I liked the whole story line of "Tender Vow". It took a very sad experience, but turned it into something healing and good. This was an enjoyable romance read that was hard to but down once I started.

Brothers John and Jason took a ski trip to the Rockies, and only one came home alive. John was tragically killed going down a dangerous slope. He left behind his beloved wife, Rachel, his 3 year old little girl and a baby yet to be born. At the funeral there is an underlying feeling that Jason is to blame for this horrible accident.

Jason is now a new believer and growing in his faith and walk with the Lord and wants to try to help his sister-in-law and make amends from their estrangement. But Rachel is a hard person to let go and accept help. She is drowning in grief and trying to take care of two little ones. The two of them will need to try to come to terms with their loss, accept their growing feelings for each other, and determine what God's plans are for both of them. It is an uphill battle for them but it was enjoyable to see how the author worked all these things out for good in the end. The love Rachel had with her husband and now his brother was truly endearing to me. ( )

A Christian story of grief, hope, redemption and mostly love. The story is told from two points of view, switching between the male and female protagonists. For the most part this works well.

Rachel has just lost her husband, John, to a skiing accident. Both families are devastated, including John's brother Jason who was on the ski trip when the tragedy occurred. Guilt ridden, Jason wants to help Rachel any way he can. Old feelings surface. Jason wants to rekindle old feelings and Rachel does not, but with a 3-year-old precocious daughter and a newborn son, Rachel needs Jason's help.

Reluctantly, feelings surface on both sides. What will the families say? Is this even "right?" Can Rachel and Jason figure out what is the best thing to so: follow their hearts or keep an appropriate distance? This is a page-turner which both those who like Christian books and those that do not will surely enjoy.

"Tender Vows" is a classic love story with interesting twists. A most enjoyable read. You won't want to put the book down and when finished will want a sequel detailing the future of both these families.

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