The Nature of Love by Toni Shiloh: Book Review

 **ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

A doctor feeling fractured

Dr. Erykah Kennedy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, finds herself at a crossroads in life. At forty-one, she's achieved remarkable success in her career, yet when it comes to her love life, she feels hopeless. But when she meets Christian Gamble, a passionate wildlife conservationist, an unexpected bond forms between them despite their contrasting worlds.

A wildlife enthusiast ready for more

Chris has yet to find someone to share his adventures with, but as his friendship with Erykah starts to blossom, he begins falling for her in every way. When tragedy strikes and Erykah suddenly becomes guardian to her nieces, Chris helps her pick up the pieces.

Two hearts destined by nature

With their lives turned upside down, finding their way to a lasting love while putting their faith in God may be the biggest challenge they've ever faced.

The Nature of Love is a clean, African American contemporary romance with themes of friends to lovers and the healing power of love. This heartfelt happily-ever-after tale is the series finale of Shiloh's beloved Love in the Spotlight novels.

The Author

Toni Shiloh is a wife, a mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince won the first ever Christy Amplify Award. It has also been praised by Oprah Daily, POPSUGAR, Library Journal, and Booklist, and is a Parable bestseller. A Run at Love was included in Booklist's Top 10 Romance Fiction of 2024. Her books have won the Selah Award and have been finalists for the Carol Award and the HOLT Medallion. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Toni loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. Learn more at ToniShiloh.com.

Book Review

The Nature of Love is the third and final book in the Love in the Spotlight series. While those who have read the previous books in the series will enjoy seeing some familiar characters make appearances, I do think that this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 

One of the things that I have loved about this series (and Toni Shiloh's books in general) is that we get that swoon worthy romance and all the tropes that I absolutely adore--- while also unapologetically keeping God at the very center of the story in a way that feels genuine. This one was absolutely no exception. I absolutely adored Erykah and Chris together, of course... their chemistry was undeniable, and I loved seeing them get their chance at a happily ever after. The way that he stepped in to care not only for her, but her nieces too? I absolutely loved it. More than that though, I loved seeing Erykah's journey to faith throughout the story as well... only strengthening the romance between the two of them. This is definitely a story that had me reaching for the tissues, but it also had a sense of healing too. If you love Christian romance, this is one you will absolutely want to add to your TBR. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4h3tzff