Four lives connected by one secret. The key to unlocking the answers…forgiveness.Elder Paige Morganson has come back from the brink of suicide and dealt with most of the anger and pain from her past. Now, she serves as a well-loved minister at her church, and full-time writer and women’s motivational speaker. As she juggles these roles, she is also artfully dodging her pastor’s attempts at … attempts at matchmaking. Her world is rocked when a door she thought closed forever opens once again, spilling secrets even she was unaware of.
Elder Brandon Tatum has finally stepped out from under his father’s shadow and is looking forward to what God has in store for his new ministerial career. He has no time for stubborn, golden-eyed beauties who haunt his dreams.
Widower Mason Jenson’s top priority is his daughter, Vivian. When a near-fatal accident jeopardizes her livelihood, his search for a living donor brings him face to face with a beautiful, golden-eyed woman who looks oddly familiar.
Vivian’s grandmother, Victoria Branchett, would also do anything to ensure the health of her granddaughter. But in her mind, Mason Jensen is not to be trusted. Especially since she believes he is to blame for her daughter’s death.
As the years of secrets binding these four together begin to unravel, will they overcome their anger and prejudices to find the peace and love they have long desired?
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My Beauty For Your Ashes by Traci Wooden- Carlisle is a wonderful and deep book. I call it deep because it touches some scenarios in the present day society. It has 474 pages and 51 chapters. It is an emotional, entertaining, descriptive and attention grabbing book!
The first few pages were descriptive and emotional. I was impressed at the smooth flow of words and I could imagine along with the writer of the book. The author has great word building skill.
In chapter one,page 12, my attention was drawn to a certain paragraph that looked like an eulogy.
“Stone Winters was a lifetime disappointment to his family and anyone who dared to get close enough to call him ‘friend’. He was a liar,a cheater,woman beater,and the cause of much heartbreak to his Mom until she died four years ago. He used everyone he met and left many children fatherless. When I went to visit him Last Friday,he was headed to hell with a long-standing reservation to burn forever”. pg
12
Isn’t that so blunt? That paragraph gave me the impression that this book was going to be entertaining.
The theme of forgiveness was portrayed severally in this book. I got to understand that it is okay to face your fears.
Each chapter has a way of luring you to find out more in the next pages of the book. I even fell in love with a twelve year old girl called Vivi (Vivian) at the beginning of the book.
The book commands so much attention. Some paragraphs were a bit preachy but it was well utilized. I was comfortable with it.
This book is a Christian fiction genre with references to the scriptures as they apply to the characters in the plot. It is also full of suspense. Traci Wooden- Carlisle writes so well your “heart will be in your mouth” figuratively. Her pages has a way of making you grab a blanket and getting comfortable on your favourite chair as the plot deepens interestingly.
I won’t stop emphasizing on the theme of forgiveness. My heart bled literally on some of the character’s stories. How is it easy to eulogise at the funeral of someone who molested you at age 14 and pregnancy arose with complications? Let’s be real,is it truly easy? Those questions arose when I was reading Paige’s confession to Pastor Lawrence in his office.
The author perfectly made me to understand that with God’s grace,forgiveness is easy.
The themes of rape,incest,abortion, hate,anger,unforgiveness,untold hidden secrets and bitterness were well illustrated in this book with forgiveness as the central theme. There was also the theme of love.
Traci Wooden Carlise is a new author to me and I am happy to announce that I will be adding her to my list of amazing Christian fiction writers.
This is a beautifully written book. It is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. It’s a wonderful story that shows God’s grace and forgiveness . If you like Christian fiction, you will love this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
An excellent book with a powerful message!
This book is not only a good clean romance novel. It is also a soul-stirring affirmation of faith. Events from Paige’s childhood threaten to overwhelm her future and Mason may lose the only thing that makes his life still worth living. This powerful storyline reminded me of some truths that had faded away over the years. My copy of the book was free, but my review is honest and voluntary. This is an excellent book with a powerful message.
A Journey to true strength & Faith
While I have witnessed many wear masks of righteousness. Those who found their true Faith are a blessing amongst us. When service, compassion, love & kindness lead despite the past. There is a difference.