Burk's Surrender by Dora Hiers

Burk Harmon and Lacie Heatherton work for the city. He agrees to go on a trip with her, escorting 50 senior citizens to a mountain resort for a few days. Can he prove to her on this trip that he is the guy for her? I loved the chemistry between these two characters and trying to find out what was holding them back.

Lacie knows Burke is dependable, sweet, comfortable. They're best friends. She's known him since she was unmarried and pregnant with her 13 year old daughter. She invoked her no dating policy and Burk hasn't tried to date her till now. She's spent her life up to this point taking care of her daughter. Burk wants to be a bigger part of her life. But will Lacie let him?

Lacie's not sure God still cares for her. After everything she's been through, God has felt far away. Why would Burk care for her? Lacie's past is holding her back from her future. She needs healing and peace to come to terms with what happened. Can Burk convince her to give him a chance?

As Lacie's job is on the line, Burk tries to woo her, proving he can be trusted. These two characters will stay with you after you finish their story. This is a very sweet Christian romance.

No matter how others have treated you, God is always there. He loves you so much.

I received a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

Rori's Healing by Dora Hiers

I loved this story by Dora Hiers. Each one gets better and better. The characters pulled me into their story; their struggles kept me turning the pages. I identified with the heroine and her fear of social situations. And what better hero for her than one that makes her stretch her comfort zone?

Rori Harmon's father committed suicide due to excessive media coverage of his high-profiled life. Rori doesn't trust anyone, and especially God, since he didn't answer her prayers. Rori is learning to pray again, and trusting God to heal her heart and help her overcome her fear. Can Rori trust Graham not to put her in the same situation?

Graham Decker is a race car driver. He lives in the spotlight. Graham is used to women chasing after him for his money, prestige, getting whatever they can out of him. What will he think of Rori who won't have anything to do with him because of his career choice? Can he prove to Rori he's the guy for her? He makes a point of being there when Rori needs him, but his career takes him on the road each week.

Rori's fear holds her hostage. Graham's past makes it hard for him to trust women. Take comfort and get inspiration from their journey learning, "There's no room for fear in our lives when we experience God's perfect love."

If you love Christian romance, reading a story that encourages and uplifts you, and one that helps you in your walk with God, this is the story for you. Fear blocks us from doing what God wants us to do. Take that first step out of your comfort zone. You'll find God there.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas in the Rink by Dora Hiers

I loved this novella by Dora Hiers! A wonderful story to read for the Christmas season. Chaney Mitchum had a skating future with Connor Weddington until he left town without looking back, turning his back on skating and her. Why did he leave without a word? Where did he go?

Chaney gave up her dreams of a skating future with Connor as her partner. Now she's a skating instructor raising her niece. But she can't get Connor out of her mind or heart. What would her future have been like if Connor had stayed?

Connor came back to town and is now a mechanic. Chaney gets stuck in a ditch and Connor comes to the rescue. Connor and Chaney's chemistry on the ice and off is palpable in this story. When Connor left, he took her aspirations for the future and her heart with him. Can Connor find what he's lost since leaving the rink behind? Can Connor find the forgiveness he needs to enjoy the Christmas season with Chaney?

They each had choices that affected their futures. Now that they are back in the same town, will those choices affect their future? Chaney needs help getting her students ready for an upcoming recital. What better choice than to ask Connor to help. But can her heart take it? Tis the season for love, faith and joy and what better way to experience them than by reading this book!

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.