A Christmas By The Sea by Melody Carlson is the most delightful Christian romance. Every year I eagerly await the latest festive offering from Melody Carlson and I am never disappointed.
The novel is about blessings. Sometimes in life, we can see the hand of God at work in our lives, especially when we look backwards.
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The Christmas Blessing by Melody Carlson is the most delightful Christian historical Christmas read which will swell your heart and leave you smiling. Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the latest festive offering from Melody Carlson and The Christmas Blessing is just perfect.
Set in 1944 there are the themes of loss and grief. War always brings suffering as mothers lose sons on both sides. The pain and grief is raw. It is ‘intense pain and regrets.” Every day is a day of pretending and a “manufactured smile.” Life seems to have ended but we are still breathing. Every day we live with our pain, grief and anger – anger towards God “She had been angry at God for months.” His plans seem to make no sense to us this side of eternity.
The Christmas Angel Project by Melody Carlson is a delightful festive offering. It has love, warmth and a strong focus on God’s plans for life.
God’s plans are greater than our own. When we try to do things in our strength, we stumble along. “He wants to direct your path – if you just take the time to listen.” Handing the reins over to God takes the pressure off us as we surrender to Him.
Prayer is of vital importance. “It was a pathetic and desperate prayer but it was heartfelt.” Prayer is not about being eloquent. Prayer is about being honest and being real.
All Summer Long by Melody Carlson is a contemporary romance and book number two in the San Francisco Romance series. It can be read as a stand-alone.
I always love Melody Carlson’s novels. I must confess that this is my first book of hers that has not been a Christmas novel and I loved it.
All Summer Long is a wonderful gentle romance. It is also a book about friendship. Sometimes being a friend means sacrificing your needs and desires in order to maintain your friendship.
Closely linked to the friendship theme is that of family. Family means support. Sometimes it is travelling many miles to be there in a time of need.