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Faith In You
Paul Stone accepts Connie Gonzalez’s invitation to join her for a traditional and fun-filled Cuban Christmas Eve dinner. Paul is instantly captivated by her intriguing kid sister. Carmen Gonzalez is leery of the self-assured FBI agent whose upscale upbringing provided him with all he ever needed. . .except love. After a fast-paced courtship, Paul and Carmen are ready to walk down the aisle, blissfully unaware that fate – and their own secret fears – will test their fragile commitment long before they make it to the altar . . . .
180 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2000
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August 14, 2013
Reviewed by: Celia
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Review: The charming Gonzalez sisters—Carmen and Connie—from the last story, "Now and Always," are back! But now that Connie and Victor were together, the focus was on her little sister, Carmen, and her FBI partner, Paul Stone.
Feeling sad over the lonely holidays, Paul reluctantly accepts Connie’s persistent invitation for dinner at her parents’ house. Of course, a white boy was going to feel out of place in a house full of Cubans. And, of course, as soon as he laid eyes on Carmen, there was an instant attraction, but Carmen wasn’t too keen on him, especially since this was the guy who broke her sister’s arm in the last book. And ever since the first meeting, Paul’s cockiness takes over. White boys.
Carmen sure is a spicy jalapeño—always cutting the poor guy off with her strident aggravation. However, the two do have one thing in common: they long for what Connie and her husband have. Still, they were completely different. Could they actually work? Could they both put the fun aside and just be serious—a behavior they both have yet to master?
The romance developed quickly—too quickly. Will their love be able to surpass their insecurities, the cultural barriers, and the judgments of their families? “Lord help the fools that think it’s about love and all that other crap.” (130) Although brash, Paul’s brother may have had a point about the union. Can faith actually trump anything?
I liked that this one had more Spanish, more controversy, and, best of all, a battle of trust. Still, the story had the same conventional plot, except there was no FBI case to deviate from the amorous pursuit. I guess they didn’t want a rehash of the exact same book, although it was pretty similar in a lot of ways.
All in all, this was all romance with no pause. All they cared about was to be together forever—an emblematic concept in every romance novel.
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Review: The charming Gonzalez sisters—Carmen and Connie—from the last story, "Now and Always," are back! But now that Connie and Victor were together, the focus was on her little sister, Carmen, and her FBI partner, Paul Stone.
Feeling sad over the lonely holidays, Paul reluctantly accepts Connie’s persistent invitation for dinner at her parents’ house. Of course, a white boy was going to feel out of place in a house full of Cubans. And, of course, as soon as he laid eyes on Carmen, there was an instant attraction, but Carmen wasn’t too keen on him, especially since this was the guy who broke her sister’s arm in the last book. And ever since the first meeting, Paul’s cockiness takes over. White boys.
Carmen sure is a spicy jalapeño—always cutting the poor guy off with her strident aggravation. However, the two do have one thing in common: they long for what Connie and her husband have. Still, they were completely different. Could they actually work? Could they both put the fun aside and just be serious—a behavior they both have yet to master?
The romance developed quickly—too quickly. Will their love be able to surpass their insecurities, the cultural barriers, and the judgments of their families? “Lord help the fools that think it’s about love and all that other crap.” (130) Although brash, Paul’s brother may have had a point about the union. Can faith actually trump anything?
I liked that this one had more Spanish, more controversy, and, best of all, a battle of trust. Still, the story had the same conventional plot, except there was no FBI case to deviate from the amorous pursuit. I guess they didn’t want a rehash of the exact same book, although it was pretty similar in a lot of ways.
All in all, this was all romance with no pause. All they cared about was to be together forever—an emblematic concept in every romance novel.
July 16, 2013
Faith in You is Breathtaking!!
Faith in You is so well written it makes you believe anything is possible if you stay true to yourself and have faith. The characters could be you or your next door neighbour and the storyline is engrossing and very real.
Paul Stone has everything! Great job, Money and a sexy GQ look that has women drawn to him. Sometimes though having everything doesn't always mean you have everything.
Carmen Gonzalez knows what it's like to have nothing but faith. She and her family moved from Cuba to the United States when she was a child so they could have a better life.
When Paul is invited by his partner Connie to a fun filled Christmas Eve Dinner he is unsure he even wants to attend but after a little push from Connie decides to go. He is not used to families that actually spent time together as his family tends to deal with celebrations with a cheque not time. Paul is surprised when he arrives at Connie's by the sexy Elf that meets him at the door, she awakens things inside him but when she realises who he is things turn icy. Carmen has heard of Paul, he is the guy who broke her sisters arm while they were in training so why would her sister invite him here to their home and why does his touch awaken her every desire. Carmen is drawn to Paul unlike she has ever been drawn to anyone and she feel the attraction is mutual but first she must let go of who he was and see him for who he is now. If Carmen accepts Paul and they explore the connection they have between them will Paul also be able to leave his past behind him and do the same for her?
Faith in You by Charity Pineiro has given me a love for reading romance. I highly recommend this book to all lovers of romance.
Also be sure to check out Now and Always by Charity Pineiro featuring Connie Gonzalez
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Faith in You is so well written it makes you believe anything is possible if you stay true to yourself and have faith. The characters could be you or your next door neighbour and the storyline is engrossing and very real.
Paul Stone has everything! Great job, Money and a sexy GQ look that has women drawn to him. Sometimes though having everything doesn't always mean you have everything.
Carmen Gonzalez knows what it's like to have nothing but faith. She and her family moved from Cuba to the United States when she was a child so they could have a better life.
When Paul is invited by his partner Connie to a fun filled Christmas Eve Dinner he is unsure he even wants to attend but after a little push from Connie decides to go. He is not used to families that actually spent time together as his family tends to deal with celebrations with a cheque not time. Paul is surprised when he arrives at Connie's by the sexy Elf that meets him at the door, she awakens things inside him but when she realises who he is things turn icy. Carmen has heard of Paul, he is the guy who broke her sisters arm while they were in training so why would her sister invite him here to their home and why does his touch awaken her every desire. Carmen is drawn to Paul unlike she has ever been drawn to anyone and she feel the attraction is mutual but first she must let go of who he was and see him for who he is now. If Carmen accepts Paul and they explore the connection they have between them will Paul also be able to leave his past behind him and do the same for her?
Faith in You by Charity Pineiro has given me a love for reading romance. I highly recommend this book to all lovers of romance.
Also be sure to check out Now and Always by Charity Pineiro featuring Connie Gonzalez
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July 31, 2013
When Paul Stone accepts his partner's invitation to join her family for a traditional Cuban Christmas Eve, he is instantly captivated by her attractive kid sister, Carmen. Carmen's first impression of Paul was when he tried to upstage her sister in the FBI academy, so she was surprised at her instant arousal towards the self-assured man. But she quickly learns his upscale upbringing provided him with all he ever needed. . .except love. After a fast-paced courtship, they are more than ready to start a life together, but fate and their own insecurities soon challenge their commitment. Can faith in each other get them to the altar or will they succumb to their past regrets and lose everything?
This is the sequel to Now and Always, but a stand alone read. As stated in my other review, I've loved Caridad's (Charity) books for years, but this was my first break away from her paranormals to contemporary. Though I loved the first book, I was more drawn to these two. Paul's history just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Carmen was feisty and witty. As in the first book, this wasn't a story with a lot of angst and the romance was fast-paced, but a very satisfying read. Again, most impressive was the details in her setting and the Cuban culture. Highly recommended.
This is the sequel to Now and Always, but a stand alone read. As stated in my other review, I've loved Caridad's (Charity) books for years, but this was my first break away from her paranormals to contemporary. Though I loved the first book, I was more drawn to these two. Paul's history just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Carmen was feisty and witty. As in the first book, this wasn't a story with a lot of angst and the romance was fast-paced, but a very satisfying read. Again, most impressive was the details in her setting and the Cuban culture. Highly recommended.
September 30, 2013
We met Paul Stone when he broke Connie Gonzalez’s wrist in Now And Always. After a rough beginning Paul and Connie got to be partners and had the start of a friendship. When she invites him to join her and her family for a traditional and fun-filled Cuban Christmas Eve dinner he is reluctant to attend but when he gets there and is met at the door by the elf that is Connie’s sister Carmen he is very glad he chose to attend. Paul has no idea how a normal family dynamic works. He was raised by wealthy parents who had no clue either so he is fascinated by the Gonzalez family and Carmen in particular. He surprises himself by asking her out and she surprises herself by accepting. These two have more than the socio-economic and culture differences to overcome to get together but Carmen has faith and now she has to show Paul how to have faith in himself and them. I will admit this book was harder for me to get through than the first one (which I tore through). First, I wasn't sure Paul had redeemed himself for breaking Connie’s wrist. Then I just wanted him to get over himself. But the ending made it all worth while.
April 1, 2014
A companion piece to Now and Always. This one tackles the story of Carmen Gonzalez, sister of the protagonist of Now and Always. Paul Stone arrives at the Gonzalez home for Noche Buena, a Christmas Eve Celebration and meets the somewhat unfriendly Carmen. This one has another HEA, but it takes a different route to get there and I found it intriguing. Both books could have used a little less editing, in my opinion. Both stories could have actually used a little more detail, but nonetheless, Pineiro knows her cultural touchstones and uses them well.
February 26, 2015
Cute. Not that developed but likeable characters and a sweet, simple story.
April 11, 2017
Because I really enjoyed "Now and Always" I had to continue with "Faith in You".
Lovely love story.
Ok! If you haven't read "Now and Always" let me summarize both novellas, they are passionate full with romance and of course sexiness.
Both show strong women (The Gonzalez sisters) falling in love with their significant other and trying to make it work. There are corny, funny and sexy moments through out the novella.
You'll like it.
Lovely love story.
Ok! If you haven't read "Now and Always" let me summarize both novellas, they are passionate full with romance and of course sexiness.
Both show strong women (The Gonzalez sisters) falling in love with their significant other and trying to make it work. There are corny, funny and sexy moments through out the novella.
You'll like it.
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