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Northern Lights #2
North Country Family
Making Amends
After losing his clients' life savings, former broker Rick Salinger went in search of redemption. Now a pastor in the remote Canadian town of Churchill, he focuses on his congregation and working with the kids at a center for troubled boys. But when the center's new nurse arrives with her own struggling son, Rick fears getting too close. Widowed mom Cassie Crockett once lost almost everything because of Rick—and he's not sure she'll ever forgive him. Yet he can't stop his growing feelings for her. He wants to help Cassie and her son build a new life…one that just might include him.
Northern Lights: On the edge of the Arctic, love awaits
After losing his clients' life savings, former broker Rick Salinger went in search of redemption. Now a pastor in the remote Canadian town of Churchill, he focuses on his congregation and working with the kids at a center for troubled boys. But when the center's new nurse arrives with her own struggling son, Rick fears getting too close. Widowed mom Cassie Crockett once lost almost everything because of Rick—and he's not sure she'll ever forgive him. Yet he can't stop his growing feelings for her. He wants to help Cassie and her son build a new life…one that just might include him.
Northern Lights: On the edge of the Arctic, love awaits
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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Lois Richer
130 books69 followersLois Richer made her debut in 1997 with the launch of Steeple Hill. Today, with over a dozen titles and well over half a million books in print worldwide, Richer continues to build a huge fan base through her inspirational work. Twice a finalist for the prestigious Holt Medallion — Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent — Richer has also been nominated by Romantic Times Magazine for Best Love Inspired Book of 2001. In 2002 she won second place in the Inspirational Reader's Choice Contest sponsored by the Faith, Hope and Love chapter of Romance Writers of America (RWA).
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July 27, 2017
3.5 stars, rounded up for the strong Christian message concerning what forgiveness means.
I liked both Cassie and Rick, though there were moments where the characters' motivations weren't entirely clear. It also wasn't exactly plausible with what happened when the flu came to town..."oh, he can go be around those people; he had the shot" sort of thinking made it sound like the shot was a fail-safe method, and not having the shot was like dealing with instant scarlet fever or something. Other similar little generalizations got on my nerves a trifle—but the message was quite deep and brought my enjoyment level back up.
I liked both Cassie and Rick, though there were moments where the characters' motivations weren't entirely clear. It also wasn't exactly plausible with what happened when the flu came to town..."oh, he can go be around those people; he had the shot" sort of thinking made it sound like the shot was a fail-safe method, and not having the shot was like dealing with instant scarlet fever or something. Other similar little generalizations got on my nerves a trifle—but the message was quite deep and brought my enjoyment level back up.
June 26, 2021
Very interesting, compassion and emotional story....Highly recommended
August 31, 2015
Northern Lights
Book 2
The author has written a beautiful story about a man and woman who has felt deep personal pain. Cassie arrives in Churchill hoping to start a new life for her and her son. She'll be the resident nurse at the center for troubled boys and at the local hospital. But her son's experiencing some deep emotional problems, and she's afraid she cannot reach him.
Churchill pastor, Rick Crockett has a lot of guilt over the part he's played in bankrupting people. After he losses everything in a risky investment, he vows to God that he'll spend the remainder of his days making restitution and giving up the one thing he wanted most: a family.
It is a painful story to watch these two struggle with their problems and pain. They become good friends, but Rick cannot break his vow to God. The romantic tension grows throughout the story, and Noah's problems grow worse and worse. I was pleased at the route the author took this story down and resolved the issues. Very well done!
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The author has written a beautiful story about a man and woman who has felt deep personal pain. Cassie arrives in Churchill hoping to start a new life for her and her son. She'll be the resident nurse at the center for troubled boys and at the local hospital. But her son's experiencing some deep emotional problems, and she's afraid she cannot reach him.
Churchill pastor, Rick Crockett has a lot of guilt over the part he's played in bankrupting people. After he losses everything in a risky investment, he vows to God that he'll spend the remainder of his days making restitution and giving up the one thing he wanted most: a family.
It is a painful story to watch these two struggle with their problems and pain. They become good friends, but Rick cannot break his vow to God. The romantic tension grows throughout the story, and Noah's problems grow worse and worse. I was pleased at the route the author took this story down and resolved the issues. Very well done!
April 12, 2014
Rick Salinger is the pastor of Churchill , he meets Cassie that is going to work at the center. She has a son name Noah that has a stuttering problem since a little after his dad was killed. Rick is trying to help him. Rick has a secret from his past that actually is connected to Cassie. They have problems but work thru them.
December 29, 2018
Great story, very uplifting. Only downfall was the ending. I’m glad Rick was able to finally see God has forgiven him and that he and Cassie can truly love each other now but I didn’t like that he asked her to marry him on Easter. It was the first time he said “I love you” and then right after it was a proposal.
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August 17, 2022
I loved ❤️ this book's storyline. I loved ❤️ the Christian ✝️ theme in this story. I loved ❤️ Rick's character. I loved ❤️ Cassie's character. I loved ❤️ the message in this story. I loved ❤️ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Richer.
September 5, 2019
This book touched me with it's truth about the meaning of forgiving yourself and the effect it should have in your life.
July 8, 2022
Well written and inspiring. Back to Churchill, certainly my favorite location of 2022 armchair travels.
April 3, 2023
I could not get into this book at all. Rick was just to annoying.
February 27, 2017
Rick and Cassie have more in common than they first realize. Cassie's dad was the minister that helped Rick, and Rick's investments' were the ones that made it so her dad couldn't help her after her husband died.
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January 12, 2016"Richer's characters remind readers that while our struggles test us, anger is poisonous to our spirits. Rick's realization is a poignant one: If God has forgiven us, we should forgive ourselves". (RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars)
Miniseries: Northern Lights
Miniseries: Northern Lights
August 15, 2014
Very good book! I really enjoyed reading how Cassie and Noah initially had a strong faith but walked away from it during difficult times. I found to be heart warming how Rick was able to lead them both back to their faith to move on with their life. Looking forward to reading more by Lois Richer!
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January 12, 2016received 4 stars from RT Book Reviews
Miniseries: Northern Lights
Miniseries: Northern Lights
July 27, 2014
I enjoyed this book, and Lois Richer is a new author for me. I will be reading more of her books.
I won this book on a giveaway from Goodreads.
I won this book on a giveaway from Goodreads.
August 4, 2014
Good story, made me want to cry though.
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