I love that line. Let's read it again, "God's got this covered. He knows what you're going through - all of it." AMEN. Sometimes when we're in the mist of struggles, or just not having a good day, we forget that He's right there with us. What may be raindrops, may just be blessings in disguise.  Someone Like You by Victoria Bylin captures the many essence of the struggles Christians encounter.  Christians, like all man grapple with passion, lust, forgiveness, anger...etc, and fall short too.  Julia and Zeke's romance is of second chance, not that their love wasn't strong back then, but it didn't include God, giving way to sin that led to guilt and anger.  I appreciate how Vicki just writes with such candor of falling into temptation or even a seemingly strong person of faith can get burnt out, and how new faith can mature and grow.  The message is there - of forgiveness, of loving thy neighbor, and of second chances, not only in romantic relationships, but also with God.  With the romantic relationship, this line makes me want to give Zeke a pat on his back and tell him those words above,

"I'm not in a good place with God...and that bitterness might be contagious. I don't want to do anything to risk the peace I see in your eyes." (156)

I shouldn't be surprise. After reading Vicki's Together With You, I shouldn't doubt that she can give me a contemporary romance that embodies so much more.  Besides the romance and the spiritual message, we have great characters like George and Ellen, and yes even Hunter, the horrid of a father of Max. He's great not because you'll fall in love with him, (just quite the opposite), but because Vicki wrote a character that can get under your skin like that.  There's also my favorite character also that deserves a nod of recognition. Want to know who she is? Here you go:



Yep, a goat named Ladybug (it's one word - disregard my name in the picture), and a rather rambunctious one at that.  I mean, just look at that sweet face. What trouble can that little one cause? Apparently a lot, and you'll love it. Just remember, sometimes we can be a little wild and lost, but He's got us covered.

NOTE:  I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, Bethany House through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review.  All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.