Tag Archive | Denise Weimer

A Winter At The White Queen by Denise Weimer

Jan3

Delightful

A Winter At The White Queen by Denise Weimer is a delightful Christian historical novel that I could not put down and read it in just one sitting.

Denise Weimer has created a wonderful set of characters. There were some delightful verbal exchanges between the two lead characters. There is also a charming young girl with whom I fell in love with. A beautiful bond was formed between those who loved the young girl as she was the centre of their world. It is always beautiful to see adults treating children with love and care, recognizing, that though small, they still have abilities to contribute to society. It reminded me of the biblical passage where we are told not to look down on the young (1 Timothy 4: 12).

The action is set in 1910 as the world is teetering on the modern era. Characters bond over new inventions.

There are those who value status above all else. They contrast with those who value people for just who they are, not for what they can do to advance others.

Amateur powers of deduction are used, producing some amusing results at times.

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Bent Tree Bride by Denise Weimer

Apr13

Action, Adventure, Romance

Bent Tree Bride by Denise Weimer is a gripping historical Christian romantic adventure. It has its roots in historical fact, around which Denise Weimer has woven a fabulous story.

The novel surrounds the Cherokee and their interactions with the white Americans as well as battles with the Red Sticks. It was refreshing to read a novel with Native Americans as main characters as there are few on the market. Very much seen as second class citizens, the Native Americans have to fight for equality. They were viewed as savages. “Lest they give way to their baser nature and resort to brutalities.”

Likewise a strong female lead seeks equality with men. She fights to prove she is not a weak woman in need of protection.

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A Holiday Heart by Denise Weimer

Dec1

A Life Lived Well

A Holiday Heart by Denise Weimer is a perfectly delightful contemporary Christian tale that will warm your heart. It is part of the Georgia Peaches series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The novel concerns the legacy that we leave. A legacy is so much more than material goods. We see a grandmother’s legacy of love as she left behind memories, life lessons and final wishes. The love radiates outwards encompassing the reader. The grandmother is deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched. She lives on through them.

The action is set within the countryside in log cabins in the lead up to Christmas. It is here that a character comes alive, realising her potential and the plan that God has for her life.

Life may have been hard in the past and a character turned their back on God blaming Him for the losses in life. But God never gave up pursuing a heart that was once His. A grandmother’s legacy is to open a heart to see the goodness of God.

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Traces by Denise Weimer

Mar5

Hearts Racing

Traces by Denise Weimer is a contemporary Christian suspense that will have your heart racing as you read.

The main themes are about trust, hiding and running. In life we may choose to run from our past. “Wouldn’t it be nice to stop running from your past?” Our pasts make us who we are but we need to face them, learn the lessons and move on. “Sometimes God uses what look like setbacks as setups.”

We all have times when we want to hide away. The safest place to rest is in God’s arms. No matter what we face, it is best to face it with God.

Trust issues arise in the novel. We have to choose where to place our trust. God can always be trusted to have our backs.

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