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Speak Tenderly To Her
Isobel has spent her life running from the mistakes of her past, but she is ready to settle down. Unfortunately second chances aren't easy to come by, especially when you've hurt the person you love the most and Isobel did that four years ago, when she walked out on her husband Tory.
Thanks to the machinations of their pastor though, Isobel finds herself back under the same roof as Tory. The familiarity has her yearning for what used to be, but she knows there’s no way he's going to accept the truth of her return, much less love her again.
And she's when Tory is confronted with all the pain and emotions he thought he'd left behind, he adamantly refuses to forgive her. But as they spend time together, the love he once felt for her begins to surface.
Now, as the two struggle with forgiving and being forgiven, they find that reconciliation is possible – but only if they look beyond what was and deal with the trouble that's followed Isobel back into Tory’s arms.
Thanks to the machinations of their pastor though, Isobel finds herself back under the same roof as Tory. The familiarity has her yearning for what used to be, but she knows there’s no way he's going to accept the truth of her return, much less love her again.
And she's when Tory is confronted with all the pain and emotions he thought he'd left behind, he adamantly refuses to forgive her. But as they spend time together, the love he once felt for her begins to surface.
Now, as the two struggle with forgiving and being forgiven, they find that reconciliation is possible – but only if they look beyond what was and deal with the trouble that's followed Isobel back into Tory’s arms.
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First published June 9, 2014
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September 9, 2014
A riveting page turner. Speak Tenderly to Her speaks to the heart in an unforgettable way. Finally, a love story worth telling!
June 8, 2017
!!SPOILERS!!
I bought this book because I love the premise of estranged or ex spouses becoming a couple again. I love reading about second chances in love. All the reviews are exceptional, so I will also give it 5 stars. However, I wish at least one review here or on Amazon mentioned the biggest plot point of all. If I knew it, I wouldn't read this story and indeed I skipped through parts, because it's a personal pet peeve of mine. Again, it's only a personal preference, not a fault of the book, thus the 5 stars.
Isobel abandoned her husband Tory four years ago, but now she comes back to him to stay in his house for some days, after yet she doesn't tell this to her ex husband out of fear and shame. The more Tory is kind to her, the more Isobel feels guilty and afraid of losing again his love and doesn't tell him the truth
Although the hero comes out as a kind, sympathetic man who quickly falls in love again with his ex wife, the heroine came out as not-so-likeable. Granted, and there may have been a (silly in my opinion) reason she walked out of her marriage in the first place. But as much as I tried to understand her motives, it still seems illogical to me that after everything Tory did for her and after clearly seeing that he loves her. Tory deserved a better treatment. Understandably, when he finally learns about it, he feels all over again betrayed and hurt. Yet, his love feelings for his wife prevail He actually blames himself for his initially distant behavior, for his harsh words when he learned the truth and for not telling her sooner he loved her. In the end they forgive each other for all their past mistakes.
All these problems of course would have been solved, if they both talked to each other about their feelings, fears, and past burdens. To be fair though, I admit that in the frame of the story, their behavior and way of thinking are kinda justifiable and make sense in a tragic and rather realistic way. I suppose in real life, many of us would react in the same way as them. Perhaps we wouldn't even be as gracious and forgiving as Tory and as brave and patient as Isobel.
Please, don't feel discouraged by this review. It's just a very unique premise that isn't my favorite, because personally such stories always make me sad and hurt. She doesn't mention her hugely important past to him, although he remains devoted and kind to her and is blind to her faults.
Nevertheless, the story wanted to show that true love oversees every fault, no matter how big and ugly. True love forgives and cares for the fallen. True love is not only the hugs and kisses and fairy tale chemistry, but the decision between condemning the person who betrayed you or loving them even more, in hopes that your love and kindness may save and redeem them. True love sometimes hurts and cuts you deep, but only because it can endure any pain and suffering, only because it can hope for a better tomorrow.
The writing is excellent, the secondary characters give a lovely tone to the story. I recommend it to everyone who likes a unique premise of love, forgiveness and second chances, no matter the mistakes of the past.
I bought this book because I love the premise of estranged or ex spouses becoming a couple again. I love reading about second chances in love. All the reviews are exceptional, so I will also give it 5 stars. However, I wish at least one review here or on Amazon mentioned the biggest plot point of all. If I knew it, I wouldn't read this story and indeed I skipped through parts, because it's a personal pet peeve of mine. Again, it's only a personal preference, not a fault of the book, thus the 5 stars.
Isobel abandoned her husband Tory four years ago, but now she comes back to him to stay in his house for some days, after yet she doesn't tell this to her ex husband out of fear and shame. The more Tory is kind to her, the more Isobel feels guilty and afraid of losing again his love and doesn't tell him the truth
Although the hero comes out as a kind, sympathetic man who quickly falls in love again with his ex wife, the heroine came out as not-so-likeable. Granted, and there may have been a (silly in my opinion) reason she walked out of her marriage in the first place. But as much as I tried to understand her motives, it still seems illogical to me that after everything Tory did for her and after clearly seeing that he loves her. Tory deserved a better treatment. Understandably, when he finally learns about it, he feels all over again betrayed and hurt. Yet, his love feelings for his wife prevail He actually blames himself for his initially distant behavior, for his harsh words when he learned the truth and for not telling her sooner he loved her. In the end they forgive each other for all their past mistakes.
All these problems of course would have been solved, if they both talked to each other about their feelings, fears, and past burdens. To be fair though, I admit that in the frame of the story, their behavior and way of thinking are kinda justifiable and make sense in a tragic and rather realistic way. I suppose in real life, many of us would react in the same way as them. Perhaps we wouldn't even be as gracious and forgiving as Tory and as brave and patient as Isobel.
Please, don't feel discouraged by this review. It's just a very unique premise that isn't my favorite, because personally such stories always make me sad and hurt. She doesn't mention her hugely important past to him, although he remains devoted and kind to her and is blind to her faults.
Nevertheless, the story wanted to show that true love oversees every fault, no matter how big and ugly. True love forgives and cares for the fallen. True love is not only the hugs and kisses and fairy tale chemistry, but the decision between condemning the person who betrayed you or loving them even more, in hopes that your love and kindness may save and redeem them. True love sometimes hurts and cuts you deep, but only because it can endure any pain and suffering, only because it can hope for a better tomorrow.
The writing is excellent, the secondary characters give a lovely tone to the story. I recommend it to everyone who likes a unique premise of love, forgiveness and second chances, no matter the mistakes of the past.
March 23, 2015
very engaging and worthy read!
This is the first book I've read by Ruth and I must say I'm impressed and look forward to reading more of her books. This story follows the life of a husband and wife, separate yet apart. Fate brings them together again but will they be able to bury the past and rediscover the love that once was.
-Acacia Slaton, Author of "The Serpent Beguiled Eve"
This is the first book I've read by Ruth and I must say I'm impressed and look forward to reading more of her books. This story follows the life of a husband and wife, separate yet apart. Fate brings them together again but will they be able to bury the past and rediscover the love that once was.
-Acacia Slaton, Author of "The Serpent Beguiled Eve"
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