Tempered Dreams

Tempered Series, Book 2

By: Pamela S. Thibodeaux

Narrated by: Terri England

Dr. Scott Hensley (introduced in Tempered Hearts) has built a wall around his heart since the death of his wife and parents. Katrina Simmons is recovering from scars inflicted on her as a battered wife. Can dreams be renewed and faith strengthened? Can they find joy and peace in God’s love and in love for one another?

©2001, 2005, 2014 Pamela S. Thibodeaux (P)2019 Pamela S. Thibodeaux

another wonderful story in this series!

I really loved the first book in this series. The second book did not disappoint. It was just as good as the first book. It was wonderful to re visit with some of the characters from the first book. It was also great to meet the children of those characters.
I also thought Katrina was wonderful.
There were loads of lessons and messages in this story.
There was lots of encouragement as well.
The story was well written and flowed really well.
The narration was great just as in the first book.
If you haven't read book 1 in this series, it would be helpful to do so.
I would highly recommend this book and the series so far.
I was given a free review copy of this audio book and have voluntarily left this review.

A Sweet Christian Romance with a tough subject

This is the second book in the Tempered Series, but it can be read as a standalone. There are characters from the first story that make an appearance, but the main story is contained within this book. We met Dr. Scott Hensley at Craig Harris' ranch, but in this story, Scott has moved and is practising medicine in a large hospital. He meets a young woman, Katrina, on the road at the scene of an accident and it is obvious to him that she has been abused. Something about her attracts him, and he not only wants to protect her, but he wants to get to know her as well.

This is a book about faith and forgiveness. In life, forgiveness is not always easy and that was portrayed well in this book. There is also some anger that rears its ugly head that has to be brought under control and used in a positive way. There are a few villains in this book, starting with Katrina's abusive husband as well as her step-father. I do not want to give the story away, so I will tell you that there are lessons to learn, as well as encouragement to love and forgive others. I enjoyed this story more than the first one. It was well-written and the characters were well-developed. The dialogue was good with some humour as well as serious discussions. There was an aspect of instalove from Scott, but Katrina held back and waited for a time before she gave over to those feelings. I want to warn readers that there are instances of abuse in this story, but it is not overly graphic and is necessary to the plot. I recommend this book to those who like a good Christian Romance.

Once again, I listened to the audiobook narrated by Terri England. She has a very smooth delivery and the voices were well done. I did speed up the narration a bit, which enhanced my enjoyment of this story. I was gifted a copy of this audiobook upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.

Lovely

Amazing story, and a great narrator too. Perfect lessons in here about forgiveness and its importance.

Good basic story

I got this book via audiobook boom and this is my voluntary review. This story was complex yet simple. The main characters got together in a manner I am not too sure of. But the Bible and God were woven into the story as well as abuse, forgiveness, understanding and unconditional love. I enjoyed the story and was glad to see the HEA in the end. I especially liked how both of them begin to give back to the community after being blessed with their happiness.

Recommended

A strongly Christian story with lots of scriptural references this story is full of hope. With a background of abuse physical and verbal Katrina has reached her breaking point. She makes a decision to basically start anew. With that she also decides to look up, to the Lord. This is her story of redemption and forgiveness with the help of a very special new friend.

I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.