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Every Storm
New from Lori Wick, this stand-alonestory shows how unexpected changes can set the perfect course for love. 1945, WWII-When Lieutenant Donovan Riggs experiences trouble with his PT boat, the sailors of Every Storm make an unscheduled stop...and a surprising discovery. Lorraine Archer is an American teacher living and working in Australia. While on a flight with her sister, her daydreams are disrupted by the sounds of the plane going down. Lorri ends up alone on a deserted island in the Pacific. And just when she loses all hope of being found...Donovan and his crew arrive. Neither Donovan nor Lorri suspect that their encounter is the beginning of something very certain...a future not left to chance, but to faith.
368 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2004
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Lori Wick is known as one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. From pioneer fiction to a series set in Victorian England to a contemporary novel, Lori's books (over 5 million in print) continue to delight readers and top the Christian bestselling fiction list. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Wisconsin with "the three coolest kids in the world."
Lori Wick is known as one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. From pioneer fiction to a series set in Victorian England to a contemporary novel, Lori's books (over 5 million in print) continue to delight readers and top the Christian bestselling fiction list. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Wisconsin with "the three coolest kids in the world."
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March 24, 2016
My goodness. Can I say that I've never enjoyed a modern-set book more? And add to that a perfectly clean, heartwarming, beautiful romance? I'm done. I'm just done. Lori wick is my favorite, end of story.
Her style is wonderful, and she effectively incorporates the 1940s feel into the book, almost effortlessly. The plot line wasn't action-packed or fast, but she kept my interest well. At times (which I really do appreciate) I was wondering what would happen next and why certain things were happening and how it would all work out. In a book like this, you wouldn't usually expect that.
Let me just say, I really learned something from Lorri's (the main character in the book) sister. If you read it, you'll probably see what I mean. But that's not all. The entire book is filled with messages. I'm sure these are all things that Mrs. Wick has gathered over the years through her study of the Bible and faith in God. I appreciated it so much. This is one of the few books that I can say truly hold up to the title of 'Christian' fiction. I'm glad I read it.
This was the first book I've read from her, but it certainly won't be the last. Utterly charming!
Her style is wonderful, and she effectively incorporates the 1940s feel into the book, almost effortlessly. The plot line wasn't action-packed or fast, but she kept my interest well. At times (which I really do appreciate) I was wondering what would happen next and why certain things were happening and how it would all work out. In a book like this, you wouldn't usually expect that.
Let me just say, I really learned something from Lorri's (the main character in the book) sister. If you read it, you'll probably see what I mean. But that's not all. The entire book is filled with messages. I'm sure these are all things that Mrs. Wick has gathered over the years through her study of the Bible and faith in God. I appreciated it so much. This is one of the few books that I can say truly hold up to the title of 'Christian' fiction. I'm glad I read it.
This was the first book I've read from her, but it certainly won't be the last. Utterly charming!
June 23, 2017
Time to talk about one of my favorite books of all times! A long time ago, I said that I really needed to do a review on this book. Well, I finally am doing it!
This was my second Lori Wick book. I fell in love with it immediately. I remember my first time reading it. I did not want to get up. Nope, I think I was reading for hours upon hours. I think I have read this book a total of…probably between ten or twenty times…over a couple years, of course!
The first half of the story, to be honest, is very sad. Then, it gets less-so during the second part. But, overall, the entire novel was wonderfully written.
I think, at the time I first read it, I was sure that I had found the perfect guy. Riggs was like my first fictional crush. He was quite amazing.
The cover is super duper pretty. I am giving it 5 stars. I mean, it just fits the style of the book.
This book definitely deserves 5 stars. I would recommend this book to any historical and inspirational romance fans. Actually, I would recommend any of Lori Wick’s books! A few of my favorites, other than this one, are Whatever Tomorrow Brings, The Hawk and the Jewel, and Wings of the Morning.
Title: Every Storm
Author: Lori Wick
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
If you like this book you should definitely check out Sarah Sundin for her books. My personal favorite, for now is When Tides Turn. Check out my review here: When Tides Turn
This was my second Lori Wick book. I fell in love with it immediately. I remember my first time reading it. I did not want to get up. Nope, I think I was reading for hours upon hours. I think I have read this book a total of…probably between ten or twenty times…over a couple years, of course!
The first half of the story, to be honest, is very sad. Then, it gets less-so during the second part. But, overall, the entire novel was wonderfully written.
I think, at the time I first read it, I was sure that I had found the perfect guy. Riggs was like my first fictional crush. He was quite amazing.
The cover is super duper pretty. I am giving it 5 stars. I mean, it just fits the style of the book.
This book definitely deserves 5 stars. I would recommend this book to any historical and inspirational romance fans. Actually, I would recommend any of Lori Wick’s books! A few of my favorites, other than this one, are Whatever Tomorrow Brings, The Hawk and the Jewel, and Wings of the Morning.
Title: Every Storm
Author: Lori Wick
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
If you like this book you should definitely check out Sarah Sundin for her books. My personal favorite, for now is When Tides Turn. Check out my review here: When Tides Turn
August 25, 2016
So I found this book at one of my favorite thrift stores and I could not pass it up, especially since it was only 25 cents! It's rare that I would see Lori Wick's name and not buy it.
To begin with, the passage at the back of the book that was there for description purposes was quite misleading. I started it thinking the story was going to take place for the most part on an island. I thought I would be reading something akin to the Cary Grant movie Father Goose, one of my favorite movies. So I was very surprised when Lori jumped past the time spent on the island! Then the story kind of reminded me of another Cary Grant favorite of mine Operation Petticoat, but only for a small portion of time. Most of the book takes place in Southern California.
When I think of describing the story, I think in terms of perfume. The base notes were very sad. For a large portion of the book the characters tears practically saturate through the pages. It was completely realistic, but realistically depressing. However, the top notes were adorable and cute, and everything I've come to expect from a world crafted by Lori Wick. You, the reader, grieve and grow with the characters, it's a journey that left my heart almost glowing with happiness in the end.
The romance and relationships were SO incredibly sweet! The kind of sweet that makes you squeal with happiness. I loved it, I love Lori Wick's love stories. Her stories and characters make you want to be a better person.
To begin with, the passage at the back of the book that was there for description purposes was quite misleading. I started it thinking the story was going to take place for the most part on an island. I thought I would be reading something akin to the Cary Grant movie Father Goose, one of my favorite movies. So I was very surprised when Lori jumped past the time spent on the island! Then the story kind of reminded me of another Cary Grant favorite of mine Operation Petticoat, but only for a small portion of time. Most of the book takes place in Southern California.
When I think of describing the story, I think in terms of perfume. The base notes were very sad. For a large portion of the book the characters tears practically saturate through the pages. It was completely realistic, but realistically depressing. However, the top notes were adorable and cute, and everything I've come to expect from a world crafted by Lori Wick. You, the reader, grieve and grow with the characters, it's a journey that left my heart almost glowing with happiness in the end.
The romance and relationships were SO incredibly sweet! The kind of sweet that makes you squeal with happiness. I loved it, I love Lori Wick's love stories. Her stories and characters make you want to be a better person.
March 30, 2017
Amazing.
This book is so great, I can't even begin to describe it.
I read it along with a friend who has already read and loved Lori Wick's novels, but this was my first time diving into one of her books.
Without a doubt in my mind this will not be the last book of hers I will love and cherish.
This book is so great, I can't even begin to describe it.
I read it along with a friend who has already read and loved Lori Wick's novels, but this was my first time diving into one of her books.
Without a doubt in my mind this will not be the last book of hers I will love and cherish.
August 26, 2015
I've liked Lori Wicks books before but this one the characters lacked depth, the dialogue was unrealistic and the romance was just boring. It started off interesting but just went downhill.
March 12, 2020
After reading "The Princess" by this author, I wanted to read more. So I picked this book up at the library . . . and it left me wanting, too be honest. The writing fell flat, and there was a lot that was simply unbelievable in it. I never really connected with any of the characters either, to be honest, and it was really jut a "meh" book for me.
I am looking forward to reading more books from this author, so I haven't totally written Lori Wick off =)
I am looking forward to reading more books from this author, so I haven't totally written Lori Wick off =)
January 24, 2021
Sweet story by Lori Wick. I honestly wish Lori was still writing as her books are some of the sweetest most heartfelt stories I have read. Every Storm follows a young woman's journey through the most painful episode of her life. It demonstrates the fact that God is always in control.
So grab some tea and a cozy reading nook, make sure you bring your tissues, and settle in for a fabulous read!
All thoughts are my own.
So grab some tea and a cozy reading nook, make sure you bring your tissues, and settle in for a fabulous read!
All thoughts are my own.
December 22, 2022
First time as a grown adult reading a book by this author. I grew up loving her work as a teenager but now it gave me a slightly icky feeling the whole way through. Purity culture women-are-helpless-and-fragile-and-men-cannot-be-trusted-except-if-they're-in-authority-over-the-woman-and-then-can-make-all-decisions-including-emotional-ones. An interesting enough story but the undertones I now see make me very uncomfortable now.
December 22, 2018
This is the first book that I read by this author. I enjoyed it and will definitely look for more books written by her.
January 24, 2021
I don’t normally write reviews, I just rate the books. I also rarely give 5 stars. This book made me cry throughout the entire thing.
May 27, 2009
*****CAUTION: REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS*****
Set in 1945 amid WWII, a young American woman and her sister take positions as Governesses for a wealthy rancher in Australia. On a flight to join the family for a vacation, the small plane crashes onto a deserted island in the Pacific killing the pilot and the sister. Six weeks later, the main character (and only survivor of the accident) is found in shock and nearly starved to death. Rescued by an American Naval vessel, the young lady is still dealing with the emotional trauma and desperate to return home to her family. She returns home and spends the rest of the book just trying to fit back into society after such a traumatic ordeal... somehow, rather unbeliveably, her "hero' shows up and the two take thier time dating, getting to know each other, and falling in love.... in all honesty, the only interesting part of the story is the beginning with the plane crash (and 90% of the details are never offered), the rest of the story is pretty mild and bland even for a Christian romance. There aren't really any moments where you just love the characters and wish they could get together... to be completely blunt, either character could have ended up with anyone else and I wouldn't have been bothered.... I was very disappointed in this story. I enjoy Lori Wick and this was, without a doubt, one of my least favorite books I've ever read!
Set in 1945 amid WWII, a young American woman and her sister take positions as Governesses for a wealthy rancher in Australia. On a flight to join the family for a vacation, the small plane crashes onto a deserted island in the Pacific killing the pilot and the sister. Six weeks later, the main character (and only survivor of the accident) is found in shock and nearly starved to death. Rescued by an American Naval vessel, the young lady is still dealing with the emotional trauma and desperate to return home to her family. She returns home and spends the rest of the book just trying to fit back into society after such a traumatic ordeal... somehow, rather unbeliveably, her "hero' shows up and the two take thier time dating, getting to know each other, and falling in love.... in all honesty, the only interesting part of the story is the beginning with the plane crash (and 90% of the details are never offered), the rest of the story is pretty mild and bland even for a Christian romance. There aren't really any moments where you just love the characters and wish they could get together... to be completely blunt, either character could have ended up with anyone else and I wouldn't have been bothered.... I was very disappointed in this story. I enjoy Lori Wick and this was, without a doubt, one of my least favorite books I've ever read!
October 5, 2016
Lorri, Rigg, Max, Ruth, Dean, Johnny, Arlene, Cora, Ellis, Lionel, and even Josie. Each of these sweet, kind, conflicted, heartbroken, Christian Characters warmed my heart. I grew close to them over the span of 354 pages.
Usually I prejudge a book by it's first few chapters. Honestly I was about to give up on this one. The story was amazing and Lori Wick is an amazing writer. The only issue was that this genre doesn't usually interest me. I only ventured on because I knew my older sister loved this book and I didn't want to give up on it. I am so overjoyed that I gave it another chance!
This book touched me emotionally and spiritually it reminded me to trust in God through all the trials of my life. I was thankful for the clean and heartfelt romance throughout it. So often I read books that focus on the attraction of the 2 main characters more so than the love that they have for each other. The love that is pure and holy, a love like Christ's.
By the end of books I'm usually very sad that they are done. But with this one I am so satisfied with the ending. When I read the epilogue I almost cried with tears of joy! My heart was happy for the characters I loved so dearly.
Please read this book if you ever have the pleasure to do so! It's inspiring and enjoyable! You will not be displeased.
Usually I prejudge a book by it's first few chapters. Honestly I was about to give up on this one. The story was amazing and Lori Wick is an amazing writer. The only issue was that this genre doesn't usually interest me. I only ventured on because I knew my older sister loved this book and I didn't want to give up on it. I am so overjoyed that I gave it another chance!
This book touched me emotionally and spiritually it reminded me to trust in God through all the trials of my life. I was thankful for the clean and heartfelt romance throughout it. So often I read books that focus on the attraction of the 2 main characters more so than the love that they have for each other. The love that is pure and holy, a love like Christ's.
By the end of books I'm usually very sad that they are done. But with this one I am so satisfied with the ending. When I read the epilogue I almost cried with tears of joy! My heart was happy for the characters I loved so dearly.
Please read this book if you ever have the pleasure to do so! It's inspiring and enjoyable! You will not be displeased.
July 19, 2011
I love Lori Wick's books because Christian historical romantic fiction is pretty hard to find and she does it amazingly well. This story had a really exciting premise and beginning but didn't feel like it was there just to pull readers in and then let them down. The excitement and emotion of the story were palpable and I almost cried several times, which is rare. Wick expertly weaves in two tales of romance yet the values and characters of her main characters shine through as well. It's a fine line in writing Christian fiction to not make the characters seem like goody goody saint instead of real people. Wick's characters always feel like people I want to know and could know if I lived in their time. This setting is a little more current than her other novels but the story is just as awesome. Highly recommended
July 18, 2008
At last, at last, Lori Wick has written a novel set in the Homefront Era! Love this time period and love the story set up. Lorri is an attractive heroine in that she tries to be strong -- and succeeds -- but often feels she fails. While Donovan Riggs is the standard strong but sensitive Wick hero, it works well with the counterbalance of the John and Max (yes, Max is a girl) love story. The only thing missing was how Donovan was connected to Kate and Rigg (The Californians - there HAD to be a connection).
April 1, 2009
This book by Lori Wick was a wonderful read. The story is about a young woman who survives a plane crash and is rescued at sea by a PT boat. It is near the end of WWII and the soldiers aboard must get her to safety. The war comes to an end and Lorrie must learn how to move forward in the face of great pain. You will also meet her family as they struggle with her. It is a story of family and faith. I advise having a box of tissue nearby as there are many scenes that bring tears to the eye. I highly recommend this book.
October 7, 2009
I liked this book a lot, and the large print edition I read made it even better! It was interesting to read about a family starting in 1945 and how they started to recover after the warm. It makes me want to read a book that was actually written about that time rather then set in the time period to see what people were writing about then.
Also, reading about the grandpa who burried his wife, son and granddaughter made me realize that my sister and I need to not do reckless things, because we can't put my grandpa through that!
Also, reading about the grandpa who burried his wife, son and granddaughter made me realize that my sister and I need to not do reckless things, because we can't put my grandpa through that!
June 19, 2011
1945 Rigg thought about his ideals as he'd entered the war. I was up for anything, but hadn't banked of finding a lone survivor of a plane crash on a deserted island, half starved to death.
This book was clean, and wholesome. Christian author. However, I thought it was long-winded. It drug on in several areas. It could have been cut much shorter and been just fine.
Several times is found myself confused about sentence structure...but over all a great book, and fantastic story line. I think the story was fresh and new. I havn't read one like it.
Great romance story.
This book was clean, and wholesome. Christian author. However, I thought it was long-winded. It drug on in several areas. It could have been cut much shorter and been just fine.
Several times is found myself confused about sentence structure...but over all a great book, and fantastic story line. I think the story was fresh and new. I havn't read one like it.
Great romance story.
August 2, 2016
This is a beautiful book. I had a few good cries throughout and an equal amount of laughs. It really helped me to face some of the feelings of grief that I have held in for a while now. I probably won't read this book again, but only because I don't think I'll forget it or what I have learnt from it. Books like this have way of staying with me.
February 14, 2015
I absolutely adore this story! Rigg is one of my all-time favorite book men, the story is interesting and sweet, and I literally spent the entire book crying or smiling. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because there were elements of the writing that could have been much better, and I do really wish Wick hadn't skipped so much time between chapters 1 and 2. Otherwise, adorable!
April 29, 2015
If I could reread only one of the Lori Wick novels that I've enjoyed, Every Storm would be my choice. The rescue, the sailors, the family connection with Lorraine's officer grandfather--all of them make for a story that pulled me into it.
Click here to read the first chapters of my novels Lion's Awakening, and Perfect Timing.
Click here to read the first chapters of my novels Lion's Awakening, and Perfect Timing.
February 5, 2016
This was my very first Lori Wick book. I have heard so many wonderful things about them and I finally found one and I can't say enough good things about it. It made me teary eyed in several spots, made me laugh in several spots and I can't wait to read another.
A tragedy, a rescue and life. Sometimes I had to remember that the storyline was centered in 1945.
A tragedy, a rescue and life. Sometimes I had to remember that the storyline was centered in 1945.
October 21, 2015
Every storm
As always Lori Wick has done it again. A truly romantic story, that is filled with goodness and God. Granted there are sad moments in the book, but it was an exceptional story.
As always Lori Wick has done it again. A truly romantic story, that is filled with goodness and God. Granted there are sad moments in the book, but it was an exceptional story.
July 12, 2012
I felt it was long and lacking in real conflict
February 2, 2020
my goodness this was one of the most Depressing books I have ever read. The characters were likable enough but oh the storyline was sooo sad.
April 25, 2010
This is a great easy read. Very engaging. A little predictable, but exactly what I needed.
September 9, 2022
I don't know exactly where to start ... so, I'll start with the scene that elicited the most visceral reaction, in which I threw my Kindle down on my mattress. I would have thrown it against the wall, but I didn't want to break it. It's not the Kindle's fault, after all, that this book is so horrible.
The scene? Ruth (who is still mourning her husband and oldest daughter, who was just recently lost to her) is comforting her idiot friend who's whining about feeling lonely because her daughter and her husband have gone back to school, leaving her in the house alone, at summer's end. They've left her alone for a FEW HOURS while they go to school/work. They haven't left her for the ENTIRE REST OF HER LIFE, as Ruth's daughter and husband have. And yet RUTH is the one comforting her idiot friend. Cora? Was that her name? Like, why was this scene even in this book, which I thought was supposed to be a romance between Lorraine and the handsome lieutenant who rescued her from the deserted island.
And don't even get me started on the Lorraine/Lorri/Raine thing. It was confusing and distracting, and I just didn't understand at all why the author couldn't pick a name for her main female character. Or at least explain to us why so many people called her so many different things.
I made it all the way through the book because I was reading it for a challenge. But this was a particularly challenging read. The characters are all perfect. TOO perfect. Too kind. Too good. Too understanding. In other words, not real. You would never meet these people in real life. And I just didn't engage with any of them.
This book could have been so much more. Like, we could have read more about Lorraine's island survival struggle. That would have been interesting. We could have had more internal (or external) struggle in the developing relationship between Lorraine and Riggs. That would have been interesting. Oh, and that reminds me of the ONE time Lorraine's mom shows any sort of animosity toward God at all - when Riggs moves to a different city. She doesn't question God when her husband dies. Or her daughter dies. Or her other daughter comes back emaciated after a plane wreck/fight for survival situation. But when her daughter's boyfriend moves to a new town because he actually got a job that will make money so he can build a better life for them? THAT'S when she questions God? !!!!
We probably SHOULD have had another whole book dedicated to Max's relationship with her "bad boy." That would have been interesting. And it would have muddied the plot of this book a lot less.
And don't even get me started on the number of times interesting situations and possible scenes were mentioned in passing ... and then we went on to another ACTUAL written-out scene about what dress a character was going to wear/pick out, or what food they were eating, or what crazy antic the cat was up to next.
Overall, I just never got a good sense of what this book WAS ... and the parts I figured out felt contrived, boring, and unnecessary. I don't think I've ever been more relieved to see the final page of a book.
The scene? Ruth (who is still mourning her husband and oldest daughter, who was just recently lost to her) is comforting her idiot friend who's whining about feeling lonely because her daughter and her husband have gone back to school, leaving her in the house alone, at summer's end. They've left her alone for a FEW HOURS while they go to school/work. They haven't left her for the ENTIRE REST OF HER LIFE, as Ruth's daughter and husband have. And yet RUTH is the one comforting her idiot friend. Cora? Was that her name? Like, why was this scene even in this book, which I thought was supposed to be a romance between Lorraine and the handsome lieutenant who rescued her from the deserted island.
And don't even get me started on the Lorraine/Lorri/Raine thing. It was confusing and distracting, and I just didn't understand at all why the author couldn't pick a name for her main female character. Or at least explain to us why so many people called her so many different things.
I made it all the way through the book because I was reading it for a challenge. But this was a particularly challenging read. The characters are all perfect. TOO perfect. Too kind. Too good. Too understanding. In other words, not real. You would never meet these people in real life. And I just didn't engage with any of them.
This book could have been so much more. Like, we could have read more about Lorraine's island survival struggle. That would have been interesting. We could have had more internal (or external) struggle in the developing relationship between Lorraine and Riggs. That would have been interesting. Oh, and that reminds me of the ONE time Lorraine's mom shows any sort of animosity toward God at all - when Riggs moves to a different city. She doesn't question God when her husband dies. Or her daughter dies. Or her other daughter comes back emaciated after a plane wreck/fight for survival situation. But when her daughter's boyfriend moves to a new town because he actually got a job that will make money so he can build a better life for them? THAT'S when she questions God? !!!!
We probably SHOULD have had another whole book dedicated to Max's relationship with her "bad boy." That would have been interesting. And it would have muddied the plot of this book a lot less.
And don't even get me started on the number of times interesting situations and possible scenes were mentioned in passing ... and then we went on to another ACTUAL written-out scene about what dress a character was going to wear/pick out, or what food they were eating, or what crazy antic the cat was up to next.
Overall, I just never got a good sense of what this book WAS ... and the parts I figured out felt contrived, boring, and unnecessary. I don't think I've ever been more relieved to see the final page of a book.
October 29, 2018
A slow, gentle read. This was among the books from an aunt, and my mom also read it, but didn't find it that memorable.
Although it's a romance, the first half of the book is more about grief than romance, and we don't even know who the male romantic interest will be until that far along. I don't mind reading about the characters' grief. I thought it was well done, well explained, even with simple sentence structures. I wouldn't recommend this book for someone with a recent grief, though, unless they were wanting something along those lines.
Although the characters were grieving, they grieved as people who 1) had grieved before and knew that they would come through this season of harsher grief, rather than wondering if they would be trapped in it, and 2) they grieved as people who have the hopes of heaven.
Usually books that involve a traumatic event and rescue tell more about the exciting events and next to nothing about the emotional recovery period afterwards. This book was the opposite in that, instead of dwelling in detail on all the events of the island, it dwelt more with the recovery and with looking back on the island. Not an action book.
Several of the main male characters had strong ethics in regards to sexuality and marriage, and while I do know several men like that, I still think it is rare. Perhaps less rare around WWII than it is today. I have a sneaking suspicion that today's readers would find this either improbable or impossible. It's not impossible. There are guidelines and ways to help live that kind of life, but the individual has to want to seek purity.
"I've met a woman I want to get to know. At times she seems terrified of me. Her grandfather is an admiral. At times I'm terrified of him. If we ever get over our fears, I'll write more." That pretty well sums up the book.
That aspect of it reminds me of Dee Henderson's "Danger in the Shadows," but I have to say that I liked "Every Storm" better. Lorrie seems like a stronger character. (I enjoyed the rest of Dee Henderson's "O'Malley Family" series better than "Danger in the Shadows" and it's well worth reading, too.)
Favorite quotes:
"We want to be in charge, and when we can't be, we worry. We need to humble ourselves before God and let Him have His way."
"Why is it that when someone compliments us, all we can do is remember our mistakes?"
Although it's a romance, the first half of the book is more about grief than romance, and we don't even know who the male romantic interest will be until that far along. I don't mind reading about the characters' grief. I thought it was well done, well explained, even with simple sentence structures. I wouldn't recommend this book for someone with a recent grief, though, unless they were wanting something along those lines.
Although the characters were grieving, they grieved as people who 1) had grieved before and knew that they would come through this season of harsher grief, rather than wondering if they would be trapped in it, and 2) they grieved as people who have the hopes of heaven.
Usually books that involve a traumatic event and rescue tell more about the exciting events and next to nothing about the emotional recovery period afterwards. This book was the opposite in that, instead of dwelling in detail on all the events of the island, it dwelt more with the recovery and with looking back on the island. Not an action book.
Several of the main male characters had strong ethics in regards to sexuality and marriage, and while I do know several men like that, I still think it is rare. Perhaps less rare around WWII than it is today. I have a sneaking suspicion that today's readers would find this either improbable or impossible. It's not impossible. There are guidelines and ways to help live that kind of life, but the individual has to want to seek purity.
"I've met a woman I want to get to know. At times she seems terrified of me. Her grandfather is an admiral. At times I'm terrified of him. If we ever get over our fears, I'll write more." That pretty well sums up the book.
That aspect of it reminds me of Dee Henderson's "Danger in the Shadows," but I have to say that I liked "Every Storm" better. Lorrie seems like a stronger character. (I enjoyed the rest of Dee Henderson's "O'Malley Family" series better than "Danger in the Shadows" and it's well worth reading, too.)
Favorite quotes:
"We want to be in charge, and when we can't be, we worry. We need to humble ourselves before God and let Him have His way."
"Why is it that when someone compliments us, all we can do is remember our mistakes?"
January 26, 2017
This book has the same troubles as every other Wick book:
1. The characters are so sacchrine, you can't stand it. They worry not only about the feelings of others, but the feelings the feelings of others feel when they're feeling. I'm not kidding. NOBODY on earth is as 'polite' and 'considerate' as Wick's characters. And we're talking soldiers at sea in WWII, being bombed, seeing their first woman in over a year. "Pardon me, miss. I'm being very careful not to look at you, let alone brush your arm accidentally." Or, "You DANCED in the PRIVACY of your room? I am seriously concerned about this. It requires prayer. It could lead to carousing at a USO hall, and I'm so very troubled, dearest."
2. Wick has this way of spending two chapters on a six-week shipwreck experience (including death, burials, starvation) but can write for chapter upon chapter about the heroine's sister's best friend's mother's cake. I'm not kidding you. She does this constantly. You want to know how the heroine felt on the island. What the crashed plane looks like, what the hopes and dreams were, where the Lieutenant's head was in all of this. You don't get it. You get to read about a kitten attacking a dog's tail, church potlucks, and shopping for blouses.
3. There is no description. We never know what the Admiral grandpapa looks like, we barely get a description of the hero! Is Ellis older? Is Lionel black? Does Jack have a Southern drawl? NO description for most of the stuff you read in her books. Drives me crazy.
Having said? This book takes the 'Amelia Earhart' story, WWII, and Christian luvvv and weaves it together to make a passable tale. I didn't hate it. I never love her books, but it... is something I can take and have interesting creative writing sessions of my own, from. (AKA, I'm going to do this better.)
1. The characters are so sacchrine, you can't stand it. They worry not only about the feelings of others, but the feelings the feelings of others feel when they're feeling. I'm not kidding. NOBODY on earth is as 'polite' and 'considerate' as Wick's characters. And we're talking soldiers at sea in WWII, being bombed, seeing their first woman in over a year. "Pardon me, miss. I'm being very careful not to look at you, let alone brush your arm accidentally." Or, "You DANCED in the PRIVACY of your room? I am seriously concerned about this. It requires prayer. It could lead to carousing at a USO hall, and I'm so very troubled, dearest."
2. Wick has this way of spending two chapters on a six-week shipwreck experience (including death, burials, starvation) but can write for chapter upon chapter about the heroine's sister's best friend's mother's cake. I'm not kidding you. She does this constantly. You want to know how the heroine felt on the island. What the crashed plane looks like, what the hopes and dreams were, where the Lieutenant's head was in all of this. You don't get it. You get to read about a kitten attacking a dog's tail, church potlucks, and shopping for blouses.
3. There is no description. We never know what the Admiral grandpapa looks like, we barely get a description of the hero! Is Ellis older? Is Lionel black? Does Jack have a Southern drawl? NO description for most of the stuff you read in her books. Drives me crazy.
Having said? This book takes the 'Amelia Earhart' story, WWII, and Christian luvvv and weaves it together to make a passable tale. I didn't hate it. I never love her books, but it... is something I can take and have interesting creative writing sessions of my own, from. (AKA, I'm going to do this better.)
September 25, 2024
As much as I love the Lord and am a devoted Christian. I very rarely read Christian Fiction because I can never find well-written, interesting, and spiritually edifying books. But Lori Wick has definitely opened a new world for me!
For starters, the story is realistic. Although I have never lived through the 1940s, WW2, and what the main character had gone through. It's somehow realistic because, as much as this is a romance. It doesn't just focus on the romance. But it confronts what Lorri had gone through, her trauma, grief, worries, and her relationship with the Lord.
So, the first half of the book it writes of the trauma Lorri had to go through. The middle was about how she prossesed her pain, not by herself but with the Lord! And only then when she had healed, the real romance sets in. Which is what I loved about this story. It's realistic. No traumatized damsel in the middle of a war would be drooling over a man. Same thing with the man.
Finally, when the story dives into the romance, I gotta admit. Rigg got me giggling and kicking my feet. 🤭
I MEAN, a man of God that is kind, gentle, masculine, patient, handsome, and knows how to flirt? SIGN ME UP.
I also got to mention that while Rigg was courting Lorri, she was very uncertain and shy. It made me relate so much to her. A lot of the time, as a young woman, I am always keeping myself in check. Making sure that I don't focus too much on the cute boy across the chapel room. Sometimes even feeling guilty. Although it is good to know your intentions and keep yourself in check. We're only human, and these emotions and attractions are God-given.
While Lorri was unsure, Riggs was patient, never forcing her or getting upset. Instead her comforted her and kept her in prayers, a true man of God.
The romance over all is honestly so beautiful and healing. It truly shows that when you keep Christ in between your relationship and in your life; He makes everything beautiful. In His time.
10/10 for me!
For starters, the story is realistic. Although I have never lived through the 1940s, WW2, and what the main character had gone through. It's somehow realistic because, as much as this is a romance. It doesn't just focus on the romance. But it confronts what Lorri had gone through, her trauma, grief, worries, and her relationship with the Lord.
So, the first half of the book it writes of the trauma Lorri had to go through. The middle was about how she prossesed her pain, not by herself but with the Lord! And only then when she had healed, the real romance sets in. Which is what I loved about this story. It's realistic. No traumatized damsel in the middle of a war would be drooling over a man. Same thing with the man.
Finally, when the story dives into the romance, I gotta admit. Rigg got me giggling and kicking my feet. 🤭
I MEAN, a man of God that is kind, gentle, masculine, patient, handsome, and knows how to flirt? SIGN ME UP.
I also got to mention that while Rigg was courting Lorri, she was very uncertain and shy. It made me relate so much to her. A lot of the time, as a young woman, I am always keeping myself in check. Making sure that I don't focus too much on the cute boy across the chapel room. Sometimes even feeling guilty. Although it is good to know your intentions and keep yourself in check. We're only human, and these emotions and attractions are God-given.
While Lorri was unsure, Riggs was patient, never forcing her or getting upset. Instead her comforted her and kept her in prayers, a true man of God.
The romance over all is honestly so beautiful and healing. It truly shows that when you keep Christ in between your relationship and in your life; He makes everything beautiful. In His time.
10/10 for me!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2020
Loved it. A terrific plot and though you can tell from the second chapter on that romance will definitely be in the air for the two main characters much happens on their journey to keep you reading. So much so that I read this book in only 4 days! Wonderful characters, both main characters and minor.
"'Do you have a ship? Can you take me off this island?'
'Yes,' Rigg answered, his mind snapping back to duty. 'What's your name?'
'Lorraine Archer.'
'What happened?'
'Our plane crashed.'
'Where are the others?'
Rigg watched her shake her head, her eyes like those of an injured animal. He knew better than to question her right then and started forward, only to stop when she stepped back in fear." pg 22
"'How long have you been here?' he repeated.
'I don't know. Our plane left on June 1.'
'That's more than six weeks ago,' Rigg told her.
'Is it?' Lorri tried to take it in.'" pg 23
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more by Lori Wick.
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
#36 A book with a pink cover
"'Do you have a ship? Can you take me off this island?'
'Yes,' Rigg answered, his mind snapping back to duty. 'What's your name?'
'Lorraine Archer.'
'What happened?'
'Our plane crashed.'
'Where are the others?'
Rigg watched her shake her head, her eyes like those of an injured animal. He knew better than to question her right then and started forward, only to stop when she stepped back in fear." pg 22
"'How long have you been here?' he repeated.
'I don't know. Our plane left on June 1.'
'That's more than six weeks ago,' Rigg told her.
'Is it?' Lorri tried to take it in.'" pg 23
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more by Lori Wick.
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
#36 A book with a pink cover
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