Title: Steadfast
Author: Sarina Bowen
First published July 12, 2016
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.2
Overview
FBI Special Agent Clay Bauer knows better than to trust his emotions when it comes to women. But he can’t seem to shake the thought of the one woman he can’t have, the beautiful and independent Zoe Renard.
When Zoe finds herself in danger, Clay can’t help but step in to protect her. But when she goes missing, Clay will do whatever it takes to bring her back alive.
As his feelings for her grow stronger, he realizes that he may have waited too long to act on them. Meanwhile, Zoe must navigate the danger that surrounds her as she comes to terms with her own feelings for Clay.
Will they come out of this alive, or will their chance at love be lost forever?
About the Author
Sarina Bowen has written over thirty books, which have made it to the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Her works include the True North series, Brooklyn Hockey, and the collaboration with Elle Kennedy.
Additionally, she has authored several other series.
If you’re searching for a friends-to-lovers or secret baby story, Sarina has organized her books by trope and style for easy reference. Stay up-to-date with her latest news, releases, and deals by subscribing to her newsletter.
Editoral Review
Sarina Bowens Steadfast is a captivating and emotionally-charged romance novel that explores the intricacies of love and forgiveness. The author, known for her expertise in the genre, has created yet another masterpiece that will leave readers spellbound.
Set in the small town of Colebury, Vermont, the novel tells the story of Jude Nickel, a former drug addict who is struggling to move on from his troubled past. After serving a prison sentence for drug possession, Jude returns to Colebury determined to start afresh.
However, his rocky past catches up with him when he discovers that the love of his life, Sophie Haines, has been raising their daughter alone after believing that Jude had abandoned them. In a bid to win back Sophie and the trust of his daughter, Jude embarks on a path of redemption that is fraught with challenges.
The novel tackles themes of love, forgiveness, addiction, and redemption with honesty and sensitivity. The character development of both Jude and Sophie is skillfully executed, and their relationship is layered with vulnerability, doubt and hope.
Sarina Bowens prose is elegant and her writing style has a natural flow that immerses readers in the story. The pacing of the novel is well structured and keeps the reader engaged throughout.
The author has a knack for creating memorable secondary characters that add depth to the story and create an immersive fictional world. Steadfast is a novel that transcends the romance genre and is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience.
The novel is accessible to all readers and its themes and conflicts are universal. It is a book that will linger in the mind of the reader long after turning the last page.
One of the strengths of Steadfast is that it explores the issue of addiction and its impact on family and relationships with authenticity and sensitivity. The author does an impressive job of portraying the intricacies of addiction, and the struggles of both the addict and those around them.
One of the minor flaws of Steadfast is its predictability, which can be attributed to the genre. However, the skillful execution of the plot makes up for this limitation.
Sarina Bowens talent for storytelling is evident in the way she weaves the narrative and keeps the reader engaged. Overall, Steadfast is a beautifully crafted novel that will leave readers in a state of wonder.
Fans of the romance genre will find the novel to be a rewarding read, and those outside the genre will find its exploration of addiction and redemption to be a thought-provoking experience. We highly recommend this novel, deserving of a perfect score of 5 out of 5.
