“Brooke has only loved one man, her late husband. Owen’s rebuilding after a painful divorce. Can a mysterious house bring them together for a second chance at love?
“In the charming town of Smithville, Texas, Brooke Holloway is raising two young children on her own, supporting them by running the family hardware store. The last thing on her mind is falling in love. But she’s intrigued when a stranger moves to town and buys the old Hadley mansion. She’s always heard that house holds a secret—maybe even a treasure—and she can’t wait to see inside. When she meets the new owner and they spend time together, she can’t deny the attraction. Could God be giving her another chance at happiness? Or is she betraying her late husband’s memory by even thinking that way?
“Owen Saunders bought the Hadley place to spite his cheating ex-wife. She’d always wanted to restore an old house in Smithville. Now he’s going to do it without her. But if anything needs restoration, it is Owen’s heart. Then he meets Brooke and her kids and finds himself tempted by love. Can he bring himself to trust a woman again?
“Throw an eccentric uncle into the mix, along with the town’s teenage troublemaker, and even a finicky cat—and one thing becomes clear: God is bringing them all together for a reason.”
I loved The House that Love Built. At first I didn’t think I was going to like it. The writing was so much like other novels I’ve read, that I thought it would be too predictable. Yes, the story of the romance of the two main characters was a little predictable, but the other characters in the book that end up making the “unconventional family” really added to the story. I loved how everyone in the book learned that blood relationships aren’t as important as love, and that anyone can love someone and they can become family. It doesn’t matter if it’s biological or even a legally binding relationship, as long as they are committed to care for one another.
The mystery aspect of the story was also a great addition, giving the whole story a little suspense and the surprise relationship at the end warmed my heart. I have to say this book actually made me cry a little, and I don’t usually cry from reading novels.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming, clean romance with a few little twists and turns along the way.
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