Trust in the wind
Reviews"Very poignant and touching…" - Lori Graham from Once Upon A Romance
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"Taylor weaves a group of unforgettable characters and real life issues into a story you won't be able to put down. As you watch Joanne and Roy's relationship unfold, you'll laugh with them, cry with them, and cheer when true love conquers all. This is one novel that should be on everyone's bookshelf, but it will never be there long, because you'll be dying to read it again as soon as you're done."
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"...an enjoyable, easy read." - Cindy Himler, Romantic Times Book Reviews
Audrey Hauser for Reader Views
I thought the story was well told and it kept my interest. I liked the way the warm human relationships unfurled. The characters were well portrayed and you could picture the story as it was happening. Having been married at 17 and a mother at 18, I could identify with some of what Joanne was feeling. The main conflict in this love story is the age difference between Joanne and Roy. It is left to the reader to form their own opinion of how that will work out. I very much enjoyed reading “Trust in the Wind.” Click here to read the rest of this great review.
Reviewed by Georgia Richardson, www.queenjawjaw.com
Trust in the Wind - Chosing single motherhood in her teens, Joanne lost everything, including the support and love of her family. Pregnant and alone, she makes the decision to go forth with her life. She trust no one and firmly locks the door of her heart. She vowed to become independent, trust only the wind, and to never let love break down the barriers surrounding her heart. That is . . . until she met Roy. I finished reading Trust in the Wind and realized that once again Ms Taylor convinced me to "latched on" to her characters with a vengance. I can honestly say that if harm had befallen certain ones, she would not have been forgiven.
Strong characters, suspenseful, and a love scene that massaged my heart. This was one time where the romance was beautiful; a gift . . . in a sense. As I read parts of it, I found myself saying, "I want that kind of love!" Every scene, every exciting movement, and yes, even the kisses exchanged, were given to me in such a way that an artist could not have painted a better picture for my senses to enjoy.
Ms. Taylor, we have a winner.
Mary, Coffee Time Romance
"Ms. Taylor has written a sweet romance between two people who have lost in love in the past. Although they both fight the attraction, it is just too strong to resist. This is a must read ..." Click here to read the rest of this great review.
Tampa Book Buzz, Lisa Ciurro
"...Taylor makes it work. Her characters are vivid and believable, and she makes you care about what happens to them. Trust in the Wind is a touching and hopeful book that left me smiling long after I'd finished reading." Click here to read the full review.
Any woman who has ever struggled through the single mother life will identify with Joanne. On the threshold of womanhood, a bright future ahead of her, Joanne, believing his protestations of love, succumbs to her sweetheart's desires. Who hasn't been there? The repercussions of one night of love come back to haunt her. Tossed aside by her lover, reviled by her parents, Joanne is left to fend for herself. You'll love this plucky young girl who refuses to give up without a fight, keeps her child and educates herself to support him. Afraid to trust, Joanne lives a hermit-like existence. Her unexpected introduction to a real man evokes mixed emotions. An emotional roller coaster ride for the reader. A Must Read for every young woman. Taylor lives up to her reputation: Real Women – Real Life. Add – Real Romance
TRUST IN THE WIND is the touching and bittersweet story of fragile love between Joanne Malone, a spunky single parent who must struggle daily to survive in a hostile environment, and Deputy Sheriff Roy Bonham, a man whose once-vulnerable heart has been hardened by the brutalities of his intertwined life and job. When Joanne and Roy both recognize their soul mate in the other, they are frightened of getting hurt again yet irresistably drawn to each other time and time again. A captivating read that will leave you both smiling and crying in the end.
"Vicki Taylor has written a great story in Trust in the Wind . It is a poignant tale ..."
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A random criminal act brings Deputy Roy Bonham to Joanne Malone's rescue and into her life. Circumstances continue to bring the two together, though both deny the attraction. Each meeting puts Joanne and her little boy more firmly in Roy's heart, but neither of them wants a relationship. Joanne was betrayed by the last people, aside from her son, to say they loved her, and Roy has already lost one wife and child. He can not risk losing another set, and beyond those issues, Joanne lives in a high crime area where people do not want a cop to come around. The question is, can love be stronger than all that stands in its way?
This lovely, yet fast-paced, read is sweetly inspirational without ignoring the realities of the grittier side of life. Part fairy tale, part parable, it will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to heal. - Amanda K. Huntress Book Reviews