Victoria Bylin's newest book is MUST-READ!

I have read books by Victoria Bylin before, but always historical romance. Together With You is the first of her contemporary novels that I have read. I have to admit, I was a little hesitant at first. I usually prefer to read historical romance. However, this book was a very pleasant surprise. I picked it up, intending to read only a couple of chapters and save the rest for tomorrow.  A couple of hours later and more than halfway through the book, it was impossible to put down.  It was apparent that the storyline was close to Mrs. Bylin's heart and I could tell that she had done her research on the area where the story  takes place and the Fetal Alcohol Effects syndrome talked about in the book. 

The story is about a single father Ryan, who is trying his best to connect with his kids, especially his special needs daughter Penny. Along comes Carly, a woman with a special understanding of and connection to Penny. Carly plays a very big role towards Ryan's goal of connecting with his kids.  A special thing about the story that I loved was the sections that were from Penny's point of view. These sections added a lot to the story and had me in tears more than once.  The storyline stayed in motion, there were no lags in the story. Overall, this is a very well-written book. The spiritual themes running through it had me thinking about aspects of my own life that I need to allow God's grace to cover instead of carrying them on my own.  She also covers the topic of forgiveness, which I think probably everyone needs a reminder of every now and again. 

I will definitely be on the lookout for future books by Victoria Bylin.  This book will definitely become a fast favorite. If you enjoy romance, this is a must read. 

*I received a copy of this book from Bethaby House in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.*