Jillian Dare
by Melanie M. Jeschke
Jillian never knew her parents. Her only memories of her childhood are ones of being passed around from one foster family to another. One especially she’d rather forget because she was treated horribly. The last family that took her in was so different. She was actually part of a loving family. Did her upbringing make her want to become a nanny? To give children love and care that she herself hadn’t had? It’s possible. But whatever the reason she’s now out on her own, having accepted the job of nanny to a young girl named Cadence. She’s being raised by her father who has to divide his time between his company holdings in the United Stated and England. The mother isn’t in the picture, but Ethan’s aunt lives at the mansion and oversees everything.
Jillian’s very excited about this opportunity. As she drives onto the grounds she’s reminded of Maria heading into the Von Trapp mansion to take care of the Captain’s children. Shortly after she starts the job, she checks her new email address to see if her employer has left any instructions (he’s in England). There’s a welcome email from Ethan, but there’s another email waiting for her. It’s one that’s intended to scare her. As the weeks pass she receives more of these emails but isn’t sure what to do with them.
She tries to ignore them as she settles in and starts to get to know Ethan. He’s exceedingly nice and goes above and beyond what’s necessary to make Jillian feel at home.
The author has a way of weaving the story so that you really care about what happens to the characters. When they’re in trouble, you’re drawn into the drama. The author tackles some difficult topics. But the one thread throughout the whole book is Jillian’s faith. For a time she wasn’t looking to the Lord and what He wants, but events led her to turn back to Him and trust Him with her life.
The book is good for all ages.
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