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Divine Intervention
LUKE MARSHAL, a brilliant doctor and whole-hearted atheist, clings to the last dredges of a life shattered by grief when he meets EMMA COOPER, a gorgeous novelist, proud mother of 13-year-old SKYLER, and a true believer that no man - besides God - deserves her trust.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2017
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Ica Iova
17 books112 followersIca Iova is a Canadian multi award-winning author of several books. In 2014, her award-winning romance novel, Boundaries, was a finalist at World’s Best Story. Also in 2014, Ica won 3rd place at Tallenge short story competition with a short story titled, The Haunted House.
In 2015 her paranormal romance She Never Got To Say Goodbye won bronze at World’s Best Story
She writes what she enjoys reading. When she is not writing, editing, or marketing, she’s a proud wife, mother, and grandmother, with a substantial sense of humor. She loves spending time with her family and pets, shopping for shoes, or just lazing around with a good book. She values the simple things money can’t buy, never compares herself with anyone else, never expects others to agree with her, and never follows the crowd.
In 2015 her paranormal romance She Never Got To Say Goodbye won bronze at World’s Best Story
She writes what she enjoys reading. When she is not writing, editing, or marketing, she’s a proud wife, mother, and grandmother, with a substantial sense of humor. She loves spending time with her family and pets, shopping for shoes, or just lazing around with a good book. She values the simple things money can’t buy, never compares herself with anyone else, never expects others to agree with her, and never follows the crowd.
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December 31, 2017
It has been a year since Luke Marshall’s wife, Sarah, suddenly passed away. That day he lost his world and not even God would help. No longer able to deal with his grief and loss, Luke decides he’d rather end his life. Thankfully, he is stopped when a young girl, Skyler, desperately needs his help or she could die. After all, Luke is a doctor and he must do what he can to save her.
Emma Cooper trusts no man, not after what her boyfriend did years before when he found out about her pregnancy. For thirteen years, Emma has raised Skyler with the help of her mother and her belief in God and angels.
Divine Intervention is a charming story about love and loss, hope and faith, and two people who are brought together by the voice of an angel.
I enjoyed this well-written story. The characters are likable and dialogue is realistic. It is somewhat fast paced with a few surprises.
If you enjoy clean romance and stories with angels then I recommend Divine Intervention.
Emma Cooper trusts no man, not after what her boyfriend did years before when he found out about her pregnancy. For thirteen years, Emma has raised Skyler with the help of her mother and her belief in God and angels.
Divine Intervention is a charming story about love and loss, hope and faith, and two people who are brought together by the voice of an angel.
I enjoyed this well-written story. The characters are likable and dialogue is realistic. It is somewhat fast paced with a few surprises.
If you enjoy clean romance and stories with angels then I recommend Divine Intervention.
February 24, 2018
Strong characterisation propels this story along at a nice pace, and a touch of flamboyant grace adds a different layer to the story. Recommended as a good romance story.
January 5, 2018
Luke and Emma meet under extraordinary circumstances and begin a whirlwind romance, but their attraction must overcome their previous losses, distrust, and grief that threaten to undermine them. However, an elusive angel – or is it a dream or illusion? – encourages their spiritual development, as well as their relationship.
Ica Iova makes the reader FEEL s/he is there, experiencing the characters’ emotions, insights. Her writing grips you, sucks you into the action with sizzling imagery (“The small memories caused a pleasurable chill to dance on her back”) and great descriptors (“An icy blue surrounded by some redness—courtesy of his overnight drinking—had replaced the softness in his eyes.”)
I particularly loved the angelic symbolism, underlying religious theme, and realistic portrayal of the mother’s fear for her child. Iova skillfully interlaces these diverse elements into a refreshingly romantic read.
Ica Iova makes the reader FEEL s/he is there, experiencing the characters’ emotions, insights. Her writing grips you, sucks you into the action with sizzling imagery (“The small memories caused a pleasurable chill to dance on her back”) and great descriptors (“An icy blue surrounded by some redness—courtesy of his overnight drinking—had replaced the softness in his eyes.”)
I particularly loved the angelic symbolism, underlying religious theme, and realistic portrayal of the mother’s fear for her child. Iova skillfully interlaces these diverse elements into a refreshingly romantic read.
February 27, 2018
Luke and Emma are damaged people. He’s an ER doc, barely a year into being a widower—we are introduced to him as a suicidal drunk; she’s (wait for it) a successful romance writer and single mother, with a thirteen-year-old daughter (Skyler) who has a close to nonexistent relationship with her ne’er-do-well father (Marcus) and a wise counselor mother (Isabella) living in her basement.
Ica Iova’s “Divine Intervention” pivots, for the most part, around these characters—and Luke’s friend Josh, a detective in the employ of the local police department. Both Luke and Emma seem to be getting counseling from angels, determined to save the two of them and to bring them together, and to perform other work which (as a non-spoiler matter) will not be revealed here.
This story takes place in British Columbia, in and around Vancouver. For the most part, the landscape is rendered in clear and interesting terms. But periodically descriptions take on a kind of “ministry of tourism” tone. As in: “Have you seen this state-of-the-art new facility?” Or: “Just as the name suggested, their pizza was brick oven cooked, and it was one of the best pizza places in the area.”
There is also a good deal of awkward romantic language, like: “Almost against his will, the role of the protector shifted further to a new level, his own need unstable in his groin.” Or: “He tried to assemble a relaxed expression, but his heart continued to pound against his ribcage, making him wonder if she could see it through his tuxedo jacket.”
And then, now and again, there’s a bit of lecturing: “God loves all his children equally, but he doesn’t appreciate the bad language.” Okay . . .
As (full disclosure) an atheist, I didn’t have any difficulty finishing the book; I wanted to find out what would happen—even if (not much of a spoiler) I was pretty sure what was coming was some form of HEA. But the language issues above were a bit of an obstacle.
I have to say, I found the relationship between “incoming” Luke and step-daughter-to-be Skyler particularly poignant. I don’t mean to paint this as teachy/preachy—which, at least regarding that aspect, it was not; as a matter of accurately portraying the present-day romantic landscape, particularly for “second chance” relationships, the reality of blended families, of mixing and matching and making things work—with children in particular—seems to me crucially important. I admire work that addresses the blending of families in direct and credible (and moving) ways.
There are “bumpy” aspects to the writing but the general arc of the story works.
If “faith-informed romance” is to your taste, “Divine Intervention” is worth a read.
Ica Iova’s “Divine Intervention” pivots, for the most part, around these characters—and Luke’s friend Josh, a detective in the employ of the local police department. Both Luke and Emma seem to be getting counseling from angels, determined to save the two of them and to bring them together, and to perform other work which (as a non-spoiler matter) will not be revealed here.
This story takes place in British Columbia, in and around Vancouver. For the most part, the landscape is rendered in clear and interesting terms. But periodically descriptions take on a kind of “ministry of tourism” tone. As in: “Have you seen this state-of-the-art new facility?” Or: “Just as the name suggested, their pizza was brick oven cooked, and it was one of the best pizza places in the area.”
There is also a good deal of awkward romantic language, like: “Almost against his will, the role of the protector shifted further to a new level, his own need unstable in his groin.” Or: “He tried to assemble a relaxed expression, but his heart continued to pound against his ribcage, making him wonder if she could see it through his tuxedo jacket.”
And then, now and again, there’s a bit of lecturing: “God loves all his children equally, but he doesn’t appreciate the bad language.” Okay . . .
As (full disclosure) an atheist, I didn’t have any difficulty finishing the book; I wanted to find out what would happen—even if (not much of a spoiler) I was pretty sure what was coming was some form of HEA. But the language issues above were a bit of an obstacle.
I have to say, I found the relationship between “incoming” Luke and step-daughter-to-be Skyler particularly poignant. I don’t mean to paint this as teachy/preachy—which, at least regarding that aspect, it was not; as a matter of accurately portraying the present-day romantic landscape, particularly for “second chance” relationships, the reality of blended families, of mixing and matching and making things work—with children in particular—seems to me crucially important. I admire work that addresses the blending of families in direct and credible (and moving) ways.
There are “bumpy” aspects to the writing but the general arc of the story works.
If “faith-informed romance” is to your taste, “Divine Intervention” is worth a read.
January 1, 2018
Romance isn't usually my cup of tea but Ica Iova's excellent writing and command of her story lifts this novel to far greater heights than the bodice-ripping yarns that kept my gran entertained for years. That it operates on a different plane is mainly down to the spiritual thread that flows through the book. Faith is a key theme but I found it refreshing that Iova deftly dealt with the issue instead of delivering her message with a sledgehammer, the chosen method of many Christian authors.
The plot of Divine Intervention centres around the burgeoning relationship of Luke and Emma, two people who remain haunted by past relationships. In Luke's case, he is struggling to cope with the untimely death of his beloved wife from a brain aneurysm. As a doctor, he feels guilty about failing to spot any warning signs and takes solace in the bottle, a ruinous path that eventually leads him to the verge of suicide. He's brought back from the brink of a cliff by the voice of a child and the intervention of a rattle snake that bites a teenage girl called Skyler, forcing him to ride to her rescue. Luke is given another reason to live back at the hospital when he meets Emma, the mother of the girl he helped to save, and feels romantic passions stir for the first time since the death of his wife.
Emma also feels an instant attraction to the charming doctor but proceeds with the same caution as Luke due to her own troubled past. Abandoned by Skyler's father when she refused to have an abortion, Emma is understandably sceptical about the merits of the opposite sex. This feeling is only increased when she allows Skyler's father to have regular contact with her, only for the disappointments and let downs to arrive with similar regularity.
Despite this, Emma's relationship with Luke slowly builds throughout the book despite a few hiccups along the way, the most notable being a dramatic intervention from Skyler's father which leads to a riveting finale. What makes Divine Intervention such an enjoyable read, though, is the intervention of the divine. Throughout the book, Luke has angelic visions, linked to the voice that prevented him from taking his own life. Iova skillfully weaves this into the plot before bringing everything together at the end, lifting what could have been a humdrum romance to something far more substantial. Highly recommended.
The plot of Divine Intervention centres around the burgeoning relationship of Luke and Emma, two people who remain haunted by past relationships. In Luke's case, he is struggling to cope with the untimely death of his beloved wife from a brain aneurysm. As a doctor, he feels guilty about failing to spot any warning signs and takes solace in the bottle, a ruinous path that eventually leads him to the verge of suicide. He's brought back from the brink of a cliff by the voice of a child and the intervention of a rattle snake that bites a teenage girl called Skyler, forcing him to ride to her rescue. Luke is given another reason to live back at the hospital when he meets Emma, the mother of the girl he helped to save, and feels romantic passions stir for the first time since the death of his wife.
Emma also feels an instant attraction to the charming doctor but proceeds with the same caution as Luke due to her own troubled past. Abandoned by Skyler's father when she refused to have an abortion, Emma is understandably sceptical about the merits of the opposite sex. This feeling is only increased when she allows Skyler's father to have regular contact with her, only for the disappointments and let downs to arrive with similar regularity.
Despite this, Emma's relationship with Luke slowly builds throughout the book despite a few hiccups along the way, the most notable being a dramatic intervention from Skyler's father which leads to a riveting finale. What makes Divine Intervention such an enjoyable read, though, is the intervention of the divine. Throughout the book, Luke has angelic visions, linked to the voice that prevented him from taking his own life. Iova skillfully weaves this into the plot before bringing everything together at the end, lifting what could have been a humdrum romance to something far more substantial. Highly recommended.
February 28, 2018
So, I'm going to be honest here. I have no idea about Christian literature so I was worried I'd be out of my depth (I was a little). That said, it was a very sweet romance about two damaged, wounded people and how they come together through fate. Luke is a suicidal widower and Emma is a scorned mother of a thirteen year old girl. The two of them meet when her daughter needs a doctor (Luke) and it all goes from there.
Overall, I like the book. It was easy to read and well paced with a good dynamic between all the characters. If you're a fan of clean romances then you'll definitely enjoy this one!
Overall, I like the book. It was easy to read and well paced with a good dynamic between all the characters. If you're a fan of clean romances then you'll definitely enjoy this one!
August 6, 2018
Divine Intervention is a well-developed story about loss and moving on. The main characters both experience profound loss. Luke loses his wife and his faith and is at the point of ending his life when he is “rescued” by Skylar, a young girl who has a sudden medical emergency that requires Luke’s attention. Through Skylar, he meets Emma, her mother, who struggles with loss as well, but still embraces her faith. The two find not only solace together, but eventually lasting love.
This is a clean romance that embraces the concept of guardian angels and spiritual intervention but does so subtly.
This is a clean romance that embraces the concept of guardian angels and spiritual intervention but does so subtly.
May 24, 2018
The story begins with Luke, a doctor who lost his wife a year ago to brain aneurysm. He was so distraught and unable to put the pieces back together after Sarah’s passing that he wanted to commit suicide, only to be saved by a teenager and her grandmother who stopped him just in time.
On the flip side, Emma is a mother who had experienced nothing but disappointments with men. She ended up unable to trust any man who came into her life, preferring to be a queen without a king.
This story is about those two overcoming their wounds together with the help of an angel who pushes them to start a relationship. There is definitely a strong religious theme focusing on God and his interventions, hence the title. Overall, an interesting read.
On the flip side, Emma is a mother who had experienced nothing but disappointments with men. She ended up unable to trust any man who came into her life, preferring to be a queen without a king.
This story is about those two overcoming their wounds together with the help of an angel who pushes them to start a relationship. There is definitely a strong religious theme focusing on God and his interventions, hence the title. Overall, an interesting read.
March 19, 2018
Ica Iova writes great books. You can shut out the real world and get lost in one of her stories for hours. The characters are always well developed and realistic and her plots keep me turning the pages.
Divine Intervention was no exception and I enjoyed everything about it. Even though there’s more than a little hint in the title, there were still surprises in this thoughtful book, one aspect of which cleverly and tenderly explores untimely death and its effect on those left behind. It also covers many different aspects of love and the human condition. You’ll have to read the book to discover what happens and I highly recommend you do so.
Enjoyable and highly recommended.
Divine Intervention was no exception and I enjoyed everything about it. Even though there’s more than a little hint in the title, there were still surprises in this thoughtful book, one aspect of which cleverly and tenderly explores untimely death and its effect on those left behind. It also covers many different aspects of love and the human condition. You’ll have to read the book to discover what happens and I highly recommend you do so.
Enjoyable and highly recommended.
April 15, 2018
This is a lovely little romance that I really enjoyed reading and, if I am honest, was a little sad about finishing. Without giving away too much, the story centers around a man and woman – both who have ‘issues’ with past relationships, albeit, for very different reasons.
In the beginning, during Luke’s introduction, I would have liked to have felt more empathy for his predicament, but it never came. I get turmoil and inner struggle. Mel Gibson did it great as Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon. I would have liked to have seen elements of this in Luke. I don’t mean picking fights among Christmas trees or jumping off buildings – but that inner struggle between life and death, disappointment and pride.
The dialogue was great in places, but I wanted to see way more! For example, there was a lot of telling, internal thought, and a whole heap of background info dumped on me in places. This would have been so much better being drip-fed to me through chit-chat.
Another issue was the misplaced grammar, as well as the long sentences. For example, ‘Luke jerked, simultaneously whirling toward the voice’. Vs ‘ Luke jerked and whirled toward the voice.’ Or ‘Hurriedly, he closed his eyes,’ Vs ‘He squeezed his eyes shut.’ Sort those couple of areas out and the passive writing turns into some really emotional action.
Overall though, I would recommend this story. Ica has a wonderful descriptive touch when not over-telling, and I would read her other work without any hesitation whatsoever. I’m glad I found this author.
In the beginning, during Luke’s introduction, I would have liked to have felt more empathy for his predicament, but it never came. I get turmoil and inner struggle. Mel Gibson did it great as Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon. I would have liked to have seen elements of this in Luke. I don’t mean picking fights among Christmas trees or jumping off buildings – but that inner struggle between life and death, disappointment and pride.
The dialogue was great in places, but I wanted to see way more! For example, there was a lot of telling, internal thought, and a whole heap of background info dumped on me in places. This would have been so much better being drip-fed to me through chit-chat.
Another issue was the misplaced grammar, as well as the long sentences. For example, ‘Luke jerked, simultaneously whirling toward the voice’. Vs ‘ Luke jerked and whirled toward the voice.’ Or ‘Hurriedly, he closed his eyes,’ Vs ‘He squeezed his eyes shut.’ Sort those couple of areas out and the passive writing turns into some really emotional action.
Overall though, I would recommend this story. Ica has a wonderful descriptive touch when not over-telling, and I would read her other work without any hesitation whatsoever. I’m glad I found this author.
March 4, 2018
This is a tough book for me to personally review. So let me say right off that I liked it and the romance was much better than most. Having said that, here is why it is tough to review. The whole book worked, mostly.
All the little things about writing were well handled, it was just the minor little compromises that every writer faces were handled on a three and a half star level. Personalizing the environment vs. a quick impersonal description. Bringing up things necessary to the plot vs. realistic conversation. Taking a character out of their comfort zone when the natural, but boring, thing would be to deflect the conversation. Again these were handled at a three and a half star level, or just slightly above average.
To me, and this could be because I spend a lot of time focusing on these things in my own writing, this was like watching a video with the sound a sixteenth of a second off. For the most part you can ignore it but it does noticeably pop up from time to time.
The big things like the characters, the pace, the climax were well done. Even though they both were skilled at bringing up date conversation no-no's, Religion, the Ex, their feeling about their jobs. You still got a feeling for their attraction to each other. Maybe in date conversation two wrongs do make a right. (Full disclosure, I have been married for 29 years. The last time I dated someone other than my wife Ronald Reagan was President.)
Overall I think romance fans should enjoy this.
All the little things about writing were well handled, it was just the minor little compromises that every writer faces were handled on a three and a half star level. Personalizing the environment vs. a quick impersonal description. Bringing up things necessary to the plot vs. realistic conversation. Taking a character out of their comfort zone when the natural, but boring, thing would be to deflect the conversation. Again these were handled at a three and a half star level, or just slightly above average.
To me, and this could be because I spend a lot of time focusing on these things in my own writing, this was like watching a video with the sound a sixteenth of a second off. For the most part you can ignore it but it does noticeably pop up from time to time.
The big things like the characters, the pace, the climax were well done. Even though they both were skilled at bringing up date conversation no-no's, Religion, the Ex, their feeling about their jobs. You still got a feeling for their attraction to each other. Maybe in date conversation two wrongs do make a right. (Full disclosure, I have been married for 29 years. The last time I dated someone other than my wife Ronald Reagan was President.)
Overall I think romance fans should enjoy this.
December 29, 2018
Sweet romance with a hint of mystery
A year after the sudden death of his wife, convinced his life is no longer worth living, Luke is ready to end it all. Saved by the sound of a child’s voice, the suicidal physician is subsequently available to save the life of a young teen. When the doctor meets Isabella, the girl’s mother, Luke experiences feelings he thought were buried with Sarah, the woman he loved.
As for Emma, her life is full. Her daughter, Skyler, and mother, Isabella, live with the successful author and provide a loved and loving family. Emma’s ex has done nothing but disappoint. As far she’s concerned, the all-female household she has become accustomed to is perfect . . . at least, until Luke enters the picture.
The relationships throughout the novel (man/woman, mother/daughter, father/daughter/potential step-father, etc.) develop nicely. The added dimension of “Divine Intervention” gives the story an enjoyable twist. I found this to be an entertaining and pleasurable read and believe this author has a bright future.
A year after the sudden death of his wife, convinced his life is no longer worth living, Luke is ready to end it all. Saved by the sound of a child’s voice, the suicidal physician is subsequently available to save the life of a young teen. When the doctor meets Isabella, the girl’s mother, Luke experiences feelings he thought were buried with Sarah, the woman he loved.
As for Emma, her life is full. Her daughter, Skyler, and mother, Isabella, live with the successful author and provide a loved and loving family. Emma’s ex has done nothing but disappoint. As far she’s concerned, the all-female household she has become accustomed to is perfect . . . at least, until Luke enters the picture.
The relationships throughout the novel (man/woman, mother/daughter, father/daughter/potential step-father, etc.) develop nicely. The added dimension of “Divine Intervention” gives the story an enjoyable twist. I found this to be an entertaining and pleasurable read and believe this author has a bright future.
July 17, 2018
“Divine Intervention” is a beautiful story, the main message of which is the importance of not losing one’s faith. Suffering from the loss of his young wife, Luke decides to end his life in the same place, where Sara and he used to spend so much time. However, an unexpected encounter leading to a fateful accident not only prevents Luke from going through with his plans but plants a new seed of hope in his heart, offering him a new chance at life and eventually love.
What I enjoyed the most about this story was how strong both characters were, and how much they grew as their relationship progressed. Also, Luke’s relationship with Skyler - his soon-to-be adopted daughter - made me bond with him as a character even more. Even though in general it’s a sweet and clean romance, “Divine Intervention” definitely has a few thrilling scenes which will make you hold your breath rooting for the characters, and particularly the ending which kept me on the edge of my seat. Five stars.
What I enjoyed the most about this story was how strong both characters were, and how much they grew as their relationship progressed. Also, Luke’s relationship with Skyler - his soon-to-be adopted daughter - made me bond with him as a character even more. Even though in general it’s a sweet and clean romance, “Divine Intervention” definitely has a few thrilling scenes which will make you hold your breath rooting for the characters, and particularly the ending which kept me on the edge of my seat. Five stars.
February 15, 2018
I'll be honest, when I saw "christian romance" and hardcore atheist meets hardcore Christian, I thought I was settling in for a LOT of preaching with some romance in the background. I am glad to say, that is not what this book is and it was a highly enjoyable read.
The book involves two damaged people, a suicidal widower and a woman who deliberately sabotages her relationships after being left pregnant and alone. The two meet in a huge act of fate involving her teenage daughter and just sort of grow from there.
Luke is having nightmares where a strange voice speaks to him and tells Luke he is his guardian angel and sometimes, those scenes do get a little preachy, but by the end, the voice make sense and it became more of a paranormal romance to me.
The characters are damaged, but likable. If you like clean romances, I think you would enjoy this one
The book involves two damaged people, a suicidal widower and a woman who deliberately sabotages her relationships after being left pregnant and alone. The two meet in a huge act of fate involving her teenage daughter and just sort of grow from there.
Luke is having nightmares where a strange voice speaks to him and tells Luke he is his guardian angel and sometimes, those scenes do get a little preachy, but by the end, the voice make sense and it became more of a paranormal romance to me.
The characters are damaged, but likable. If you like clean romances, I think you would enjoy this one
April 13, 2018
I wasn't sure what to expect when I got this story, but it wasn't what I got. I was surprisingly drawn into this clean written tale of faith love, and healing. The author did a wonderful job writing a fluent and nearly perfect story. The structure of the story made for a smooth read that kept me turning page to page with anticipation for what would happen next.
I enjoyed the main characters Emma and Luke. They were both hurt in some way or another and together they were able to grow in heir faith to believe in one another and God. It was an uplifting story that I am happy to say I am glad I read this. It was a beautiful love story for the main characters. Job well done!
I enjoyed the main characters Emma and Luke. They were both hurt in some way or another and together they were able to grow in heir faith to believe in one another and God. It was an uplifting story that I am happy to say I am glad I read this. It was a beautiful love story for the main characters. Job well done!
April 30, 2018
Angelic Intervention
This story was a great read from start to finish. With religious elements and light paranormal with a twist!
The writing held a nice flow throught out which made it a fast read. Luke and Emma's romance didnt seem forced and progressed nicely. They have both been through hard times which made the story feel natural.
The best part about this book was that Luke wadsnt a bad guy. Like most paranormal/fantasy books which made it different!
I wont give too much of the story away but will say both mc's are recovering from a loss which makes them have sheilds around their hearts when coming to new realationships.
A great read!
This story was a great read from start to finish. With religious elements and light paranormal with a twist!
The writing held a nice flow throught out which made it a fast read. Luke and Emma's romance didnt seem forced and progressed nicely. They have both been through hard times which made the story feel natural.
The best part about this book was that Luke wadsnt a bad guy. Like most paranormal/fantasy books which made it different!
I wont give too much of the story away but will say both mc's are recovering from a loss which makes them have sheilds around their hearts when coming to new realationships.
A great read!
May 17, 2018
This author paints a good picture, both of situations and of people. The book tackles a few sensitive emotional issues which should be handled with grace, sympathy, understanding and, above all else, realism and the author hits the mark.
I would have liked a bit more suspense and tension between the two main characters initially and more of a build-up, but this isn’t that sort of book. This is a book for a raining afternoon when you just want to curl up in front of a fire and lose yourself in a good story, but beware, don’t get too caught up or you will end up crying in places.
You won’t regret giving this one a go.
I would have liked a bit more suspense and tension between the two main characters initially and more of a build-up, but this isn’t that sort of book. This is a book for a raining afternoon when you just want to curl up in front of a fire and lose yourself in a good story, but beware, don’t get too caught up or you will end up crying in places.
You won’t regret giving this one a go.
May 31, 2018
The story starts out with Luke, a doctor who is having a hard time dealing with the loss of his wife, even though it's been a year. In a drunken state, he stands out on the edge of a cliff, ready to take his life when he hears a small voice call out to him. Luke believes it is his wife or maybe a guardian angel? But, it's a little girl, Skyler. It may have been fate or she may have saved his life, but Skyler and her mother, Emma have made him feel alive again.
However, after going through what Emma has gone through, she has a hard time trusting men, but slowly, she begins to see that Luke is actually somewhat different than the men she's used to.
However, after going through what Emma has gone through, she has a hard time trusting men, but slowly, she begins to see that Luke is actually somewhat different than the men she's used to.
June 14, 2018
Divine Intervention was a compelling book that was sometimes difficult to put down – at least in the beginning. Later on it began to slow a bit, but it ended well. The characters were well developed, evoking the proper emotional response for their situations, but the who’s who became a little confusing toward the end. The story was well-told, although it contained more romance and less mystery than I expected, and some of the New Age-ish theological was a little disconcerting to my conservative background. Still, I enjoyed Ms. Iova’s work and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining read.
July 31, 2018
I found “Divine Intervention” to be a truly compelling romance. This book kept me turning the pages, and I loved the strong message about not losing your faith.
Not only is the story powerful, but the characters relatable and true. They go through hard trauma and come out stronger. Luke suffers with the loss of his wife, but is given a second chance in Skyler and Emma. These are truly moving characters, and I kept wanting to read to find out what would happen to them.
This is a wonderful sweet, clean romance with a hint of paranormal and the divine. “Divine Intervention” is a story of loss, love, and most importantly, faith.
Not only is the story powerful, but the characters relatable and true. They go through hard trauma and come out stronger. Luke suffers with the loss of his wife, but is given a second chance in Skyler and Emma. These are truly moving characters, and I kept wanting to read to find out what would happen to them.
This is a wonderful sweet, clean romance with a hint of paranormal and the divine. “Divine Intervention” is a story of loss, love, and most importantly, faith.
May 1, 2018
Beyond Amazing!!!
I chose a five star rating because this book was impeccably mastered. Luke and Emma were bound by fate, and with a little paranormal assistance they learn to work through trials and tribulations that wedge insecurities between them. Both having loved and lost, discover that death isn't an end but a chance for new beginnings.
I would recommend this book to inspirational/paranormal romance lovers of all ages above 14. It was paced perfectly. In fact, I read it in one sitting, I was so completely drawn in. I am excited to read more from this author.
I chose a five star rating because this book was impeccably mastered. Luke and Emma were bound by fate, and with a little paranormal assistance they learn to work through trials and tribulations that wedge insecurities between them. Both having loved and lost, discover that death isn't an end but a chance for new beginnings.
I would recommend this book to inspirational/paranormal romance lovers of all ages above 14. It was paced perfectly. In fact, I read it in one sitting, I was so completely drawn in. I am excited to read more from this author.
July 8, 2018
Very emotional story about dealing with a death of a loved one and finally moving on. After the early and unexpected death of his wife Luke doesn’t want to move on. He wants to join Sara wherever she may be. The moment he decides to end his life divine intervention leads him to meeting Skyler and later her mother Emma as well. The connection between Emma and Luke is instant and with little help from an angel they both deal with the loss and pain they’ve suffered by falling in love with each other. A sweet Christian romance.
December 26, 2018
Beautiful, heartwarming story!
This story was just beautiful and sad and full of redemption and life. I loved how the author incorporated God and Christianity in the romance and posed questions a lot people struggle with. The coming together of two broken people in such an intertwined way was magnificently done. I applaud the author for her way with words and her ability to write so realistically. I loved everything, from the plot to the characters. This is a book everyone can enjoy. Check it out!
This story was just beautiful and sad and full of redemption and life. I loved how the author incorporated God and Christianity in the romance and posed questions a lot people struggle with. The coming together of two broken people in such an intertwined way was magnificently done. I applaud the author for her way with words and her ability to write so realistically. I loved everything, from the plot to the characters. This is a book everyone can enjoy. Check it out!
July 25, 2018
This didn't go in the direction that I was hoping it would in the beginning, but as I continued along I was taken for the enjoyable ride I was looking for and I ended up loving this story all the way to the end. Ica Iova writes well and from the heart which is felt as you read the dynamics between Luke and Emma. This is the type of comfort book you can get swept up in quickly and read all afternoon on the couch like I did. (I even snuck in a little during work ;-) ) I totally enjoyed reading Divine Intervention.
August 29, 2018
A compelling story of lost love and new beginnings. At the beginning of the story both characters, Luke and Emma, stand damaged and abandoned. Yet how they overcome the negative with a much-needed ‘divine intervention’ is what makes this book so enthralling. The chemistry between Luke and Emma is strikingly written. Clean romance readers will definitely love this one. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Iova.
May 27, 2018
The title is a giveaway to the fact that this book has angels in it. Which I loved. This is a sweet romance touching on some very sad aspects of life and starts with a near suicide. Through the darkest things that life can throw at us, light is offered and love emerges.
I loved the gentleness of the author as she touches on different things.
I loved the gentleness of the author as she touches on different things.
September 13, 2018
The despair of a life lost can be a powerful draw to end your own life. However, with Emma’s and Skyler’s help, he overcomes this goal and learns to love romance again. The characters are relatable and realistic, and the relations are strong in this novel. I recommend for those that love clean romances and strong, paranormal characters.
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