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Mitchell's Crossroads #1
A Twist of Faith
The language of love doesn’t have an accent…. But with any other type, Dr. Adelina Roseland feels confident she can correct it. Accent reduction is her specialty and she’s worked eight years in research to attain her dream job. But a secret wager to transform Appalachian cattle farmer, Reese Mitchell, into corporate material challenges Dee in ways she never expected, threatening her new position. For one, Adelina didn't plan for the faith and friction of Reese or his chaotic family. Now, drawn into a culture she tried to forget, Dee finds the warmth of family, the hope of faith, and the joy of love melting away the deep wounds of her past. But when Reese discovers that he's a pawn in her climb up the academic ladder, will he forgive Dee's deceit or will their miscommunication end in two broken lives? "Basham weaves a unique tale sure to please the romantic at heart." - Denise Hunter, bestselling author of Married 'til Monday
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 6, 2016
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Pepper Basham
41 books2,885 followersPepper D Basham has been telling tales ever since she was a little girl. When her grandmother called her a “writer” at the age of ten, Pepper took it as gospel and has enjoyed various types of writing styles ever since. A native of the Blue Ridge Mountains, mom of five, speech-language pathologist, and lover of chocolate, Pepper enjoys sprinkling her native Appalachian culture into her fiction wherever she can. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of the New River Valley in Virginia.
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April 4, 2016
If you love books that come with a dose of humor as well as faith, family, and flirting, then you need to be running right out to order a copy of this delightful book!
A Twist of Faith speaks my language. It’s funny. It’s endearing. It’s heartwarming. And it’s got a swoony hero who chops firewood and has darling kids and banters adorably with the heroine.
A Twist of Faith puts a delightfully Appalachian and modern spin on “My Fair Lady” – and does so with such wit and warmth that readers will be grinning like Haus the dog through the whole read. The characters – primary and secondary… even tertiary, for that matter – will steal your heart and sometimes your breath, and the romantic tension swirls deliciously through any scene in which Reese and Dee share the page. The message of faith is tender and organic – never preachy – and settles around your shoulders like a hug from Reese’s mama. If you’re a fan of Becky Wade or Denise Hunter (for CBA readers), or Kristan Higgins in the general market, you need to make sure you put A Twist of Faith on your wish list!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
Read my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
A Twist of Faith speaks my language. It’s funny. It’s endearing. It’s heartwarming. And it’s got a swoony hero who chops firewood and has darling kids and banters adorably with the heroine.
A Twist of Faith puts a delightfully Appalachian and modern spin on “My Fair Lady” – and does so with such wit and warmth that readers will be grinning like Haus the dog through the whole read. The characters – primary and secondary… even tertiary, for that matter – will steal your heart and sometimes your breath, and the romantic tension swirls deliciously through any scene in which Reese and Dee share the page. The message of faith is tender and organic – never preachy – and settles around your shoulders like a hug from Reese’s mama. If you’re a fan of Becky Wade or Denise Hunter (for CBA readers), or Kristan Higgins in the general market, you need to make sure you put A Twist of Faith on your wish list!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
Read my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
January 20, 2018
A Twist of Faith was my first novel by Pepper Basham, but it won't be my last. These characters are endearing, easing their way into my heart with their genuine hospitality and care for each other. I appreciated the realistic way their accents and manner of speaking are portrayed throughout the story.
Adelina took a little while to grow on me, but I liked Reese right away. After I understood a little bit of Adelina's backstory, I could easily empathize with her. The interactions between Adelina and Reese are filled with humor and sweetness. The faith element is woven realistically throughout the story, and I especially liked the focus on letting go of the past.
The Mitchell family provide a wonderful cast of secondary characters, and I'm looking forward to reading Rainey Mitchell's story - especially when it involves a certain college professor that tested my nerves in book one!
Basham is a new to me author, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books soon!
Adelina took a little while to grow on me, but I liked Reese right away. After I understood a little bit of Adelina's backstory, I could easily empathize with her. The interactions between Adelina and Reese are filled with humor and sweetness. The faith element is woven realistically throughout the story, and I especially liked the focus on letting go of the past.
The Mitchell family provide a wonderful cast of secondary characters, and I'm looking forward to reading Rainey Mitchell's story - especially when it involves a certain college professor that tested my nerves in book one!
Basham is a new to me author, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books soon!
April 5, 2016
Y'all tickled pink just does not cover the excitement I felt once I finished A Twist of Faith. Would you believe I was so enraptured in the tale I had the book EVERYWHERE with me? I'm talking about cooking, doing dishes, readying my kids for school, on the way to appointments (stop lights are a wonderful thing). You get the point.
Ms. Basham can write! I know a sense of deja vu maybe coming over you since I'm sure I've said that relating to her historical fiction, but y'all! This story just wraps your heart in love and old-fashion values and sends it to the stars in sunshine and everything that's right in the world.
*I received a free copy via SLB Tours in exchange for an honest review.
See full review at: http://tonishiloh.weebly.com/blog/pep...
Ms. Basham can write! I know a sense of deja vu maybe coming over you since I'm sure I've said that relating to her historical fiction, but y'all! This story just wraps your heart in love and old-fashion values and sends it to the stars in sunshine and everything that's right in the world.
*I received a free copy via SLB Tours in exchange for an honest review.
See full review at: http://tonishiloh.weebly.com/blog/pep...
April 1, 2017
This would be the perfect book to read this fall. It tickles your senses with descriptions of hot coffee,crisp air, green rolling hills, spicy pumpkin bread and an irresistible charming country life. It makes you want to pull on your favorite flannel, fuzzy socks and quilt and read by a crackling fire. This was a fun retelling of "My Fair Lady." The spiritual theme was well written concerning letting go of bitterness and anger in your life and learning to forgive. These characters feel like family and by the time you finish reading this book, you will wish you could go for a walk and "drop" in to visit them.
April 6, 2018
Well, now... what a pleasant introduction to a new-to-me author! :)
I really wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book, but someone recommended her writing to me and I think I found this book for free on Amazon... so I figured I'd go ahead and give it a try. And I don't know what gave me this idea, but for some reason I thought this was a novella so I was rather surprised to discover that it's over 300 pages long. A nice surprise considering I don't think this story could have been well told in a novella-size book.
I enjoyed the spiritual journey these characters take. Throughout the book, I was kinda hoping there would be more focus on Reese dealing with his spiritual & emotional struggles. And there at the end, I was satisfied.
Dee realizing that most of her preconceptions weren't accurate is entertaining and also makes you think. Reese's family was just fantastic and I would love to read more about them. And I'm still not quite sure what I think of Alex... but I'd love to see him get his own story. But perhaps he already has one? I shall have to go check this author's page and find out. ;)
This wasn't a super fast read for me, but it wasn't slow either-- it's a good steady read that I enjoyed. :)
I really wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book, but someone recommended her writing to me and I think I found this book for free on Amazon... so I figured I'd go ahead and give it a try. And I don't know what gave me this idea, but for some reason I thought this was a novella so I was rather surprised to discover that it's over 300 pages long. A nice surprise considering I don't think this story could have been well told in a novella-size book.
I enjoyed the spiritual journey these characters take. Throughout the book, I was kinda hoping there would be more focus on Reese dealing with his spiritual & emotional struggles. And there at the end, I was satisfied.
Dee realizing that most of her preconceptions weren't accurate is entertaining and also makes you think. Reese's family was just fantastic and I would love to read more about them. And I'm still not quite sure what I think of Alex... but I'd love to see him get his own story. But perhaps he already has one? I shall have to go check this author's page and find out. ;)
This wasn't a super fast read for me, but it wasn't slow either-- it's a good steady read that I enjoyed. :)
March 12, 2017
You know, I think the thing I liked the most about this book is that most of the characters acted like adults and showed themselves capable of talking through issues even when they were upset!! Hooray! Dee and Reese and their families were great characters to read about.
There were a few editing issues (punctuation, wrong homonyms) but overall it was well written. The pacing was great and the characters practically jumped off the pages. I also loved the setting...next to the Deep South, the Appalachian area is my favorite American region, and it is really under-represented in fiction. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
Christianity: Dee is a wandering believer and comes back to the fold.
There were a few editing issues (punctuation, wrong homonyms) but overall it was well written. The pacing was great and the characters practically jumped off the pages. I also loved the setting...next to the Deep South, the Appalachian area is my favorite American region, and it is really under-represented in fiction. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
Christianity: Dee is a wandering believer and comes back to the fold.
October 11, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
A pretty cute story that had potential, A Twist of Faith ended up falling terribly short of my expectations. I really liked that it featured dogs (and accurate behavior of the critters), an intriguing cow birth scene, and a farm. I also enjoyed the quotes from Pygmalion at the heading of each chapter (though one was missing its identifying tag). The Mitchell family was fun and loving, and I really appreciated how developed each member was.
The reasons the story fell short outweighed the pluses for me. In no particular order, they are (there are spoilers ahead):
1. Some scenes were so saturated in hair and eye colors that it was impossible to keep straight which person had what.
2. Chapter five introduced too many people consecutively, so I got lost on who had which position at the university.
3. There was a too-passionate kiss that came on the tail of a very important faith moment. Instead of being able to enjoy that moment of faith for a while, I was shoved into a scene that was uncomfortable and awkward to read about. The kiss went on for over a page (it felt like three pages), which was way too long for my taste.
4. "... the man's voice held aphrodisiac qualities." This really irritated me, because why does sex have to come into everything? The conversation happening when this bit of narration popped up had nothing to do with sex or romance, so this phrase was inappropriate not only for the Christian fiction romance genre, but also for the context of the scene.
5. "Ain't is not a word." This was stated time and again. However, it is an incorrect statement. "Ain't" is a slang contraction, but both slang and contractions are technically words, particularly if they show up in the dictionary, which "ain't" does.
6. "Shown" was used a couple of times when "shone" was meant.
7. Grace Mitchell was suddenly called "Ma Mitchell." This inconsistency was random and felt odd since it was only in the last couple of chapters.
8. Reese was too dumbed down in his POV scenes, particularly in the way his thought process worked. Just because he doesn't use proper grammar does not mean he's slow-minded. His POV narration made me feel stupid and insulted, because I'm a small-town Texan who sometimes uses "ain't" and "reckon," but neither I nor the hundreds of other countrified and/or small-town folks I've met in my lifetime have had such dim-witted thought processes because of the way we speak.
9. The makeover story line was poorly executed. Reese's speech was not very garbled at the beginning of the story, nor did he make much progress through nine of the ten weeks of the therapy he received. It ended up being more of a magical Cinderella-type transformation than a progressive My Fair Lady-type change. It also appeared like he did all the work in the last week rather than Adelina having anything to do with it. She looked majorly incompetent at her work to me, which had me wondering how she earned her PhD and her colleagues' respect.
Content:
* marital affair and subsequent pregnancy
* wager as a major theme
* sexual innuendo and jokes
Overall, the inconsistencies in character distracted me from the message of this story. I really wanted to like it, and I'm disappointed that I didn't. I've got many friends on Goodreads who have completely adored this story, and I'm sure there will be thousands of others who appreciate its cuteness.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
A pretty cute story that had potential, A Twist of Faith ended up falling terribly short of my expectations. I really liked that it featured dogs (and accurate behavior of the critters), an intriguing cow birth scene, and a farm. I also enjoyed the quotes from Pygmalion at the heading of each chapter (though one was missing its identifying tag). The Mitchell family was fun and loving, and I really appreciated how developed each member was.
The reasons the story fell short outweighed the pluses for me. In no particular order, they are (there are spoilers ahead):
1. Some scenes were so saturated in hair and eye colors that it was impossible to keep straight which person had what.
2. Chapter five introduced too many people consecutively, so I got lost on who had which position at the university.
3. There was a too-passionate kiss that came on the tail of a very important faith moment. Instead of being able to enjoy that moment of faith for a while, I was shoved into a scene that was uncomfortable and awkward to read about. The kiss went on for over a page (it felt like three pages), which was way too long for my taste.
4. "... the man's voice held aphrodisiac qualities." This really irritated me, because why does sex have to come into everything? The conversation happening when this bit of narration popped up had nothing to do with sex or romance, so this phrase was inappropriate not only for the Christian fiction romance genre, but also for the context of the scene.
5. "Ain't is not a word." This was stated time and again. However, it is an incorrect statement. "Ain't" is a slang contraction, but both slang and contractions are technically words, particularly if they show up in the dictionary, which "ain't" does.
6. "Shown" was used a couple of times when "shone" was meant.
7. Grace Mitchell was suddenly called "Ma Mitchell." This inconsistency was random and felt odd since it was only in the last couple of chapters.
8. Reese was too dumbed down in his POV scenes, particularly in the way his thought process worked. Just because he doesn't use proper grammar does not mean he's slow-minded. His POV narration made me feel stupid and insulted, because I'm a small-town Texan who sometimes uses "ain't" and "reckon," but neither I nor the hundreds of other countrified and/or small-town folks I've met in my lifetime have had such dim-witted thought processes because of the way we speak.
9. The makeover story line was poorly executed. Reese's speech was not very garbled at the beginning of the story, nor did he make much progress through nine of the ten weeks of the therapy he received. It ended up being more of a magical Cinderella-type transformation than a progressive My Fair Lady-type change. It also appeared like he did all the work in the last week rather than Adelina having anything to do with it. She looked majorly incompetent at her work to me, which had me wondering how she earned her PhD and her colleagues' respect.
Content:
* marital affair and subsequent pregnancy
* wager as a major theme
* sexual innuendo and jokes
Overall, the inconsistencies in character distracted me from the message of this story. I really wanted to like it, and I'm disappointed that I didn't. I've got many friends on Goodreads who have completely adored this story, and I'm sure there will be thousands of others who appreciate its cuteness.
I was not compensated for my honest review.
December 27, 2018
I enjoyed this story tremendously! A Twist of Faith is the third book by Pepper Basham that I have read, and I have loved each one! In this case, I listened to the audiobook version of the story. I thought that the narrator did a fabulous job with the various accents and dialects of these characters. She had a very soothing voice that added to the feeling of being in rural Appalachia.
As for the story, when the book began I wasn’t very fond of Dr. Adelina Roseland. She seemed a bit stuck up and had preconceived notions about many things. I wondered why she acted as she did. Of course, the author proceeded to do a beautiful job of opening up who this character was, which allowed me to understand her backstory. I ended up loving Adelina!
As for Reese Mitchell, he had me from the get go! What a terrific character! Now, he had his faults, too. He carried around some baggage that got in the way a time or two, but he had an amazing heart and was such a good dad to his kids.
A Twist of Faith is now a top favorite of mine. I look forward to reading or listening to the next book in the series. And if you are looking for an enjoyable audiobook to listen to, I definitely recommend this one.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
As for the story, when the book began I wasn’t very fond of Dr. Adelina Roseland. She seemed a bit stuck up and had preconceived notions about many things. I wondered why she acted as she did. Of course, the author proceeded to do a beautiful job of opening up who this character was, which allowed me to understand her backstory. I ended up loving Adelina!
As for Reese Mitchell, he had me from the get go! What a terrific character! Now, he had his faults, too. He carried around some baggage that got in the way a time or two, but he had an amazing heart and was such a good dad to his kids.
A Twist of Faith is now a top favorite of mine. I look forward to reading or listening to the next book in the series. And if you are looking for an enjoyable audiobook to listen to, I definitely recommend this one.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
December 18, 2017
It would take a tough heart to not fall in love with the Mitchell Family. Thankfully for Dee, exposure to a loving family was just what she needed. This contemporary romance novel was incredibly different than the historical debut I read by the author. A Twist of Faith was well done. I look forward to the next in the series.
December 11, 2024
"City folk only get smarter the longer they live in the country," or at least that's what his mother would say. Grace Mitchell would also contend that "time and gentle stirrin' brings cream to the top"; advice that is going to be a little harder for a certain country boy to remember.
Reese Mitchell struggles not to gape at the beautiful, refined Dr. Adelina Roseland, who has been temporarily transplanted to the hill country of Ransom, Virginia to complete research on accent modification. And she is offering him complimentary"lessons on how to talk right"? Reese thinks he talks just fine, but why not; especially if it increases his chances of securing a coveted agricultural consulting position; his family desperately needs the additional income.
Being offered a full professorship at the University of Virginia is Dee Roseland's dream job and a six month placement at the rural Blue Ridge University will greatly improve her chances. If only her supervising professor, Dr. Alex Murdock, hadn't made such a ridiculous wager; turn the handsome farmer-in-0veralls into a smooth talking professional in just a matter of weeks. As one might imagine, it didn't take long for the sparks to fly between "Dr.-aint-is-not-a-word" Roseland and "Mr.- want-me-to-light-your-fire-tonight?" Mitchell.
"A Twist of Faith" is witty, romantic, comedic, and thoroughly, relentlessly enjoyable. Most of all, it expresses an inherent belief in the kind of unconditional love that only a heavenly Father can bestow, and for which Dee and Reese will be eternally grateful.
I was given an advance copy of this novel from the author. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Reese Mitchell struggles not to gape at the beautiful, refined Dr. Adelina Roseland, who has been temporarily transplanted to the hill country of Ransom, Virginia to complete research on accent modification. And she is offering him complimentary"lessons on how to talk right"? Reese thinks he talks just fine, but why not; especially if it increases his chances of securing a coveted agricultural consulting position; his family desperately needs the additional income.
Being offered a full professorship at the University of Virginia is Dee Roseland's dream job and a six month placement at the rural Blue Ridge University will greatly improve her chances. If only her supervising professor, Dr. Alex Murdock, hadn't made such a ridiculous wager; turn the handsome farmer-in-0veralls into a smooth talking professional in just a matter of weeks. As one might imagine, it didn't take long for the sparks to fly between "Dr.-aint-is-not-a-word" Roseland and "Mr.- want-me-to-light-your-fire-tonight?" Mitchell.
"A Twist of Faith" is witty, romantic, comedic, and thoroughly, relentlessly enjoyable. Most of all, it expresses an inherent belief in the kind of unconditional love that only a heavenly Father can bestow, and for which Dee and Reese will be eternally grateful.
I was given an advance copy of this novel from the author. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
September 26, 2016
This was really good! I hope to read more from Mrs. Pepper Basham!
April 18, 2017
With a touch of reverse Pygmalion, a dash of Virginia mountain accent, a cup of sweet romance, a pint of homespun wisdom, and a quart of faith, Pepper Basham has put together an incredibly wonderful book. Adelina "Dee" Roseland is an accent reduction specialist with a PhD. Reese Mitchell is a hunk of a mountain man who talks the "mountain speak" of Virginia but has surprising, hidden talents. Both have had more than their share of hard times and tragedy in their lives. Dee finds him a challenge she can't resist (in more ways than one) especially when her biggest foe at the University pushes her for a wager that she can't turn this turnip into a rose.
Dee and Reese were both such incredibly complex characters. Dee had given up on life and Reese hadn't dealt with the biggest tragedy in his life. Surrounded by wonderful minor characters (most of whom were Reese's extended family), they both got a strong dose of down home wisdom and Bible Belt faith. Basham explains salvation so well in the story line without it seeming to be preached. There were so many wonderful gems that "peppered" this story that Pepper D. Basham has become another of my favorite authors. I can't wait to read the next in this new-to-me author's Mitchell's Crossroads series and meet this wonderful family again.
FAVORITE QUOTES: (Goodness oh so many!)
"Unforgiveness never bring anything but a sad life and a hard heart in the end. The last thing I need is bitterness eating away at my confidence.....It's not easy, but without forgiveness of the big or small, we'd all lead some pretty sad and lonely lives. I believe God places us in each other's lives for very specific purposes. For good or bad, we need each other to become the person He wants us to be."
"People are going to fail...It's human nature. The real issue is what we do when they fail that matters most. Do we hold it inside or do we let it go?"
"We're never too lost, we can't be found. That's why we need Jesus."
Dee and Reese were both such incredibly complex characters. Dee had given up on life and Reese hadn't dealt with the biggest tragedy in his life. Surrounded by wonderful minor characters (most of whom were Reese's extended family), they both got a strong dose of down home wisdom and Bible Belt faith. Basham explains salvation so well in the story line without it seeming to be preached. There were so many wonderful gems that "peppered" this story that Pepper D. Basham has become another of my favorite authors. I can't wait to read the next in this new-to-me author's Mitchell's Crossroads series and meet this wonderful family again.
FAVORITE QUOTES: (Goodness oh so many!)
"Unforgiveness never bring anything but a sad life and a hard heart in the end. The last thing I need is bitterness eating away at my confidence.....It's not easy, but without forgiveness of the big or small, we'd all lead some pretty sad and lonely lives. I believe God places us in each other's lives for very specific purposes. For good or bad, we need each other to become the person He wants us to be."
"People are going to fail...It's human nature. The real issue is what we do when they fail that matters most. Do we hold it inside or do we let it go?"
"We're never too lost, we can't be found. That's why we need Jesus."
February 7, 2017
I found this book delightful! Pepper Bashum has created a family and community that I would love to visit. Dee, Dr. Adelina Roseland, sees her move to the small community of Ransom as a step towards career advancement into her dream job. She brings a lot of baggage and misconceptions of family relationships that have caused her to mistrust others and God. But is she really up to the challenge of winning a wager, or will she lose her heart and re-evaluate her dream?
I am a big fan of musicals, so I loved the fact that this is a modern re-telling of "My Fair Lady"/ the play "Pigmalion". I simply loved Dee's developing relationship with Reese, not to mention his family. Bashum creates a supportive cast in the Mitchell family that is fun, endearing and most of all loving. The elements of love, forgiveness and grace flow throughout this story with such ease. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
I am a big fan of musicals, so I loved the fact that this is a modern re-telling of "My Fair Lady"/ the play "Pigmalion". I simply loved Dee's developing relationship with Reese, not to mention his family. Bashum creates a supportive cast in the Mitchell family that is fun, endearing and most of all loving. The elements of love, forgiveness and grace flow throughout this story with such ease. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
December 28, 2022
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This book is perfectly perfect! Mountains, accents, rugged hard working man with a soft heart, comfort food, sweet little people (with adorable accents!), and HEALING!!! Love. Love. Love!
Pepper Basham has firmly planted herself on my all time favorite authors list. I don’t even need to know what her next book is about to know that I want to read it!!!
I requested this title from the publisher, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, in order to present an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
This book is perfectly perfect! Mountains, accents, rugged hard working man with a soft heart, comfort food, sweet little people (with adorable accents!), and HEALING!!! Love. Love. Love!
Pepper Basham has firmly planted herself on my all time favorite authors list. I don’t even need to know what her next book is about to know that I want to read it!!!
I requested this title from the publisher, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, in order to present an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
April 8, 2016
Like the saying goes, "don't judge a book by it's cover", don't judge someone by their accents.
What is it about the description of a cowboy, especially one with a twang that leaves the deepest impression on you? Even as a reader...O, did I lose you? Try this, early on from Pepper D. Basham's "Twist of Faith":
"He stood framed by the doorway. Every piece of his six-foot-two frame blared flawless. From his dusty-blond hair sculpted to Michelangelo-like perfection and his Grecian nose, down to the pristine lines of his navy suit." (3)
Oops! That's Dr. Murdoch, not the "cowboy" in question. (Still...we'll get back to him.) Here' our cowboy,
"A rugged looking man stood framed by the doorway, muscular arms tan against a pale blue shirt half-hidden underneath dark overalls. His jaw line was shaded by a five o'clock, no, more like ten o'clock shadow. Midnight hair tossed in a disarray of curls topped his head and spilled over his forehead, enhancing a pair of chocolate-brown eyes. The nervous movement of the cap in his hands came in direct contrast to the strength and confidence in his size..." (8)
Now, if this is your first encounter with Pepper's writing, what can you deduce from the above snippets? Well, I can tell you Pepper sure have a way with words, and there's two handsome boys in this book. Next, you can't wait to get started. Ever since the first two books of Pepper's Penned in Time series, I am hooked. Hooked on her books and her steamy (in a Christian/clean sense) writing. I took my sweet time with Twist of Faith, knowing that if I start this, I will need to finish it in one sitting. So when I finally have a couple of hours dedicated to reading, I jumped on it. And boy, was I in for a sinker. How could you not with scenes like this?
" 'Want me to light your fire tonight?'...
'Excuse me?'
When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started the fire - on his face. 'I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you.'
Her eyes great wider. His face got hotter.
'Let me fix you up a fire.' He pointed to the fireplace just to rule out any doubt. 'Right here. In the fireplace.'
...She laughed harder...She snorted a reply in a cute-unladylike-kind of way and then leaned forward, bracing her shaking body with a hand to her waist." (68-69)
I'm pretty sure I displayed my "unladylike" snort too, as I was reading this. Dee and Reese's easy and oftentimes smile-worthy banters will draw you in, and before you know it, you're too deep in to let go. All jokes aside, Pepper has a way of writing flawed characters that you can't help but relate to, and sometimes dislike at first. Dee's career-oriented goals and distraught upbringing have her dismissing God and His role in her life, while keeping her true nature deep within. Will she fully understand the meaning of home? Reese's past of betrayal by those closest to him had him doubting true love and its sincerity as it stares him in the face. Will a wager made in the heat of the moment obliterate the budding seed of love and healing between the two?
We have the emotional journey of the main characters, but the other characters, Rainey, Dr. Murdock, Emma, Lou, Brandon and Mama Mitchell all creates the backstory, motivating and illuminating our main characters, and usually enlightening in many ways. Rainey's backstory already have me on the edge of my seat, wanting and waiting to read her story, and maybe one of the scenes in Twist of Faith is foreshortening what's to come with a certain PhD?
The romance highlights Twist of Faith, the characters round out the book in supportive and amazing roles, but it's the message of God's love, humility, forgiveness and grace that truly makes this book noteworthy. Sometimes, your dreams may not be as planned, but it's not too far off to what your heart truly seeks. And as a last question to the author, I need to ask, "O Pepper, how fast can you write the next one?"
This review first appeared on Just Commonly Blog
NOTE: I won a digital copy of this book in a giveaway. A review was NOT required. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
What is it about the description of a cowboy, especially one with a twang that leaves the deepest impression on you? Even as a reader...O, did I lose you? Try this, early on from Pepper D. Basham's "Twist of Faith":
"He stood framed by the doorway. Every piece of his six-foot-two frame blared flawless. From his dusty-blond hair sculpted to Michelangelo-like perfection and his Grecian nose, down to the pristine lines of his navy suit." (3)
Oops! That's Dr. Murdoch, not the "cowboy" in question. (Still...we'll get back to him.) Here' our cowboy,
"A rugged looking man stood framed by the doorway, muscular arms tan against a pale blue shirt half-hidden underneath dark overalls. His jaw line was shaded by a five o'clock, no, more like ten o'clock shadow. Midnight hair tossed in a disarray of curls topped his head and spilled over his forehead, enhancing a pair of chocolate-brown eyes. The nervous movement of the cap in his hands came in direct contrast to the strength and confidence in his size..." (8)
Now, if this is your first encounter with Pepper's writing, what can you deduce from the above snippets? Well, I can tell you Pepper sure have a way with words, and there's two handsome boys in this book. Next, you can't wait to get started. Ever since the first two books of Pepper's Penned in Time series, I am hooked. Hooked on her books and her steamy (in a Christian/clean sense) writing. I took my sweet time with Twist of Faith, knowing that if I start this, I will need to finish it in one sitting. So when I finally have a couple of hours dedicated to reading, I jumped on it. And boy, was I in for a sinker. How could you not with scenes like this?
" 'Want me to light your fire tonight?'...
'Excuse me?'
When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started the fire - on his face. 'I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you.'
Her eyes great wider. His face got hotter.
'Let me fix you up a fire.' He pointed to the fireplace just to rule out any doubt. 'Right here. In the fireplace.'
...She laughed harder...She snorted a reply in a cute-unladylike-kind of way and then leaned forward, bracing her shaking body with a hand to her waist." (68-69)
I'm pretty sure I displayed my "unladylike" snort too, as I was reading this. Dee and Reese's easy and oftentimes smile-worthy banters will draw you in, and before you know it, you're too deep in to let go. All jokes aside, Pepper has a way of writing flawed characters that you can't help but relate to, and sometimes dislike at first. Dee's career-oriented goals and distraught upbringing have her dismissing God and His role in her life, while keeping her true nature deep within. Will she fully understand the meaning of home? Reese's past of betrayal by those closest to him had him doubting true love and its sincerity as it stares him in the face. Will a wager made in the heat of the moment obliterate the budding seed of love and healing between the two?
We have the emotional journey of the main characters, but the other characters, Rainey, Dr. Murdock, Emma, Lou, Brandon and Mama Mitchell all creates the backstory, motivating and illuminating our main characters, and usually enlightening in many ways. Rainey's backstory already have me on the edge of my seat, wanting and waiting to read her story, and maybe one of the scenes in Twist of Faith is foreshortening what's to come with a certain PhD?
The romance highlights Twist of Faith, the characters round out the book in supportive and amazing roles, but it's the message of God's love, humility, forgiveness and grace that truly makes this book noteworthy. Sometimes, your dreams may not be as planned, but it's not too far off to what your heart truly seeks. And as a last question to the author, I need to ask, "O Pepper, how fast can you write the next one?"
This review first appeared on Just Commonly Blog
NOTE: I won a digital copy of this book in a giveaway. A review was NOT required. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
March 24, 2016
Yet again, a Pepper Basham novel has seen me up way too late at night, unable to close the book (or laptop). This novel had everything--sugar, spice and heart, through and through. It instantly drew me in and the characters practically jump off the page and I got invested within a heartbeat. There is heart, and oh, the humor in both the romance and the story on the whole.
The moment I fell haplessly in love with Reese Mitchell, hook line and sinker, was on page 60 just after he finished chopping firewood--I mean, ladies, c'mon. Just something about a man doing manual labor like that.
Reese brings firewood in for Dee, Dr. Adelina Roseland, and, as she is a city gal, offers to build her a fire since that night was going to be a cold one. But, the adorkable guy sticks his foot in his mouth and asks her this instead:
"Want me to light your fire tonight?"
When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started a fire--on his face. "I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you."
Her eyes grew wider. His face got hotter.
"Let me fix you up a fire." He pointed to the fireplace to rule out any doubt. "Right here. In the fireplace."
Dee and Reese are both somewhat gun-shy and despite the surface-level differences, have a good bit in common. They bring out the best in each other, challenge each other to be better and embrace amazing grace--together. For Reese, it's letting God handle his past, and in addition to that for Dee, through out the novel she comes to let God have the future and birth a new dream in her heart, challenging all her preconceived notions. With a message woven tightly through from page one to the happy ending betwixt and between grinning dogs, adorable children, colorful relatives and swoon-worthy romance--this novel is a must read.
*Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
The moment I fell haplessly in love with Reese Mitchell, hook line and sinker, was on page 60 just after he finished chopping firewood--I mean, ladies, c'mon. Just something about a man doing manual labor like that.
Reese brings firewood in for Dee, Dr. Adelina Roseland, and, as she is a city gal, offers to build her a fire since that night was going to be a cold one. But, the adorkable guy sticks his foot in his mouth and asks her this instead:
"Want me to light your fire tonight?"
When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started a fire--on his face. "I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you."
Her eyes grew wider. His face got hotter.
"Let me fix you up a fire." He pointed to the fireplace to rule out any doubt. "Right here. In the fireplace."
Dee and Reese are both somewhat gun-shy and despite the surface-level differences, have a good bit in common. They bring out the best in each other, challenge each other to be better and embrace amazing grace--together. For Reese, it's letting God handle his past, and in addition to that for Dee, through out the novel she comes to let God have the future and birth a new dream in her heart, challenging all her preconceived notions. With a message woven tightly through from page one to the happy ending betwixt and between grinning dogs, adorable children, colorful relatives and swoon-worthy romance--this novel is a must read.
*Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
June 30, 2022
I loved this book!!!
I loved the romance, suspense and godly wisdom! The perfect illustration of God’s bigger picture for our lives!!!!!!!
Keep writing!!!!!
I loved the romance, suspense and godly wisdom! The perfect illustration of God’s bigger picture for our lives!!!!!!!
Keep writing!!!!!
November 16, 2025
A great story from Pepper. Lots of humor but a wonderful depth as well. Loved!
June 1, 2016
Another awesome book by Pepper D. Basham! She's such a good writer that you can feel the depth of each person's emotions. It takes your breath away! :)
I loved the journey to faith that Dee takes in this story. As with her other books, Pepper takes you deep. Deep into the feelings of failure and guilt, of not being good enough, of being so wounded, angry and closed off. And then she leads you deep into the awareness of God's grace, forgiveness, unconditional love, and hope for a new life.
Aside from the wonderful God moments, there is also plenty to laugh about and lots of sizzle between Dee and Reese! :D I died laughing at this part which happens very early in the book - "Reese slammed more pieces of wood into the pile, positioned a few in the grate, and pulled a lighter from it's place near the hearth. "Want me to light your fire tonight?" She turned from the casserole so fast he thought she might fall over. "Excuse me?" When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started the fire-on his face. "I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you." Her eyes grew wider. His face got hotter. "Let me fix you up a fire." He pointed to the fireplace to rule out any doubt. "Right here. In the fireplace"." LOL :D
Reese's family is also a huge part of the story and I loved them! They are very integral to the softening, healing, and changing that Dee makes in the story. As well as helping Reese to see the things that he's still holding onto from his past.
I really enjoyed this take on the "My Fair Lady/Pygmalion" story. Coming from a city girl that transplanted to the south many years ago, I could appreciate how the differences in dialect could sound so rough to Dee's ears. But Dee is quickly drawn to the warmth of this Appalachian family and after awhile it just sounds like home.
Please don't miss out on this book! You'll laugh, cry, sigh, swoon, get frustrated, feel loved, hopeful and so much more. In other words you'll find yourself heart deep in this story!
*Thanks to SLBTours for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions stated are my own.*
I loved the journey to faith that Dee takes in this story. As with her other books, Pepper takes you deep. Deep into the feelings of failure and guilt, of not being good enough, of being so wounded, angry and closed off. And then she leads you deep into the awareness of God's grace, forgiveness, unconditional love, and hope for a new life.
Aside from the wonderful God moments, there is also plenty to laugh about and lots of sizzle between Dee and Reese! :D I died laughing at this part which happens very early in the book - "Reese slammed more pieces of wood into the pile, positioned a few in the grate, and pulled a lighter from it's place near the hearth. "Want me to light your fire tonight?" She turned from the casserole so fast he thought she might fall over. "Excuse me?" When Reese replayed the question in his mind, he was pretty sure he'd already started the fire-on his face. "I mean, do you want me to heat things up in here for you." Her eyes grew wider. His face got hotter. "Let me fix you up a fire." He pointed to the fireplace to rule out any doubt. "Right here. In the fireplace"." LOL :D
Reese's family is also a huge part of the story and I loved them! They are very integral to the softening, healing, and changing that Dee makes in the story. As well as helping Reese to see the things that he's still holding onto from his past.
I really enjoyed this take on the "My Fair Lady/Pygmalion" story. Coming from a city girl that transplanted to the south many years ago, I could appreciate how the differences in dialect could sound so rough to Dee's ears. But Dee is quickly drawn to the warmth of this Appalachian family and after awhile it just sounds like home.
Please don't miss out on this book! You'll laugh, cry, sigh, swoon, get frustrated, feel loved, hopeful and so much more. In other words you'll find yourself heart deep in this story!
*Thanks to SLBTours for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions stated are my own.*
April 8, 2016
*I received a copy through Singing Librarian Book Tours in exchange for an honest review*
My Fair Lady is a beloved classic and it was fun to read a modern spin on the story. Dee has a PhD in helping people overcome accents and is determined to help backwoods, Reese, do just that in preparation for a job interview. Having a plan and having life go exactly according to plan, is always wishful thinking, as Dee soon discovers. I loved being taken deep into the heart of the Appalachian and to come to know the Mitchell family.
Dee is a great character, as she comes to learn more about herself through this wonderful family. So many of her likes, dislikes, and fears are dispelled because of them and her strength to rise up to different occasions is heartening. Of course, growth isn't ever easy and Dee has a lot to learn and to overcome. I really came to like her. At first, she seems a little snooty, but we all wear a mask of some type. Reese is great, as well. As a single father, he has his hands full, yet he still makes time to take care of his extended family and to support newcomer, Dee. He's a manly man and a little gruff around the edges, but a marshmallow underneath.
I enjoyed reading the snippets from Pygmalion at the beginning of each chapter and I also enjoyed the way these characters incorporate God into their lives and decisions. I love the way the story gently progresses, with an ebb and flow of conflicts and sweet, romantic moments. A very enjoyable read.
Content: mild romance (kissing, implied affair); a lot of religious elements (heavy Christian themes); mild violence/moments of peril. Clean!
My Fair Lady is a beloved classic and it was fun to read a modern spin on the story. Dee has a PhD in helping people overcome accents and is determined to help backwoods, Reese, do just that in preparation for a job interview. Having a plan and having life go exactly according to plan, is always wishful thinking, as Dee soon discovers. I loved being taken deep into the heart of the Appalachian and to come to know the Mitchell family.
Dee is a great character, as she comes to learn more about herself through this wonderful family. So many of her likes, dislikes, and fears are dispelled because of them and her strength to rise up to different occasions is heartening. Of course, growth isn't ever easy and Dee has a lot to learn and to overcome. I really came to like her. At first, she seems a little snooty, but we all wear a mask of some type. Reese is great, as well. As a single father, he has his hands full, yet he still makes time to take care of his extended family and to support newcomer, Dee. He's a manly man and a little gruff around the edges, but a marshmallow underneath.
I enjoyed reading the snippets from Pygmalion at the beginning of each chapter and I also enjoyed the way these characters incorporate God into their lives and decisions. I love the way the story gently progresses, with an ebb and flow of conflicts and sweet, romantic moments. A very enjoyable read.
Content: mild romance (kissing, implied affair); a lot of religious elements (heavy Christian themes); mild violence/moments of peril. Clean!
October 5, 2018
Whew!!! Even though the weather's getting colder, you might need to bring the fans up from the basement, for this read due to the scrumptious amount of toe-curling kisses peppered throughout (get the pun?) That Reese is one swoonworthy hero! A gentle mountain man filled with faith and unending love for his family. Layered with intriguing depths that uptight Adelina doesn't recognize at first.
Ewwww --- sometimes I wanted to slap that girl! She was that snooty and aloof and Reese was so charming, no matter what he was really thinking. His mama raised him to have gentlemanly manners and I appreciated it even if Dee didn't. But then the kissing started and that swayed her some and pretty soon these two are on a delightful romantic romp towards....
...well, not a happily ever after because there's complications and secrets and my tummy was tied up in knots as Dee blunders on and I might have reached for a kleenex or two along the way. A slow reveal of the wounds from her childhood explain a lot and had me rooting for her even though that meant I wouldn't get to keep Reese for myself! But that's a sacrifice this avid reader was willing to make for the greater good of the story. :-) Emotional angst nicely balanced with romantic comedy make this the perfect kind of frantic-page-turning- must-finish-it-right-now kind of read.
And there's a profoundly beautiful inspirational thread about the power of Grace and forgiveness -- some of the best conversations on the subject I've ever seen in a novel. Uplifting and toe-curling liberally dosed with humour. Sweet perfection!
Ewwww --- sometimes I wanted to slap that girl! She was that snooty and aloof and Reese was so charming, no matter what he was really thinking. His mama raised him to have gentlemanly manners and I appreciated it even if Dee didn't. But then the kissing started and that swayed her some and pretty soon these two are on a delightful romantic romp towards....
...well, not a happily ever after because there's complications and secrets and my tummy was tied up in knots as Dee blunders on and I might have reached for a kleenex or two along the way. A slow reveal of the wounds from her childhood explain a lot and had me rooting for her even though that meant I wouldn't get to keep Reese for myself! But that's a sacrifice this avid reader was willing to make for the greater good of the story. :-) Emotional angst nicely balanced with romantic comedy make this the perfect kind of frantic-page-turning- must-finish-it-right-now kind of read.
And there's a profoundly beautiful inspirational thread about the power of Grace and forgiveness -- some of the best conversations on the subject I've ever seen in a novel. Uplifting and toe-curling liberally dosed with humour. Sweet perfection!
January 7, 2021
This is the first book that I have read from Pepper Basham, but it will not be my last. I can finally see what so many people have been talking about with this author.
I loved this book. I can totally relate to Adelina Roseland making her lists, her determination and drive to follow her dreams while living in fear, yet being so busy doing her list she almost misses what is right in front of her. Adelina was raised by parents with huge prejudices and it was great to see God work on these issues with her, and for her to realize how much it had skewed her reality.
Reese had a great family life, but some hard knocks and hurts made him bring his own prejudices to the table. His pain would crop up at unexpected times, making him see things that were not there.
Both Adelina and Reese had issues they needed to work through. I felt that Basham did an excellent job on character development, not just with the main characters, but the others as well. This story is filled with humorous dialogue, deep and lasting friendships, and a wonderful portrayal of a stable home environment, despite all the loss and hurt that the family has endured.
I loved this book and can't wait to read more from this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves clean romance stories. This story has a lot of depth, heartwarming scenes, with strong characters.
I loved this book. I can totally relate to Adelina Roseland making her lists, her determination and drive to follow her dreams while living in fear, yet being so busy doing her list she almost misses what is right in front of her. Adelina was raised by parents with huge prejudices and it was great to see God work on these issues with her, and for her to realize how much it had skewed her reality.
Reese had a great family life, but some hard knocks and hurts made him bring his own prejudices to the table. His pain would crop up at unexpected times, making him see things that were not there.
Both Adelina and Reese had issues they needed to work through. I felt that Basham did an excellent job on character development, not just with the main characters, but the others as well. This story is filled with humorous dialogue, deep and lasting friendships, and a wonderful portrayal of a stable home environment, despite all the loss and hurt that the family has endured.
I loved this book and can't wait to read more from this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves clean romance stories. This story has a lot of depth, heartwarming scenes, with strong characters.
March 10, 2016
A Twist of Faith is a fabulous read. I really enjoyed that it is set in my very own VIrginia. I thought it was a fun and sweet story that has "a twist of faith".
I highly recommend this book as it is a must read.
5 plus stars.
I highly recommend this book as it is a must read.
5 plus stars.
February 6, 2021
I loved this book. I’ve always loved My Fair Lady and this twist on that story was well done. Add a smiling dog and it had me hooked from the start! Absolutely adorable!
December 7, 2017
This book was a treat for me to read, especially after just performing in the musical "My Fair Lady," as it was a modern take on My Fair Lady or rather the quotes at the front of every chapter were taken from Pygmalion ( the non-musical version). This was my first time reading a book by Pepper D. Basham as there was so much buzz going on surrounding it that I finally got to reading it and was truly delighted to read this one. I loved the fact that the author chose to switch up the characters and have her heroine Dr. Adelina Roseland or "Dee" as she comes to be known by Reese, the resident "Eliza Doolittle" character. Reese is a down home country boy straight from the back hills of Virginia with an accent and vocabulary that would make a Speech Dialect Professor cringe, and cringe Dr. Roseland does when she hears all of those "ain't's" and "reckons" flying all over the place. She, like her Professor Higgins counterpart, enters into a wager with a co-worker concerning Reese that she would be able to pass him off as a professional man in 6 months time with perfect vocabulary and diction. The stakes? A fancy job at the exact University that she has had her eye on teaching at ever since she was a little girl. The problem? The more time she spends with Reese coaching him and helping him get ready for an important interview that he is hoping to land for a better paying job, the more she finds herself falling in love with her subject. With that complication, she finds herself questioning all of her motivations as well as her dreams.
This was a charming story filled with really likable characters and really fun and funny situations. I really appreciated the character development with both Dee and Reese- they both had their "past issues" to deal with as all folks do that enter into a new relationship. Dee's were quite a lot and so her mistakes are many, but somehow, just like the character of Professor Higgins, you come to love the character even with all of their many faults and perhaps, unlike Professor Higgins- haha- you really do feel like Dee grows as a person throughout the story. Thank you Pepper D. Basham for a delightful story- can't wait to read more of your books!
This was a charming story filled with really likable characters and really fun and funny situations. I really appreciated the character development with both Dee and Reese- they both had their "past issues" to deal with as all folks do that enter into a new relationship. Dee's were quite a lot and so her mistakes are many, but somehow, just like the character of Professor Higgins, you come to love the character even with all of their many faults and perhaps, unlike Professor Higgins- haha- you really do feel like Dee grows as a person throughout the story. Thank you Pepper D. Basham for a delightful story- can't wait to read more of your books!
May 8, 2018
If you enjoy a fun romance novel that adds a modern spin of “A Fair Lady“, then you’ll want to check out “A Twist of Faith” by Pepper D. Basham. I immediately fell in love with Ramson, a small Appalachian mountain town and all of the people in it, especially the Mitchell family.
Dee is a memorable and relatable character. Who she is at the beginning of the book is not who she is by the end. It was a wonderful blessing to watch her journey. We first meet Dee as this stand-offish, almost snobby kind of woman who is wounded, closed off, refuses to trust easily, and is angry. But then, we get to watch her transform into a woman who believes in God, learns about compassion, mercy, the love of God, and forgiveness.
And then there is Reese. Who doesn’t love a good looking farmer who chops wood and helps cows give birth? He may not have the best grammar, but he is genuine and will do whatever it takes to help someone in need, even if that person is getting under his skin. It was also charming to watch how he interacted with his children and how much his children adored him. Plus, it helps that he has a strong faith in God and refuses to give up on Dee. I think I have a major crush!
There are several moments where Mrs. Basham sprinkles the Truth in, but it is done perfectly well without taking away from the story. This is a book that includes a wonderful picture of what salvation and the unconditional love of God looks like.
Highly recommended for fans who enjoy authors such as Melissa Tagg and Susan May Warren. You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful series!
In the meantime, I’m immediately beginning the sequel, “Charming the Troublemaker“.
Disclaimer: A huge thank you goes to Beth from Faithfully Bookish for allowing me to borrow her e-book copy to read. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
Dee is a memorable and relatable character. Who she is at the beginning of the book is not who she is by the end. It was a wonderful blessing to watch her journey. We first meet Dee as this stand-offish, almost snobby kind of woman who is wounded, closed off, refuses to trust easily, and is angry. But then, we get to watch her transform into a woman who believes in God, learns about compassion, mercy, the love of God, and forgiveness.
And then there is Reese. Who doesn’t love a good looking farmer who chops wood and helps cows give birth? He may not have the best grammar, but he is genuine and will do whatever it takes to help someone in need, even if that person is getting under his skin. It was also charming to watch how he interacted with his children and how much his children adored him. Plus, it helps that he has a strong faith in God and refuses to give up on Dee. I think I have a major crush!
There are several moments where Mrs. Basham sprinkles the Truth in, but it is done perfectly well without taking away from the story. This is a book that includes a wonderful picture of what salvation and the unconditional love of God looks like.
Highly recommended for fans who enjoy authors such as Melissa Tagg and Susan May Warren. You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful series!
In the meantime, I’m immediately beginning the sequel, “Charming the Troublemaker“.
Disclaimer: A huge thank you goes to Beth from Faithfully Bookish for allowing me to borrow her e-book copy to read. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
April 24, 2017
I fell in love with these Appalachian people. Since I'm a linguist, I enjoyed the dialects and accents. I could hear them and even understand the importance and struggles of Dee's work. As for a romance, the characters have real issues about the question of trust and compromise. I will be sure to read more of Pepper's work in the future.
May 2, 2019
Always a pleasure to read a Basham story. They're full of delightful banter, romance, and always a deep faith element. A Twist of Faith did not disappoint!
September 22, 2019
I love this book
I love this book! Following Dee and Reese has been an adventure, full of Appalachian charm and romance. Two people, one who wants to hide her roots and the other, feeling safe where he is. Don't miss this journey as they discover each other.
I love this book! Following Dee and Reese has been an adventure, full of Appalachian charm and romance. Two people, one who wants to hide her roots and the other, feeling safe where he is. Don't miss this journey as they discover each other.
April 7, 2016
Pepper has already achieved favorite-author status around here with her first two novels, both historical romances, set during WWI. (The Thorn Bearer and The Thorn Keeper). Well, with her debut in the contemporary genre, she does it again! A Twist of Faith is a fantastic “twist” on a My Fair Lady retelling, full of humor and heart.
I❤ the little elements Pepper includes to make a story so rich! In this instance, its’s to-do lists, a theme of grace, vibrant secondary characters (my personal favorite being Mama Mitchell), and plenty of romantic spark!
“Ain’t” is not a word:)
Adelina, or Dee as she’s known to her friends, was the perfect combination of flawed, broken and likable. I found her easy to empathize with, even in when her assumptions were wrong. Reese was a timely friend with past heartaches of his own which had rooted him deeply in his faith. (Pepper includes a tiny bit of mystery here which kept me guessing as to just what he’d went through.) There is nothing quite as attractive as a man grounded in his relationship with Jesus. Combine that with his country charm, fatherly tenderness, and rugged charisma and you have a pretty perfect hero. It all might sound cliché, but Pepper presents these two in such a compelling manner you can’t help but root for them to find forgiveness, grace, and happiness together along the way.
Both points of view are written well, allowing the reader a glimpse into the personality and motivations of both Reese and Dee. My favorite view, though, was Reese’s! He was the one with THE accent — I could almost hear the Appalachian drawl of his thoughts.
Pepper’s passion for her “day job”, in speech pathology, shines through in a unique way in this story. Her character Dee shares her vocation and clearly, an eagerness to help others. This understanding and compassion in embodied in the Mitchell family, as well, and serves as a beacon to Dee in her search for peace.
It was a great experience watching Dee slowly start to realize the dream of her heart is something completely unexpected. And, instead of running from it, she tentatively embraced it — until the whole “My Fair Lady” parallel caused a few problems. Mostly, I loved Pepper’s simplicity in her message of Jesus. He’s the most essential remedy, the savior and friend who wants to meet you right where you are.
Thank you to Singing Librarian Books and Pepper Basham for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
I❤ the little elements Pepper includes to make a story so rich! In this instance, its’s to-do lists, a theme of grace, vibrant secondary characters (my personal favorite being Mama Mitchell), and plenty of romantic spark!
“Ain’t” is not a word:)
Adelina, or Dee as she’s known to her friends, was the perfect combination of flawed, broken and likable. I found her easy to empathize with, even in when her assumptions were wrong. Reese was a timely friend with past heartaches of his own which had rooted him deeply in his faith. (Pepper includes a tiny bit of mystery here which kept me guessing as to just what he’d went through.) There is nothing quite as attractive as a man grounded in his relationship with Jesus. Combine that with his country charm, fatherly tenderness, and rugged charisma and you have a pretty perfect hero. It all might sound cliché, but Pepper presents these two in such a compelling manner you can’t help but root for them to find forgiveness, grace, and happiness together along the way.
Both points of view are written well, allowing the reader a glimpse into the personality and motivations of both Reese and Dee. My favorite view, though, was Reese’s! He was the one with THE accent — I could almost hear the Appalachian drawl of his thoughts.
Pepper’s passion for her “day job”, in speech pathology, shines through in a unique way in this story. Her character Dee shares her vocation and clearly, an eagerness to help others. This understanding and compassion in embodied in the Mitchell family, as well, and serves as a beacon to Dee in her search for peace.
It was a great experience watching Dee slowly start to realize the dream of her heart is something completely unexpected. And, instead of running from it, she tentatively embraced it — until the whole “My Fair Lady” parallel caused a few problems. Mostly, I loved Pepper’s simplicity in her message of Jesus. He’s the most essential remedy, the savior and friend who wants to meet you right where you are.
Thank you to Singing Librarian Books and Pepper Basham for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
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