By Julie Lessman
Published by Revell
ISBN# 987-0-8007-3417-6
416 Pages
Back Cover: Orphaned in Iowa, Annie Kennedy moves to Boston to stay with her spinster aunt. She
longs for romance to fill the void left by her parents' death. But when she
falls hard for Steven O'Connor, the man who broke an engagement to her sister,
Annie is worried. Will he break her heart too when he discovers who she really
is?
Review: Thanks to Revell for the review copy of A Love
Surrendered, another installment in the Winds of Change series.
Julie’s new novel is set in Boston, Mass, in 1932, highlighting the
Prohibition era. The author pulls out all the stops in this novel filled with
drama, love and a few surprises. Some that make you re-read the page to make
sure you read it correctly! Grin!
A passion most pure is the theme that stood out to me in
this novel. God’s the example of love and will help us honor one another in all
of our relationships. The author naturally weaves this theme throughout the
story.
I adore Julie’s sense of humor too. Gabe is a young gal after
my own heart. I also enjoy the relationship she had with Patrick and Marcy
O’Connor, her foster parents. I had to laugh out loud at the trouble Gabe just
happened into, take a peek..
“Did you break Victor Kincaid’s Jaw? Patrick O’Connor barked
and looks at Gabe, “Let-me-rephrase that,” he leaned close, face flushed.
“Did-you-swing-the bat – that-broke-Victor Kincaid’s Jaw?”
“It was an accident.” Gabe whimpered.
“Yes, I’m quite sure it was. Just like tar on Sister Mary
Veronica’s chair, the gold fish in the water fountain, and my personal favorite
a snake in the confessional.” LOL! Never a dull moment with Gabe around!
Sean and Emma O’Connor face some startling realities of
their own. Charity and Mitch, Maggie Kennedy, Katie Rose and Luke McGee are all
in this novel too; making this book a great family affair. I delight in the
family scenes where everyone gets together. It reminds me of the Christmas
scene in the movie, While you Were
Sleeping. In it Sandra Bullock hugs the present she was given as she looks around
the room with a huge smile on her face, watching the love this family has one
for one another as they laugh and open presents. She was thrilled to be
included in the joy of Christmas morning.
I’ve felt part of the O’Connor family in the same way. This
author has a gift for including the reader in the family gatherings. It’s been
fun to be part of it all.
No family is perfect including the O’Connor’s but they love
one another fiercely, hold each other accountable, which creates intense family
drama at times; along with emotional twists and turns as they live life
together, walking out their faith as best they can. If you haven’t read a book
by Julie I highly recommend this series.
Make time to nestle in for a great fun with the O’Connor family.
Oh, the things you can talk about at book club. I’d add A Love Surrendered, to your reading list.
Reviewed by: Nora St.Laurent
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