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The Forgiveness Series #2
Facing Redemption: Book 2 in the Forgiveness Series
What if you had done something so unimaginable in your
past that you felt you could never be forgiven?
John Mikale, a man with a checkered reputation, can’t begin to shake his
guilt for the hurt he’s caused his daughter, Chastity, and how its scarred
so many people in its wake. Although an uphill battle, John diligently
strives to make up for lost time by writing Chastity letters, hoping to
bridge the gap.
John, now married and expecting another child, is haunted by cryptic
dreams, from which he awakes in terror. Driven to become a better man,
he forces himself to face his nightmares and the reality they represent.
Searching for decency within and hoping for a flicker of acceptance from
Chastity is the only way he knows to release his past and heal both their
wounds. But how can he expect forgiveness when he can’t begin to forgive
himself for the hurt he’s caused?
Chastity Wayne, finally free from her mother’s past, is ready to move on
with life. On the verge of a great relationship and about to start her
burgeoning art career, she’s sucked back into her family saga as she
breaks her personal promise to never read her father’s letters. From the
moment the first envelope is opened, the emotional freedom she’s tried
so hard to find is slowly reclaimed word by word.
Facing Redemption is a dual storyline that follows the path of an unwanted
father and daughter’s journey, through a trail of self-awareness and final
acceptance. It is also a continuance of the many unanswered questions from
Finding Kylie, book one in this series.
past that you felt you could never be forgiven?
John Mikale, a man with a checkered reputation, can’t begin to shake his
guilt for the hurt he’s caused his daughter, Chastity, and how its scarred
so many people in its wake. Although an uphill battle, John diligently
strives to make up for lost time by writing Chastity letters, hoping to
bridge the gap.
John, now married and expecting another child, is haunted by cryptic
dreams, from which he awakes in terror. Driven to become a better man,
he forces himself to face his nightmares and the reality they represent.
Searching for decency within and hoping for a flicker of acceptance from
Chastity is the only way he knows to release his past and heal both their
wounds. But how can he expect forgiveness when he can’t begin to forgive
himself for the hurt he’s caused?
Chastity Wayne, finally free from her mother’s past, is ready to move on
with life. On the verge of a great relationship and about to start her
burgeoning art career, she’s sucked back into her family saga as she
breaks her personal promise to never read her father’s letters. From the
moment the first envelope is opened, the emotional freedom she’s tried
so hard to find is slowly reclaimed word by word.
Facing Redemption is a dual storyline that follows the path of an unwanted
father and daughter’s journey, through a trail of self-awareness and final
acceptance. It is also a continuance of the many unanswered questions from
Finding Kylie, book one in this series.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Kimberly McKay
11 books117 followersKimberly McKay has a well-rounded career as romantic suspense and paranormal author, screenwriter, podcaster, editor, writing instructor at OU, and director. She is writing and directing her first documentary called BRAT AMBITION, which she and her team hope to develop and release by 2024. Through it all, she's a storyteller at heart.
Kimberly has traveled worldwide due to her father's military career, giving her plenty of character content to pull from. She started her writing career at the state paper in Oklahoma before she got traditionally published and eventually became an Indie Author.
Kimberly recently signed a contract for four of her scripts that are being shopped throughout the film community. Kimberly hosts 'A Novel Thought' podcast, which can be found on most streaming platforms. She's also getting ready to release her 10th novel, Miss Fortune, in 2024.
She and her husband, married for over 23 years, love to travel and reside in Oklahoma City with their son and rescue dog. Reading, photography, music, and film are some of her passions.
Contact Kimberly through email or her social media, which can be found at her link tree - https://linktr.ee/Kimberlymckay
Kimberly is available to join your book club via Zoom or Skype.
Kimberly has traveled worldwide due to her father's military career, giving her plenty of character content to pull from. She started her writing career at the state paper in Oklahoma before she got traditionally published and eventually became an Indie Author.
Kimberly recently signed a contract for four of her scripts that are being shopped throughout the film community. Kimberly hosts 'A Novel Thought' podcast, which can be found on most streaming platforms. She's also getting ready to release her 10th novel, Miss Fortune, in 2024.
She and her husband, married for over 23 years, love to travel and reside in Oklahoma City with their son and rescue dog. Reading, photography, music, and film are some of her passions.
Contact Kimberly through email or her social media, which can be found at her link tree - https://linktr.ee/Kimberlymckay
Kimberly is available to join your book club via Zoom or Skype.
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July 22, 2016
Pass
This author lacks subtlety. Why be gentle with your message when you can beat your audience over the head with the bible while insulting their intelligence? The entire wedding was unneeded. Too much unimportant detail, and I lost interest long before the ceremony even took place. I won't be reading the rest of the series.
This author lacks subtlety. Why be gentle with your message when you can beat your audience over the head with the bible while insulting their intelligence? The entire wedding was unneeded. Too much unimportant detail, and I lost interest long before the ceremony even took place. I won't be reading the rest of the series.
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March 12, 2021Some people do not want Christian fiction to have any real characters of the world in them. But I've got news for you - we live in the world but we don't have to be of it. However, we don't live in a world with perfect people ... we all sin. I get some flack from time to time as my character said ONE curse word in this book. So I'd thought I'd leave some info for you here in advance, as I don't write about modern day Pharisees (people who are by the letter of the law - who look down on everyone who isn't like them) ... I write about real people, who may say one cuss word or two ... but nothing worse than the word 'Hell'. If hell offends you, don't read this book as it is said once. I may write about a couple who struggles to stay pure and yes, there are couples out there who are sexually attracted to one another ... heaven forbid that God created us as sexual beings. However I'm the anti-50 shades of grey. I write about people who try to make the right choice according to their values or faith. So spoiler alert ... no deed is done all the way and nothing is too graphic.
To give you my thoughts behind the book --
The main character is a man who has a checkered past, who does not start as a Christian. So why would he not be of the world as he did not know Christ? There is one or two short pages that give you insight to his world, which shows how a lot of guys are but the rest of the 300 and something pages show where God is leading him to. There is also a conversation that takes place between a young girl and her friend about premarital sex. She's struggling with it but her friend advises her the dangers of it and teaches that the Bible advises against it. These too are real struggles in this world. The over all message is that this couple makes the right choice to wait until marriage. That is not a bad message. That is the right message. Our culture is full of people who are addicted to porn and raunchy books with sexual fantasies. If anything my books are the anti-50 shades of grey - although with some characters I acknowledge we all have desire - I also give them the out they need through faith to make the call to wait. Why is this bad? Why shouldn't we be telling young couples - "yes, we know you struggle with this as our world says it's okay ... but God says wait."
We are all sinners and I would never pretend that I was perfect, as only one perfect perfect person walked this earth and I'm not Him. In Facing Redemption - to write about a rough around the edges military man, who made the wrong choices as a 'perfect Christian person' would be wrong. I took him where he was (as a sinner and unbeliever) and brought him to where God wanted him to be ... looking to be a changed man and seeking redemption. Isn't that what we all sinners hopefully do? The premise of this book is that God takes even the worst of us and with a changed heart gives us redemption. This book isn't for everyone, but know I've received email after email thanking me for allowing God to use this to talk to them as they thought they were too far from God to think about church or reading the Bible. IF a character, who has obvious flaws with sex and a bad word ... and if a young girl who is struggling with premarital sex, and makes a choice to wait ... offers them hope that God will take them where they are and love them. If these characters have inspired people to attend Church and buy their child a Bible (both instances have been relayed to my via email as the story gave them motivation to do both) ... then this book is serving a purpose. You may not agree with it - but don't judge it.
To give you my thoughts behind the book --
The main character is a man who has a checkered past, who does not start as a Christian. So why would he not be of the world as he did not know Christ? There is one or two short pages that give you insight to his world, which shows how a lot of guys are but the rest of the 300 and something pages show where God is leading him to. There is also a conversation that takes place between a young girl and her friend about premarital sex. She's struggling with it but her friend advises her the dangers of it and teaches that the Bible advises against it. These too are real struggles in this world. The over all message is that this couple makes the right choice to wait until marriage. That is not a bad message. That is the right message. Our culture is full of people who are addicted to porn and raunchy books with sexual fantasies. If anything my books are the anti-50 shades of grey - although with some characters I acknowledge we all have desire - I also give them the out they need through faith to make the call to wait. Why is this bad? Why shouldn't we be telling young couples - "yes, we know you struggle with this as our world says it's okay ... but God says wait."
We are all sinners and I would never pretend that I was perfect, as only one perfect perfect person walked this earth and I'm not Him. In Facing Redemption - to write about a rough around the edges military man, who made the wrong choices as a 'perfect Christian person' would be wrong. I took him where he was (as a sinner and unbeliever) and brought him to where God wanted him to be ... looking to be a changed man and seeking redemption. Isn't that what we all sinners hopefully do? The premise of this book is that God takes even the worst of us and with a changed heart gives us redemption. This book isn't for everyone, but know I've received email after email thanking me for allowing God to use this to talk to them as they thought they were too far from God to think about church or reading the Bible. IF a character, who has obvious flaws with sex and a bad word ... and if a young girl who is struggling with premarital sex, and makes a choice to wait ... offers them hope that God will take them where they are and love them. If these characters have inspired people to attend Church and buy their child a Bible (both instances have been relayed to my via email as the story gave them motivation to do both) ... then this book is serving a purpose. You may not agree with it - but don't judge it.
February 11, 2013
John Mikale has a secret that haunts him, gives him nightmares and tears at his soul. In his youth, he had done something horrible. He is happily married and expecting his first child with his wife Andie.
Chastity was missing her mother who had recently died, All alone in Venice, taking an art class, she was filled with anticipation for the impending visit of her boyfriend Timothy. But all is not beauty and excitement..she still has to decide what to do with the letter from her father, a man she has never known, who's family made her childhood, fragmented and unsettled, forcing her and her mother to move frequently, never being able to put down roots.
These two stories connect and intertwine as God has a hand in the future of both.
A great story about faith and adversity.
Chastity was missing her mother who had recently died, All alone in Venice, taking an art class, she was filled with anticipation for the impending visit of her boyfriend Timothy. But all is not beauty and excitement..she still has to decide what to do with the letter from her father, a man she has never known, who's family made her childhood, fragmented and unsettled, forcing her and her mother to move frequently, never being able to put down roots.
These two stories connect and intertwine as God has a hand in the future of both.
A great story about faith and adversity.
August 25, 2015
AMAZING!!
I absolutely LOVE this story and all the characters!!
There were parts in this book that literally made me cry/sob...I think I used half a box of tissues! Chastity has grabbed my heart and I know that any time I think of this series, my heart will be warmed by her character and everything about her!
I have always believed in God and all his miracles but after reading this book it's got me thinking more about the power of prayer and attending church. That is amazing to me, like some of the characters in the book I attended church with my Mom ever Sunday as a kid but stopped when I was old enough to make my own decisions. Rethinking my decision!!
Thank you Kimberly for sharing your amazing talent...you truly have a gift!!
I absolutely LOVE this story and all the characters!!
There were parts in this book that literally made me cry/sob...I think I used half a box of tissues! Chastity has grabbed my heart and I know that any time I think of this series, my heart will be warmed by her character and everything about her!
I have always believed in God and all his miracles but after reading this book it's got me thinking more about the power of prayer and attending church. That is amazing to me, like some of the characters in the book I attended church with my Mom ever Sunday as a kid but stopped when I was old enough to make my own decisions. Rethinking my decision!!
Thank you Kimberly for sharing your amazing talent...you truly have a gift!!
November 2, 2012
The predecessor to this book, Finding Kylie was a really good book and this one retains all of the wonderful writing, characters, and compelling storyline to make it another great story. Facing Redemption can be read as a standalone story, but I can also recommend Finding Kylie as well.
Facing Redemption is both an inspiring and spiritually uplifting story that makes it both a page-turner as well as one that makes you long to be back in the story when you are done. If you are looking for a story that not only motivates, but will make you feel like there is hope in the world for anyone who works hard at finding the truth, then I highly recommend Facing Redemption.
Facing Redemption is both an inspiring and spiritually uplifting story that makes it both a page-turner as well as one that makes you long to be back in the story when you are done. If you are looking for a story that not only motivates, but will make you feel like there is hope in the world for anyone who works hard at finding the truth, then I highly recommend Facing Redemption.
March 3, 2016
Really enjoyed this story after reading Finding Kylie. This is BOOK 2 and you will not have a clue of what is going on if you haven't read book one (in my opinion). At times it takes a minute to figure out the characters because there are many stories going on, but I think it was worth the effort.
September 9, 2014
Decent book...a little too much in your face with the religion. I think you could have sent the same message without smacking me in the face with it over and over and do more to develop the characters and the actual storyline of forgiveness and family.
August 23, 2015
Great Book
This was a great contemporary read with no sex in it. It is a story about letting God into your life and I found myself crying at times and smiling at others. I recommend you read the first one then this one. I will keep these 2 books on my read again list.
This was a great contemporary read with no sex in it. It is a story about letting God into your life and I found myself crying at times and smiling at others. I recommend you read the first one then this one. I will keep these 2 books on my read again list.
February 9, 2013
Too many storylines.
February 17, 2013
This book could have had four stars, but there were a lot of needless typos.
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June 11, 2023
Very Entertaining
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s well written and highlights the characters Christian faith. They aren’t perfect but they work on living their faith out as best they can.
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s well written and highlights the characters Christian faith. They aren’t perfect but they work on living their faith out as best they can.
April 8, 2019
The kind of book that singlehandedly sets feminism back at least fifty years.
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