Delilah

by Fay Lamb

Calling a truce with the man you love? What’s the fun in that? Newly elected judge, John M. Turner, tries his best to call an end to his war with former Circuit Judge Delilah James, the woman he bested in the election by only a narrow margin. Delilah refuses to accept his flag of surrender. Worse yet, a vengeful assistant state attorney, the other candidate whose entry in the race actually handed the win to John, is seeking to have them both removed from the Florida Bar, and the game Delilah has forced upon him has given their enemy ammunition for his disbarment. Delilah likes the give and take she shares with John. What fun is there in surrender? She wants to make amends but makes a mess of every attempt. Added to her foibles, life has become John’s teenage sister hates her, and Libby Carter has been arrested for battery on a police officer and has embroiled Delilah in the plight of the homeless. Her past has returned to haunt her, and if that’s not enough, she’s deep into the one experience in life she never thought would happen to her. She’s fallen in love.

441 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 2, 2019

About the author

Fay Lamb is the only daughter of a rebel genius father and a hard-working, tow-the-line mom. She is not only a fifth-generation Floridian, she has lived her life in Titusville, where her grandmother was born in 1899.

Since an early age, storytelling has been Fay’s greatest desire. She seeks to create memorable characters that touch her readers’ hearts. She says of her writing, “If I can’t laugh or cry at the words written on the pages of my manuscript, the story is not ready for the reader.” Fay writes in various genres, including romance, romantic suspense, and contemporary fiction.

Reviews

[Ruth Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

First of all, this is a Christian book, and it is a clean romance. The gospel is presented fairly succinctly within the overall framework of the book, but there is nothing offensive nor overly preachy. Actions speak louder than words, and at the end of the day, this is a book about forgiveness and answering the call God has placed on your life.

When I first began reading, I was quite intrigued by the characters. Delilah captured my attention immediately, but as the author laid the groundwork for these characters and their tale, I found my interest waning. I found myself getting a bit disappointed.

That is until I read one of the most descriptive moments of potential disaster I've read in a romance novel. Yes, there is a tale of our beloved Delilah almost becoming the meal of a modern-day monster, and having lived in Florida for many years myself, I was quite taken with this captivating account.

From that moment on, everything about the story and the character kept me riveted. The mystery in the book was not terribly shocking, but the way in which it unraveled was sweet and fun. While there is never a doubt about how the book will end, I found this one of the better Christian romance books I had read in some time.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars (4 here, 5 on Amazon) I really like this last book of the Ties That Bind series. Although it is not my favorite of the series, I love the way the relationships of Charisse, Libby, Hope, and Delilah are further tied together in this final story. And the men's relationships with the women as well as with one another. The male characters' growth is as endearing as the females' is. This is strong Christian fiction I recommend for a clean, uplifting read.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delilah has been a lasting presence throughout this series. In the beginning, she was the character I loved to hate. If she had walked off the face of the earth, or been eaten by an alligator, I would not have minded, except the stories may not have been so interesting. She did at least provide plenty of conflict.
The story begins with the main character in a bit of hot water. In fact, this story keeps the conflict wire live, piling on enough to break Delilah. At times, I wondered if she could hold onto her newfound faith. Isn't that just like life? Everything's going well, then along comes the tests and trials that strengthen our faith. Delilah (the woman) was always a tough cookie, so I was hoping for the best. She didn't disappoint.
Of course, Lamb added romance, complete with a dollop of steam and a near train wreck when little hateful sister arrives. Nothing is going to be easy for Dee. Would you expect anything less for such an edgy character?
I loved the character arc that completes in this final episode, as Delilah learns to live among people without chewing their heads off.
The Ties that Bind series offers an ensemble cast. You met them in Charisse. You get to know them better in Libby. The friendship deepens in Hope and matures by the end of Delilah. These ties are strong, which is a good thing since they'll be stretched to the limits by all that life throws at them in Delilah.

[Becca Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

We all know the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" while at the same point admitting that at first glance it's difficult not to do. I make a note of this because if I am being honest the cover art didn't make me want to read this story, however I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed what I found inside.

I live in a very small town so I am not often exposed to the homeless, however I am well aware that it is a major issue for larger cities. What I loved about this story was that made the reader think about and have compassion for the homeless in a meaningful way. Throwing money at the people without giving any help or support of other means will not help solve the problem. People need help finding jobs, getting an education, and other such things that will help make them successful instead of dependent. Looking the other way and/or throwing money at the situation will not have any lasting effect on the real issues.

There were parts of this book that moved too slowly for me, but overall I enjoyed the story. It was easy to get into and shocked me at the end (nope, no spoilers). There was no shortage of drama throughout the pages. I struggled with the romance aspect of it but I enjoyed the rest of it. Overall it was on that I would say was worth the read.

*I received a copy of this book through CelebrateLit. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.

[Janice Sisemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delilah

Delilah is a defense attorney that used to be a judge. John M. Turner run against her in the election and won. The book starts with being in his courtroom to defend a case. That does give a interesting start to the book.

The book is very inspirational, I loved that about it. A lot of great fellowship at the church. Also enjoyed the friendship of all the friends. An interesting case comes up Delilah that also seems to involve John. There is some fun scenes in the book. Some really fascinating characters.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. I was not required to write an positive review. This is my own opinion.

[Carol James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith, Family, and Forgiveness. I love Delilah. She is intelligent, self-sufficient, and broken - all packaged in designer clothing and stilettos. Fay Lamb has crafted a beautiful story of God’s love and faithfulness in the midst of mankind’s failures. This book reminds us that when earthly fathers fail, our Heavenly Father is steadfast. Even though this was the fourth book in the Ties that Bind series, it was the first I read. But it won’t be the last. I can't wait to go back and read the first three.

[Jennifer Hallmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story to End Series

Delilah by Fay Lamb is a great novel to end her four book series. I always loved the character Delilah in the other books and am glad she has her own book. I know you'll love it as much as I did..