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Dax Calder is in over his head. He’s taken a job in Kenya, far from the U.S., where he lives with his eleven-year-old identical twin girls, Ivy and Fern. While in Kenya, Dax is desperate to find someone to look after his girls while he works on a new project for the oil company that’s employed him. Upon observing a young, attractive woman, Pippa Harper, patiently giving a tour to six children, he makes her an offer she can’t refuse. He’ll pay her an inflated wage if she’ll watch his girls until he can find a nanny to replace the one who just quit. Did I mention she is nanny number seven (or eight)? Pippa is no fool. The money will help her to expand and accelerate the education program she provides to village children who wouldn’t otherwise be given an opportunity to learn how to read. But these twin girls are no ray of sunshine in the behavior category. They’re starving for attention, as Pippa will soon learn.
Having grown up in Kenya with her mom on the Busara Elephant Research and Rescue Camp, Pippa’s all about preservation and environmental conservation and all that. Meanwhile, Dax is selling his soul by abandoning his true love of researching seismic activity in exchange for the large paycheck he’ll receive developing subterranean maps so that the oil company can drill or frack in Kenya’s wilderness, which could stir up earthquakes. Dax is cautiously withholding that information from Pippa, but his heart is another matter. What will she think of him if she finds out who he’s working for and what he’s doing? Can feelings supersede principles?
I loved this book!! Rula Sinara is an amazing storyteller who knows how to develop a convincing love story. The evolution of Dax and Pippa’s relationship was so beautifully orchestrated. Ms. Sinara is also very good at educating us about foreign affairs and unfamiliar cultures. I am always enlightened and fulfilled by her stories.
There is only one book left in this series beyond The Twin Test, and I will be so sad to see it end. The first book in the series, The Promise of Rain, was the first Harlequin Heartwarming book I ever read and I haven’t looked back since.
I highly recommend this book, and the entire series. I look forward to the sixth and final book, The Marine’s Return.
Have a great week everyone!! And thanks for reading. ☺️
Kenya would make a great setting and the environment vs. big business theme is fertile ground for conflict. Good review; I’m glad you enjoyed the book.
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Thank you. You’re so perceptive, Linda. That’s exactly right regarding conflict in the book.
I’ve truly enjoyed this book and the entire series.
Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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Lovely review, Laurie. This sounds like a beautiful story with a nice setting. Glad you are enjoying the series.
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Thank you, Diana. The setting really does make this series a lovely one. ☺️
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Love your review of this, Laurie! It sounds like such a charming read. ♥️
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Jennifer!! Hi!! 🤗 I’m always happy to “see” you. ☺️
This book was truly a charming read. There was one very tender scene that had me tearing up in my car while reading it. I didn’t mention it in my review because I didn’t want to spoil it, but I really had a moment reading it. 😂
Rula Sinara has written a beautiful series. And since she can write about Kenya from her own personal experience, you really can appreciate the setting.
Thank you for stopping by. I always appreciate hearing from you. 🤗😘
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♥️ ♥️ I love how you’ve described the author’s connection to Kenya, Laurie. I’m definitely intrigued. 😘
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It’s a beautiful series, Jennifer. 😊
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Yikes you’ve made me want to read this one, I just love the sound of the challenge with the twins. And the clash of values.
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It’s a winner, Kathryn. These girls were really a force to be reckoned with. 😩 But Pippa straightened them out, and the transformation alone is worth reading about. It’s a great series. I think you’d truly enjoy it.
Thanks so much for stopping by. 🤗
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Nice review Laurie. Too bad twins seem to take such a bad rap. This series sounds delightful. Glad you have been enjoying it.
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Hi, Carla!! 🤗 This entire series is delightful. You’d love it. Thanks for stopping by. 😘
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That’s a great review 💞❤
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Aww….thanks, Priyasha!! 😘🤗
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I’ve got this book on my Kindle…I think I’ll need to move it up in my reading lineup. Thanks, Laurie!
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This book, and the entire series is fabulous, Jill. You’ll love it. 😉
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