Archive | June 2017

Love’s Every Whisper by Naomi Rawlings

In Need Of Rescuing

Love’s Every Whisper by Naomi Rawlings is a most delightful Christian historical romance. It is the second book in the Eagle Harbor series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Throughout the novel there is an ancient feud, going back to childhood. Two men with different agenda’s clash as the action comes thick and fast. At first they seem poles apart but as the novel progresses, the reader catches glimpses that underneath it all, they are not so different.

The novel revolves around rescuing people from choppy seas and the need for proper lifeboat facilities. This can be seen as a motif for us – we all need rescuing by Jesus from the choppy waters of life. Our lifeboat is a mixture of God’s grace and His truth to be found in His Word, the Bible.

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The Lies We Believe by T.K.Chapin

Hidden Dangers

The Lies We Believe by T.K. Chapin is a contemporary Christian suspense that had me hooked from the start.

The novel warns against the dangers of being sucked into Christian cults. Everything seems plausible on the surface but if Jesus and His Word are not at the centre, it is wrong.

There is the love of a father who will do anything to protect and rescue his daughter. This is a motif for God and us. God will always go the extra mile for one of His children. He will leave the ninety nine to look for the one who is lost.

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The Color Of A Silver Lining by Julianne MacLean

A Matter Of Faith

The Color Of A Silver Lining by Julianne MacLean is such a beautiful contemporary love story. It is a love story with a difference as it is about the unending love that two mothers have for their children.

The story is heartbreakingly beautiful with its raw emotions. “All I wanted to do, was love my daughter.”

The novel is a study in unending grief. “There are no words to console me.” There is nothing anyone can do or say to make the grieving person feel better. Life has changed and will never be the same again. You survive as best you can. “Nobody can push you to be ready. You’re ready when you’re ready.” It’s one day at a time.

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The French Encounter by Jenna Brandt

Swashbuckling Adventure

The French Encounter by Jenna Brandt is a swash buckling historical Christian adventure. It is the second book in the Window To The Heart series and an exciting read.

Continuing where book one left off, the reader catches up with familiar characters. Strengthened by a faith in God, the lead character leans on Him when life seems challenging. “Help me to trust You and not to worry.”

Prayer is important. God always answers prayer but not always in the way we imagine.

There is the theme of healing – both physically and of hearts.

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