Jennifer O'Malley is a pediatric doctor in Dallas and on a visit to the ER she meets Tom Peterson and there is an immediate attraction between the two.
Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story
Dee Henderson
Bethany House
May 2013
Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson is a novella that introduces Jennifer, the youngest of the seven O'Malleys and one of the characters in the O'Malley series. Jennifer is a pediatric doctor in a large hospital in Dallas and during one of her visits to the ER she meets Tom Peterson, a surgeon at the hospital. The mutual attraction between the two is almost instantaneous. As their relationship develops she is wondering how to introduce him to her brothers and sisters for she knows that they will all put him through the third degree with their questions. Tom is amazed at the compassion that Jennifer shows to all her patients and how deeply she feels the loss when one dies. Tom invites Jennifer to attend church with him and at first she is hesitant but then she starts to enjoy church and reading the Bible. Just as she is learning to trust God, she receives news that at first makes her doubt God and His love.
The author has a real talent for writing romance novels and this novella does not disappoint. She did an excellent job of developing the personalities and dialogue of the characters and they were so real that I was laughing or crying right along with them. The plot was somewhat predictable concerning the romance but there was a surprise twist near the end that was not expected. One thing that I really like about Dee Henderson's novels is that in every book she writes, God has an important role in the life of the characters.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a heartwarming romance and also likes for the characters to love God and have faith in Him.
