Review: Child of Grace

Child of Grace

Lori Copeland

" Neither do I- It sounds ugly and devastating, but I think we have to, hon." Cora pg. 52

started-Jan. 17, 2012

finished- Jan.19,2012

From the cover: "To E.J., her hometown was just a stop along the way..."

E.J. has built a successful career for herself, but is struggling with an unwanted pregnancy. She runs home to Cullen's Corner with her own intentions, yet in the quiet of her hometown she reconnects with family and God and discovers His plans for her life.

My Review: This book(for me) was a nice step up for Copeland. She seems to have an easy-read, typical style about her. Which is fine, that's her style of writing. I do feel this story had a good moral message and showed real feelings about the choices and decisions we may face. I like that it wasn't just a " he loves me, he loves me not" type of story. It showed a woman facing real problems in a real world. The characters were warm and realistic. I think Cora was my favorite. She reminds me a lot of my own Grandmother and the role she plays. She is a genuine, caring person and most of all, a woman who knows what she believes and isn't afraid to show it. 

Total rating: 4 stars

Review: The One Who Waits For me

The One Who Waits for Me

By Lori Copeland

Quote: "They are men. There's no such thing as kind men. How many times do I have to remind you?" ~ Beth Jornigan

started on Oct. 28,2011

ended Nov.1,2011

From the cover:

 He touched her heart as no other man ever had...

Would she be willing to wait for him?

Summer 1865- In the months just after the end of the Civil War, old ways of life are changing in the south. At a plantation in North Carolina, three young women are determined to leave everything behind for an unknown future without an evil uncle or cousin.

But Beth Jornigan, her sister, Joanie, and their friend Trella encounter trouble from the very start. A fire racing through dry cotton fields almost ends their journey before it has a chance to begin. Fortunately, soldiers on their way home rescue them just in time. Only these brave young men don't want the trouble that lovely, defenseless women will surely bring. They are more than ready to do nothing but put the war behind them, eat fresh-baked pie, and drink sweet tea surrounded again by their families.

And yet both the men and women discover that God sometimes has other plans than the ones we hold dear, and embracing those plans just may be an adventure and a chance for all of their dreams to come true.

Book Trailer~ The One Who Waits For Me

My Review:

This was a nice, easy read for me. I felt it was somewhat slow and predictable, but maybe it's because I have been on a suspense, mystery kick for awhile. This book just wasn't that!

It does have a good lesson and again being christian fiction it was very relaxing and uplifting. We never know what God has planned for us and too often we try to run things on our own.

I like the spunky, stubbornness of  Beth and the ever faithfulness of Joanie. Both have strong personalities and it shows throughout. I think that the men that come into their lives are well suited for each. I have heard rumors that this is the first book of a new series by  Lori Copeland and I am excited. I love series books and can't wait to hear what paths the characters take. 

All in all I give this book 3 stars.

Well written and fits all categories and expectations I had for it!