Thus challenged, she attempts to do better at treating Gunnar with respect and understanding, and admitting when she is out of line. Tessa learns much about her character because of her willingness to look herself in the face and see her failings as God sees them: a work in progress. In fact, Dana has used this tension as a poignant reminder of our own personal challenges, regardless of our belief system, and how we should and could face them in victory. It injects a powerful feel of realism to the romance. This zing and clash of emotions is one of the best aspects of the novel. Later, when Gunnar begins to show a more tender side to his nature, it definitely does not alleviate Tessa's inner turmoil. But that doesn't usher away the attraction. In fact, he makes it blatantly clear he has no desire to become one. The attraction is heady, physical, and enough to cause Tessa more than a single moment of temptation and confusion. Then Gunnar strides into her life and pushes every hot little button he can get his hands on. However, she moves on, determination and faith pressing her onward. Like me, she battles with her temper, of putting her foot in her mouth, and she is tormented by the poor decisions of her life. More than anything she wants to be the "Jesus Example" to those around her, and to live in a way that He would be proud. Tessa, the female protagonist, is a lady after my own heart.
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