Archive | May 2018

Haunted House Flipper by Dan Absalonson

May18

More Than Flesh And Blood

Haunted House Flipper by Dan Absalonson is a contemporary novel that entertains from the start.

There is much more to life than we can see, feel and hear. Life is a spiritual battle and we all need to be prepared. warriors are chosen and equipped. We need to all fight our battles using the correct tools.

The fight against evil can happen anywhere. We need to keep our wits about us and our eyes open. Our motives must be pure. “I had a better purpose… instead of chasing after money.” Money is good if it is used to help others but when we put money on the throne our hearts are in the wrong place.

An entertaining novel that has life lessons for us all.

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The Wish by Alex Brown

May17

Immersed In Village Life

The Wish by Alex Brown is a wonderful contemporary story that both amuses and has the reader guessing from the start.

There is an eclectic mix of characters who make up village life. The reader ‘hears’ the narrative from several viewpoints. The style is warm and inclusive. The reader really ‘feels’ a part of village life.

Everyone has their secrets – some are good, others are destructive. Sooner or later the truth must come out.

The heart of the novel focuses on a marriage that is falling apart. Everyone suffers. “The whole family… were coping in isolation.” To fix a relationship, people need to come together and talk.

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Rapsodia: Rhapsody by Alexa Verde

May16

Dream Big

Rapsodia: Rhapsody by Alexa Verde is a delightful and charming contemporary Christian romance. It is book three in the A Tuscan Legacy series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but why would you when the whole series is wonderful?

The main theme is that of loss and a grief that consumes. Life is suspended in time but we need to learn to live and love again after loss. “It’s okay to enjoy good food, to laugh out loud… You don’t have to die inside because [he] died.” We cannot hide our grief but we can learn to live again with the help of others and with God.

Guilt sometimes follows loss. We feel guilty because we lived. “For a moment, she forgot she was supposed to feel guilty.” We are not ‘supposed’ to feel guilty, that is a lie from the enemy. We need to banish those feelings and look to God who longs to take our burdens from us. “You’re trying to find strength inside yourself. You’re looking in the wrong place.”

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A Second Chance by Alexis Goring

May16

Hallee’s House

A Second Chance by Alexis Goring is a delightful contemporary Christian romance that welcomes the reader in from the start. Characters create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The main theme is dreams. When God places a dream in your heart, we can hold on with hope that it will materialise.

Family is important. Family members pull together at all times.

Appearances are not as important as the state of our heart. “See past a man’s looks to his personality and heart.”

Loss consumes. Time does not heal but “everything’s going to be okay God’s got this.” Whatever we face, God walks alongside us.

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