Grace and the Preacher
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Mistaken identity leads to romance, laughter, and second chances in this inspirational historical romance. At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters. Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has aa chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs. But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?
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Kim Vogel Sawyer has definitely become a favorite author of mine. I love the colorful characters, strong Christian message, and the quiet romance.
Grace is a delightful character. I love how well the cover portrays her, with the green dress and even the letter on the desk. And her Preacher...well, this book is best enjoyed with knowing very little about the plot, and watching it unfold bit by bit, so I'm really not going to say much about the Preacher.
Theophil, Mrs. Kirby, Uncle Philemon, Earl, and the rest...ah, I just want to meet them all in real life (except Deacon Judd)!
I loved the message given...definitely a Christian book geared toward Christians (there's not a specific salvation message given, but instead one of how Christians should live different lives). Also, I always highly appreciate it when authors tone down the touchy-feely parts of romantic stories. I am glad to say this book would be suitable for all ages!
Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.
by Andrea Renee Cox
What an amazing story. It's going to be hard to narrow down my thoughts and not give anything away, but here goes...
The themes of this story really captured me more than anything else, though there was a ton more to love about this book. From vanity, greed, and fear, to trust, serving Jesus, Good Samaritan, and putting God first, this novel was filled to the gills with lessons that were thoughtfully woven into each an every detail. None of them seemed over the top or preachy to me; rather, they were subtle and sweet and brought just the right touch of grace to the story line.
Now, we have to talk about the characters. The leads were great, but I especially loved the supporting cast. These characters stood out as unique, diverse, and spunky. They brought a spark of fun to the story that I think would have fallen flat without them. That's one thing I love about Kim Sawyer's books; she always knows just what a book needs and makes certain to deliver!
The cover fit this book perfectly, from the softened hairstyle to the letters, and even the postage-stamp effect as the background for the title. This is one of my favorite covers this year.
If you're already a fan of Ms. Sawyer's, you already know the sweet treat you're in for when you pick up this book. But if you haven't yet tried her books, you might want to hurry up and snatch a copy of Grace and the Preacher. It's a fabulous one to begin with!
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