Robert had worked for the local wastewater treatment plant for twenty years and was being considered for promotion. His lack of a college degree, plus the fact that he did not drink and tell off-colored jokes to the big boss, left him concerned that a 5-year veteran with a degree would get promoted. His major concern, magnified by the warped way his father had demanded the same, was to take care of his family and insist that his wife not help with the financial aspects of their marriage.

I was pleased to find out Ms. Wiesner is doing a series of this community of Peaceful, Wisconsin. There are many supporting cast members who were screaming to be acknowledged during Tamara and Robert’s story. The sub characters were very important to the telling of the Wolfe family saga. Even though Tammy and Robert were deeply in love and took care of their family, they were constantly involved in their community and church. These characters, both siblings, parents, neighbors, and townsfolk were such loving and believable people that it was as if I was living in that small town.

Tamara and Robert Wolfe’s story was told so beautifully. It was apparent at the beginning, even throughout their problems, that they each loved the other to distraction. This late-thirties couple was struggling not only financially but also emotionally. The expertise in revealing Ms. Wiesner’s storyline created a spell-binding tale that I just could not help but love. She is truly a gifted author with a remarkably talented way of expressing her story. I cannot wait for her next installment in this series. I highly recommend you read this book.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
May 28, 2008