I am going to say that this book and "Fly On The Wall" are pass hot. I loved this book from start to finish. Ms. Russell really drew me into the book through the characters. In here we have Twenty-five-year old Thalia Tyree who is a Miami-born and raised schoolteacher who moved to Philadelphia to be with the man she thought she loved. But when she's had enough of his bad behavior, she packs it in and moves back home. During a layover in Chicago, she bumps into handsome Reverend Isaac Flack. He's a widower and father of four, but they share an undeniable attraction that Thaila can't ignore. Or should she? Sure, he's caring, loving, and a man of God--but he's also got twenty years on her, and he's her best friend's dad.... But Isaac feels strongly for Thalia, and they decide to forge ahead with their relationship. Throughout this book the real drama unfolds as more secrets, tragedy, and old lovers are revealed.
Trista touches on taboo subjects in a way that gets them discussed with ease & poise. Each character has lots of life and the story seems more real than life itself. I love the way she included such powerful messages throughout the novel. It was good to see how Thalia mature, and handle some hard life situations, as well as Trista handling the relationship between Issac and Thalia. Although I wasn't so sure about the ending/s I found the one that I was comfortable with and went with it.
Ms. Russell is truly blessed, I enjoyed this book along with her others. She has outdone herself here delivers yet another controversial love story. I can not wait to see what else she has to write, keep them fingers working.