This is technically the first book in this series based in the sweet town of Heritage. This town is a town like many small towns where EVERYONE knows who you are and what’s happening in your life. It’s also a town that’s seen better days and is struggling to stay unique, drawing people in for visits or to stay. I love the name of the town because we all have a “heritage” it might be good or it might be bad, but it’s our story.
In this story, we learn about Luke and Hannah. I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing them struggle with many of the same issues I have. The issues of wanting to belong and be excepted and valued for who they are.
Tari Faris wove sweet life lessons throughout this story. One of the wonderful things I took away from this story is the lesson that God will never leave me broken. He loves me so much that He’ll take all my broken parts and fuse them together to make something beautiful. Another thing the author wove into this book is that we don’t need to be the ones in control. God’s got it all in His hands and timing. In this story, you’ll experience moments of frustration, laughter, longing, love, and hope. WOW! Great things to ponder!
I’ve truly enjoyed Tari Faris’s style of writing. Her book flows smoothly and is very entertaining. I loved all the characters in this story and can see great books to come from more of the community members. It was delightful, funny, yet also thought-provoking.
Tari Faris is an author I am going to enjoy getting to know and reading her books.
I highly recommend you pick this book up. It might touch your heart just like it did mine.
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Precious and Beautiful Beginning to Series
In anticipation of receiving the second book in this series – “Until I Met You” (UIMY), and since I am currently on the launch team, I decided to order this novel to get familiar with this series.The series covers are the same design – a sweet, loving couple on the cover; so it draws you in. The titles are very interesting and will likely play into the theme of the novel. This one “You Belong With Me” (YBWM) is explained near the end of the book with regards to Hannah and Luke’s relationship, and his “place” in Heritage.This is the first of the series, so it is a standalone read, obviously. However, I am sure the novels would be best read together when they’re all done.Right off I LOVED and adored Luke, he was my hero! I really liked Hannah. And, I understood the Thomas/Janie disconnect. Interesting note – I actually knew a married couple by the name of Janie and Tom. And, does it go without saying how much I despised Madison? I hope she doesn’t return in the second book …Derek, from the description on page 53, reminded me of a particular character on a TV show that ran from 2003-2010, especially with the “harem” comment. What’s sad? I could ONLY envision Derek like that character. I found that funny since I am re-watching the show again. No spoilers or hints.Moving on …The writing style was near perfection and I got drawn in by chapter one; it was hard to put down, but also a bit intimidating as I didn’t know where this novel was going. The plot was absolutely darling – saving a small town and the two-for-one romances.I had mixed feelings on the Janie/Thomas deal – I thought it was cute, praying for them; but at the same time thought it was being forced and unnatural. I am a sucker for happy endings though. His reasoning was explained in chapter six (6) which was heart-breaking for me.There are so many “sweet” moments in this book …* Hannah trying to save Heritage from Kensington* Her off/on/off romance with Luke* Luke trying to find a sense of belonging* Hannah trying to win the grant to save town and her mom being a criminal* Hannah always trying to fix things* Taking a long, hard look at lifeThere was LOADS of good advice here – no good could be found digging in the past, sometimes stuff is just stuff – things like that. It was like a walk through the garden on a light, breezy, misty day.In chapter three, not only do we learn that the woman watching Luke threw away his adoption papers, we learn more about who he is and why his and Hannah’s relationship is complicated.Hannah and Luke start to reconnect again, even making up for a lost prom. His issue is one that is complicated. It is rooted in miscommunication and assumption. Where someone sees they’re doing a good deed, someone else might feel inferior or less than as a result of the deed. Faris definitely had a great idea with the multiple viewpoint on that matter.Where this has a happy ending, it takes its time getting there with a few scandals, mysteries, and even Luke finding his family.As this is distributed by Revell which is a Christian/Faith themed publisher, there are strong themes of faith, trust, and hope in God, but they are not central to the story until chapter 15. So this definitely fits its genre without bearing overwhelming or overbearing.Told in third person from Luke and Hannah’s POV, they weren’t often front and center – Tom and Janie were featured as well, if not equally.One plot hole, or rather something where I wished the author would’ve expanded – Kensington’s motives for the town. I also wanted to know what Derek’s position was in this. I’m also wondering if they’re going to be back in UIMY.I definitely recommend this debut author for those who enjoy clean romance reads with Christian/Faith themes; which is the audience this book is written for. Especially, if the reader loves small town romances; “restoration” and hopeful types of reads.For a debut author, Tari Faris knows how to tug at the heart-strings and tells a beautiful story of loss, gains, faith in God when we have nothing, that we’re building beauty from ashes, and how we are perceived when we try to fix things in others’ lives.I’ve got another book I’m reading and then? “Until I Met You” is up next.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
The series covers are the same design – a sweet, loving couple on the cover; so it draws you in. The titles are very interesting and will likely play into the theme of the novel. This one “You Belong With Me” (YBWM) is explained near the end of the book with regards to Hannah and Luke’s relationship, and his “place” in Heritage.
This is the first of the series, so it is a standalone read, obviously. However, I am sure the novels would be best read together when they’re all done.
Right off I LOVED and adored Luke, he was my hero! I really liked Hannah. And, I understood the Thomas/Janie disconnect. Interesting note – I actually knew a married couple by the name of Janie and Tom. And, does it go without saying how much I despised Madison? I hope she doesn’t return in the second book …
Derek, from the description on page 53, reminded me of a particular character on a TV show that ran from 2003-2010, especially with the “harem” comment. What’s sad? I could ONLY envision Derek like that character. I found that funny since I am re-watching the show again. No spoilers or hints.
Moving on …
The writing style was near perfection and I got drawn in by chapter one; it was hard to put down, but also a bit intimidating as I didn’t know where this novel was going. The plot was absolutely darling – saving a small town and the two-for-one romances.
I had mixed feelings on the Janie/Thomas deal – I thought it was cute, praying for them; but at the same time thought it was being forced and unnatural. I am a sucker for happy endings though. His reasoning was explained in chapter six (6) which was heart-breaking for me.
There are so many “sweet” moments in this book …
* Hannah trying to save Heritage from Kensington
* Her off/on/off romance with Luke
* Luke trying to find a sense of belonging
* Hannah trying to win the grant to save town and her mom being a criminal
* Hannah always trying to fix things
* Taking a long, hard look at life
There was LOADS of good advice here – no good could be found digging in the past, sometimes stuff is just stuff – things like that. It was like a walk through the garden on a light, breezy, misty day.
In chapter three, not only do we learn that the woman watching Luke threw away his adoption papers, we learn more about who he is and why his and Hannah’s relationship is complicated.
Hannah and Luke start to reconnect again, even making up for a lost prom. His issue is one that is complicated. It is rooted in miscommunication and assumption. Where someone sees they’re doing a good deed, someone else might feel inferior or less than as a result of the deed. Faris definitely had a great idea with the multiple viewpoint on that matter.
Where this has a happy ending, it takes its time getting there with a few scandals, mysteries, and even Luke finding his family.
As this is distributed by Revell which is a Christian/Faith themed publisher, there are strong themes of faith, trust, and hope in God, but they are not central to the story until chapter 15. So this definitely fits its genre without bearing overwhelming or overbearing.
Told in third person from Luke and Hannah’s POV, they weren’t often front and center – Tom and Janie were featured as well, if not equally.
One plot hole, or rather something where I wished the author would’ve expanded – Kensington’s motives for the town. I also wanted to know what Derek’s position was in this. I’m also wondering if they’re going to be back in UIMY.
I definitely recommend this debut author for those who enjoy clean romance reads with Christian/Faith themes; which is the audience this book is written for. Especially, if the reader loves small town romances; “restoration” and hopeful types of reads.
For a debut author, Tari Faris knows how to tug at the heart-strings and tells a beautiful story of loss, gains, faith in God when we have nothing, that we’re building beauty from ashes, and how we are perceived when we try to fix things in others’ lives.
I’ve got another book I’m reading and then? “Until I Met You” is up next.
Precious and Beautiful Beginning to Series
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
In anticipation of receiving the second book in this series – “Until I Met You” (UIMY), and since I am currently on the launch team, I decided to order this novel to get familiar with this series.Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
The series covers are the same design – a sweet, loving couple on the cover; so it draws you in. The titles are very interesting and will likely play into the theme of the novel. This one “You Belong With Me” (YBWM) is explained near the end of the book with regards to Hannah and Luke’s relationship, and his “place” in Heritage.
This is the first of the series, so it is a standalone read, obviously. However, I am sure the novels would be best read together when they’re all done.
Right off I LOVED and adored Luke, he was my hero! I really liked Hannah. And, I understood the Thomas/Janie disconnect. Interesting note – I actually knew a married couple by the name of Janie and Tom. And, does it go without saying how much I despised Madison? I hope she doesn’t return in the second book …
Derek, from the description on page 53, reminded me of a particular character on a TV show that ran from 2003-2010, especially with the “harem” comment. What’s sad? I could ONLY envision Derek like that character. I found that funny since I am re-watching the show again. No spoilers or hints.
Moving on …
The writing style was near perfection and I got drawn in by chapter one; it was hard to put down, but also a bit intimidating as I didn’t know where this novel was going. The plot was absolutely darling – saving a small town and the two-for-one romances.
I had mixed feelings on the Janie/Thomas deal – I thought it was cute, praying for them; but at the same time thought it was being forced and unnatural. I am a sucker for happy endings though. His reasoning was explained in chapter six (6) which was heart-breaking for me.
There are so many “sweet” moments in this book …
* Hannah trying to save Heritage from Kensington
* Her off/on/off romance with Luke
* Luke trying to find a sense of belonging
* Hannah trying to win the grant to save town and her mom being a criminal
* Hannah always trying to fix things
* Taking a long, hard look at life
There was LOADS of good advice here – no good could be found digging in the past, sometimes stuff is just stuff – things like that. It was like a walk through the garden on a light, breezy, misty day.
In chapter three, not only do we learn that the woman watching Luke threw away his adoption papers, we learn more about who he is and why his and Hannah’s relationship is complicated.
Hannah and Luke start to reconnect again, even making up for a lost prom. His issue is one that is complicated. It is rooted in miscommunication and assumption. Where someone sees they’re doing a good deed, someone else might feel inferior or less than as a result of the deed. Faris definitely had a great idea with the multiple viewpoint on that matter.
Where this has a happy ending, it takes its time getting there with a few scandals, mysteries, and even Luke finding his family.
As this is distributed by Revell which is a Christian/Faith themed publisher, there are strong themes of faith, trust, and hope in God, but they are not central to the story until chapter 15. So this definitely fits its genre without bearing overwhelming or overbearing.
Told in third person from Luke and Hannah’s POV, they weren’t often front and center – Tom and Janie were featured as well, if not equally.
One plot hole, or rather something where I wished the author would’ve expanded – Kensington’s motives for the town. I also wanted to know what Derek’s position was in this. I’m also wondering if they’re going to be back in UIMY.
I definitely recommend this debut author for those who enjoy clean romance reads with Christian/Faith themes; which is the audience this book is written for. Especially, if the reader loves small town romances; “restoration” and hopeful types of reads.
For a debut author, Tari Faris knows how to tug at the heart-strings and tells a beautiful story of loss, gains, faith in God when we have nothing, that we’re building beauty from ashes, and how we are perceived when we try to fix things in others’ lives.
I’ve got another book I’m reading and then? “Until I Met You” is up next.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
