Victory: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way: A Christian Romance Adventure: A Twist of Fate: Joe Smith Endures Hardship only to Fall in Love and Become a Hero to Many: Kemet Island Series

Kemet Island Series #1

by Mayra Barry

If you enjoy reading books full of adventure and clean romance, then the Kemet Island series is for you, as there is much adventure that happens in the life of Joe Smith in a 17th-century setting.He not only had a good home and a father who loved him, but also a wealthy future inheritance. At a young age, Joe becomes an expert at doing trade and captaining his father’s ship, but despite the goodness in his life, a scheme is formed for his demise, as Joe is betrayed into the hands of pirates.When all seems lost, Joe strengthens his spirit as he relies on his mother’s faith and his hard-working attitude. After much praying, he experiences a sudden change in destiny when his skills in sailing and trading become known.Victoria Kemet secretly helps Joe when she sees something unique in him. Soon, a romance begins between the two as Joe learns to let go of his past and allows his heart to trust again.Victory is an Inspirational Christian Romance novel meant to keep you on the edge of your seat during the adventurous scenes throughout the book. Join the adventures with Joe Smith, as he never leaves his faith in the midst of the challenges and rewards that befall him. Through it all, he’ll take you on amazing voyages and odysseys as he begins his legacy on Kemet Island.

Genres: Romance

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 24, 2023

About the author

Mayra Barry is an indie author who enjoys inspiring readers with sweet romance novels and a touch of adventure. She loves to write and looks forward to continuing her writing as long as she feels called to do so. For Mayra, it all began in the year 2022 when she had a vivid dream. After much prayer, she felt beckoned to write about the story in a fictional novel. If you're a reader who enjoys sweet romance novels with spontaneous actions and adventurous scenes, then give Mayra Barry's novels a try.

Reviews

[Carly Wiggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victory by Mayra Barry is a journey inside a book! I have recently gotten into Christian fiction, and this book opened my eyes to possibilities within this genre. Told through the eyes of Joe Smith, a tradesman and sailor born in the 17th century. He was deeply loved by his father, but his brothers were jealous of him, and one of them tricked him and sold him to pirates. It starts off as a “Joseph” kind of situation where you right away root for Joe, like when Joseph was sold by slaves by his brothers and loved by his father. And like Joseph, Joe learns to lean on God and not his own abilities and discovers the power of true forgiveness. Joe rises to the occasion and goes from a servant and butler to the captain of a ship, thanks to the help of beautiful Victoria and her father, Alexander. Even though I can’t relate to living during this time period, I find this story relatable. It truly echoes how work, faith, and romance will take you very far in life. If you like romance books, pirates, and faith is important to you, I highly recommend this book. And Mayra paints a good picture with her writing style.

[Amber Cheek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joe is a hard working and kind soul. Always works hard, loves his family and people pleaser. He practically raised on a ship which is basically the engine of the ship he is part of. His brother did him wrong but he never lost his faith and worked through. I admire that no matter how hard things become for him, he pushed through and he let God lead him. I like that Victoria loved Joe who he was before knowing his skills on a ship or his identity. She was a big help and support. Alexander is a great person, helps Joe out, listens to him, and treats him equally. He knew Joe's feelings towards Victoria and supported it. He was a great matchmaker and good friend to Joe. Also a good husband and father. I love the story itself . The message to the story to me was no matter what happens to you. Have faith, stay strong, God is here to hear your cries, and everything will work out.

[Jon Lessor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great combination of romance and adventure, this book will keep you glued to the pages. Joe and Victoria are very likeable characters. This is my first Christian romance novel and after reading it, it will not be my last. The story captures the heart and makes you want to jump into the next book which I look forward to. I found myself thrown into the Joe's character and the storyline. I must congratulate the author for her ability to write such a spectacular story.

[Carolyn Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wonderful romantic novel had me on the edge of my seat with descriptive adventures in tropical places and ships with the billowing sails. Mayra Barry painted a delightful detailed picture of her characters and their historic settings. I felt transported to another world and I could clearly see this story unfolding before my eyes. This Christian romance was well worth the read and I will be anxiously anticipating the next book in this series.

[OnceUponABlonde · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love a good Joseph retelling!! This one had a lot of great components and a lot of great characters. However, a lot of the writing was tell and not show. I was told redundantly how are character was feeling and thinking, it was never shown in action, only in word.
Good clean Christian romance!

Profanity?: none

Violence: some fights, nothing graphic

Romance: very clean, one character is on the looser side, but picture Hallmark loose. 2 none detailed kisses.

Age rating: 12+

[David Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

very well written Christian romance, that has some parallels with character Joseph in the bible minus the romance. Mayra does an awesome job of keeping me on the edge of my seat, presenting characters that are three dimensional that I can cheer for and despise. Highly recommend for adventure, suspense, and yes romantic thrillers.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 I was intrigued that this story was inspired by the story of Joseph. Overall I really liked it, although at times it was slower paced than what I expected or typically read. I really liked the characters, well written and kept me in the story throughout.

I won a copy from the author in a Goodreads Giveaway

[Jane Rozek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in the swashbuckling history of sailing vessels, this sweet Christian romance is peppered with intrigue and adventure. For a debut novel, the author shows much promise and I look forward to reading her next book!