Sara read and liked Jane's review of Tour de Force: A Love Story:

"What a book. It kept my interest from beginning to end. It was encouraging and uplifting as you realize couples face a lot in a relationship even in secular world jobs. Also it showed the struggles Gilly and Jacob faced in their positions being a ...more What a book. It kept my interest from beginning to end. It was encouraging and uplifting as you realize couples face a lot in a relationship even in secular world jobs. Also it showed the struggles Gilly and Jacob faced in their positions being a Christian. I could so relate to Gilly's back injury as I was having back procedures myself at the time of reading this. Also Jacob's struggles overcoming his past before he became a Christian and making amends for problems he faced before knowing Christ. You do not have to understand ballet to enjoy this book. It is so uplifting and encouraging.(less) "

Sara read and liked Christy's review of Tour de Force: A Love Story:

"I have waiting for Elizabeth White’s new book for months. First because I love her writing, and secondly because it involves ballet! I have long been a fan of the ballet, the dancing, the music, and how it all comes together, beautiful.

...more I have waiting for Elizabeth White’s new book for months. First because I love her writing, and secondly because it involves ballet! I have long been a fan of the ballet, the dancing, the music, and how it all comes together, beautiful.

Tour De Force features a character we have met before if you have read Elizabeth’s book Off the Record. Laurel’s sister Gilly is the main character. She is a fun spitfire character with a heart for the Lord. We also get to meet Jacob, who is a handsome, Godly man who loves his family and the ballet. We also get to meet some great characters such as Victoria and Dimitri. The driving force behind this book is the characters. We get to know each of the characters, where they are in life and where they are in their relationship, or lack thereof, with the Lord. One of my favorite things about Elizabeth’s books is her development of her characters. You get to know Gilly and Jacob, their struggles, their triumphs, and their growth.

Tour De Force takes place in Alabama and New York. It was fun to see the differences in the culture between the two places, it is very distinctively different and Elizabeth does a fabulous job of showing the differences but keeping it realistic. It was also fun to get to know Gilly and Jacob’s families and how they were important to them.

If you like character driven books full of romance, emotions, stumbles, and triumphs you will love Tour De Force!
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