Redemption's Light To Find Her Place, Book 2, (Paperback)

Susan Anne Mason has done it again! Not only has she written a captivating, emotionally stirring novel set in Canada in the midst of WWIIshe kept me up way past bedtime and made my baby blues fill up with misty-eyed tears to boot! Such exquisite torture...sigh. Who can resist a tale rife with adorable children, dogs, and uh...Garrett? If there is such thing as a perfect man, Garrett Wilder certainly fills the bill! Handsome, compassionate, loyal, loves kids and canineswhat else is there? Until he does the unthinkable and betrays my new best friend, the magnanimous Jane Linder, who possesses all these same endearing qualities! However, maybe it's for the best because both work at the Children's Aid Society and we all know business and pleasure do not mix. 'To Find Her Place' is an impeccably researched, beautifully written, fiction-based-on-fact novel that's not all about tender romance (although there is that!), but the heartbreak of misplaced children that isn't easy to read about. Thankfully there were and are people who care enough to see that these little ones are placed in loving families. With many twists and turns, exhilarating adventures, lots of unforgettable characters, and an intertwining thread of forgiveness, 'To Find Her Place' is an absolute must read! *I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own and I received no monetary compensation.*

This is the second installment to the wonderful Redemptions Light Series. The setting is in Toronto, Canada, during WWII. This was a beautiful story that tugged all the strings of my heart! I love that it is really a historical novel, as the Children Aid Society of Toronto existed and the author did a deep researched about how it started, operated, etc. Even Mr. Mills, the managing director who retired was a real character! Jane and Garrett, and the rest, are fictional characters, of course, but their story felt so realistic to me, probably because of how well researched the setting and historical period was, I really felt as if I was transported with them to Toronto in WWII era! I also fell in love with the characters. I rooted for Jane and her desire to make a difference in the childrens lives. Her kind and compassionate heart inspired me, as I learned from her patience, prudence, strong determination, and loving nature. The way she cared for her mother and was so selfless that she didnt have practically time for herself. I also struggled with her when she had tough decisions to make, but the way she let God guide her through it all humbled me. Garrett was a wonderful hero too. A bit stiff at the start, but I quickly warmed up to him as his lighthearted nature began to shine, his love of family and children, his generosity too. He had a heart of gold too, and I loved his way with the children! And the way he talked to God was endearing and humbling, he was so honest and wanted to do what was right for everyone. There were also secondary characters I loved, best of all cute and rebellious little Martin, he tore at my heart. No child should ever feel unwanted, and Jane and Garrett made sure of that! I also liked the way Garrett made Jane feel beautiful and worthy, when she was struggling so much with self-worth, because of her inability to have children. The plot of the story was engaging, it never dragged, it had enough twists, like the mystery of the disappearing money, and I was so sad when the story ended, I wanted more time with these characters! All in all, a truly inspiring story of unconditional love, true worthiness (which is always so big to the eyes of God) and sacrifice! I vividly recommend it to anyone, especially historical romance lovers!