, a friend, or a potential boyfriend/husband. He takes the time to stop and listen to what God has in mind for him, instead of just continuing to make his own choices -- even though, it might mean not getting what his heart desires most.
If you haven't had the pleasure of reading either of Deborah Vogts books, be sure to drop by and visit her blog, Country at Heart, or her website.
***I would like to say "thank you" to Deborah for sending me a copy of her book. I would also like to thank Londa Alderink of Zondervan.***
While this was a really good story, it didn't touch my heart as much as the first one did. For some reason, I had a really hard time connecting with Natalie. She just seemed so distant, and even a little selfish, at times. Initially, I thought we would have quite a bit in common, as I'm the oldest of 4 girls and pretty much helped my Mom raise my 2 youngest sisters. I guess the fact that my Mom WAS around took out the "common" factor, as I wasn't completely responsible for them like Natalie was her younger half-siblings, Chelsey and Dillon.
I fell in love with Dillon from the beginning, especially the way he was always looking out for Natalie, though he is years younger -- Chelsey, not so much. She was pretty obnoxious in the beginning, but eventually turned out to be a really sweet girl. And their mother, Libby, whew!, she is something else.
On a positive note, I thought Jared was a real sweetheart! Normally, I think of pastors as being serious, older men -- definitely NOT so in Jared's case. He is the perfect example of how we should all treat one another, while at the same time doing his best to straighten out his own life. Jared faces some really tough personal decisions, but doesn't lose sight of the fact that he is a pastor first; before being a son, a friend, or a potential boyfriend/husband. He takes the time to stop and listen to what God has in mind for him, instead of just continuing to make his own choices -- even though, it might mean not getting what his heart desires most.
If you haven't had the pleasure of reading either of Deborah Vogts books, be sure to drop by and visit her blog, Country at Heart, or her website.
***I would like to say "thank you" to Deborah for sending me a copy of her book. I would also like to thank Londa Alderink of Zondervan.***
