Family of the Heart

Title: FAMILY OF THE HEART
Author: Dorothy Clark
Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
September 2008
ISBN: 978-0-373-52795-4
Genre: Inspirational/historical romance

Sarah Randolph has never been a nanny before. She’s from a privileged family, wealthy, with servants of her own. But Sarah’s husband has died, and now she wants to run from her memories. And what better place than in a position of servitude in a town far from home.

Clayton Bainbridge wanted his daughter out of sight and out of mind. He didn’t want to hear the toddler cry, and he didn’t want anything at all to do with her. Sarah worked wonders with the child, keeping her quiet when previous nanny’s failed, but the rest of the rules seemed open to Sarah’s translation. Clayton didn’t know whether to fire her and ship her back to where she came from, or to tolerate her high-handed ways.

Clashing from the first moment, Clayton and Sarah have nothing in common, except grief, and a sweet little girl named Nora. Can the Lord heal the hurting hearts so Nora can have the parents she needs?

FAMILY OF THE HEART is a very cute romance with an adorable cover. My little girls were fascinated by the beautiful artwork. I enjoyed reading about and getting to know Sarah and Clayton. At first I didn’t like Clayton very much, but as I continued reading the more I grew to care for him.

The writing is impeccable, the faith message expertly woven in, and the plot interesting. FAMILY OF THE HEART is definitely a plus in the newly established historical romance line by Steeple Hill. FAMILY OF THE HEART will not only amuse readers but it will touch their hearts. Discussion questions are included at the end. $5.50. 276 pages.