Moment of Truth

In a Heartbeat #3

by Sally John

Before Cara Fleming became a detective for the Chicago Police Department, she lived in the shadowy depths of homelessness. Now, when her apartment is set ablaze in an attempt to stop one of her investigations, she plunges undercover into street life again to protect herself. Bryan O'Shaugnessy, an Episcopal priest on the south side of Chicago, has a new project on his hands: the soup kitchen his church sponsors. Overworked, harried, and lonely, he finds himself surprisingly drawn to the new volunteer named Cara. Against this backdrop of hide-and-seek with criminals who will stop at nothing, Bryan unexpectedly meets the love of his life. Will he be able to convince Cara to accept the possibility of a home with him?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Christian

396 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Sally John is the best-selling author of twenty novels, including the Side Roads series, the Safe Harbor series (coauthored with Gary Smalley), The Other Way Home series, The Beach House series, and In a Heartbeat series. A three-time finalist for the Christy Award, Sally writes contemporary stories that offer hope to readers in their own relational and faith journeys. She enjoys teaching writing workshops and spending time with her husband, adult children, and grandchildren. An Illinois native, Sally and her husband, Tim, live in southern California. Visit her Web site at www.sally-john.com.

Reviews

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LEARNED FROM THIS BOOK THAT YOU CAN'T LOSE WHEN YOU READ A BOOK BY SALLY JOHN. A COMPELLING READ. HARD TO PUT DOWN. WELL THOUGHT OUT. AND YES, WE ALL CARRY BAGGAGE AS THE AUTHOR PUTS IT BUT USUALLY LOVE WILL FIND IT OUT AND CARRY US THROUGH. THIS IS THE GIST OF THIS WELL THOUGHT OUT STORY.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cara knew the world of being homeless, before becoming a detective. Meeting Bryan he is a priest, but she feels at home in the church. Her time off is spent helping the less fortunate. Her life is with few friends, and granny.. She wants to run, thinking she has been in one place to long. Can granny and Bryan get her to stay. Emotion filled book of closing one self off, thinking they are safe, from the evil they had escaped from. Good three book series, of how three women lives were changed.

[Natika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book in the series by far. It was also the first one we owned and I have this habit of falling in love with the first thing I read or play in series, lol. It has good pacing and I love the suspense, though comparatively light to some I have read for sure. I also love how we get to see the characters from the previous two books and how they are doing, I love it when series let us see a where are they now.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story, but not as much as the others in the series. I'm more interested in her next series which will take place in San Diego.

It was nice to read about a couple who didn't meet until they were 38 and 45 respectively, as this is not common in books I've read. It was also neat to read about how your past and your passions can combine into a career you love. Overall an enjoyable and fast read.

[Lisa]

In a Heartbeat series / book three

[Cws]

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[Heidi Strybos · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite of the series. Again a great read from Sally John