Finding Stefanie (Noble Legacy Series #3)

Susan May Warren
Tyndale Publishing House (2008)
ISBN 9781414310190
Reviewed by Tracy Kokemuller for Reader Views (8/08)


Susan May Warren has another hit novel on her hands with “Finding Stefanie,” the third installment in the Noble family saga.  It is the tale of Stefanie Noble, twin of superstar bull-riding champion, Rafe Noble and younger sister of Silver Buckle co-owner, Nick Noble.  Living in her brothers’ shadows never used to bother Stefanie, but lately she’s unsure of where she belongs. Enter Lincoln Cash, movie star, and Stefanie’s new neighbor.  Will these two develop a relationship out of the crushes they have on each other?  Or will they clash over Hollywood coming to Montana?
 
Unlike Warren’s two previous novels, “Finding Stefanie” concentrates on Stefanie’s journey to come into her own.  Women will find themselves relating to her as she struggles to find out God’s purpose in her life.  The minor characters are also celebrated by Susan’s writing.  The themes explored are disability, second chances, truth and romance.  These are just some of the themes that book clubs can explore in their discussions.  My favorite part was the suspense that builds up until I found myself second guessing the answer, only to find out I was wrong.  The relationship of Lincoln and Stefanie was the heart of this novel and their romance doesn’t disappoint the fans of this series.  One of my favorite lines from the book is from Lincoln.  “He came to Montana thinking his life was imploding. He never dreamed it would get so big.”
 
Even if you haven’t read the other two books in the series, “Finding Stefanie” stands on its own. You should go back and read the other two books in the series, “Reclaiming Nick” and “Taming Rafe,” about Stefanie’s brothers.  “Finding Stefanie” by Susan May Warren is a fulfilling conclusion to the Noble family and I was sad to see these characters go.

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