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Isabelle's past was filled with shame, regret, and sorrow. Sadly, she carried guilt for a crime enacted upon her, not realizing that it didn't belong to her.
Preach was a new man. He had repented of his wild ways and turned his life over to the Lord. Though he still struggled with temptation, he was determined to follow the Lord and live a life pleasing to Him. Which wasn't easy, living in a crowded bunkhouse with a bunch of lumberjacks and listening to their talk!
Both characters were flawed. Preach had a bad habit of saying just the wrong thing. He left Isabelle confused and hurting at times. Isabelle was so wounded; she didn't know who she could really trust. They both learned about forgiveness and grace. And the power of the blood of Jesus to cleanse sins - making the sinner white as wool!
I enjoyed Preach's protective nature towards Isabelle. And the way that he saw her as one of the sparrows that God cares for. (Though I'm glad to know that our worth is actually more than many sparrows!)
While Rocky Mountain Redemption is a story of healing and grace with a strong spiritual message, it also has a mystery, the conclusion of which surprised me!
Author Lisa J. Flickinger handled a very sensitive subject with aplomb and grace. I was impressed with how she clearly communicated the ugly tale of what happened to Isabelle, without going into any details .
If you enjoy redemptive stories and historical fiction, Rocky Mountain Redemption would be a great addition to your library.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 5 May, 2020: Finished reading
- 5 May, 2020: Reviewed