Falling Between the Pages by A.M. Heath Review

 

Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved Falling Between the Pages by A.M. Heath and was so glad to be on the launch team for this book. This was my first book by this author and I most definitely need to get my hands on more of her books. What an interesting concept for a story. It’s a romance, in two different times, so dual-timeline, but the historical time is the story that Wendy and Peyton are writing together, not willingly, but as part of their job. I say “not willingly” because they are nemeses. They really are not fond of each other. Peyton really gets on Wendy’s nerves with his little habits. They also have a bit of a history that makes them dislike each other. And because one is a “pantster” and one is a “plotter” they can’t see how they will be able to work together on a story. A story where they alternate chapters and can not plan it together. Each of them reads the other’s chapter when it is published, just like the general public.

Tara and William are the main characters in the story that Wendy and Peyton are writing and they end up time traveling to pioneer times (so we have a time travel story, which I always love). They are thrust into a life they know hardly anything about. A time when single women travel west to become brides for lonely men on the wild frontier. These characters sort of reflect their authors’ relationship. So, what will become of these out-of-time people who really need each other, but can’t really stand each other?

I loved following both the story and the story within the story. There were times I really felt it was Wendy and Peyton writing the historical story, not the author of the book. A.M. Heath really brought these characters to life. I didn’t want to put the book down as I had to know what was going to happen next. I laughed, I teared up (it’s very rare that I actually cry while reading), I felt their struggles. Not only did I love seeing their relationships evolve, I loved seeing their faith in God grow. Spiritual truths are shared throughout the books, which I really appreciated. Here’s a quote that really spoke to me, “It’s wise to look before you leap, but you still have to leap. And the leaping will always be a leap of faith. You can trust that God will catch you, even if no one else will.”

The author did a great job bringing both stories to a believable conclusion. I just wish I didn’t have to leave Tara and William, and Wendy and Peyton. I would have loved to see what happens next in their relationships. Another sign of a book I love. I can’t stop thinking of the characters and want to know MORE.

This is definitely a 5 star book and one I highly recommend.

I received this book for free from the author as a part of the launch team and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own, honest thoughts.