This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Twice Loved
Avon Inspire (July 22, 2008)
by
Lori Copeland
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband Lance. Lance and Lori have three sons, two daughter-in-laws, and five wonderful grandchildren. They are very involved in their church, and active in supporting mission work in Mali, West Africa.
Lori began her writing career in 1982, writing for the secular book market. In 1995 after many years of writing, Lori sensed that God was calling her to use her gift of writing to honor Him. It was at that time that Lori began writing for the Christian book market. To date, she has more than 95 books published including Now And Always
and Bluebonnet Belle.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Texas, 1865 Willow Madison and her friends, Copper and Audrey taught school in neighboring Texas communities until the Yankees rode into the area and burned them out. In the midst of fear and chaos, survivors banded together to fight for what remained of their homes. Then word reached the people that the terrible war was over.
Now penniless but still hopeful, Willow vows she will take care of her friends, Copper and Audrey, and her ailing uncle, in Thunder Ridge, Texas, even if it means having to marry wealthy Silas Sterling, a man thirty years her senior. But standing in her way is handsome sawmill owner Tucker Gray, with his enticing eyes and infuriating headstrong manner—the man Willow cannot get out of her head . . . or her heart. Even though her friends beg her not to give up her dream of happiness, Willow is determined to do the right thing for those who are dearest to her. But which path does God want Willow to take: a life of duty and commitment . . . or a life of everlasting love?
If you would like to read the first chapter of Twice Loved, go HERE
MY REVIEW:
Twice Loved literally begins and ends with a bang and the pages between contain enough action, humor, conflict, and romance to keep the reader engaged. Set in the appropriately named town, Thunder Ridge, Texas, Twice Loved is filled with well developed characters who are essential to the appeal of the story.
It is difficult to add to the description from the back cover without revealing too much about the plot. Willow’s determination to sacrifice her own happiness to help her friends and family is tested as she and Tucker battle their unwelcome attraction. Will Willow rely on God or her own strength to decide her future? I suggest that you get a copy of Twice Loved and enjoy Willow’s story in order to find the answer.
Fans of Lori Copeland will not be disappointed by Twice Loved and those unfamiliar with her books would do well to start with this series.
