Child of Her Heart (Logan's Legacy)

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Summary: Almost perfect love story!
Review: Justin and Meredith were meant to be together. I read this book in less than one day it was so good. I could really relate to the characters, because they were so strong and such survivors. I loved how their relationship evolved into a beautiful deep love. This book deals with serious life issues and the characters in it were real and soulful. The only thing I didn't like was when she couldn't trust him after she found out certain information, but that didn't last long. I think the story would've been better without her being artificially inseminated...like if they both were single parents, and they just met while vacationing. But nevertheless...I plan to read this book again and again!

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Summary: Another winner from Cheryl St. John!
Review: Meredith Malone was a woman who knew what tragedy and hardship were. Her fiance dumped her as soon as he learned that she had breast cancer, but Meredith survived that obstacle. She decided that she wanted to have a baby, but the donors got mixed up and she gave birth to a half-black, half-white baby girl. She loves her baby, but her mother Jacqueline is not quite so accepting of the baby and encourages Meredith to give the baby up for adoption because people will think she had relations with a black man (that seems to be Jacqueline's biggest concern). Offered an extended stay on the Oregon coast, Meredith takes the opportunity to get away - and meets the man of her dreams.

Justin Weber had lost his wife a few years ago in a freak accident. Now he was a dedicated father to his two young boys, and he wasn't looking for a relationship. As soon as he meets Meredith, however, his wounded heart seems to come alive, and soon they're in love with one another. The couple has a lot to face, though - not only will Meredith's mother disapprove of the match because Justin is black, but Meredith finds it hard to trust him because of the hurt she experienced in her past. Her faith in him will really be tested once she learns that he's the attorney for the clinic that mixed up the donors...

I usually don't judge a book by its cover, but that's what made me pick up this book in the first place. I don't see a lot of interracial romance books, unfortunately, so this one immediately caught my eye. The picture on the front is great - it looks real and loving. And the story is what we have come to expect from the wonderful author, Cheryl St. John - one that creeps into your heart and touches your soul with its heartwarming characters and emotional depth. I fell in love with Justin, Meredith, and the three children; honestly, I didn't want the book to end. Ms. St. John deals with this interracial relationship in a respectful, touching way; and despite being a part of the Logan's Legacy series, is a great stand alone book.