Hating God

by T.A. Laurie

"Finally, my type of book," my wife's exclamation after reading the first chapter! If Susan Buckley actually believed in God, she would probably hate Him. Orphaned by a drunk driver as a young girl, she has developed a rather healthy dislike of anyone or anything vaguely religious.

In her senior year of college, Susan is a leader in the Woman's Study Department. The last thing she needs is a romantic distraction to take away from her top academic standing.

What she can't figure out is why Carl Spenser, a wounded warrior who lost his feet in Afghanistan, doesn't hate God. It makes no sense to her at all that Carl gives thanks in everything he does to such a ruthless God.

Granted, Carl is a rather attractive man, but Susan can't figure out why she is so drawn to him; like a moth to a flame, maybe. All she has ever been taught is that a religious man is in total opposition to a worldly woman, yet she is drawn to him. Sparks fly whenever they are in the same room?

Who is the mysterious Maria Alvarez and why is she always with Carl and why should this bother Susan if she has absolutely no interest in him? Maria is so loving, that she and Susan soon become fast friends which really complicates everything.

Hating God is book one in the Campus Romance Series.

258 pages, Paperback

First published May 9, 2014

About the author

Professor Tom Laurie has been motivating and teaching students all his life. Tom has had many exciting careers as a flight instructor, professional pilot, high school teacher, IT company CEO, Bed and Breakfast owner and college professor. He uses his life experiences to motivate students of all ages. His mom used to say he just couldn't keep a job!

Reviews

[Alice Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hating God is a powerful and thought provoking start to the trilogy, weaving together themes of faith, doubt, love, and redemption in a way that feels both raw and authentic. Susan Buckley’s character is complex and deeply relatable her pain, anger, and skepticism toward God make her journey all the more compelling. The tension between her intellectual independence and her undeniable pull toward Carl Spenser, a man whose unshakable faith defies her understanding, drives the story with emotional intensity.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hating God is an emotionally gripping and thought-provoking start to a trilogy that explores faith, pain, and the complex journey of belief. Susan Buckley is a character that feels real and raw her anger, her wounds, and her defiance against anything religious are understandable, even relatable. The author does a masterful job weaving her personal trauma into her worldview without making her unlikable. Instead, we feel her conflict deeply.

[Liza Cordero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for a Man of Faith

Carl is one of my all-time favorite main characters. And his best trait is his strong faith. Being attractive & endearing at the same time, he’s a very strong argument for conversion. I am hoping for a happy ending for him.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it as a novel, quite a twist at the end. Looking forward to readind the second book in the trilogy.

[Sharon Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, good character development and mystery combined with romance. Loved it!