A few weeks back I received a much-anticipated package in the mail. It was the newest release in the Harlequin NASCAR series of books. The title is Hart’s Victory and it was written by my friend, Michele Dunaway, who teaches at our high school. She sent me the autographed copy of her book as her way of thanking me for helping her with the research that went into it, and even included me in the dedication, which is really cool because I have never seen my name in a book before!It took me a while to find the time to sit down and read the book, but when I did, I found it to be worth the wait. It was interesting to me to see how Michele included her extensive research in the book, which revolves around a Mom who’s son is very sick and gets to spend a weekend at a Victory Junction-type camp. While at the camp, Mother and son meet their favorite NASCAR driver, and you can imagine where that leads.
It’s a great story with enough plotline to keep even a non-race fan interested. My Mom was the first person I shared it with, and she liked it as much as I did, even though she doesn’t follow NASCAR at all.
Michele did a great deal of research on the camp and the inner workings of NASCAR to make everything very realistic and believable. One of my favorite things is that this is the type of book anyone can read because it is very clean without the crutch of foul language or spicy sex scenes that tend to permeate the genre. As someone who reads a lot of Christian romance, I can recommend this read with a very clear conscience!
With believable and endearing characters, a fast-paced plot, and the excitement of NASCAR, Hart’s Victory deserves a winner’s trophy!
On a related note, if you happen to live in our area, Michele will be signing copies of Hart’s Victory and The Christmas Date this Saturday at Rose’s Bookhouse in O’Fallon, MO from noon to two. If you need directions, drop me a note.
For more information on Michele and her books please visit www.micheledunaway.blogspot.com or www.micheledunaway.com
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