- Introduction
In this review, I am going to inform you about “Untrusting Hearts”, which Madison Hartt and Evan Asher wrote together in 2015. I will tell you what my opinion is of this novel, and whether it is worth a read.
- A summary
After Jade Broussard’s beloved grandmother passes away, Jade feels forlorn as far as family is concerned. Jade’s grandmother was sadly the last of her immediate family. Therefore, Jade is eager to find out if she has any family left.
After thorough investigation, Jade finds an aunt in New Orleans. Her name is Maylene Broussard-DuBois, and she is a wealthy elderly widow. Both Jade and Maylene feel overjoyed to have found each other, and Maylene invites Jade to stay with her in her New Orleans mansion.
When Jade arrives at the airport in New Orleans, Maylene introduces her to Gage Pichot, a handsome young man who is a family friend and works for Maylene’s company. Although Jade and Gage feel attracted to one another, Gage accuses Jade of being after Maylene’s money. Gage’s accusations and insinuations that Jade is a money-grubber infuriate her, although she grudgingly finds Gage irresistible. Will their love for each other conquer their untrusting hearts? That is the big question in this wonderful novel.
- Strengths
What I liked most about this book was how the authors described the romantic atmosphere. This novel contained all the romance a lover of the genre craves for. The romantic scenes on the steamboat were my favorites.
Moreover, the arguments between Jade and Gage were equally convincing, and well written. The reader could readily feel Jade’s anger and frustration.
Last but not least, I love it when the final chapter of a novel strengthens the love you feel for a book. The last chapter of this novel did just that; it made me love the book even more. The final chapter was unpredictable, and that was what I loved about it.
- Weakness and Conclusion
My only point of criticism would be the fact that the beginning of Untrusting Hearts bears a striking similarity to another novel written by Mr. Asher. 
Even so, this novel is definitely worth a read since it contains all the delectable ingredients of a fantastic romance novel.
edvinpalmer 