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Een Man van Zijn Woord
De inwoners van het stadje Fairland, Kansas, kijken reikhalzend uit naar de komst van hun nieuwe voorganger. In de maanden daaraan voorafgaand, heeft postmedewerkster Grace Cristler uitgebreid briefcontact met hem om al zijn vragen over hun stadje te beantwoorden. Ze kan het niet helpen dat ze wel heel nieuwsgierig wordt naar deze man die zulke mooie brieven schrijft.
Theophil Garrison groeide op onder de vleugels van zijn liefhebbende grootmoeder totdat zijn neef hem betrok bij een treinoverval. Toen alles misliep, vluchtte Theo om onder een gevangenisstraf uit te komen. Nadat hij is vrijgekomen, zint zijn neef op wraak en moet Theo weer op de vlucht slaan. Onderweg kruist zijn pad met dat van een terminale voorganger. Theo ziet een kans en grijpt hem. Compleet met zwart pak en Bijbel zet hij koers naar Fairland en bidt hij dat ze zullen geloven dat hij Rufus Dille is.
Theophil Garrison groeide op onder de vleugels van zijn liefhebbende grootmoeder totdat zijn neef hem betrok bij een treinoverval. Toen alles misliep, vluchtte Theo om onder een gevangenisstraf uit te komen. Nadat hij is vrijgekomen, zint zijn neef op wraak en moet Theo weer op de vlucht slaan. Onderweg kruist zijn pad met dat van een terminale voorganger. Theo ziet een kans en grijpt hem. Compleet met zwart pak en Bijbel zet hij koers naar Fairland en bidt hij dat ze zullen geloven dat hij Rufus Dille is.
351 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2017
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Kim Vogel Sawyer
79 books1,208 followersAward-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer told her kindergarten teacher that someday people would check out her book in the library. The little-girl dream came true in 2006 with the release of Waiting for Summer's Return. Kim's titles now exceed 1.5 million copies and are available in six different languages. A former elementary school teacher, she now enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Kim's passion lies in writing stories that point the reader to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. When Kim isn't writing, you'll find her traveling with her retired military hubby, spoiling her granddarlings, petting the cats, quilting, or--as time allows--participating in community theater. You can learn more about Kim's writing and speaking ministries at her website, KimVogelSawyer.com.
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March 26, 2017
Kim Vogel Sawyer has definitely become a favorite author of mine. I love the colorful characters, strong Christian message, and the quiet romance.
Grace is a delightful character. I love how well the cover portrays her, with the green dress and even the letter on the desk. And her Preacher...well, this book is best enjoyed with knowing very little about the plot, and watching it unfold bit by bit, so I'm really not going to say much about the Preacher.
Theophil, Mrs. Kirby, Uncle Philemon, Earl, and the rest...ah, I just want to meet them all in real life (except Deacon Judd)!
I loved the message given...definitely a Christian book geared toward Christians (there's not a specific salvation message given, but instead one of how Christians should live different lives). Also, I always highly appreciate it when authors tone down the touchy-feely parts of romantic stories. I am glad to say this book would be suitable for all ages!
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.
Grace is a delightful character. I love how well the cover portrays her, with the green dress and even the letter on the desk. And her Preacher...well, this book is best enjoyed with knowing very little about the plot, and watching it unfold bit by bit, so I'm really not going to say much about the Preacher.
Theophil, Mrs. Kirby, Uncle Philemon, Earl, and the rest...ah, I just want to meet them all in real life (except Deacon Judd)!
I loved the message given...definitely a Christian book geared toward Christians (there's not a specific salvation message given, but instead one of how Christians should live different lives). Also, I always highly appreciate it when authors tone down the touchy-feely parts of romantic stories. I am glad to say this book would be suitable for all ages!
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.
March 29, 2017
Such a sweet and heartwarming story. Reading this novel was like eating chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes...comfort food.
Grace is well beyond the marrying age at 24 and yearns to be married. The new preacher is sure to be her ticket to marital bliss.
Theo is an honorable man on the run from his adopted brothers after their release from prison.
Beautifully written and enjoyable. Another satisfying novel from the talented Kim Vogel Sawyer.
Grace is well beyond the marrying age at 24 and yearns to be married. The new preacher is sure to be her ticket to marital bliss.
Theo is an honorable man on the run from his adopted brothers after their release from prison.
Beautifully written and enjoyable. Another satisfying novel from the talented Kim Vogel Sawyer.
March 29, 2018
Grace and the Preacher is just an all-around sweet story. I admit that when I first realized that deception plays a big role in the plot, I wasn't looking forward to reading it as much as I had been. That is probably my least favorite plot device, as I never feel like I can root for the character that is lying or perpetuating the lie. However, I'm glad I gave it a chance because I ended up enjoying it. Though it's not a new favorite, I'm glad that I read it.
Other than the device mentioned above, the plot is predictable. Events and scenes flow steadily, but there's not a lot of wondering on the part of the reader. Grace's character has a pleasant nature, but she still struggles with keeping her emotions and fears in check, which I related to a lot. I didn't relate as much to Theo, simply because I found his whole plan to be unrealistic, and I feel that he should have realized from the get-go that it just wasn't going to work. The ending does pay off with his character in a big way. It's when the reader gets to see all of the growth that has occurred in his character and made what came before worth it.
My favorite thing about the novel is how Fairland and the people in it come to life. The secondary characters are endearing. I loved the relationship between Grace and Aunt Bess, my favorite of the
bunch. She's someone that everyone is happy to have on their side. Her boarders are a colorful bunch, and I enjoyed their scenes quite a bit.
Recommended to readers looking for a light and sweet historical romance. I was in the mood for an easy, comforting sort of read, and Grace and the Preacher fit that description perfectly.
Other than the device mentioned above, the plot is predictable. Events and scenes flow steadily, but there's not a lot of wondering on the part of the reader. Grace's character has a pleasant nature, but she still struggles with keeping her emotions and fears in check, which I related to a lot. I didn't relate as much to Theo, simply because I found his whole plan to be unrealistic, and I feel that he should have realized from the get-go that it just wasn't going to work. The ending does pay off with his character in a big way. It's when the reader gets to see all of the growth that has occurred in his character and made what came before worth it.
My favorite thing about the novel is how Fairland and the people in it come to life. The secondary characters are endearing. I loved the relationship between Grace and Aunt Bess, my favorite of the
bunch. She's someone that everyone is happy to have on their side. Her boarders are a colorful bunch, and I enjoyed their scenes quite a bit.
Recommended to readers looking for a light and sweet historical romance. I was in the mood for an easy, comforting sort of read, and Grace and the Preacher fit that description perfectly.
April 9, 2020
About this book:
“Can the faith of one small prairie town and a kind woman’s generous heart survive such a great deception?
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has aa chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?”
Series: No, a stand-alone.
Spiritual Content- 2 Corinthians 5:17 at the beginning; Many Scriptures are mentioned, remembered, quoted, & discussed; Many, many talks about God, His will, & faiths; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Many Prayers; Church going, Singing, & Sermons; Grace has a strong faith; Theo was taught about God, but thinks God has probably forgot about him; Many, many mentions of churches, church going, services, singing hymns, sermons, & pastors; Many mentions of God, Biblical knowledge, faiths, & ministries/missions; Many mentions of Bibles, Bible reading, & those in the Bible; Many mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; Mentions of gifts; Mentions of Easter; A couple mentions of a godsend; A couple mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of saints; A mention of angels.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dumb’, an ‘idiot’, two forms of ‘blast’s, and two ‘sissy’s; Some sarcasm & eye rolling; Theo does lie about being Rufus; Many mentions of robberies, stealing, thieves/criminals/outlaws, prison, causes for being put in jail, revenge, & wanting to harm someone; Mentions of an injured person, pain, & a death (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of illnesses, blood, & the possibility of dying; Mentions of the possibility of killing; Mentions of alcohol & getting drunk; Mentions of bullies; Mentions of hatred; Mentions of deception, lies, lying, & liars; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of a man dying from an accident (barely-above-not-detailed); A few mentions of people being injured or killed; A few mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of divorces; A couple mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of cigars & tobacco; A couple mentions of manure.
Sexual Content- a hand kiss, a cheek kiss, and a head kiss; Touches, Embraces, & Shivers (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of hand & cheek kisses; Mentions of flirting; A few mentions of protecting a reputation & chaperones; A couple mentions of shenanigans; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of a married couple kissing; A mention of being tempted to kiss; A mention of a wedding night; A mention of a man’s husky voice; Love, falling in love, & the emotions (x2);
*Note: A mention of a mother dying in childbirth; A mention of a woman’s generous bosom.
-Grace Cristler, age 23
-Theophil “Theo” Garrison, age 26
P.O.V. switches between them, Earl, & Bess
Set in 1882
336 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
This has been one book by Kim Vogel Sawyer I’ve really been wanting to read. The trope of mistaken identities is one of my favorites, so I was curious on how she would do it. It was a fun style. I truly enjoyed all of the Spiritual Content so much. I will admit that I had a bit of difficultly with the pacing of the book, but overall it was a sweet read.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“Can the faith of one small prairie town and a kind woman’s generous heart survive such a great deception?
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has aa chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?”
Series: No, a stand-alone.
Spiritual Content- 2 Corinthians 5:17 at the beginning; Many Scriptures are mentioned, remembered, quoted, & discussed; Many, many talks about God, His will, & faiths; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Many Prayers; Church going, Singing, & Sermons; Grace has a strong faith; Theo was taught about God, but thinks God has probably forgot about him; Many, many mentions of churches, church going, services, singing hymns, sermons, & pastors; Many mentions of God, Biblical knowledge, faiths, & ministries/missions; Many mentions of Bibles, Bible reading, & those in the Bible; Many mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; Mentions of gifts; Mentions of Easter; A couple mentions of a godsend; A couple mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of saints; A mention of angels.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dumb’, an ‘idiot’, two forms of ‘blast’s, and two ‘sissy’s; Some sarcasm & eye rolling; Theo does lie about being Rufus; Many mentions of robberies, stealing, thieves/criminals/outlaws, prison, causes for being put in jail, revenge, & wanting to harm someone; Mentions of an injured person, pain, & a death (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of illnesses, blood, & the possibility of dying; Mentions of the possibility of killing; Mentions of alcohol & getting drunk; Mentions of bullies; Mentions of hatred; Mentions of deception, lies, lying, & liars; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of a man dying from an accident (barely-above-not-detailed); A few mentions of people being injured or killed; A few mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of divorces; A couple mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of cigars & tobacco; A couple mentions of manure.
Sexual Content- a hand kiss, a cheek kiss, and a head kiss; Touches, Embraces, & Shivers (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of hand & cheek kisses; Mentions of flirting; A few mentions of protecting a reputation & chaperones; A couple mentions of shenanigans; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of a married couple kissing; A mention of being tempted to kiss; A mention of a wedding night; A mention of a man’s husky voice; Love, falling in love, & the emotions (x2);
*Note: A mention of a mother dying in childbirth; A mention of a woman’s generous bosom.
-Grace Cristler, age 23
-Theophil “Theo” Garrison, age 26
P.O.V. switches between them, Earl, & Bess
Set in 1882
336 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
This has been one book by Kim Vogel Sawyer I’ve really been wanting to read. The trope of mistaken identities is one of my favorites, so I was curious on how she would do it. It was a fun style. I truly enjoyed all of the Spiritual Content so much. I will admit that I had a bit of difficultly with the pacing of the book, but overall it was a sweet read.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
February 10, 2017
Grace and the Preacher by Kim Vogel Sawyer was ... precious. Utterly precious. It tugged at my heart and nearly brought tears to my eyes. Because I saw some of myself in Grace Cristler, and I was able to go on a heartfelt journey with her.
Telling the story of Grace, a retiring pastor's niece, and Theo, a man masquerading as her preacher, this novel unfolds with beauty, laughter, love, and heart-searching. Lessons are learned, adventures gone on. Two romances blossom, which were so sweet to watch come about. These characters are quite lovable. Kim Vogel Sawyer's latest novels have just delighted me! Grace and the Preacher may have started a little slow, but you're soon wrapped up in the story and keeping wanting to return to its pages. The faith theme was so amazing. From Theo's blundering sermons to Grace's seeking of God. It was real and dug beneath the surface. Some of it spoke to heart issues that I've been working at. Reassured me of God's grace, and love, and ability to fulfill. It was beautiful.
I quite liked Theo. And Grace. Bess and Philemon were both so nice too. And I even came to enjoy Earl's part of the story. So much grace and redemption packed into this 336-page novel. And the ending was priceless. Perfection. ^_^
If you like Janette Oke type historical novels, with a rich faith theme, lovely characters, and meaningful romance, be sure to give Grace and the Preacher a try. This one is a keeper! *winks and huggles book*
I received a copy of Grace and the Preacher from bloggingforbooks.com
Telling the story of Grace, a retiring pastor's niece, and Theo, a man masquerading as her preacher, this novel unfolds with beauty, laughter, love, and heart-searching. Lessons are learned, adventures gone on. Two romances blossom, which were so sweet to watch come about. These characters are quite lovable. Kim Vogel Sawyer's latest novels have just delighted me! Grace and the Preacher may have started a little slow, but you're soon wrapped up in the story and keeping wanting to return to its pages. The faith theme was so amazing. From Theo's blundering sermons to Grace's seeking of God. It was real and dug beneath the surface. Some of it spoke to heart issues that I've been working at. Reassured me of God's grace, and love, and ability to fulfill. It was beautiful.
I quite liked Theo. And Grace. Bess and Philemon were both so nice too. And I even came to enjoy Earl's part of the story. So much grace and redemption packed into this 336-page novel. And the ending was priceless. Perfection. ^_^
If you like Janette Oke type historical novels, with a rich faith theme, lovely characters, and meaningful romance, be sure to give Grace and the Preacher a try. This one is a keeper! *winks and huggles book*
I received a copy of Grace and the Preacher from bloggingforbooks.com
February 2, 2018
I picked this book up at the used bookstore because I had credit there and wanted to try a book by this author. It ended up being one of the best books I’ve ever taken a chance on. <3
The book is FULL of great characters. It’s a slow story, slow as in rich, not boring. It has a total of two sweet, God-honoring romances in it. But those aren’t the main reasons why I love it.
God brought this book to me on the heels of two others that dealt with the idea of romance not being the end-all-be-all. I sometimes found her silly, but I identified with Grace’s hopes and fears and illusions so much! My dear Theo was wrong, but I still felt compassion for him. (And I loved who he became.) They both had to learn to put God first. I needed that message. ;) Eventually, the book’s title took on a double meaning that just blew me away. :D
All the side characters were super. (Except, of course, the essential grumpy church member.) I want to be Aunt Bess when I grow up, and I ended up loving her Sam just from her memories of him. Seriously sweet man. Grace’s uncle was great too. I loved how much he strove to help Theo along, and his zeal for the Lord even at his age was inspiring. It was dearly darling when my sweet people talked through the door during the quarantine. I also fell even harder in love (if possible) when . And don’t get me started on the ending. <3
Just a note, there were a few hints at the “impropriety” of a single woman staying at a sick man’s house to take care of him, but someone else was there too and nothing happened.
Best quote: He could tell she didn’t want him to leave. He didn’t want to, either, but a distant clap of thunder told he’d be wise to get inside before the next rainstorm swept in. “I’ll come back tomorrow, an’ the day after that, an’ the next day, too, if you’re all still closed up in there. I’ll come to the back door an’ knock, an’ we’ll talk as long as you want.” “As long as it isn’t raining?” He grinned. This time he knew she was teasing. That was good. “I’ll wear a slicker.”
Altogether, this was a very cute book that blessed me with its deep message.
The book is FULL of great characters. It’s a slow story, slow as in rich, not boring. It has a total of two sweet, God-honoring romances in it. But those aren’t the main reasons why I love it.
God brought this book to me on the heels of two others that dealt with the idea of romance not being the end-all-be-all. I sometimes found her silly, but I identified with Grace’s hopes and fears and illusions so much! My dear Theo was wrong, but I still felt compassion for him. (And I loved who he became.) They both had to learn to put God first. I needed that message. ;) Eventually, the book’s title took on a double meaning that just blew me away. :D
All the side characters were super. (Except, of course, the essential grumpy church member.) I want to be Aunt Bess when I grow up, and I ended up loving her Sam just from her memories of him. Seriously sweet man. Grace’s uncle was great too. I loved how much he strove to help Theo along, and his zeal for the Lord even at his age was inspiring. It was dearly darling when my sweet people talked through the door during the quarantine. I also fell even harder in love (if possible) when . And don’t get me started on the ending. <3
Just a note, there were a few hints at the “impropriety” of a single woman staying at a sick man’s house to take care of him, but someone else was there too and nothing happened.
Best quote: He could tell she didn’t want him to leave. He didn’t want to, either, but a distant clap of thunder told he’d be wise to get inside before the next rainstorm swept in. “I’ll come back tomorrow, an’ the day after that, an’ the next day, too, if you’re all still closed up in there. I’ll come to the back door an’ knock, an’ we’ll talk as long as you want.” “As long as it isn’t raining?” He grinned. This time he knew she was teasing. That was good. “I’ll wear a slicker.”
Altogether, this was a very cute book that blessed me with its deep message.
April 25, 2017
Kim Vogel Sawyer consistently puts out amazing books! I love her style. Wholesome, uplifting and inspiring!
February 10, 2017
I enjoyed almost every aspect of this book. Sure, parts of it made me go, "No! Ohhhh no!" because I predicted what was happening, but of course, I didn't want the characters to make such unwise choices. But I even enjoyed that, from a writers' point of view.
I'd say it wasn't fully predictable. It's hard to discern that, as I study plot and so guess from the writer's brain, not just as a reader.
I loved all of the characters. I identified with Grace and the way she viewed/processed things. Theo and Bess probably tied as my favorite characters (even though when Bess first came as a character highlight it made me slightly confused why she was there). Though I also really like Philemon and Earl. Okay, I liked Earl a lot too. His character growth was one of my favorites.
For some reason, in several books I've read recently, it's confusing if the struggling characters are saved DURING the novel, or if they were previous saved and during the novel, turn back to Christ after wandering. This was such with Theo. By the end, he definitely was following God, but it's unclear if he was truly born-again in the beginning of the novel or not.
Spiritually... five stars hands down! This is why I liked Bess SO much. She was the perfect older, wiser woman whose counsel was solid, Biblical, and right on. There were so many times during the novel that I applauded her for her counsel. Very much NOT a "follow your heart" read! And the conclusion of the book's message...yeah. It was just so very good!
Romance...it was there, but it wasn't all mushy, gushy. In fact, I don't remember a single kiss. Like I said, I came away from the book with the message of, "Follow God, not love."
Not to rave, but I really liked this book. Like a lot. Like, it's re-readable worth it. And I don't say that about many books that I read. ;) Just an extra piece of endorsement there. ;)
*I received this book from Blogging for Books and happily gave my honest review*
I'd say it wasn't fully predictable. It's hard to discern that, as I study plot and so guess from the writer's brain, not just as a reader.
I loved all of the characters. I identified with Grace and the way she viewed/processed things. Theo and Bess probably tied as my favorite characters (even though when Bess first came as a character highlight it made me slightly confused why she was there). Though I also really like Philemon and Earl. Okay, I liked Earl a lot too. His character growth was one of my favorites.
For some reason, in several books I've read recently, it's confusing if the struggling characters are saved DURING the novel, or if they were previous saved and during the novel, turn back to Christ after wandering. This was such with Theo. By the end, he definitely was following God, but it's unclear if he was truly born-again in the beginning of the novel or not.
Spiritually... five stars hands down! This is why I liked Bess SO much. She was the perfect older, wiser woman whose counsel was solid, Biblical, and right on. There were so many times during the novel that I applauded her for her counsel. Very much NOT a "follow your heart" read! And the conclusion of the book's message...yeah. It was just so very good!
Romance...it was there, but it wasn't all mushy, gushy. In fact, I don't remember a single kiss. Like I said, I came away from the book with the message of, "Follow God, not love."
Not to rave, but I really liked this book. Like a lot. Like, it's re-readable worth it. And I don't say that about many books that I read. ;) Just an extra piece of endorsement there. ;)
*I received this book from Blogging for Books and happily gave my honest review*
June 8, 2022
Pretty far-fetched in places, and there were times when certain characters acted like idiots, but all in all it was a sweet, enjoyable read. The themes about love and fulfillment were spot-on, and I enjoyed the added storyline about older, wiser characters. Their advice was so good. The narrative voice was perfection—it suited the POV of each character, and Theo in particular really sounded like the kind of character he was. Even the villain had a good arc that didn’t leave me feeling cheated or confused. There were a few times when the spiritual message leaned more toward “turning over a new leaf” than actually turning to Christ for salvation, but I liked how all the characters were headed in the right direction by the end of the book. I don’t always enjoy western historical romances, but Sawyer did a great job of creating an authentic-feeling setting, right down to a level of romantic involvement that felt accurate to the time and place. There were still a few eye-rolly moments, but as a whole the romance was much more to my personal taste. The storyline reminded me a lot of A New Name by Grace Livingston Hill, but more fun. Recommended as light Christian historical romance that’s actually light on the romance and strong on the Christian!
March 27, 2018
The narrator, Stephanie Cozart, did a wonderful job of entertaining me in the audio version of this book I already knew I loved from having read the paperback when it came out. A couple of the characters sounded like teenagers rather than twentysomethings, but she brought a different accent and/or voice to each role and remained consistent throughout, which is crucial to my taste in audio book narrators. I would love to get some more books read by Ms. Cozart.
As for the story itself, this is my second read (the first was in paperback format, as I mentioned). This time around, I especially enjoyed Earl's journey. It was so beautiful, and I particularly appreciated the pacing and twists and growth his story line provided. Yet another reason why I love Ms. Sawyer's work! She packs so much great stuff in for every person that shows up on the pages.
I would recommend this book to anyone up for an old-fashioned adventure.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
As for the story itself, this is my second read (the first was in paperback format, as I mentioned). This time around, I especially enjoyed Earl's journey. It was so beautiful, and I particularly appreciated the pacing and twists and growth his story line provided. Yet another reason why I love Ms. Sawyer's work! She packs so much great stuff in for every person that shows up on the pages.
I would recommend this book to anyone up for an old-fashioned adventure.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
March 29, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
What an amazing story. It's going to be hard to narrow down my thoughts and not give anything away, but here goes...
The themes of this story really captured me more than anything else, though there was a ton more to love about this book. From vanity, greed, and fear, to trust, serving Jesus, Good Samaritan, and putting God first, this novel was filled to the gills with lessons that were thoughtfully woven into each an every detail. None of them seemed over the top or preachy to me; rather, they were subtle and sweet and brought just the right touch of grace to the story line.
Now, we have to talk about the characters. The leads were great, but I especially loved the supporting cast. These characters stood out as unique, diverse, and spunky. They brought a spark of fun to the story that I think would have fallen flat without them. That's one thing I love about Kim Sawyer's books; she always knows just what a book needs and makes certain to deliver!
The cover fit this book perfectly, from the softened hairstyle to the letters, and even the postage-stamp effect as the background for the title. This is one of my favorite covers this year.
If you're already a fan of Ms. Sawyer's, you already know the sweet treat you're in for when you pick up this book. But if you haven't yet tried her books, you might want to hurry up and snatch a copy of Grace and the Preacher. It's a fabulous one to begin with!
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, authors, and sites like Netgalley, Litfuse Publicity Group, and Blogging for Books. They do not require me to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
What an amazing story. It's going to be hard to narrow down my thoughts and not give anything away, but here goes...
The themes of this story really captured me more than anything else, though there was a ton more to love about this book. From vanity, greed, and fear, to trust, serving Jesus, Good Samaritan, and putting God first, this novel was filled to the gills with lessons that were thoughtfully woven into each an every detail. None of them seemed over the top or preachy to me; rather, they were subtle and sweet and brought just the right touch of grace to the story line.
Now, we have to talk about the characters. The leads were great, but I especially loved the supporting cast. These characters stood out as unique, diverse, and spunky. They brought a spark of fun to the story that I think would have fallen flat without them. That's one thing I love about Kim Sawyer's books; she always knows just what a book needs and makes certain to deliver!
The cover fit this book perfectly, from the softened hairstyle to the letters, and even the postage-stamp effect as the background for the title. This is one of my favorite covers this year.
If you're already a fan of Ms. Sawyer's, you already know the sweet treat you're in for when you pick up this book. But if you haven't yet tried her books, you might want to hurry up and snatch a copy of Grace and the Preacher. It's a fabulous one to begin with!
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May 18, 2018
This book came highly recommended to me by several friends, so I decided to check it out.
What I liked:
1. Wow was this book clean. I have rarely read a romance that was this clean. No kissing, no lust, nothing. I was so happy about that.
2. The message was clear, and not preachy at all. This is geared towards Christians (AKA, no gospel message), and I loved it. I appreciated the themes, and how they were put into the book.
3. Theo. I loved him. I have rarely read shy and sweet main guys, so he was a breath of fresh air. While I got rather irritated with some of the decisions he made, I still loved him. He was believable.
4. Grace is a very relatable girl. She's got dream's and struggles a lot of girls do. Also, she works at a post office, which is super cool.
What I didn't like:
1. Grace was SO focused on outward appearance. Like I really wanted to scream at her sometimes. When her uncle asks if she likes Rufus she mentally goes through a whole list of physical things, than says she could love him. Only near the end of the book do we actually hear about real things she likes about him.
2.
3. Having four points of view. Just no. I would have been much happier with just Grace and Theo. I got way to much of Bess's rather forgettable POV, and didn't get nearly enough of Grace's. The back kind of takes place around Grace, but I felt really detached from her for most of the book.
4. Warning, this is a major spoiler.
So overall, this was a cute book and super clean. If it hadn't been for the lying, I would be able to give this book a higher rating.
3.5 stars.
What I liked:
1. Wow was this book clean. I have rarely read a romance that was this clean. No kissing, no lust, nothing. I was so happy about that.
2. The message was clear, and not preachy at all. This is geared towards Christians (AKA, no gospel message), and I loved it. I appreciated the themes, and how they were put into the book.
3. Theo. I loved him. I have rarely read shy and sweet main guys, so he was a breath of fresh air. While I got rather irritated with some of the decisions he made, I still loved him. He was believable.
4. Grace is a very relatable girl. She's got dream's and struggles a lot of girls do. Also, she works at a post office, which is super cool.
What I didn't like:
1. Grace was SO focused on outward appearance. Like I really wanted to scream at her sometimes. When her uncle asks if she likes Rufus she mentally goes through a whole list of physical things, than says she could love him. Only near the end of the book do we actually hear about real things she likes about him.
2.
3. Having four points of view. Just no. I would have been much happier with just Grace and Theo. I got way to much of Bess's rather forgettable POV, and didn't get nearly enough of Grace's. The back kind of takes place around Grace, but I felt really detached from her for most of the book.
4. Warning, this is a major spoiler.
So overall, this was a cute book and super clean. If it hadn't been for the lying, I would be able to give this book a higher rating.
3.5 stars.
June 27, 2017
A sweet and touching romance develops in the midst of deceit. My tummy was in knots trying to figure a way for things to work out. I thought it might be hard to connect with the hero given his desperate con, but that's just what it is -- desperation and Sawyer does a wonderful job of appealing to a reader's tender heart where Theo is concerned. I totally got the way he fell into the con and what made it so hard for him to get out. And since he's totally not what the town expects in a new preacher there's some pretty funny moments that brings levity to all that desperation.
Grace is dealing with her own kind of desperation. On the shelf at twenty-three with no prospects in sight, she's fallen for the soon-to-be-new preacher through the letters she's been exchanging on behalf of her uncle who happens to be the retiring reverend. But Rufus Dille isn't anything like she expected he'd be when they actually meet. He keeps her discombobulated even as she is drawn to his shy sincerity.
I love how this author expertly weaves faith into the very fibre of her stories and it is front and center here. And I love the title tie-in as it can be taken in different ways. Very clever. And impactful. All in all a captivating inspirational historical romance.
Grace is dealing with her own kind of desperation. On the shelf at twenty-three with no prospects in sight, she's fallen for the soon-to-be-new preacher through the letters she's been exchanging on behalf of her uncle who happens to be the retiring reverend. But Rufus Dille isn't anything like she expected he'd be when they actually meet. He keeps her discombobulated even as she is drawn to his shy sincerity.
I love how this author expertly weaves faith into the very fibre of her stories and it is front and center here. And I love the title tie-in as it can be taken in different ways. Very clever. And impactful. All in all a captivating inspirational historical romance.
March 9, 2020
Although it was somewhat predictable I love Sawyer's writing style so the story was a very enjoyable read.
I look forward to reading more by Kim Vogel Sawyer.
I look forward to reading more by Kim Vogel Sawyer.
March 4, 2017
Grace and the Preacher is set in Fairland, Kansas, during late 1882. The town awaits the arrival of the new preacher, Reverend Dille, Grace Cristler's pen pal. The two had been writing letters to one another for months. Theophil Garrison find himself on the run from his cousin. The cousin that talked Theo into a train robbery that failed. The cousin was arrested and Theo was able to flee before capture. While Theo was on the run, he finds fatally ill Reverend Dille and traded identities with him. Will Theo be able to pass himself off as Fairland's new preacher?
Like all of the other books written by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Grace and the Preacher is full of faith and inspiration. There are scenes that just give me the giggles and others that warms my heart. There is, also, some action and adventure.
I really like Theo and Grace and enjoy them together, making me root for them until the end.
I highly recommend this sweet, inspiring and fun story. This is a definite must read.
5 plus stars
I received this book from the author, but was not required to write a review. This review of my own opinion.
Like all of the other books written by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Grace and the Preacher is full of faith and inspiration. There are scenes that just give me the giggles and others that warms my heart. There is, also, some action and adventure.
I really like Theo and Grace and enjoy them together, making me root for them until the end.
I highly recommend this sweet, inspiring and fun story. This is a definite must read.
5 plus stars
I received this book from the author, but was not required to write a review. This review of my own opinion.
December 29, 2021
I enjoyed this sweet story. It was a great audio to listen to while in bed sick. I did fall asleep during part of it 🙈but I don’t think I missed much. Then ending was filled with great lessons of grace, forgiveness, and idols in relationships.
There were some parts that were dumb and “lovey dovey “ but overall good
There were some parts that were dumb and “lovey dovey “ but overall good
May 16, 2018
What a sweet story! A tale of romance, mistaken identity, and days gone by! Glad I picked this up at my local library!
February 14, 2017
Title: Grace and the Preacher
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Publisher: WaterBrook
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Grace and the Preacher" by Kim Vogel Sawyer
My View....
A little predictable read but still a good one that will keep your attention till the very end. The characters [Grace, Theo, Bess, Philemon & Earl] were all indeed interesting being very well developed, defined, portrayed and believable giving the reader quite a good read. I loved how one of the characters were right on the mark being that she was 'older, wiser women whose counsel was so solid and Biblical.' Be ready for a read about Grace Cristler and Theophil Garrison...that goes through a little bit of it all from 'laughter, love, heart searching, lessons that were learned, more adventures that will go on till the end with grace and finally redemption achieved.' This author gives this novel a beautiful setting for this story that takes place in Missouri. What will happen as Grace gets 'growing affections for a man who turns out to be a con man?' As the story goes on ... I loved how Theo was gifted for being such a 'Good Samaritan.' Now, I will stop here and say to get this whole story you will have to pick up this good read to see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the reader. So, if you are looking for a good action read with some romance you have come to the right place as 'Grace and the Preacher' will give it all to you.
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Publisher: WaterBrook
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Grace and the Preacher" by Kim Vogel Sawyer
My View....
A little predictable read but still a good one that will keep your attention till the very end. The characters [Grace, Theo, Bess, Philemon & Earl] were all indeed interesting being very well developed, defined, portrayed and believable giving the reader quite a good read. I loved how one of the characters were right on the mark being that she was 'older, wiser women whose counsel was so solid and Biblical.' Be ready for a read about Grace Cristler and Theophil Garrison...that goes through a little bit of it all from 'laughter, love, heart searching, lessons that were learned, more adventures that will go on till the end with grace and finally redemption achieved.' This author gives this novel a beautiful setting for this story that takes place in Missouri. What will happen as Grace gets 'growing affections for a man who turns out to be a con man?' As the story goes on ... I loved how Theo was gifted for being such a 'Good Samaritan.' Now, I will stop here and say to get this whole story you will have to pick up this good read to see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the reader. So, if you are looking for a good action read with some romance you have come to the right place as 'Grace and the Preacher' will give it all to you.
March 21, 2017
"Thank you, God, for givin' me Grace!"
I know I sound like a broken record, but I just can't help it! Whenever I see the name Kim Vogel Sawyer on a book, I know it's going to be great. And I was certainly not disappointed with Grace and the Preacher.
As always, Kim has given us characters that literally leap off the page with life. I felt the heart and soul of Grace, Theo, Uncle Philemon, and others as I walked through their stories with them. Innocent mistakes and deliberate deceit led to adventures filled with joys and pains that kept me totally engaged and eager to see how all the jumble could be unraveled and put back together. Kim crafted a beautiful tale of love and grace that was a delight to read and provided splendid nuggets for thought like the following:
"If Jesus said it, we oughtta do it."
"He has to be first. Because if He's not first, then we can't be whole."
Fans of great inspirational fiction should thoroughly enjoy this captivating historical story. Thanks to the author and her publisher for sharing a copy of Grace and the Preacher. I am delighted to share my thoughts in this review.
I know I sound like a broken record, but I just can't help it! Whenever I see the name Kim Vogel Sawyer on a book, I know it's going to be great. And I was certainly not disappointed with Grace and the Preacher.
As always, Kim has given us characters that literally leap off the page with life. I felt the heart and soul of Grace, Theo, Uncle Philemon, and others as I walked through their stories with them. Innocent mistakes and deliberate deceit led to adventures filled with joys and pains that kept me totally engaged and eager to see how all the jumble could be unraveled and put back together. Kim crafted a beautiful tale of love and grace that was a delight to read and provided splendid nuggets for thought like the following:
"If Jesus said it, we oughtta do it."
"He has to be first. Because if He's not first, then we can't be whole."
Fans of great inspirational fiction should thoroughly enjoy this captivating historical story. Thanks to the author and her publisher for sharing a copy of Grace and the Preacher. I am delighted to share my thoughts in this review.
January 5, 2024
sweet story
3.5⭐️ (rounded to 4⭐️) The thing I most appreciate about Kim Vogel Sawyer is how she naturally includes spiritual content. There were so many thought-provoking moments in this story. I loved that! This wasn’t my favorite by her mainly due to lying being a major part of the plot. In spite of that, the lessons involved were fantastic. I did like the characters, as well. The end was a little abrupt—I would have loved to have seen more of what happened after the resolution to the story.
3.5⭐️ (rounded to 4⭐️) The thing I most appreciate about Kim Vogel Sawyer is how she naturally includes spiritual content. There were so many thought-provoking moments in this story. I loved that! This wasn’t my favorite by her mainly due to lying being a major part of the plot. In spite of that, the lessons involved were fantastic. I did like the characters, as well. The end was a little abrupt—I would have loved to have seen more of what happened after the resolution to the story.
May 5, 2022
This is a charming and hilarious story! I really enjoyed Theo as a character the predicament he found himself in. The story is fun, and I had trouble putting it down. Great read!
October 5, 2017
Grace and the Preacher by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Time Frame: 1882
Location: Fairland, Kansas
Main Characters:
Grace Cristler, in love, through letters, with the reverend who was called to pastor there
Theophil Garrison: aka Reverend Rufus Dille Escaping retribution from cousins assumes reverend's identity
Reverend Cristler: Grace's uncle, now retired from Fairland Church
Bess Kirby: Owner of boarding house, godly, wise woman
Earl Boyd: Theo's cousin who went to prison for a train heist
This book surprised me. I've read so many cheesy, sweet books full of trite biblical references in order to get the Christian Fiction label, that I was afraid this one would be the same. I'm glad to say Grace and the Preacher was not that at all. It was a true Christian Fiction book. Jesus is referred to or quoted 32 times. Well thought out words of Christ-focused advice were given by wise men and women of God in naturally flowing conversations.
Synopsis
This was a fun book very well done… with none of the eye rolling I am prone to do with unsatisfactory storylines.
Not quite a 5-star but a good 4 1/2 for sure!
Time Frame: 1882
Location: Fairland, Kansas
Main Characters:
Grace Cristler, in love, through letters, with the reverend who was called to pastor there
Theophil Garrison: aka Reverend Rufus Dille Escaping retribution from cousins assumes reverend's identity
Reverend Cristler: Grace's uncle, now retired from Fairland Church
Bess Kirby: Owner of boarding house, godly, wise woman
Earl Boyd: Theo's cousin who went to prison for a train heist
This book surprised me. I've read so many cheesy, sweet books full of trite biblical references in order to get the Christian Fiction label, that I was afraid this one would be the same. I'm glad to say Grace and the Preacher was not that at all. It was a true Christian Fiction book. Jesus is referred to or quoted 32 times. Well thought out words of Christ-focused advice were given by wise men and women of God in naturally flowing conversations.
Synopsis
This was a fun book very well done… with none of the eye rolling I am prone to do with unsatisfactory storylines.
Not quite a 5-star but a good 4 1/2 for sure!
February 11, 2017
As always Kim has written a wonderful story!!! She has managed to bring her characters to life and I enjoyed getting to know their thoughts and feelings. I also made new friends like I do in every book and I looooove history. I love the setting for the story. Missouri is a beautiful state in every way. I have visited Missouri a few times. I could've kicked Rufus's butt! At the first sign of pain he should've went to the doctor. Men are so stubborn sometimes!!! I know, my husband is stubborn at times. I do love how he gifted Theo for being the Good Samaritan. I believe even today there are Good Samaritans. Grace is pretty special person herself. She proves to us that there is a loving God who does things on His own time. Mrs.Kirby is a good lady too. She's Graces staunch supporter in her life. I think Id love to to have a,wonderful lady like that in my life. I received a copy of this book from blogging for books . I was not required to leave a review I do strongly recommend this book for people who love to read about history and who likes to travel back in time
March 31, 2017
If you read my review of Guide Me Home, you will know that I did not enjoy that book. And I said that I hope her other books are better. Well, It Starts with a Book recommended it to me so I decided to give it a try. To read her review, click here. You should pop over to that blog and see what reviews have been posted lately!
Anyway, so I started reading it. I gave Kim a new, clean slate. I would not judge this book by Guide Me Home. I have to say that I like this one a lot better than Guide Me Home, but it still isn’t a favorite. I enjoyed reading it, but I will probably only read it this once.
The worst part about it for me was that it dragged on for a little too long. In my opinion, the book was too slow.
I really like the cover. I am being serious. It pretty much explains the setting immediately. I also like the fact that she is reading a letter. I mean, the whole story revolves around some letters and some lies (I am not kidding!). I am going to give the cover 4 stars!
I am going to give the book 3 stars. It was a sweet love story. I would recommend it to anyone who already likes Kim’s other books and to those who like a sweet, wholesome story.
Title: Grace and the Preacher
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Author’s Website: https://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
Anyway, so I started reading it. I gave Kim a new, clean slate. I would not judge this book by Guide Me Home. I have to say that I like this one a lot better than Guide Me Home, but it still isn’t a favorite. I enjoyed reading it, but I will probably only read it this once.
The worst part about it for me was that it dragged on for a little too long. In my opinion, the book was too slow.
I really like the cover. I am being serious. It pretty much explains the setting immediately. I also like the fact that she is reading a letter. I mean, the whole story revolves around some letters and some lies (I am not kidding!). I am going to give the cover 4 stars!
I am going to give the book 3 stars. It was a sweet love story. I would recommend it to anyone who already likes Kim’s other books and to those who like a sweet, wholesome story.
Title: Grace and the Preacher
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Author’s Website: https://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/
This review is written in my own opinions and words.
July 25, 2019
Grace Cristler, niece of the present pastor of Fairland, Kansas, has been writing to Rufus Dille, the new pastor who is coming from back East to take over the church so her uncle can retire. She has fallen in love with the man she imagines from his letters. But will the man that arrives meet her expectations or be someone else entirely?
Sawyer seems to always do an excellent job with her books, but this one was really complex as she told the story of two main characters as well as including a double romance. She balanced and blended the two stories beautifully. Grace's yearning for romance and Theo's desire for love, family and a place to belong intertwined throughout. She combined redemption, adventure, romance, and humor to create a story that captured my imagination from start to finish. She left the characters with hope for a bright future, and her readers hoping for more books about these wonderful characters and the town of Fairland.
Sawyer seems to always do an excellent job with her books, but this one was really complex as she told the story of two main characters as well as including a double romance. She balanced and blended the two stories beautifully. Grace's yearning for romance and Theo's desire for love, family and a place to belong intertwined throughout. She combined redemption, adventure, romance, and humor to create a story that captured my imagination from start to finish. She left the characters with hope for a bright future, and her readers hoping for more books about these wonderful characters and the town of Fairland.
July 29, 2019
GRACE AND THE PREACHER is an older book by acclaimed author Kim Vogel Sawyer but I'm a bit behind reading. The premise is good - Theo is on the run from a cousin who is out to kill him. So he pretends to be the much anticipated new pastor in Fairland, Kansas, Reverend Rufus Dille. But Theo isn't too bright and didn't think things through - if he impersonates a preacher, he'll actually have to preach, pray, and shepherd a flock... How did that slip past him?? And what to do but continue the deception and hope no one notices he doesn't have a clue?
Grace wrote to Rufus and is half in love with the man before he arrives, but something about "Rufus" doesn't seem to fit with the man she wrote. She is the perfect pastor's wife though, having been raised by a pastor (in everyone's opinion, including her own) so of course the single pastor will marry her...
A historical, hero and heroine don't actually meet until approximately 100 pages into the book. We do become well acquainted with Grace and Theo and a slew of quirky towns people who bring life to the story. I especially liked the US Mail carrier. :)
Fans of Kim Vogel Sawyer or historical fiction will want to rush right out and grab a copy of GRACE AND THE PREACHER if they haven't already. A fun historical romance.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
Grace wrote to Rufus and is half in love with the man before he arrives, but something about "Rufus" doesn't seem to fit with the man she wrote. She is the perfect pastor's wife though, having been raised by a pastor (in everyone's opinion, including her own) so of course the single pastor will marry her...
A historical, hero and heroine don't actually meet until approximately 100 pages into the book. We do become well acquainted with Grace and Theo and a slew of quirky towns people who bring life to the story. I especially liked the US Mail carrier. :)
Fans of Kim Vogel Sawyer or historical fiction will want to rush right out and grab a copy of GRACE AND THE PREACHER if they haven't already. A fun historical romance.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
May 14, 2017
This story was a too slow for me. I would have liked it more if there had been more action or of it had been shorter. It did have an inspirational message, which I liked but was expected, and the story was predictable. I enjoyed watching the characters learn from their mistakes, though.
May 18, 2017
I loved the characters and the plot, glad I found it. I listened to the audio and the narrator is excellent. Happy reading!
April 12, 2018
3.5 stars
I liked this overall, but I never really warmed to either of the main characters. I found myself liking the secondary characters more - Uncle Phil, Bess, and so on. I didn’t like Theo’s deception, and Grace came off as desperate. I also didn’t like that most of their interactions happened outside the book and were referenced later. Those would have demonstrated how much they had in common, but since it was told and not shown, I had a hard time supporting them as a couple.
I thought the book portrayed a small town out west quite well, and I liked how the conflict between Theo and Earl was resolved. I just didn’t really like the romance.
I liked this overall, but I never really warmed to either of the main characters. I found myself liking the secondary characters more - Uncle Phil, Bess, and so on. I didn’t like Theo’s deception, and Grace came off as desperate. I also didn’t like that most of their interactions happened outside the book and were referenced later. Those would have demonstrated how much they had in common, but since it was told and not shown, I had a hard time supporting them as a couple.
I thought the book portrayed a small town out west quite well, and I liked how the conflict between Theo and Earl was resolved. I just didn’t really like the romance.
July 4, 2019
Things I liked: I really loved Philemon and Aunt Bess's relationship! it was just so cute. And Theo....He was so sweet! And ya'll...his sermons were kinda funny. Poor fellow had not a clue abt preaching. I also appreciated how Theo he made everything right after he lied. The romance was so pure and sweet! Which was shocking because most well know authors have more romance then I prefer! And the ending....was just so happy.
Things I disliked: Grace....not to be cruel or anything ..she just wasn't a character my heart clicked with. I mean i kinda liked her..just not as much as other MC's in books. And this book was kinda slow paced. To keep hearing abt Earl was sort of annoying. It felt like it took forever just to get to the climax.
But, I still recommend this book....it was sweet and also spoke to my heart. How it was brought out that man can never make us whole...only Jesus was just so true. So i give this one abt a three star rating:)
Things I disliked: Grace....not to be cruel or anything ..she just wasn't a character my heart clicked with. I mean i kinda liked her..just not as much as other MC's in books. And this book was kinda slow paced. To keep hearing abt Earl was sort of annoying. It felt like it took forever just to get to the climax.
But, I still recommend this book....it was sweet and also spoke to my heart. How it was brought out that man can never make us whole...only Jesus was just so true. So i give this one abt a three star rating:)
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