The Way Forward

Heart of Colton, Book 1

By: Eliana West

Narrated by: Zuzu Robinson

The small town he couldn't wait to leave is calling him home....

Dax Ellis returns to Colton, Mississippi, a changed man. He traveled the world, earned a fortune, and made a lifetime of memories, but now he longs to put down roots. Time hasn't been kind to his hometown, and Dax wants to help - if only he can convince everyone he's not the same petulant boy he used to be. Especially the one woman who has every reason not to trust him.

Librarian Callie Colton cherished summers with her grandparents in the town her ancestors helped build, in spite of the boy who called her names. Now that Colton is her home, life is quiet until Dax returns...and, along with him, ugly letters on her doorstep. He may still have the power to hurt her, but she's not the same scared little girl she used to be.

And soon Dax will have to face his past to find a way forward for the relationship they were cheated of once before.

Contains mature themes.

©2020 Eliana West (P)2020 Tantor

excellent

loved the story the reader is pleasant and I couldn't wait to start the 2nd book I the series. I am invested in these characters

Different type of romance

Love this book but hate the mom as someone who in a interracial relationship I can relate to some of this stuff and ugh racist people suck!

I Liked it!

I enjoy reading a book that is focused toward readers over the sixth grade level. I liked the characters, I liked the story, and I enjoyed the way the authors brain worked and putting the story together.

Wow there are a few things that I would have changed – and those are the spots where I yelled at somebody - I still enjoyed the story. As an older black woman who spent time in the south, I could definitely relate.

And, of course, there’s the narration. I thought the narrator did an excellent job, even if some of the characters sounded kinda the same. It didn’t matter. She made the story easy to follow. I hope the author writes some more stuff. I really like her style.

Great

I really liked this book and would recommend it. It had a great storyline. Wish it gave a little more in the bedroom. Wanted more insight with on of the Jules and Uncle Robert. I wish this book was a movie or TV show. Oh, how her parents didn't come to her wedding. I'd the ghost was her granny why did Dex know her?

Wow

That book took me places! Dax was a piece of work as a teen. My heart went out to Callie more than once in this book. I really enjoyed the book and loved how it played out.

Surprising love story - Excellent

I love every word of this book! I related the story to my husband and he kept saying that it didn't seem like a love story. The love story was almost incidental with all the mystery and thrills and plot twists.

A very sweet story

The book was very sweet and shows how secrets destroys families and towns alike. How many towns people shares a common ancestor, which can divide a community. I like how Callie was able to concur her fears, and forgive bringing love and respect to her. I highly recommend the whole heart of Colton to lovers of racial romance.

Love, drama, forgiveness

Sometimes it takes a lot of forgiveness to find and hold love. Callie was certainly more forgiving than I could have been in her shoes. Still, her love did man up and hopefully remained the husband she deserved.

Great read

Full of twists, drama and romance. Enjoyed the narration! Highly recommend read for book clubs.

Beautiful storyline

I loved this book. It was very well written and narrated. I’m looking forward to the next installment.