Beverly Lynnt in her 5-Star review said, “What a terrific
resolution to the first book! I want more! This is book two of the series, The
Naomi Chronicles. Both books are very closely tied, so even though they are
complete books and can be read on their own, this second book closely continues
the story begun in the first book and resolves much of it. I recommend you
purchase them together and read them one right after the other.
The focus of this book divides between Naomi and her
husband, Chaz. They are separated after only one week of marriage at the beginning
of this story. What's unique about this book is that the first book emphasized
how most of life's choices had been removed from Naomi's life in her first
thirty years. How many of us readers can identify with that? Stuff happens, and
sometimes leads us places we hadn't originally wanted to go. But now, she is at
a crossroads and begins to realize she has many choices to make. The choices do
not come easy to her, so this is her opportunity to learn many truths, find her
inner peace, especially coming to peace with her past, and figure out how to
proceed. Does she go back into hiding, or will she become like a butterfly, finally
released from her cocoon?
Also in this second book, we become more acquainted
with Chaz as an individual. We only get to know him briefly in the first book,
so now his character becomes a little more developed and we see why he does the
things he does. There is a twist in the plot here that may surprise you. I know
it certainly knocked me for a loop when I learned more of his background. All I
will tell you at this point is that there is a resolution for Naomi and Chaz.
But the twist and the means of resolution is what makes this part of the tale
so interesting.
There is so much to love in this second book. First,
the author does a remarkable job of fashioning an old-world atmosphere in the
way Naomi dresses, talks and thinks that's charming. But it is also in stark
contrast to the rest of this new world, and it takes her time to adjust to the
American way of life. I find that so endearing. The author uses a small boy to
make that transition more palatable for Naomi. As the saying goes, "out of
the mouth of babes..."
Second, the same little boy brings in comic relief
while Naomi grapples with heavy life issues. How true to life! Often when we
are trying to take in what God is speaking to us about, distractions are a way
of bringing relief to the intensity of the moment. Either it becomes a way to
take our minds off the issue and leads us away, or it helps us focus better on
the point God is trying to make. I enjoy seeing how the author uses this feature
for Naomi's good.
Third, I love the way the author leaves an opening for
further development near the conclusion of the book. It makes me look forward
to reading more of this series.” http://amzn.to/1zK3rPC
About
the Author
Writing great Inspirational Christian Romances, Thrillers, Nonfiction,
Self-help and works to encourage are author Paula Rose Michelson’s passion. Her
desire to inspire others comes from being a late reader, who discovered books
were her best friends! A lover of inspiring fictions where the heroine was one
for her families’ sake, she writes about amazing women, and unique faith
challenges
Paula is married to Lutheran Pastor & Chosen People Ministries
Field Missionary Ron Michelson. The happy couple have two married daughters and
seven grandchildren. Her books and eBooks are available on Amazon and can be ordered by your local bookstore.
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