I've read a couple of books by Toni Shiloh and have marveled at her skill as an author. In The Love Script, she has taken a hair stylist and put her in an extraordinary position in the spot light that she never wanted. Nevaeh has been photographed by snaparazzi with Lamont Booker, an actor who has made a stand for his faith, and photoshopped to make the photo look compromising. In order to stand up for what he believes is right, they begin dating and something in each of them draws them closer together in ways they never imagined.
Lamont got to know Nevaeh when she was taking care of his mother's hair while his mother was undergoing cancer treatment. Because of the picture taken coming out of Lamont's house, Nevaeh loses her job, loses her apartment, and has to reboot her career, all the while playing a role as Lamont's girl friend.
I love the way Toni makes her characters three-dimensional. They exhibit their humanness as well as their love for a loving Heavenly Father. They understand the importance of their witness before the world in a place that is too worldly.
This is one of the best books I've read in a while and it was so hard to put down. I appreciate the way Toni spins a tale and hooks the reader in from the very first line. I will be reading more of her books.
Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a scalp massage at your favorite salon.
Bethany House Publishing provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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