Sapphire Ice is about a girl finding her way back to God and love after sacrificing herself to put two younger half-sisters through school, without regard for her own needs as a result of her own difficult childhood, and a former street tough but now a generous pious businessman is who she needs. It is a spiritual journey, and it can turn off some readers expecting something a bit more explicit, but it seems to serve its market well.
Robin Bartlett grew up believing all men were savage beasts, and having her mother shot dead by her father would do that. She went through the foster system with one foster sister, lost a half-sister to it only to regain her later. She worked two jobs and went without to give her two sisters a chance in life by funding their college all by herself. She would accept no help from anyone, and she had lost her faith in God a long time ago... until she met Tony. Antonio "Tony" Viscolli grew up on the streets and had a rough life. He entered a church one day, hoping to rob it, but instead, had a crisis of faith and was fostered by the youth minister, reformed, and became a real businessman. And he just bought the restaurant that Robin bartended. Robin resented the charismatic and powerful Tony, and suspected his attention to her is simply expecting some sort of payback. Tony knew that God led him to Robin for a purpose, but can he show Robin the way back to God and love?
As an inspirational romance, there is no sex in this book, just soulful kisses and a deep sense of longing, and Tony insisted that Robin had to find God before he can love her. But he was nice to her, and expect nothing in return, much like God expected us to love. People who are a bit cynical may find this eye-roll worth, but it was properly plotted, complete with a darkest hour. However, as with most inspirational romance, the only obstacle is one's heart, and most evil simply change their stance upon being confronted and have a change of heart. Which is why this doesn't get a 5-star. If criminals just need a bit of talking-to, there wouldn't really be crminals, would there?
Category: Contemporary / Spiritual
Primary Plot: Woman busy raising two half-sisters have no time for love... or God, until someone showed her the way...
Tropes: scars, restaurant, clean, spiritual, evil parent
Overall Rating: 4/5
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