In Every Heartbeat by Kim Vogel Sawyer - with my comments

About the Book: (from the publisher)

Three best friends, three cherished dreams, three searching hearts...

As three friends who grew up in the same orphanage head off to college together, they each harbor a special plan for the future. Libby Conley hopes to become a famous journalist. Pete Leidig believes God has called him to study to become a minister. And Bennett Martin plans to pledge a fraternity, find a place to belong, and have as much fun as possible. But as tensions rise around the world on the brink of World War I, the friends' differing aspirations and opinions begin to divide them, as well.

When Libby makes a shocking discovery about Pete's family, will it drive a final wedge between the friends or bond them in ways they never anticipated?

My Thoughts:

Okay readers, life has sort of interrupted, and I haven't finished reading this one yet. However, this has an awesome story line that promises to be very fulfilling. So far, the main characters are really tugging on my heart strings! To be an orphan is something I really can't comprehend, and it really does present some very real emotional challenges. Libby, Pete and Bennett all have unique challenges in their lives, not the least of which is that the U.S is about to be plunged into the first World War!!

Kim Vogel Sawyer is a very talented author, and I've never read one of her books that wasn't immensely satisfying. I'm looking forward to completing this one! I'm sorry I haven't got this finished in time for the tour, but so far - it's GOOD!!

You can read some of my other reviews of Kim's work HERE and HERE.

About the Author:

Kim Vogel Sawyer is the author of fifteen novels, including several CBA and ECPA bestsellers. Her books have won the ACFW Book of the Year Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Kim is active in her church, where she leads women's fellowship and participates in both voice and bell choirs. In her spare time, she enjoys drama, quilting, and calligraphy. Kim and her husband, Don, reside in central Kansas, and have three daughters and six grandchildren. She invites you to visit her Web site at http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/ for more information.