Terra Froese would never win Citizen of the Year and that’s fine with her. She lives life on her own terms, bouncing from job to job and going her own way. But when a relationship goes sour she heads out of the city and across the country to find temporary refuge with her sister, Leslie.
She figures Leslie might be able to help her sort out her life, though Terra still can’t figure out what her … out what her career driven, city sister is doing living out on a farm of all places. Terra takes her own emotional baggage on her trip to her sister, hoping to dump it somewhere along the way. But when she is forced to stay in Holmes Crossing, Terra has to come face to face with her past and the decisions that haunt her still.
What others have to say about All In One Place:
“I literally could not put this book down. A poignant, touching story that made me reassess the way I view the lost souls who wander across might. You have to read this book.”
Colleen Coble, author of The Inn at Ocean’s Edge
“With sure, strong strokes and a touch of humor, Carolyne Aarsen paints an intriguing portrait of a woman on the run, a sister who’s settled in, and a town as rugged as the people who populate it. You’ll know you’re in the hands of a master storyteller within the first few pages of All In One Place.”
Angela Hunt, author of the Reluctant Beauty series
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Cute story of redemption.
Enjoyed story of love and forgiveness Great story , would have given 5 stars. Couldn’t because of them saying she had to atone for her sins , because Christ died to atone for our sins and we don’t have to, He did it all.
A very interesting Christian Fiction story about a woman who leaves a man who has abused her. She hitchhikes to the small town where her sister lives, feeling insecure and inadequate. She gets a job as a waitress, not wanting to be a burden to her sister.
I enjoyed the story very much.
A wonderful reminder that there is nothing that we can do that can separate us from God’s love.
What a sweet Christian love story.
This book is well written and the story is engaging. Gently Christian. A good read.
A young woman learns the real meaning of Christs forgiveness. Leaves fears behind and looks for a Christian future. A very insightful book.
All in One Place by Carolyne Aarsen
Holmes Crossing Series Book Two
Terra Froese had some big problems and she didn’t want to bring them to her sister’s door…so she was just going to stop in and see her sister and her family before going back on the run. She was the big sister, and it used to be just her and Leslie…their mother was around but it was Terra who had to be the responsible one.
Now, it’s Leslie who is the mature one. Married, a family, a home. And God. Terra felt very out of place. Not to mention her grand entrance into Holmes Crossing was started on the best foot…with the law, or Leslie.
And then there was the handsome mountie, Jack DeWindt. All the more reason for Terra to get out of town as soon as she could. She wasn’t like these people…or her sister. Great story. Book one is Leslie’s story.
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A depressing but helpful Christian story.
It is a tear-jerker and makes me want to give Terra a hug, her self-esteem has taken a beating both figuratively and literally. She is escaping from an abusive relationship. She going to her sister Leslie hoping to find refuge and bridge the gap that is there between. While on her way she meets Jack who increases her faith in men and police. Her faith in God is developed because of her
Great story about a girl and the problems she faced.
A daunting, but all to realistic story. The sorrow, fear, and unworthiness Terra feels are realistic and so common for women in this fallen world. Thank you Carolyne Aarsen for showing the way to redemption and forgiveness through your novel.
Enjoyed real life situations and how the town was a community willing to give a newcomer a chance. Good characters and plot.
This book was well written in the characters were very well developed. It was enjoyable to see how all of the threads of the story came together. I will definitely be looking for more by this offer!
This was a new author for me, and when I finished this one, I downloaded two of the next books she has written. A small town full of good characters and two people who have problems to wrestle through. They need strength from God, but are sometimes too stubborn to turn to him. Not heavy-handed, but encouraging!
I was entertained as well as challenged by this book. The story kept me turning the pages and up late at night. The message between the lines about how I view other people who are in a different place in their lives than I am was very convicting. I enjoyed this book as well as all of the Holmes Crossing series.
I loved this book! All in one place is a story of redemption and the love of Christ.
Great story line and characters. I would have loved to have the story continue to see how things transpired with Terra and Jake. The ending left me wanting more.
Made you think about others and how they are feeling. Such a nice story and I will try and read more of her books.
Great story, great writing.