Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh
Have you ever made a decision you thought was a no-brainer, but then comes the future as well as your regret? Well, such is the story of Jordan and Declan told by the author, Toni Shiloh, in this Uplifting Inspirational Romance, Winning His Trust.
Jordan Wood is escaping from her past mistakes and is eager to prove she is more than the fickle girl her family thought her to be. Declan Porter is a man who has two priorities in life. Number One: Take care of his son, River. Number Two: Drag his struggling adventure business out of the dirt. Oh, let’s not forget…don’t fall in love with Jordan Wood. So, maybe it’s two and a half goals.
Each character holds realistic qualities, and Toni showcases their issues, flaws, and affable personalities with ease. From Declan’s son to Jordan’s oldest brother, the characters – no matter big or small – are well-developed. I found each character to be believable and their strive to over their past relatable. The dialogue between Declan and Jordan isn’t overtly cheesy (perhaps toward the end you’ll find a few gouda-laced phrases here or there but nothing you wouldn’t expect to see in a Christian Fiction Romance). Their banter and Declan’s attempt to be as witty as Jordan are humorous, giving room for a few chuckles. Jordan and Declan have a way of speaking with one another that says, “Yes, we are just simple people trying to live our lives and maybe find a little joy in it on the way.”
The theme of being more than your past mistakes unfolds well as the story goes along, and I enjoyed experiencing Jordan’s and Declan’s growth from chapter one to the end. Whether it’s CFR or Contemporary Romance, I tend to avoid romance books where one of the couples has children or a child. However, Toni does an excellent job of bringing in Declan’s child without detracting from the couple’s love story. Also, River isn’t a random addition or a child dump. Declan’s son has a vital part to play in the story and his father’s growth and has an adorable personality that’ll have you smiling and wanting to pinch his cheeks–that is, if you enjoy subjecting children to such things (and I know you do 🙂).
As a whole, Winning His Trust is a sweet romance story that gives its readers, not only a heartwarming love story, but a few laughs along the way and a beautiful reminder that we are more than our mistakes.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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