I have been pleased to read several books by the Kim Vogel Sawyer over the years. She writes beautiful stories of strong women ensconced in their faith and challenged in many different levels. Her newest release hit my doorstep for review and I could not wait to dive in to see what she had in store for her faithful readers.
When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Series: The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (March 17, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0307731333
When trouble roars into quiet Arborville, Alexa and Anna-Grace find themselves the target for discord and exposed secrets. Can they continue to seek the God of all grace amidst the fog of confusion?
Alexa Zimmerman wonders if the Old Order Mennonite community in Arborville, Kansas will ever fully accept her. Her family roots here aren’t what anyone thought when she first arrived, but she is hopeful that her culinary and hospitality skills will win the skeptics over. The bed-and-breakfast she’s operating needs to succeed so Alexa agrees to allow Briley Forrester, the hotshot reporter from Chicago, to stay as a long-term boarder not knowing his real motives for being amongst the Plain folk.
But when Alexa agrees to host her cousin Anna-Grace Braun, the presence of extended family brings out Alexa’s insecurities and sets Briley on the trail to uncovering a web of hidden truths.
Plans for a secure future and the sweetness of young romance hang in the balance when Alexa and Anna-Grace have to face that their secrets are interconnected, binding the two in ways they could not have imagined. They must trust in a loving, heavenly Father and His plan for their futures.
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My Thoughts: This is the second book in a series of three and even though I did not read the first one, I had no trouble keeping up with the happenings.
One of the things I like the most about the author’s stories is that she truly has a gift of words. She has the ability to write in a way that you are humbled and feel the grace, belief, and hope instilled in her characters. She never preaches. Her characters are soft, kind, and humble yet strong and loving, with a gift of leading non believers and the lost to faith. You feel peaceful right along with being entertained each time you read on of her novels.
This book offers the reader a unique look at the life inside of the Old Order Mennonite family along with a bit of hidden scandal too. No one is perfect and this book tackles the concept of what you see many not be what it seems. Faith is tested in many ways, but it is always handled with grace.
This is an easy read dealing with relationships and family. I enjoyed the unique storyline and as always, the writing and the lessons were right on. You can bet that you will always learn something about yourself when reading a novel by Ms. Sawyer.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
This looks like a good book to read
This sounds like an interesting story, I usually need to read a series from the beginning, but since you said that it isn’t absolutely necessary I would definitely give this a read. Thank you for sharing this review.