Hearts Made Whole (Beacons of Hope, Bk 2)
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Hearts Made Whole is book two in a series entitled "Beacons of Hope". Caroline Taylor has assisted her father, the lighthouse keeper, for several years with all of the lighthouse duties. After her father's unexpected death, Caroline continues to faithfully fill the duties of tending the light. One day the district lighthouse inspector unexpectedly informs Caroline that she has one week to pack her belongings and move. Ryan Chambers, a veteran of the War Between the States, has been appointed as the new head keeper.
This can be read as a stand-alone book, rather than part of a series. The main characters face daily issues much like people today. Ryan battles his reliance upon drugs and alcohol to ease the pain resulting from injuries received during the war. Caroline worries about where she and her siblings will have to move and what work is available for her to support her family. The book follows these and other trials, and in the end, both learn to trust God more. The problems Ryan and Caroline face are believable; the other characters are interesting as well. Also there is a bit of mystery because someone is trying to get Caroline to leave the lighthouse.
Although this book had redeeming features such as learning to rely on God's strength, not that of oneself or another individual, I was disappointed in it and have no desire to finish the series. There were more sexual content references than I expected in a Christian novel and for this time period (1865). About two-thirds into the book, the story took a ludicrous turn, in my opinion. It seemed very contrived. I have read Jody Hedlund's early books and enjoyed them very much. I haven't read her more recent novels, so I was glad to get the opportunity to read another book by this author. Again, there were worthwhile portions in the book, but overall, I was glad when it ended.
I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
This can be read as a stand-alone book, rather than part of a series. The main characters face daily issues much like people today. Ryan battles his reliance upon drugs and alcohol to ease the pain resulting from injuries received during the war. Caroline worries about where she and her siblings will have to move and what work is available for her to support her family. The book follows these and other trials, and in the end, both learn to trust God more. The problems Ryan and Caroline face are believable; the other characters are interesting as well. Also there is a bit of mystery because someone is trying to get Caroline to leave the lighthouse.
Although this book had redeeming features such as learning to rely on God's strength, not that of oneself or another individual, I was disappointed in it and have no desire to finish the series. There were more sexual content references than I expected in a Christian novel and for this time period (1865). About two-thirds into the book, the story took a ludicrous turn, in my opinion. It seemed very contrived. I have read Jody Hedlund's early books and enjoyed them very much. I haven't read her more recent novels, so I was glad to get the opportunity to read another book by this author. Again, there were worthwhile portions in the book, but overall, I was glad when it ended.
I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
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