The Pastor's Easter Prayer (Tumbleweed, Texas, 2) by Tina Radcliffe

ABOUT THE BOOK

In escaping his past, he’s found his future…

A short-term post in small-town Tumbleweed, Texas, is just what Pastor Rob Sterling needs to find redemption from his tragic past. But when church secretary Hannah Bryant’s troubled son breaks a church window, Rob’s offer to mentor the boy leads to a surprising glimpse at a future he never thought possible. The more he gets to know the single mom and her sons, the more his heart begins to heal. With his contract coming to an end, he’ll need to find the courage to stay…for a second chance at the life he always dreamed of.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

This is another exceptional story by Tina Radcliffe! A painful divorce has deeply damaged Hannah Bryant's trust, her young sons feel abandoned by their father, and Pastor Rob Sterling continues to blame himself for the death of his wife and unborn child. Is it possible that his temporary placement in Tumbleweed may be an answer to all of their needs?

This is truly a story of the heart! Radcliffe poignantly shares a heartwarming relationship between Hannah's sons and Pastor Rob, the sweet connection between Rob and Hannah, and a powerful faith message that's woven into almost every page. NO, she doesn't preach! She subtly shows how guilt and lack of trust can erode the foundation of a person's faith. We say we trust, but do we trust completely? We say we believe, but doubts and life experiences slowly erode those beliefs. We're willing to forgive others, so why can't we forgive ourselves?

The Pastor's Easter Prayer is one of four books that are set in Tumbleweed, Texas. I loved the small-town vibes and the strong support from the locals as they welcomed Pastor Rob. I look forward to more visits to Tumbleweed!

Tina Radcliffe delivers a five-star read! I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Publishers Weekly bestselling author Tina Radcliffe hails from Western New York. She left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living in Tulsa, she spent ten years as a Certified Oncology R.N. before heading to Colorado as a library cataloger.

​A freelance writer for over twenty years, Tina is a Romance Writer of America and American Christian Fiction Writers Honor Roll member.

Tina is also a two-time RWA Golden Heart finalist. She is a four-time ACFW Carol Award finalist and a three-time ACFW Mentor of the year finalist. ​Her Harlequin books have won the ACFW Carol Award and the Holt Medallion. She has placed or won over thirty RWA chapter-affiliated contests in her career. As a short story writer, she has sold over forty short romances to Woman’s World Magazine.

​Tina is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. A popular workshop speaker, she currently lives in Arizona, where she writes fun, heartwarming romance.

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Tumbleweed, Texas

 Book 1: The Coach's Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain

Book 2: The Pastor's Easter Prayer by Tina Radcliffe

Book 3: The Police Chief's Instant Family by Mindy Obenhaus

Book 4: The Rancher's Unlikely Match by Jill Kemerer

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Aflame (Awakened #2) by Roseanna M. White

ABOUT THE BOOK

In a land of fire and ice, love is considered a weakness.

Princess Valkyrja has always been deemed "pretty and useless" by her family, who rule the kingdom of Fjordlandi. Though she has the same magical Blessing over ice and snow as her brother, sister, and father, she can never seem to use it for the brute-force ruling they require, choosing instead to make art that makes her people smile. But when a horrific attack shakes their whole world, she has to step up...and find a strength she didn't know she had.

Nikanor has lived his life under the greenhouse domes, a commoner with no opportunities to do things he most desires—to study the Words or the law, to be something other than a farmer. When he and his best friend follow his father to the capital, he hopes only for a nice holiday. Instead, the attack throws him into the path of a princess, and his world is never the same.

But the Blessed aren't the only ones with magic in Fjordlandi. There are others already Awakened in the volcano, those called the Cursed, with lava in their veins and rebellion in their hearts. And once the fires of revolution ignite, they won't stop until all of Fjordlandi is Aflame.

MY THOUGHTS.....

I'm a long-time reader of her historical fiction, but Roseanna M. White's venture into fantasy has introduced me to a new genre. I don't normally read fantasy, but I've been converted!

I loved meeting the characters who possess unique powers in the mythical kingdom of Fjordlandi, but two were especially endearing. Sweet and gentle Princess Kyrja chose to use her power for good. When Fjordlandi was attacked, it was the commoner Nikanor who proved that class has no bearing on being honorable!

I admit that the twists, turns, and fantastical action were at first confusing, but the emotions weren't. Princess Valkyrja's low self-esteem and her longing for her father's approval were normal reactions of a rejected daughter. And then, there's the romance! The strong feelings between Kyrja and Nikanor once again proved White's ability to write romance that is clean but oh, so breathtaking! Aflame has the tagline romantasy and this is exactly what it is!

This is the second book in a series, but I wasn't distracted because I hadn't read the first. Aflame has introduced me to a world of fantasy while remaining true to White's inspirational fiction. I look forward to reading the next books in this Awakened series!

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of WhiteCrown Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.

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