I really liked the story premise and enjoyed reading this book. Livy is an intriguing character with a heart of gold. Her faith helps her overcome her difficult childhood. She has a genuine desire to help the orphans and street kids who have appeared in her small town. Livy is drawn to Jake, despite fearing he will discover the truth about her past.Jake struggles to understand why Livy has a soft spot for the street kids, who seem to be the source of trouble in the town. Explosive secrets are revealed that take Jake and Livy on a dangerous journey to seek the truth and bring justice to the town of Chestnut, Illinois. I highly recommend this book to those looking for a fast paced and beautifully plotted historical romance. I’m not particularly fond of “romance” novels. However, I read this cannot-put-down book in one day, staying up until 2AM when my eyes clamped shut from fatigue. At the end, when I read that this is her debut novel, I was shocked. I could not find one chapter, one paragraph, one word that I didn’t love about this book. It is definitely an exceptional, unforgettable book. I loved the way the author interwove the romance part of the story through a touching and inspirational, yet suspenseful and adventurous story about real issues in real places. The message of trust, hope, forgiveness and healing unfolded in a superb manner. I have already recommended this book to fellow readers, and will continue to do so.
What do You think about Stealing Jake (2000)?
Although this may have been a good book, I do not enjoy romance novels, so I never finished it.
—Darnise
Lovely. Heart wrenching too. My mommy heart cried.
—Beth
