Rhythms of Redemption Romances To Belong Together: A Contemporary Christian Romance, Book 2, (Paperback)

This is one of those stories that is a perfect example of opposites attract. I love how the author shows two characters from different lifestyles try to form a relationship. Erin is my favorite character because she is strong, independent and loves her family. As a woman who works on cars for a living she has this stigma placed on her. She was always helping her dad work on cars so it seemed natural that she would do it as a profession. Not everyone accepts her but she knows her dad supports her. As she faces him becoming less of himself due to dementia the memories are more precious to her now. Adding to her worry is the realization that her parents may lose the home they have lived in for so long. How can she find a way to save their home and keep her dad in the place he feels most connected to? John has one of those professions that others envy. Being in a famous band as a drummer has skyrocketed his fame and he finds it hard to not be noticed in public. I did chuckle when he brought his car in for service at the shop Erin works out. She has no idea who he is and that may have shocked his ego a bit. One thing the author illustrates with John is the turmoil going on with John and his sister. His faith for some reason doesn't sit well with his sister and their relationship holds on by a thread. I sympathized with John as he is removed as a groomsman in his sister's wedding. The bitterness she has towards him makes me wonder what she holds against him. The story is very emotional as Erin and John try to fit in. They each have doubts that they are accepted by others and this causes a problem between the two of them. I see pride peeking through their relationship as well as trust issues and communication. If only they could see that God loves them and is accepted by Him. How many of us have this need to feel accepted? Do we have problems expressing how we feel? Do we feel unwanted and not worthy? The word rejection plays a big part in Erin and John's life. They both are afraid of rejection so they find reasons why relationships go wrong. They don't want to open their heart because fear keeps them in chains. I loved how the author gives readers an inside look at the struggles people face with insecurity and trust. We get so caught up in what other people think about us, we forget that God loves us unconditionally. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.