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Reviewed by Stephanie Lynn for Readers' Favorite
The Little Things by M. Jean Pike is a thrilling Christian contemporary romance. Filled with themes of family, forgiveness, past regrets, a hint of suspense, and a healing message about trusting God, this story packs a punch! Rochelle Delany, or Ro, returns home only to find that it no longer offers the promise and security she once knew. A lot has changed in the years she's been gone, and returning to the small town in Ohio isn't easy. Not only has her life changed drastically since she left, but when she returns home, she finds out that the house she grew up in is being sold. What? Finding that her brother had made plans to sell the house to a local home renovator, Sandy Fairbrother, sparks all sorts of emotions within Ro's already chaotic life. Can they work things out, or will she be left alone and on the run again when she needs him most? Can she trust Sandy with her secrets, or is it better to skip town before anyone else gets hurt?
I found The Little Things by M. Jean Pike to be a fun story and an eye-opening read. Rochelle's life had been much harder than many realized over the last several years. I loved seeing her and Sandy as they reunited. Their unexpected reunion is only the beginning of their surprise journey. I also adored meeting Jace and Gus in this story. Jace is a precious child, and I loved Sandy's relationship with him. Gus the bulldog is also a fun addition, and I honestly can't think of another story that includes doggy diapers, which made for some hilarious conversations between the characters. I felt this story is a pleasant change and works well as both a Christian contemporary romance and romantic suspense read, as it balances the romance and drama well while also having a thrilling twist that adds a dash of suspense to this lovely small-town tale.
