Measure Of Grace

Mail Order Bride #8

by Al Lacy

Romance and revenge, hot tempers, and cold feet frame a gripping story set in rural Elkton, Idaho, in the 1860s. Young Jordan Shaw angers easily and lives wildly, experiencing prison and kidnapping before his family attempts to tame him with marriage. To avoid their choice, he seeks a mail order bride, pretty Diana Morrow, who suffers the abuse of a violent father before escaping her tumultuous family home. When Diana arrives in Elkton and finds Jordan suddenly missing, will a handsome distraction change her destiny? How three young people's paths entwine -- and how God meets each deep need with sufficient grace -- make this riveting story both vastly entertaining and faith-inspiring.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Romance, Historical Fiction, Mail Order Brides, Christian Romance, Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2001

About the author

Al Lacy has written more than ninety novels, including the Angel of Mercy, Battles of Destiny, and Journeys of the Stranger series. He and his wife, JoAnna Lacy, are coauthors of the Mail Order Bride, Hannah of Fort Bridger, and Shadow of Liberty series. The Lacys make their home in the Colorado Rockies.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

writing is not especially enthralling but the historical perspective was interesting...won't go back to read any others in the series though

[G · Rating 1.5 out of 5]

Rating: 2.5
Plot was okay, the writting not so much.
I can see the vision, I appreciate the fact that this book was clean. But to be marketed as a Romance then have forty pages where the two characters are in the same place.
Also sloppy ending, whoops two suitors?
Just kill the one, easy no conflict

I will read more in the series but if the writting continues to be sloppy, forced and cheesy I may just be the one and done.

[Helen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a hell, fire and damnation book. I picked it because it was safe to read without pornography because it was a Christian book but I didn't like the story of everyone going to hell unless they were saved. I believe in a more positive approach to eternity. Fortunately, I have found other authors who can write without trash and talk of God in a positive way.
I usually read informative literature but at times need something light to relax. This definitely is not relaxing. I will not return to this author again.

[Galion Public Library Teens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review by C.H.: "Loved it."

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Measure Of Grace by Al Lacy – Probably the biggest rollercoaster in the series! Happy Reading!