A Haven for Her Heart

 ...from the publisher...

Homeless after being released from a women's reformatory in 1939Toronto, Olivia Rosetti is taken in by an angel of mercy, Ruth Bennington. The two discover they share a painful past and together decide to open a maternity home for troubled women.

Despite the success of the home, Olivia is haunted by her inhumane treatment at the reformatory and the way her newborn son was taken from her. She feels undeserving of love--until she meets businessman Darius Reed. Although his attention makes her heart soar, he can never learn of her past.

Greek widower Darius Reed is determined to protect his daughter from the prejudice that killed her mother. He'll ensure her future by marrying a woman from a respected Toronto family. But when Darius meets Olivia, he's immediately drawn to her beauty and compassion.  

Can love prove stronger than prejudice and past mistakes? Or will Olivia's secrets destroy any chance at a future together?

...my thoughts....

A Haven for Her Heart is a story that will touch your heart.  Set in 1939, it broaches the subject of women who found themselves in trouble with no place to go.  Canada was in the throes of World War II and sending its young men to serve across the Atlantic.   Olivia Rosetti gave more than her heart to her fiancee and it had devastating effects on her life.  He was killed in battle and she found herself pregnant, alone and unmarried.  Today, society doesn't have the same stigma as it did in a time when women in her situation could be arrested and suffer the treatment Olivia experienced.

Alone, forlorn after the birth of her son, she found herself seeking shelter in the church where she met Ruth. Ruth opened new doors and together they were an inspirational team.  I enjoyed this book, not only for the well written story but also for the well developed characters who emerged resilient and strong.  Thank you #Bethanyhouse and #netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.