Sarah's Smile by Dawn Kinzer

Let's begin with the book summary:

Inspirational Historical Romance Novel

Romance. Heartbreak. Scandal. Secrets. Second Chances.

In 1902, Sarah McCall is waiting to leave for the mission field when the man she once loved steps back into her life. Abandoned as a child by her mother and gambler father, she strives to overcome a tarnished history she didn’t create and a heartbreak she can’t forget.

Peter Caswell returns to his Wisconsin hometown a pastor, dedicated to his four-year-old daughter and new congregation. But no matter how hard he tries to move on with his life, he can’t forgive himself for his wife’s death.

When Sarah learns that Peter is returning to Riverton, the letter giving her departure date for Africa can’t come soon enough for her. They were best friends—she loved him and supported his dreams—but he married another and broke her heart. Although ten years have passed since he left Riverton, Peter hopes Sarah still cares enough to give him a second chance. But a charming newcomer pursues her affections—and Sarah’s childhood nemesis manipulates her way into Peter’s life. Will Sarah and Peter find their way to forgiveness and each other, or will past mistakes make a life together impossible?

And now for my review:

This is a story penned of an adventure of love. A novel, that once started, is hard to put down! I thought the plot was well thought out, with lots of twists and turns. The characters were well-developed and easy to get to know.

There is a message of forgiveness that is weaved throughout and is thought provoking. This book is highly flavored with romance which is a perfectly blended recipe to me in a Christian fiction.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to enjoying it again along with the ones to come in the series.

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Forgiveness by Marianne Evans

Let's begin with the book summary:

Country music bad boy, Chase Bradington is on the comeback trail. Fresh from rehab for alcohol addiction and transformed by the power of Christ, Chase is battling to rediscover the music he loves and a career he nearly ruined. Then he meets up-and-comer, Pyper Brock and instantly sparks ignite. Despite her rampant attraction to the handsome and talented icon, Pyper knows of Chase's reputation and soundly dismisses his romantic overtures. No way will Pyper make the mistake of falling for a man whose done battle with the bottle. What happens when Chase's quest to win Pyper's love breaks down chains of resentment and eases the long-buried wounds of her childhood? And what happens when Pyper's father shows up in Nashville, clean, sober and seeking a chance to apologize? Can Pyper follow a pathway to peace when it comes to her father? Can she fully trust Chase? Above all, can a sin-damaged past be released in favor of forgiveness?

Now for my review:

You should find much delight in reading this one.  Forgiveness was a well written story with a realistic deliverance of addiction, intertwined with the HOPE of the gospel.  You walk away with a sense of the power of forgiveness.  What it means to embrace it in the way of being forgiven, receiving forgiveness, and extending forgiveness to others.  Enjoy this great read by author Marianne Evans.

I received an advanced reader copy of Forgiveness. I was not required to leave a positive review. My opinion is 100% my own.

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