Jasmine A. (jasmineflower88) reviewed on 2/14/2014 + 51 more book reviews

In starting this review I have to admit that I can't say enough good things about this novel. I loved it! In Elusive Hope MaryLu Tyndall has topped the previous book in the Escape To Paradise series. There is simply more; more danger, more mystery, more romance, more secrets, more adventure...

I never would have thought that combing historical fiction with spiritual warfare fiction could possibly work but somehow MaryLu Tyndall has managed to do precisely that. Elusive Hope was a welcome break from typical historical fare.

Well written, the story pulled me in and left me breathlessly turning the next page and telling myself Just one more chapter, just one more. I honestly started the book thinking that I would read it over a several-day period, I read the first couple of chapters and I still thought so, but about chapter 3 or 4 I figured out that was not going to happen, and then finished it in about a day pretty much only taking time to sleep. I was pretty glad that I didn't have anything pressing to attend to because it would have all fallen to wayside until I was finished.

In some ways it's kind of funny what I wrote above because at times I didn't particularly like Magnolia or Hayden. They are both very flawed people that have been terribly hurt by the people they should have been able to trust the most. Will they be able to forgive those that hurt them and each other in time for a happy ending?

The spiritual aspect was even stronger in this book. In Forsaken Dreams it was hinted at but in Elusive Hope it is laid out more clearly and the reader starts to get a few answers and also more questions. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series, Abandoned Memories. This book is engrossing and at times creepy in the way that readers love. Interwoven with the spiritual realm and some of its affects are important themes of forgiveness and true beauty.

This is an excellent story that will appeal to more than just lovers of historical fiction. So, go out and get yourself a copy but be prepared to stay up all night reading...

(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.)

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