The Nature of Love by Toni Shiloh is Book 3 in the Love in the Spotlight series and features Chris and Erykah.
At the beginning of the novel, Erykah, who we met briefly in A Run at Love when she performed Tuck’s surgery, is isolated and alone. Chris is also experiencing pangs of loneliness as his two best friends head toward marital bliss.
A chance encounter between Chris and Erykah has the hint of something more, but fear of intimacy has both parties backing off, and the two settle for friendship.
I love Chris’s treatment of Erykah as their friendship blossomed. He was her rock and comforter, supporting her when tragedy struck. How he loved her as a friend revealed his true character and made her contemplate a relationship with him.
The Nature of Love deals with themes of grief and acceptance, but Ms. Shiloh handled it with grace and care. Even so, I grieved with the characters and was happy for their lighter moments.
I enjoyed Chris and Erykah’s slow-burn romance, as well as Erykah’s spiritual journey and how her professional and personal relationships blossomed as she fell in love.
It was fun catching up with Lamont and Neveah and Tuck and Piper as they drew Erykah into their friend group. The texts between Chris and his friends were at times hilarious and affirming—everyone should have friends who pray for them and remind them of their identity in Christ.
The Nature of Love will remind readers that regardless of their difficulties, God has not left them alone. When we take the time to look for Him, we’ll see the evidence of God working in our lives.
If you enjoy friends-to-more, single mom, sudden family, women in STEM, found family, later-in-life romance, or swoony heroes, check out The Nature of Love.
I received an advanced reader’s copy as part of the author’s launch team, but a positive review was not required.
About The Nature of Love (Love in the Spotlight): (A Friends-to-Lovers African American Fiction and Christian Romance Novel)
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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.
About Toni Shiloh
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring God glory and to learn more about His goodness.
Her novel, In Search of a Prince, won the first ever, Christy Amplify award. Her novels, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist, Risking Love a 2020 Selah Award finalist, The Truth About Fame a 2021 Holt Medallion finalist, and The Price of Dreams a 2021 Maggie Award finalist.
A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter, Toni seeks to help readers find authors. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media.
You can learn more about her writing at http://tonishiloh.com.
