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Tate Family #2
Through the Rivers
1963, Katherine “Kate” Tate is known for many things: her stunning singing voice, her exquisite taste in fashion, and her striking personality. But when God tells her to pack her bags and go back home, she wants to be only known for her faith in God.
The last thing Kate expects to do upon her return home is to solve a decades old mystery with the help of friends old-enter Reverend Jesse Waters- and new alike. The mystery isn’t supposed to have anything to do with Kate, so then why does every clue seem to lead right back to the doorsteps of the Tate family?
Can Kate do it all? Represent her new faith? Right the wrongs of her past? Fix her family’s problems? And figure out the curse?
The last thing Kate expects to do upon her return home is to solve a decades old mystery with the help of friends old-enter Reverend Jesse Waters- and new alike. The mystery isn’t supposed to have anything to do with Kate, so then why does every clue seem to lead right back to the doorsteps of the Tate family?
Can Kate do it all? Represent her new faith? Right the wrongs of her past? Fix her family’s problems? And figure out the curse?
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2017
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Embassie Susberry
23 books89 followersI still remember the exact day I fell in love with reading. It was nighttime and raining. Mom and Dad had already sent me and my sister to bed. But I couldn't sleep. We didn't have cable (and I'm pretty sure the parents wouldn't allow it) and cartoons were over for the day. I remember turning on the light, looking across the room at my snoring sister and then at my bookcase filled with books. I wasn't a reader at the time, but my mother was. She was constantly buying me something. I walked over to the bookshelf and pulled my newest book off the shelf and just began to read. For the first time, I learned what it was to leave my room and go someplace else; to care about imaginary people so much, I had to turn the next page; to get so caught up in a story, hours flew by. And it is that exact feeling that I want so much to create in my readers. Enjoyment, entertainment, and feeling blessed.
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July 3, 2024
Book two of the four-part ‘Tate Family’ series, Through the Rivers by Embassie Susberry is a marvelous story that emphasizes the significance of family, faith, and forgiveness. Written with superb character development as well as an engaging plot, Through the Rivers is an awesome story in a marvelous series.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV): Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Katherine ‘Kate’ Tate, the vivacious and witty protagonist of the story, is at a transitional point in her life. Set in the early 1960’s, the novel opens with Kate leaving the bustling city of Chicago, where she is departing a life as a successful sultry nightclub singer and returning to her small and drab hometown in Texas, as a saved Christian. When she arrives, she quickly discovers that not much has changed. Her family is still in shambles, and the town continues to operate with underhanded racism. However, Kate is on a mission. She believes that she was sent by God back to her hometown to restore peace and encourage emotional healing within her family. She hopes that her love and dedication to the Lord will inspire change within her family. Upon her return, she becomes involved in the local church she grew up in and is met with criticism and contempt from a few church members. Yet, she receives a warm welcome back from a few members, including her childhood friend, Jesse Waters, whom she is surprised to find is the incoming pastor of the church. Their reunion will forge an amicable reconciliation between them and uncover a newfound sense of love. When she is asked to assist in solving a decades-long mystery, it will expose hidden secrets and unleash a series of thrilling events.
"Things were not perfect in any way, but I knew that what God’s Word promised was true: when I went through the rivers, they would not overflow me (Kate, Through the Rivers).
Enthralling and inspiring, Through the Rivers, is an exceptional tale that engrosses the reader throughout the entire story. The novel is well written and magnificently paced, with an amusing plot. The story has an impactful message of faith, that emphasizes the redemptive love of Christ and the power of forgiveness. If you enjoy family sagas rooted in the Christian faith, with memorable characters, I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV): Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Katherine ‘Kate’ Tate, the vivacious and witty protagonist of the story, is at a transitional point in her life. Set in the early 1960’s, the novel opens with Kate leaving the bustling city of Chicago, where she is departing a life as a successful sultry nightclub singer and returning to her small and drab hometown in Texas, as a saved Christian. When she arrives, she quickly discovers that not much has changed. Her family is still in shambles, and the town continues to operate with underhanded racism. However, Kate is on a mission. She believes that she was sent by God back to her hometown to restore peace and encourage emotional healing within her family. She hopes that her love and dedication to the Lord will inspire change within her family. Upon her return, she becomes involved in the local church she grew up in and is met with criticism and contempt from a few church members. Yet, she receives a warm welcome back from a few members, including her childhood friend, Jesse Waters, whom she is surprised to find is the incoming pastor of the church. Their reunion will forge an amicable reconciliation between them and uncover a newfound sense of love. When she is asked to assist in solving a decades-long mystery, it will expose hidden secrets and unleash a series of thrilling events.
"Things were not perfect in any way, but I knew that what God’s Word promised was true: when I went through the rivers, they would not overflow me (Kate, Through the Rivers).
Enthralling and inspiring, Through the Rivers, is an exceptional tale that engrosses the reader throughout the entire story. The novel is well written and magnificently paced, with an amusing plot. The story has an impactful message of faith, that emphasizes the redemptive love of Christ and the power of forgiveness. If you enjoy family sagas rooted in the Christian faith, with memorable characters, I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series.
July 11, 2020
Ms. Katie.
When I say her personality made me laugh out loud, I mean it. Sweet, bold, sassy and good hearted, that's what kept Jesse fascinated with her for all those years. Add her new love for God and a maturity that comes with life lessons, and he was as good as gone from the moment she came home. This was funny, and sweet with some sad, but unfortunately realistic drama. But, as usual, the suspense and clean love story makes it more than worth any moments of unease. Kitty Kat helped solve a mystery, started some family healing and got her man!
When I say her personality made me laugh out loud, I mean it. Sweet, bold, sassy and good hearted, that's what kept Jesse fascinated with her for all those years. Add her new love for God and a maturity that comes with life lessons, and he was as good as gone from the moment she came home. This was funny, and sweet with some sad, but unfortunately realistic drama. But, as usual, the suspense and clean love story makes it more than worth any moments of unease. Kitty Kat helped solve a mystery, started some family healing and got her man!
March 25, 2022
Moving Story
Embassie you are a great storyteller. This book was intriguing and emotional. I love the spiritual aspect of it. We don't have enough stories like these.. And I love the fact that it had a lot of debth. Please keep using this platform to get out some of the stories revealing the past journeys that people of color had to navigate. I
really got to be involved with the characters. Thank you so much please continue writing.
Embassie you are a great storyteller. This book was intriguing and emotional. I love the spiritual aspect of it. We don't have enough stories like these.. And I love the fact that it had a lot of debth. Please keep using this platform to get out some of the stories revealing the past journeys that people of color had to navigate. I
really got to be involved with the characters. Thank you so much please continue writing.
July 17, 2020
So So Good
You go girl! The writer gives us such a likable heroin that we just love Kate till the end..This was not only about a person finding themselves but it was about healing,believing in yourself and finding God. Once again we are in for a treat, a series that's going to reach out and grab you and you are going to love every minute.
You go girl! The writer gives us such a likable heroin that we just love Kate till the end..This was not only about a person finding themselves but it was about healing,believing in yourself and finding God. Once again we are in for a treat, a series that's going to reach out and grab you and you are going to love every minute.
February 12, 2019
LOVED IT .. THE TATE FAMILY SOMETHING ELSE .. GLAD KATIE FOUND HER PURPOSE LOVED HOW JESSIE LOVED HER THRU EVERYTHING .. I JUST KNEW DALE WAS GONNA TAKE UP WITH MINNIE .. I HOPE ROY TRULY HAVE FOUND HIS WAY... I ALSO LOVE KATE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAM AND HER FAMILY NEITHER SEE COLOR...
November 2, 2019
So many people!
Family and more Family, Friends, Neighbors, Church Family. So many people. It was hard to keep up. Unraveling the mystery of nicknames to real names made me reread to understand. Long story!
Family and more Family, Friends, Neighbors, Church Family. So many people. It was hard to keep up. Unraveling the mystery of nicknames to real names made me reread to understand. Long story!
October 12, 2022
Very good read for mystery lovers.
This was a good book. I know it was more of a mystery than a romance, but it was sweet nonetheless. I only wish it were written to include Jesse's point of view as well. Katie was a great heroine.
This was a good book. I know it was more of a mystery than a romance, but it was sweet nonetheless. I only wish it were written to include Jesse's point of view as well. Katie was a great heroine.
November 10, 2019
Good
This is the second book in this series and continues to show how the lives of blacks in the deep South hasn't changed much.
This is the second book in this series and continues to show how the lives of blacks in the deep South hasn't changed much.
March 24, 2020
Loved this book!!
I love historical fiction and this was one of my favorites. I’m about to start reading the next book in this series. Can’t wait!!!!
I love historical fiction and this was one of my favorites. I’m about to start reading the next book in this series. Can’t wait!!!!
October 4, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a really good read and I loved Ms. Kate she was something else! I’m hope the Tate family all comes back together again they need it
This was a really good read and I loved Ms. Kate she was something else! I’m hope the Tate family all comes back together again they need it
November 24, 2025
God gives. Us family
I had a hard time liking Kate but isn't THAT WHAT MAKES FICTION SO.GOOD? THE.CHARACTERS WERE VERY REAL AND RARE. FAMILY DYSFUNCTION IS ALSO A COMMON THEME.
I had a hard time liking Kate but isn't THAT WHAT MAKES FICTION SO.GOOD? THE.CHARACTERS WERE VERY REAL AND RARE. FAMILY DYSFUNCTION IS ALSO A COMMON THEME.
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