About the Book
Book: Risking Love
Author: Toni Shiloh
Genre: Christian fiction, contemporary fiction, diverse fiction
Release date: June 25, 2019
Nikki Gordon lives with a perfect trifecta of noes. No guys. No dates. No way.
The past holds her bound with ropes made of fear-infused steel, and she’s determined that no one will ever cut through them. If only her heart would cooperate whenever Shorty comes around. Things go from complicated to confusing when he appears at The Maple Pit in the company of another woman—a drop-dead gorgeous one at that.
With everything to lose and to gain, Nikki steps out in faith and prays for the courage to let him in… before it’s too late.
Gregory “Shorty” Smalls finally has the chance to take his burgeoning business to the next level. Then maybe, Nikki will quit seeing him as a goof-off and give him a real chance.
Finding out he isn’t the problem? The best and worst news possible.
Just how much healing has to take place before he has a chance to move from friend zone to love of her life?
And does he even have a chance?
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My Review
This was such a heartfelt story! I have not read any of the other Maple Run books, but I was able to follow along just fine with Risking Love. I’m sure that I would have loved these two characters even more if I had gotten to know them in the other three books. But, as it was, they both won me over easily in this story.
The author did a great job of creating two characters that I really liked. Nikki had a very traumatic past to overcome and Shorty was so understanding and caring. I loved they way both of the characters relied on God, as well as the way Nikki sought treatment and Shorty sought the advice of his father in the situation.
Risking Love had a great setting and wonderful characters. Even though it dealt with a sensitive topic, I was left feeling uplifted and happy.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer. Once she understood the powerful saving grace thanks to the love of Christ, she was moved to honor her Savior. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness.
More from Toni
Risking Love has been a long time in coming. You see when I wrote Buying Love, book one in the Maple Run series, I had only intended for it to be a standalone. But soon the other characters clamored for attention and you, the readers, sent me messages asking for Shorty and Nikki’s story.
Like any good writer, I sat in front of my laptop prepared to whip out their story in the speed in which I wrote Buying Love. Yeah, it did NOT go as I anticipated. You see, Shorty and Nikki refused to talk to me. They wouldn’t answer my questions about their past, about how it affected them. Zip. Zilch. Nada.
So I wrote book two, Finding Love, featuring Luke and Delaney. They were more than willing to share their heart. I fully intended to then make Shorty and Nikki’s story book three. I figured they’d had enough appearances through book two that they were fully ready to reveal all to me and let me write their story.
Wrong.
As you know, if you’ve been reading chronologically through the series, book three is about Belle and Micah. They spoke with me freely. I just couldn’t understand why Shorty and Nikki wouldn’t be so candid. Fortunately, while writing Belle and Micah’s story, Nikki began to speak. Then Shorty spoke, and I knew I’d finally be able to write their story.
Y’all, writing Risking Love was tough! They fought me at every turn. I can’t recall how many times I complained about them. Thank goodness my critique partners had patience with me as I fought for every word in this story. And now that their story is out in the world, I’m wrecked with nerves. Will they live up to your anticipation? Will the story truly show how tenuous the relationship between these two are?
As you began to read Risking Love, I pray it blesses you. Whether you’re reading strictly for entertainment or seeking God’s greater truth, I pray you experience those things. And more than that, I thank you for picking up their book and joining me once more in Maple Run. It’s been a blessing as I return to tell the stories in this fictional Virginia town.
Blessings,
Toni Shiloh
Blog Stops
Blog Stops
Melissa Henderson, July 1
Inklings and notions, July 1
Among the Reads, July 2
Through the Fire Blogs, July 2
Blossoms and Blessings, July 3
Stephanie’s Life of Determination, July 4
Remembrancy, July 4
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, July 5
janicesbookreviews, July 5
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, July 6
Mary Hake, July 6
Back Porch Reads, July 7
Emily Yager, July 7
Simple Harvest Reads, July 8 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Creating Romance, July 9
Texas Book-aholic, July 9
Where Crisis & Christ Collide, July 10
A Diva’s Heart, July 10
Britt Reads Fiction, July 11
Cultivating us, July 11
Reading Is My SuperPower, July 12
KarenSueHadley, July 12
Christian Chick’s Thoughts, July 13
Just Your Average reviews, July 13
A Reader’s Brain, July 14
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Toni is giving a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a finished copy of Risking Love!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/e544/risking-love-celebration-tour-giveaway
Britt Reads Fiction 
I’m so glad you loved Shorty and Nikki! They might be my favorite Maple Run couple. 🙂
Thank you for sharing. Would love to read.
Fabulous review, Brittany! I love Shorty and Nikki! 😍
This sounds fantastic. I can’t wait to read it.
Sounds like a good book.
This sounds like a great book, I like the cover too.
cant wait to read
This sounds like an interesting story!
This book sounds like a fantastic read.
Brittany, thank you for the wonderful review and being part of the tour.
Great review! I’m glad this story can work as a standalone, but I would love to read this series from the beginning!