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STORY-LINE DONNA’S DETOUR:
In Donna’s Detour, Jo Huddleston crafted a sweet and clean romance fiction novel. Donna Turner and two friends head to California; leaving Alabama behind for the big city lights. However, when Donna runs out of money, fate steps in. Donna’s left in Needles, California to find a job, earn money, and continue her trip. Finding a God sent protector in the boss of the local café, Donna hires on as a waitress. Meanwhile, she saves her money to proceed to California.
When Tommy walks into the café on a hot dusty day, Donna’s heart uplifts. Donna measures all men by Tommy. He is Godly, handsome, sweet, and all manner of wonderful traits. Will Tommy remember his best friends sister? What were the chances Tommy would walk into the dinner in Needles? What will be Tommy’s reaction if Donna reveals her feelings? Will they forge a deeper emotional relationship? What does God have in store for Donna and Tommy?
Grab your favorite beverage and have a seat; my romance novel review of Donna’s Detour follows.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
First let me state, what a relaxing fun read I found in Donna’s Detour. Written with young adults and adults in mind, this book is clean and sweet. I found Donna and Tommy’s faith touching and enriching. This Christian romance will warm your heart.
Author Jo Huddleston crafted a smooth well-written book. The story-line moved gracefully from chapter to chapter as we came to know Tommy and Donna. Furthermore, the character development proceeded throughout the story-line as we find Tommy and Donna have great faith in God and his guidance for their lives. The story-line has just the right amount of religious elements for believability without pushing the reader. As a result, you need not be religious to enjoy this novel.
Finally, in concluding my romance novel review of Donna’s Detour, I found a clean relaxing novel with well-developed characters and smooth pacing. Donna’s Detour is a great book for an afternoon of relaxing reading. Huddleston had no need to sell this story with sex, as you can feel the love and respect Donna and Tommy have for each other.
DONNA’S DETOUR RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
In addition, I did not hesitate to give Donna’s Detour four well-deserved stars. Huddleston talent for prose and story-telling is evident in this book. I would not hesitate to buy this book for myself or a friend.
FINALLY PLEASE NOTE:
Additionally, I received this book from the author and chose to voluntarily review the book with an honest romance novel review. Lastly, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on-line and on my blog, are my opinions. In addition, the ARC did not affect my voluntary romance novel review.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR/LINKS
PROVIDED BY AUTHOR
Jo Huddleston is an Amazon Bestselling author of books, articles, and short stories. Novels in her West Virginia Mountains series and her Caney Creek series are sweet Southern historical romances. Her novels are endorsed by Amanda Cabot, Lillian Duncan, Cara Lynn James, Sharlene MacLaren, and Ann Tatlock. The redeeming story of God’s pursuing love is the foundation of her novels, and in them you will find inspiration, hope, and gentle stories that are intriguing and entertaining. Jo is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the Literary Hall of Fame at Lincoln Memorial University (TN). Learn more at: AUTHORS WEBSITE