Out of the Storm (Beacons of Hope)
A Novella

DNF at 14%. Less than 3.5 chapters in and there was way to much ogling. He's unconscious and courting death, for pity's sake, and she's admiring his physique. I'm fine with characters admiring the other if it's tastefully written. This goes too far and such content is not needed in a Christian book.......more

My first introduction to Jody Hedlund, of whom I have heard very good things, and I am very impressed! I loved the writing and I will certainly seek out some of her novels in the hopefully near future. The story was really great for a novella, except that it was a bit disappointing that it ended at......more

Surprised by how much I liked this. It is short and pacy and heart-warming.......more

3,5 stars- English Ebook Quote: “Father,” she said, pointing to the makeshift raft. “Look!” Though the men couldn’t hear her over the roar of the lake, one of them raised his head and looked toward the shore. At the sight of the survivors, her father let go of the lifeless body he was hauling and hu......more

I picked this up yesterday in a waiting room, I figured it would be short and light enough for the atmosphere and a good introduction to this author. I'm glad I picked it up, this author's writing has a cheerful/ hopeful outlook for the characters which I liked. I love books with tortured/disabled c......more