Friday, November 3, 2017

Review: Rescued Hearts by Hope Toler Dougherty

About the Book:


Children's clothing designer Mary Wade Kimball's soft spot for animals leads to a hostage situation when she spots a briar- entangled kitten in front of an abandoned house. Beaten, bound, and gagged by the two thugs inside, Mary Wade loses hope for escape when a third villain returns with supplies.

Discovering the kidnapped woman ratchets the complications for undercover agent Brett Davis. Weighing the difference of ruining his three months' investigation against the woman's safety, Brett forsakes his mission and helps her escape, the bent-on-revenge brutes following behind.

When Mary Wade's safety is threatened once more, Brett rescues her again. This time, her personal safety isn't the only thing in jeopardy. Her heart is endangered as well.

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My Thoughts:


I have a book hangover. Yep, stayed up late and got up early reading this one and did not want to put it down. Rescued Hearts by Hope Toler Dougherty is the first book I have read by this author, and her other two have just been added to my wish list. I enjoyed this story so much: the danger, intrigue, sparks flying romance, the banter between the characters, the chemistry between the hero and heroine. Yep, I enjoyed all of it except that it is over: but what a story and one for the reread shelf.

This book started out with a very scary situation that could have really ended badly, but in walks a hero that saves the day. Both Brett and Mary Wade (an interesting first name that consists of two names) are immediately drawn together once the danger subsides a bit, but both have been hurt by various people in various situations, not just romantic. I liked how the author filled us in on both of their back stories as they opened up bit by bit each day they were forced together.

Brett was the knight in shining armor. He was very protective and tried so hard to even protect Mary Wade from himself. And Mary Wade? Well, even though she was in a vulnerable situation in her life and life was not looking to good at the moment, she certainly held her own. This is definitely an inspirational story and both characters relied on their faith in God to get them through very realistically. There were some intense scenes that had me biting my nails and flipping through the pages. I could almost feel the bruises myself.

Bottom line, I really got lost in this story and I was a happy, happy reader. I am looking forward to reading the author’s other stories. Looks like one is set in Ireland- oh be still my heart.


I received a copy of this book for free. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

About the author:


Hope Toler Dougherty holds a Master's degree in English and taught at East Carolina University as well as York Technical College. A member of ACFW, RWA and SinC, she writes for Almost an Author. Before writing novels, she published non-fiction articles on topics ranging from gardening with children to writing apprehension. She cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers, ACC basketball, and Army West Point Football. Hope and her husband, Kevin, live in North Carolina and chat with their two daughters and twin sons through ooVoo.



Find out more about Hope Toler at http://hopetolerdougherty.com.

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