Sweet By and By

by Ramona Bridges

An abusive drunk of a husband. An invalid mother whose health continues to fail. A son banished from home. Thirty-three-year-old Addie Coulter is certain life can't get any worse. But after a series of tragedies and losses that challenge her will and test her faith, Addie is forced to leave the only home she's ever known and travel with her daughter to live with her brother and sister-in-law in Golden Meadow. It is here, on the road to recovery, that she meets the dashing Hiram Graham and begins to believe it's possible to love again. Set during a time when life itself was filled with strife and hardship, author Ramona Bridges weaves an unforgettable story about unfailing love, deceit, and forgiveness in her debut novel, Sweet By and By. When the revealing of a horrible secret and the arrival of a dangerous criminal threatens to disrupt everything Addie's built and destroy her chance at true love, she's left with only one trust in her Savior to bring her safely to the other side. With a cast of characters that will capture your imagination and your heart, Sweet By and By celebrates God's promise of faith and hope amidst life's inevitable disappointments.

Genres: Historical Fiction

348 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Amy Poe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet by and By by Ramona Bridges is a very moving story about overcoming tragedy. Addie looks to God for help when she is faced with multiple deaths in a short period of time as well as a drunk, abusive husband on top of that situation. When it seems that God has finally answered her prayers and her life has finally turned around, will an unexpected villain ruin everything?

I found this book both sweet and heartrending by turns. The characters are very well drawn and are breathed life by the words on the page. By the end of the book, I wanted to meet Addie and the other folk of Golden Meadow.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read in 2012. It was a sweet story set in the post-Civil War south. Bridges does a nice job of developing the characters. The plot had me pulling for good to triumph over evil as exemplified in the main characters.It is a good story of the power of faith

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Christian fiction

[Connie Meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel is a gripping story of intense loss with a beautiful, redemptive ending. It reminds me of how Charles Dickens wrote. I felt every emotion the main character, Addie, felt and I loved how the author demonstrated Addie’s reliance on God’s Word in each situation she faced. This is an incredibly well written novel. I rarely reread books but I will reread this some day.

[GirlDownSouth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! Sweet story of love and the trials of life. It reminded me a lot of my the times I spent at my grandmothers house in Mississippi. If you like heartwarming stories about friends, family and faith, you will love this one.

[Debbie Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

I have NEVER gave a book a review before, I could not out it down, this is normally not the kind of book I read but me and some friends were going to Gulf Shores, Alabama about two weeks ago, we stopped at this general store in Mississippi, her books were on display, my friend picked it up and told me she thought it would be a good read, I bought all three, I am so glad I did, just finished the first one now going to read the second one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. GOOD READING.

[Carlean Bacot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book enough I read it a second time! The people are easy to relate to & it drawns you in to a time when people stood beside each other & truely cared about family & their neighbors. Excellant

[Pamela Brownlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a little different from what I am used to reading but had a good plot and great characters.

[Dawn Nations · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, sweet story.

[Kimberly Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story! Excellent writing that captures feelings so well. After I read it I couldn't wait until the next one came out.

[Liberty Public · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of Southern charm and wit along with tragedy and hard times. Ramona Bridges depicts the Southern life in a beautifully astounding book!