The Visitor by Lori Wick

I just finished this book. This is the third and last book in the English Garden series by Lori Wick.

The town and setting is the same for this book as in the other books, but it focuses on another family in a town in England in 1812. Wick is a good romance writer - always drawing us toward a different characteristic of God. In this book, the main character Tate, is temporarily blind due to a horse riding accident. He must learn to depend on God to heal him as well as others to assist in his personal needs. His aunt brings in a young single woman, Cassie, to read to him. They build a friendship through the process. When Tate regains his sight, Cassie is fearful that he will not like her looks and actually run away to her sisters in another town. She does not see herself as beautiful. What a great lesson to be reminded of, that God looks at our heart.

Another romance is also brewing during this time between Cassie's sister, Lizzy, and a family friend by the name of Morland. Both women struggle with finding their voice to express their love for the men in their lives.

Once again, another quick read with just a touch of history to keep you interested.

Thanks for reading.

Cyndee

Dying Declaration by Randy Singer

I usually don't post on the weekends - dial up, but I just finished this book last night and wanted to write a review before I started another book in my list.

This is a courtroom thriller, written by a real trial lawyer. I really enjoy books that are written by authentic people that have experienced the profession they are writing about. A lot of the dialogue and action occur in the courtroom setting. I wasn't sure that it would be a book for me, but the twists and turns kept you guessing until the last page.

This book was the trial of parents who did not believe in going to doctors to heal their children and, as a result, their youngest dies at the hospital when they finally did decide to go. Singer does a great job of making the character's real - the lawyer, family and others. The lawyer, Charles Arnold, is a believer and has his own skeleton's that he is dealing with. The plot thickens as Mr. Arnold is also defending a known drug trafficker, Buster, on constitutional issues of racial profiling. The father and Buster become cellmates while in jail and Buster is led to the Lord. By the end, you are rooting for the lawyer and waiting for the verdict.

I would recommend this book, but not necessarily a light read. The author deals with issues of racial differences as well as religious differences. I found it thought provoking.

Hopes this helps in looking for that book to read.

Thanks for reading

Cyndee

Bamboo and Lace by Lori Wick

I always enjoy a good christian love story and Lori Wick does such an elegant job of weaving moral values in with those romantic feelings. This story take place in a modern setting. The main conflict of the story involves cultural differences between a third world village and Hawaiian culture. Wick does a great job of explaining through the characters how difficult it can be to reach unreached people for Christ without offending the traditions and values of that people group.

Lilly, the main character, begins her journey from the village to Hawaii to visit her brother. One thing leads to another and she finds that she has fallen in love with her brother's best friend Gabe. She returns to her father in the village because she said she would. She chooses to honor he father and God and not take control. In the end, God honors her choices and works to bring Lilly and Gabe back together.

This was an easy read. Good light reading with hope for what Jesus has done to liberate women.

Spring Reading List

Here is the link to my spring reading list.

Coming soon!

I just created this link for reviews of books I have finished. My own little personal book report. I will make a posting once I finish a book. The non-fiction will take longer than the fiction.

Thanks for reading.

Cyndee