Terri (Women of Valley View, Book 2) by Sharon Srock

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Sequel

Description

Despite a bustling day care center and a new foster child, Terri Hayes hungers for a family of her own. Then a plumbing mishap leaves her homeless and questioning God's plan. Steve Evans's gracious offer of his basement apartment as a temporary solution is an answered prayer.

Steve is a successful writer and a good father, but Terri is horrified when Steve's book research leads him to a harsh confrontation with the parents of her foster child.  She needs to distance herself from Steve, but her efforts fall short as his two scheming daughters plot to make Terri their new stepmother.

Will harsh words and sneaky plans drive a family further apart and put a wedge between Terri and Steve, or does God have another plan in store?




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Biography

Author Sharon Srock went from science fiction to Christian fiction at slightly less than warp speed. Twenty five years ago, she cut her writer's teeth on Star Trek fiction. Today, she writes inspirational stories that focus on ordinary women using their faith to accomplish extraordinary things. A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, Sharon serves her local chapter in the role of treasurer. Sharon lives in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma with her husband and three very large dogs. Her books include: The Women of Valley View: Callie and The Women of Valley View: Terri, both of which are currently available. The Women of Valley View: Pam will release in early 2014. 
Connect with her at www.sharonsrock.com..
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Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6448789.Sharon_Srock


My Review ~

Terri Hayes owns the most successful day care center in Valley View, but nearly 30 years of age she continues to pray for a family of her own. She loves her business, but her maternal instincts are strong and her biological clock is ticking. In the meantime has decided to take in foster children. With her home located right next to the day care center, convenience is a bonus. Having completed the classes in foster parenting and passing the home inspection Terri receives a late-night call to come and meet her first child, a distraught 3-year-old little girl named Kelsey. The following day she is met with a flooded house. Forced to leave the house because of water damage she is convinced to stay in the basement apartment at the home of friends. Not the situation she had hoped for but a workable solution, Terri joins Steve Evans and his family. Steve is a successful author who has overcome some very difficult obstacles in his own life. When his daughters were young he became addicted to drugs and was forced to leave his home. Presently living in Valley View with his two daughters and granddaughter he has found happiness and enjoys his quiet time writing. His daughters have devised a scheme to get their father to date Terri, especially since she is living right there under his nose. Terri isn't interested in a relationship with a man whose children are nearly grown and a grandchild in his life. With a child to care for, a business to run, and renovations to be done to her house Terri resists any attempts at dating Steve. Her Bible study group becomes involved by praying for Terri's needs as Terri waits for God to direct her path.

Sharon Srock has a wonderful talent for writing about relationships. This is the second book in the Women of Valley View series, and I enjoyed it every bit as much as I enjoyed the first book, Callie. Creating relationships based on Christian foundations, the author blends the lives of her characters in a delightful manner. Sharon's characters are well defined and likable, with human frailties that are true to life. Woven through the main story line are bits of humor that enhance some of the more serious issues that are ongoing. Friendships are also important components in Sharon's books. Sensitivity and compassion are important aspects that mirror Christian relationships, and this book excels in these areas. I'm looking forward to the opportunity of reading book 3!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.