Not once did I think about the review, just the absolute certainty that this book was worth 5 stars. WITHIN MY HEART gave me every promise I was looking for and so much more. And emotions that leave me filled or drained, uplifted or in pain. Characters that grow and change while speaking to my heart with their honesty and depth. A moving and captivating novel for me needs: prose that moves me, the grace of the weaving an amazing tapestry.

When a reviewer sits down, we judge the book carefully on what we expect.

The first was my least favorite but don’t let it stop you, they just keep getting better after that! 😉 This is the 3rd in a series and I recommend reading all 3. I tried to read it slowly but finished way quicker than I wanted to! I’m sad it’s over. I love meaningful stories with solid Biblical messages and this one was so beautifully presented. When Tamera writes it feels like I’m walking through life with a good friend and being there as circumstances unfold. I love and want a good meaningful message, I just don’t like when it’s not woven smoothly into the story and is instead forced and obvious. I never feel like I’m being ‘preached AT ’ when I read Tamera’s books. This story dealt with loss of a loved one, working through debilitating fears, trusting in God’s Will for your life and accepting love after loss-trusting someone with your heart 💜.Īll of these difficult life scenarios were portrayed in an emotional and realistic, yet, tasteful & tactful way. I adored this story! ♥️ So much of it resonated with my heart.īy the end I wanted to crawl into the book and live in this sweet community among all the wonderful people introduced throughout the series.

Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander