Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Post contains affiliate links; opinions shared are mine.
A few days ago, we had dinner with couple we hadn’t seen in a long time. They’ve been married for 3 years or so, and still delight in telling people the story of how they met. As their eyes sparkled, they shared how their first “date” ended up being at a church service. The husband commented that he’d only been attending that church for a short time, and that he felt that God led him there. The wife, my friend, was invited there by an acquaintance of her parents. Little did they know that the first meeting would lead to such a wonderful future!
In the story Not So Far Away by Deborah Pierson Dill, Laurel had a hard time envisioning a loving marriage like the one my friends share. The domestic violence in the story was terrible; be warned if that will bother you. My big concern was for Laurel’s children. I kept thinking about their need to have a positive male role model in their lives, someone who would show them how to truly treat a woman well. This romance novel might seem like just the opposite at first, but hang in there!
A deeper message in Not So Far Away is the hard truth of faith. Believing and trusting are two different things. I admired Laurel’s faith, and wanted to believe that everything was going to work out for her, but her situation just seemed so insurmountable. Also, I couldn’t imagine how she could remain in such a painful relationship for so long. My heart broke for her sons time and again.
One lucky reader will win a copy of Not So Far Away in the Fool for Books giveaway hop. The giveaway is open to US readers, ages 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Good luck!
This sounds like a really interesting book. I enjoy reading romance novels and this sounds like it has a lot of twists and turns. I would love to read it!
I want to win this book since it sounds like a great story. I love stories dealing with faith despite life.
This looks like a very interesting subject that you don’t always see in a romance book. I love all genres of romances.
I love reading stories about how God works in the midst of troubles!
Thank you for joining this great Blog hop! That’s how I came across your page. I would be thrilled to win your book. I am usually a paranormal junkie, but just reading the description of Not So Far Away MADE me add it to my “must read” list. I really want to know how Laurel Kerr surpasses her abuse and struggles. (At least, I hope she beats her demons.) Thanks for the chance to win this fascinating book!
I would like to win it because it is a faith based book.
I am always on the lookout for good faith based books. This sounds like a great one.
It seems to deal with man facing life and religion. These are wonderful feelings.
Domestic violence has been a big issue in this area lately. We lost a beautiful teacher at the hands of her violent husband and again another family including children and I just don’t understand it. I think I would find this story very interesting to say the least.
I love that this is a Christian book. I would like to read about how she overcomes her situation.
I would love to rwad this book. It looks like a historial romance and sounds like it’s clean- win win for me!
i want to win because I love spiritual books, they make me think and reflect on my own believes.