About the Book
Author: Jennifer Carr
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Jess Hayley, with her exceptional skill of deciphering people’s thoughts and emotions through body language and microexpressions, encounters Bryan Carsen, a member of the U.S. Army Cyber Force, setting her on an unforeseen path that challenges her beliefs and abilities.
As Bryan becomes embroiled in a covert investigation, Jess comes to grips with the consequences of his actions, which are further complicated by the arrival of a mysterious box of evidence that endangers everything she holds dear. Caught in a perilous web of intrigue, trust becomes elusive, and Jess must navigate a world turned upside down, even questioning the trustworthiness of those closest to her.
In the midst of turmoil, Jess confronts the unsettling possibility that someone she trusted deeply may have harbored long-hidden secrets. Despite enduring numerous challenges, she must summon the strength to open her heart and rediscover the capacity to trust.
Amidst the uncertainty and concealed truths, Jess’s journey unfolds, marked by twists and turns, self-discovery, resilience, and the intricate interplay between perception and reality, showcasing the deep impact of unexpected encounters and the courage needed to move forward in the face of pain.
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My Review
This is a touching romance novel. It explores the love at first sight phenomenon and a romance developing intensely and very quickly. A focus is put on the struggle with tempting thoughts and remaining abstinent until marriage. There is a bit of suspense but the danger disappears quickly.
Other issues are covered in the novel, such as Christians helping each other when in need and the problem of marrying an unbeliever. There is a good faith message and a clear presentation of the gospel. I like to learn something when I read fiction and in this case is was the skill of reading others based on body language and a developed intuition.
Carr's writing style is clear and easy to read. The characters were well developed. The story is told from three first person viewpoints. Each viewpoint was clearly identified at the beginning of the chapter but I do find that technique of telling the story a bit distracting.
I am invested in the characters in this novel and look forward to their continued lives in a sequel.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
About the Author
Married to her childhood best friend and the mom of a creative daughter, Jennifer enjoys a quiet life on their farm in Alabama.
When she’s not wearing one of her many hats, you’ll find her tucked away with a book and what’s likely her third coffee of the day.
More from Jennifer
I loved writing this book. There were days that words poured out of me as though a dam had broken. Other days I stared at the screen until my eyes felt crossed and only touched the keyboard to text my husband how absolutely uninspired I was.
The day before I clicked PUBLISH, I reread the entire book cover-to-cover, word-for word and just as I had the first time through, I smiled, I cried, my heart swelled, and it shattered into pieces. Then it was gently put back together as I was reminded of the hope that is always waiting for us, no matter what.
One of my favorite quotes from the book:
“…if you will let God redeem your losses, you might find that he restores you, too…”
Blog Stops
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Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, January 22 (Author Interview)
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Artistic Nobody, January 24 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 25
Beauty in the Binding, January 26 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 27
Guild Master, January 28 (Author Interview)
Exploring the Written Word, January 28
Cover Lover Book Review, January 29
A Reader’s Brain, January 30 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 31
For Him and My Family, February 1
Through the Fire Blogs, February 2 (Author Interview)
Pause for Tales, February 2
My comments are an honest and independent review. The rest of the copy of this post was provided by Celebrate Lit.
(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
4 comments:
Your review makes me very excited to read the book!!!
Sounds good
Do you prefer to write in the morning or later in the day?
This looks like a very good novel. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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