A Surrendered Heart

By Tracie Peterson

A Surrendered Heart, Broadmoor Legacy Series #3 By Tracie Peterson & Judith Miller / Bethany House At twenty-one, Amanda Broadmoor had the right to make her own way in life, but her father and mother hardly saw it that way. Women working in the medical field were still frowned upon, and Amanda had been reared to marry and produce heirs, not tend the sick. And especially not those suffering from cholera. "And Mama can be such an alarmist," Amanda whispered. At the first report of cholera in Rochester, Amanda's mother had suggested the entire family take refuge at their summer estate on Broadmoor Island in the St. Lawrence River. However, that idea had been immediately vetoed by her father. Father had said his work would not permit him to leave Rochester, and for once, Amanda had agreed with one of his decisions. After devoting so much of her time and energy to medical training at Dr. Carstead's side, she couldn't possibly desert her work--not now, not when she was needed most.

CRM RATING: M
Explain: Ellert Jackson ruthless character is the main reason that this book is rated M.

SPIRITUAL RATING: 4


CRM REVIEW:

Amanda’s life takes a nose dive when she contracts cholera. Blake cares for her and prays that God will heal her. Another woman enters Blake’s life just after Amanda was starting to believe that he loved her. Soon after this, Blake finds out Amanda is engaged to a man barely younger than her own father.

Uncle Jonas fails to keep the family finances under control. An old acquaintance, who holds a grudge, offers to loan Jonas the money. However, when Jonas cannot repay the debt, Amanda is forced into the equation.

Evil Ellert Jackson is determined to make life miserable for Amanda. He always wants to see her smile but delights at the fear that he can put into her eyes.

After two years, Michael and Fanny have the happily ever after ending they’ve waited for. Both stand up to Uncle Jonas once and for all.

Sophie and Paul go through a rough spell, but all troubles are resolved. It feels like they express their love for each other and mean it completely for the first time.

There is so much left to wrap up in this book you wonder will it end well? Yes. With three weddings and one funeral the book is tied up in a bow.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE:

Pervasive Language – Yes

Sex between characters – No

Romance between a man and woman - Yes

Fondling – Yes

Sexual tension – Yes

Felt arousal when reading certain scenes – No

Felt this book properly represented a Biblical world view – Yes

I would recommend this book to a Christian audience – Yes

Other things of special note: Blake kisses Amanda on an impulse. Paul and Sophie’s marriage hits some bumps. Ellert Jackson is a jerk. He tries to push himself on Amanda, but she stops him. His touch is brutal. Jonas contemplates suicide.