What Dreams May Fall

Sweet Dreams #4

by Alana Terry

Sweet and spiritual … because romance should be inspiring and pure. When Ruby is offered a nursing job caring for a retired missionary, she has no idea God is going to use her new position to bring her face to face with a doctor she met years ago when life was at its lowest. Elliot’s been struggling with his faith since he graduated medical school. If God exists, why doesn’t he heal Elliot’s patients like in biblical times? Why are the most loving, lively believers allowed to suffer and die far too young? A chance encounter with an eccentric old Christian woman leads Elliot to a few answers, a lot more questions ... and a nurse he hasn’t seen or thought about in years. A tender, inspiring Christian romance from Woman of Faith award-winning author, Alana Terry. Read What Dreams May Fall today for a heart-warming small-town romance you won't ever forget.

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction

299 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2018

About the author

When Alana isn't writing, it's likely that she's on the floor wrestling with her kids. Or playing outside with her kids. Or chauffeuring her kids. Or trying some random science experiment with her kids. But she's probably not cooking or cleaning.

Alana is a homeschooling mother of three who loves to write, hates to cook, and enjoys reading a good book almost as much as she enjoys writing one.

Alana won the Women of Faith writing contest for "The Beloved Daughter," her debut inspirational novel. "What, No Sushi?" is Alana's first book in a chapter-book series for kids published by Do Life Right, Inc.

Reviews

[Debbie Waltz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story picks up where book 3 left off- only from a different perspective this time- the one of Ruby (grandma Lucy's nurse). If you remember, grandma Lucy was rushed to the ER and had her head stitched up. Well now, Ruby is working for grandma Lucy as her very own personal assistant. Reading more, we realize that Ruby and Elliott (the doctor that grandma Lucy testified to) are connected from the past as well as more about ruby's childhood. After a conversation between Elliott and Ruby, the air is cleared for the two of them to start their relationship brand-new. But when Jesse (her best friend) gets into an accident, the past comes back to haunt her. Will Jesse survive? Why do bad things happen to good people?

This was a pretty good series but I didn't like how this book ended. I would have enjoyed hearing more about the wedding and how grandma Lucy is doing after Ruby stops working for her

[Andrea Byers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby, whom we met in What Dreams May Die, has taken a position at Safe Anchorage Farm as a live in nurse to help take care of Grandma Lucy at the request of Connie. Being a new Christian, she’s let go of people who didn’t understand her or want to be her friend anymore. Her best friend Jessi is one that stuck around, along with Jessi’s brother Mace. Neither understand Ruby’s new interest and hope it’s a fad that will pass quickly. Elliot is a doctor we met briefly in a previous story along with Tiff. He’s come to visit Grandma Lucy to ask her some questions. Ruby and Elliott know each other from a past encounter. The story weaves in and out of Ruby’s relationship with Jessi and Mace as well as introducing Elliott to the mix and her care of Grandma Lucy. Easy to relate to characters and a story that holds your attention throughout. One serious part of the story drags you right in as if you were there. Hope we see more of these characters here and there in future stories.

[Lori R · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting story about Ruby, a nurse, who met Grandma Lucy and became a Christian. Grandma Lucy was a retired missionary and was showing signs of dementia so Ruby had left her job at the hospital to become her live-in nurse.

I liked that Ruby had turned her life around and that she wanted to share that with her best friend, Jessie and her boyfriend, Mace, who happened to be Jessie's brother. I did not like Mace. He was really immature, ran away when things got difficult, and he really was not right for her.

This story was emotional, sad, and than there was happiness. I did not like how the story ended so aburptly at a crucial moment in the book. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

[Robbi Bourne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, the last in the series, presents both the picture of God's redemption and man's own attempt to redeem himself. The author presents the full range of emotions in times of tragedy and despair. Through Mace's words, she makes the reader think, "Am I sharing with my family and friends how they will spend eternity?"

It seems that Ruby and Jessi had some conversations behind-the-scenes unknown to the reader until near the end of the story during Jessi's dramatic talk with God. That was the highlight of the book for me. It showed me, once again, an example of God's redemptive power!

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I understand what Ms. Terry was trying to do with the book titles... but I have zero idea what the title has to do with the romance, except that they fall in love in the fall.

Some quotations I enjoyed from this book:

“Grandma Lucy had changed everything.
“No, Jesus had changed everything.”

“Most of the Christians he knew grew up in the church, and Elliot felt stupid asking them questions they probably hadn’t wrestled with in years.”

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruby & Elliott know each other from the past & are surprised to see each other again. Grandma Lucy, from a previous story, is part of this book also. She has faith & a prayer life that puts me to shame. Mace is a guy that needs lots of growing up. It has its sad part but proves that God is sovereign & always faithful even though we don't understand his ways. This is an excellent book. It ends abruptly which I didn't like. I received a free copy. This is my voluntary review.

[Brenda C. McAllister · Rating 3 out of 5]

SURPRISING

I liked this one all right, not as much as I did the other ones. The part about Jessi was good but it was sad that she died. I didn't like the part about Mace. It seemed like it didn't really fit, not after the the other stories. This story seemed to take a different turn than the other stories. But it seemed to end all right.

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong Christian Fiction

This was a beautiful book about redemption,God's love and second chances.
Grandma Lucy is the most vibrant character,either prayers to Jesus,in her rocking chair in her prayer room.
I recommend this book for those that love Christian romance with a strong inspirational message.

[MarleneJS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome series

By the last two books, I found myself praying along with Grandma Lucy. The non-Christian won't understand the goals, dreams, and sacrificial spirit presented here. But many of the challenges made me reflect on my own life. Thank you Alana!

[Kristine J · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Sweet Dreams Series

Is there going to be more to this series? I loved all the stories. Was sorry it ended to soon. They were all great.

[Amy Lou Hanel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page turner

# spoiler alert
I love this series so much I read each book in three settings. I was just floored when Jessi was hurt. This author knows how to draw you in to the story, without all the trash talk.

[Fran]

Another wonderful read. Full of romance, but also very throught-provoking questions in this book. Just really made you think. Full of great characters, always sad when book ends. I would recommend reading all the series, you won't be disappointed.