Song of My Heart by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Being a guy, I was a little hesitant to read this book; however, after reading the back cover I thought I would give it a try. After all, one of the main characters, Thad McKane, is a lawman like myself. The story is about a girl (Sadie) who was raised in a Christian home who must find work far away to support her family after her step-father becomes gravely ill. Her cousin helps her find job in the town of Goldtree, Kansas, where a rookie sheriff has recently arrived to fight alleged illegal activity. Sadie also finds her dream of becoming a singer in Goldtree and the sheriff is drawn not only to her beauty and singing but her Christian character as well. After discovering that Sadie is a suspect in an underground crime, Sheriff McKane is torn between love and duty. Although the book is very predictable, Thad's inner struggles kept me interested. The book also teaches forgiveness and the importance of maintaining one's integrity. Bottom line: Guys, don't judge a book by it's cover. Even though this seems like a "chick book," it contains the suspense and action we like as well.
