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I'thou finally getting around to reading some stand alone books by Lori Copeland subsequently having read and loved several of her series. So far I'm non disappointed. This was an interesting story with a fleck of mystery and a lost honey plant. I really enjoyed it. I'g finally getting around to reading some stand up alone books past Lori Copeland after having read and loved several of her series. So far I'm not disappointed. This was an interesting story with a bit of mystery and a lost dearest found. I really enjoyed information technology. ...more

This is actually more of a 3 one/2 stars...not quite 4. It was a good story, although not completely unsimilar to many I've read this by year.... Main character mad at God for a bad childhood or awful incident in their life...can't seem to feel loved by Him...introduced or reintroduced to a love interest who encourages forgiveness and to recognize God's honey, so God seems more real in some epiphany.
Even though it kept my interest I was bothered by abiding repetition of ideas or incidents, or th This is really more of a 3 i/2 stars...non quite 4. Information technology was a practiced story, although not completely unsimilar to many I've read this past year.... Main grapheme mad at God for a bad childhood or awful incident in their life...can't seem to feel loved by Him...introduced or reintroduced to a honey interest who encourages forgiveness and to recognize God's dear, and so God seems more real in some epiphany.
Even though it kept my interest I was bothered by abiding repetition of ideas or incidents, or the way people think about things. If I read a paragraph about how weird the townsfolk thought the sisters were, I read it at least 20 times.
Many other things were repeated, like the writer couldn't recollect if she said that already...or it was to accept upwardly space in the volume.
I've heard of Lori Copeland for years, but I believe this is the first book by hers I've read...reminded me of Debbie McComber, who writes similarly, repeating things.
Oh well, good, clean writing and skillful story. I don't want to be besides discouraging. ...more

Jul 10, 2008 Angie Taylor rated it really liked it

This is a story nearly a girl named Emma who returns to her hometown upon the unexpected death of her sister fifteen years after she had left. Emma had run away from home at age 17, later a cleaved appointment, the death of her mother, and the abandonment of her father. When she returns dwelling house she has to face up her past that she has tried to continue in the path, and bargain with the town and people that she feel were function of all her problems growing upwardly. This is another book that deals with organized religion and how i This is a story virtually a girl named Emma who returns to her hometown upon the unexpected decease of her sister fifteen years later she had left. Emma had run away from home at historic period 17, after a cleaved engagement, the death of her mother, and the abandonment of her father. When she returns home she has to face her by that she has tried to keep in the path, and bargain with the town and people that she feel were role of all her problems growing up. This is another book that deals with organized religion and how one loses it or finds it anew. Being able to forgive and move forward is a big theme throughout. This is a skilful, quick read. ...more

This Christian Christmas story gets a bit heavy handed with the God speak. Information technology is a very sad story well-nigh loss and abandonment between two sisters. The theme is repeated throughout the book and unlike characters. There is a picayune bit of a mystery and the female atomic number 82 is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. She never asked the obvious questions or took the obvious path. After months of dragging her feet, wham bam she is ready to go and things are magically completed. It left a lot to exist des This Christian Christmas story gets a scrap heavy handed with the God speak. It is a very pitiful story about loss and abandonment between 2 sisters. The theme is repeated throughout the book and dissimilar characters. At that place is a little chip of a mystery and the female lead is non the brightest bulb in the chandelier. She never asked the obvious questions or took the obvious path. Later on months of dragging her feet, wham bam she is ready to go and things are magically completed. It left a lot to be desired but was not a repulsive read. ...more than

Sep xviii, 2018 Judy rated it it was ok

This is the first book I take read by this author. I constitute this book to be so dragged out. I concluded up simply skipping pages to observe out what would happen in the end. Well, I knew what would happen in the finish, merely wanted to meet how the author would write it. The theme of the book didn't change until after one-half the book was read. So depressing and repetitive. I empathize Emma was hurt by abandonment past her father. I understand that. But something happened with a male child she loved at 17 years old. Pain This is the first volume I have read by this author. I establish this volume to be so dragged out. I ended upward but skipping pages to find out what would happen in the end. Well, I knew what would happen in the end, simply wanted to come across how the author would write it. The theme of the book didn't change until after one-half the book was read. So depressing and repetitive. I understand Emma was hurt past abandonment by her father. I understand that. But something happened with a boy she loved at 17 years old. Painful, she ran abroad. fifteen years later she feels the same way. You were 17 yrs former and in high school. Y'all are biting your nose to spite your face. Go rid of the bitterness and enjoy life!
Finally when she goes dwelling to her abode town. In time she breaks downwardly and speaks with the human that she loves at 17. She draws it all out, oooohhh. Aye, the catastrophe is skilful. Large Surprise! ...more than

October 02, 2018 Rose rated it liked it

This started out every bit a difficult read for me because the Emma'southward sister had just died and she had to return to their hometown to take care of matters. Withal, the little scrap of intrigue and the reblossoming of an onetime romance made for an enjoyable read after all. This started out as a difficult read for me considering the Emma's sister had merely died and she had to return to their hometown to take care of matters. However, the petty chip of intrigue and the reblossoming of an old romance fabricated for an enjoyable read after all. ...more

Jan 01, 2020 Gwen Hopkins rated information technology information technology was astonishing

This is a volume that brings out many emotions. I believe I could read this over again in the future,

I volition outset off by maxim that I am a Christian and felt the Christian message in this volume was very close to beingness the just positive part of this book. The theme was forgiveness, showing that sometimes it is clearly easier said than done and I feel that office was portrayed nicely.

This is a story about Sam and Emma who were securely in honey as teens and torn autonomously past their families considering of their young historic period. Sam was sent away and did not return for ten years. Emma ran away afterward Sam had nothing g

I volition start off by saying that I am a Christian and felt the Christian bulletin in this book was very close to being the only positive part of this book. The theme was forgiveness, showing that sometimes it is clearly easier said than done and I feel that role was portrayed nicely.

This is a story well-nigh Sam and Emma who were securely in dear every bit teens and torn apart by their families because of their immature age. Sam was sent abroad and did not return for ten years. Emma ran abroad later Sam had cipher more to exercise with her, broken hearted and alone. 15 years later Emma returns because of her sister's decease and finds her family dwelling has been left to her and Sam as. It is obvious those deep feelings are notwithstanding churning in both the H and h who are at present in their early thirties.

Where it went incorrect, in my opinion, and please empathize this is only my take on the book. The story moved forth much too slowly for my gustation and at times I considered non finishing. It seemed to have forever for anything to happen and I did begin to read through it quickly looking for more than interaction between the H and h. I really liked Emma and felt for her living with the heartache she endured and the life she lived without a family. I actually thought she was doing the best she could do. I understand about property on to past hurting. I take been there myself without realizing I was doing so. And and so nosotros have Sam. I considered him weak, cowardly, a bit arrogant...and but way also sure of himself. No, I did not similar him at all and the story made me uncertainty that he loved her.

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As I said in the final paragraph, I was very disappointed in Sam. He loved Emma so much (he claims) and did try to discover her at one betoken only then five years ago after he came home, Emma's sister told him of her whereabouts and he did zero...admittedly nothing!! Not a phone call, letter or visit. Nada-cipher-nada. Boy isn't that dearest for you! And here is verbatim what he told her:

"I knew where you were, Emma. I thought almost coming after you. Day afterwards day, yr afterwards year, simply I didn't. I knew you lot were filled with bitterness, the kind that doesn't get away unless a person works at it, and I didn't figure you lot had been working at it -- and neither had I. You hurt me, too."

I think that is the worst paragraph in the book! That was insulting and would have been enough to send me packing far away from Sam. What arrogance that he proclaimed he 'knew' what she felt inside and whether or not she had worked on her feelings. What in the earth was that about? How on earth could he know such a thing for certain? It certain wasn't like he was there. So, he just assumed he knew her thoughts and actions, or lack thereof, just did not bother to really find out by contacting this adult female who he says he loved. And then he says she hurt him too!!. He was the one who was on his way to marry her, stopped by their families, and and then avoided her like the plague. What conclusion was she to draw when he wouldn't even speak to her. In that location was some manner he could have gotten word to her. I did non and do not feel his love was as deep every bit Emma's was. He said earlier in the volume that he has never been able to get her out of his arrangement. He could have rectified that years ago but instead decides to exit her alone, the only woman he supposedly e'er loved. That is the most ridiculous matter I have ever heard. He was a weakling, a coward. And to meridian it off, in one case she had returned he failed to let her know how deeply he felt for her. That he wanted forever with her. He would go a couple of weeks with admittedly no contact. Was that showing her that her eye would be safe this time around? Uh NO!! I personally would have been much happier if she had moved on without him. He did not deserve her whatsoever longer. He was a wiggle the concluding half of this book and even though information technology is considered to have a HEA, I did non consider information technology as such! You can hands empathise why Emma had trust problems. She strongly felt her heart would not be prophylactic in Sam's hands. Afterwards all, information technology wasn't safety the offset time and it just about destroyed her. I think Sam had some groveling to exercise to win her eye after he so thoroughly broke it before without a word of explanation.

Do I recommend this volume. Well, let me just say that I would not read it again and if I knew what would transpire I would not have read it the showtime time. But, you lot should make upward your own mind.

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It's been a number of years since I read a Lori Copeland book. I know this particular book of hers isn't new however, this is the first time I've read it. That being said, I found I loved Copeland'due south writing almost as much as when I first delved into her books.

One thing I've e'er liked about Copeland's books and writing style is the character's she creates. They always capture my middle and make me root for them. Information technology was no different with "Roses Will Bloom Again." Both Emma and Sam, the main char

It'southward been a number of years since I read a Lori Copeland book. I know this detail book of hers isn't new withal, this is the first time I've read it. That existence said, I found I loved Copeland'southward writing well-nigh as much every bit when I first delved into her books.

One thing I've always liked nigh Copeland's books and writing manner is the character's she creates. They e'er capture my center and brand me root for them. It was no unlike with "Roses Will Bloom Again." Both Emma and Sam, the principal characters, had been through hardships both together and autonomously. I loved reading their story. I found I could relate, particularly with Emma. Though I've not experienced the same hardships, I did find myself mirroring her thoughts and emotions at times. I loved seeing Emma's spiritual journey and how she went from feeling abandoned past God and the ones she had loved over the years to understanding God'due south continued love for her and his plan for her life even in the hard times.

There were a few smaller things I didn't quite care for. The showtime grapheme POV'south felt sporadic. In that location were times in the outset quarter of the book (and even a few times about halfway or 3-fourths of the way through) where I wished that Copeland had really dug into a scene. The POV continued to switch from Emma'southward to Sam's perspective and back again. Sometimes simply a pocket-size paragraph of description was shared earlier the author would switch back. I kept existence swept correct along from one scene to the adjacent to the point where I felt mentally dizzy. I wished she would accept settled into the scenes and stayed a scrap longer. It was as well rushed in some parts. It was like being taken to the beach and wanting to dig your toes into the sand and instead, beingness forced to continue your shoes on. Bummer. I really wanted to dig into the storyline more in some places. Information technology just wasn't enough. The constant caput hopping never fully allow you get comfortable and connected to the story.

Also, this volume dealt with some difficult discipline matter at times. Women'due south ministries, prison, parental abandonment, and the often difficult subject of young dear (specifically more of a Romeo and Juliet type complete with waring families). The discipline of physical intimacy before wedlock was also mentioned in regard to the youthful romance, though information technology wasn't discussed in any great detail. This subject affair, though present, was never as well overwhelming. I felt Copeland handled them all extremely well, making sure each worldly struggle was encircled past God's grace and love.

This book wasn't ane of my favorites by Lori Copeland merely it was nonetheless good. I fully plan to read some more of her books now that I've dipped my toes back into her writing again.

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Dec 23, 2010 Hayley rated information technology information technology was ok

Recommends information technology for: Christian Romance Readers

Okay my start thought going into this book was irksome. I did all the same cease the book and was glad I did. The plot finally thickened later on merely then come towards the end yous finally become what you wanted to happen later on reading the unabridged book so it merely ends.... (Similar a lot of story lines only however!)

This book is most a adult female named Emma. She has just found out that her sis, Lully, has passed abroad and she must travel back to Serenity *her hometown*. She hasn't seen her sis in fifteen years

Okay my first thought going into this book was boring. I did however terminate the book and was glad I did. The plot finally thickened afterward but then come towards the end you finally get what you wanted to happen later on reading the unabridged book so it merely ends.... (Like a lot of story lines but all the same!)

This book is virtually a woman named Emma. She has just constitute out that her sister, Lully, has passed away and she must travel back to Quiet *her hometown*. She hasn't seen her sis in fifteen years nor anyone else in that town for that matter. When she was a child her female parent died and shortly after her father left the two sisters lone... Needless to say Emma felt like God was punishing her and non giving her a fair life then she kind of put him on the side and quit praying.

The moral I estimate you would say of the story is to never lose hope and that God volition always have your back. Emma renews her faith and trusts that God volition do her right this time and requite her the strength she needs to let get of former grudges and to face new challenges.

I gave this book a ii.v. I didn't totally enjoy the volume only information technology wasn't that bad of a read either.

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Sep 09, 2015 LaSibila rated it it was ok

Emma regresa a su pueblo natal, Placidity, al enterarse de la muerte de su hermana y después de 15 años de no verla. En su testamento, le deja la casa familiar a ella y a su ex-prometido que la dejó por presión de su madre.
Créanme, me encanta cuando una relación se reanuda después de años de madurar (ellos eran adolescentes cuando rompieron) pero no te puedo creer que siendo el sheriff del pueblo, pueda averiguar donde se encuentra y contactarse. Muy cómodo el protagonista.
Ella pelea con Dios y Emma regresa a su pueblo natal, Repose, al enterarse de la muerte de su hermana y después de 15 años de no verla. En su testamento, le deja la casa familiar a ella y a su ex-prometido que la dejó por presión de su madre.
Créanme, me encanta cuando una relación se reanuda después de años de madurar (ellos eran adolescentes cuando rompieron) pero no te puedo creer que siendo el sheriff del pueblo, pueda averiguar donde se encuentra y contactarse. Muy cómodo el protagonista.
Ella pelea con Dios y le pide united nations milagro. Cuando Sam se muestra interesado, espera que actue de tal o cual modo. AGHHH! No puedo creer que se comporten como adolescentes a los treinta y pico!!!!
Me aburrió. El romance, flojito. ...more

An unusual read. Some people fall in dearest too young. Sometimes you have to wait on love, or another person makes you wait. Sisters who love each other very much, just after a painful interference,volition not solve a teenage segmentation. Living in different places, both living solitary without each other, searching in their own way for love, one who can't find it, and the other thinks she lost it. Sad, just one eventually rediscovers love and her need for God. An unusual read. Some people fall in dearest likewise young. Sometimes y'all have to wait on love, or some other person makes you expect. Sisters who beloved each other very much, simply after a painful interference,will non solve a teenage division. Living in unlike places, both living lonely without each other, searching in their ain way for honey, one who can't find it, and the other thinks she lost it. Sad, only one eventually rediscovers love and her need for God. ...more than

When I started reading the volume, I wasn't sure I would similar it. The tone bordered on depressing and the plot didn't capture my attention right away. So why did I cease up give it five stars? i: I am a sucker for redemption stories. 2: The story was total of twists that I never saw coming. 3: The resolution to the mystery shocked me, yet made full sense. four: The setting was so realistic. 5: I fell in honey with all the characters. How is that for five crawly reasons to read this book? When I started reading the volume, I wasn't certain I would similar it. The tone bordered on depressing and the plot didn't capture my attention right away. So why did I end upwardly give it five stars? 1: I am a sucker for redemption stories. two: The story was full of twists that I never saw coming. 3: The resolution to the mystery shocked me, however fabricated total sense. 4: The setting was so realistic. 5: I savage in love with all the characters. How is that for 5 awesome reasons to read this book? ...more

Jan 08, 2016 Heidi Kelsch rated it it was astonishing

Such an interesting book! It had so many twists and turns and surprises along the mode. I wasn't sure in the starting time if I'd get into it, merely and so I just HAD to detect out what happened. Such an interesting book! Information technology had and then many twists and turns and surprises along the way. I wasn't sure in the beginning if I'd become into it, only then I but HAD to notice out what happened. ...more

I got this as a free ebook, and hadn't read any of this writer before. Was an easy read and enjoyable. Information technology was a picayune romance and a piffling mystery, which made information technology more interesting. I got this every bit a costless ebook, and hadn't read any of this writer earlier. Was an like shooting fish in a barrel read and enjoyable. It was a trivial romance and a piffling mystery, which made it more interesting. ...more

Aug 14, 2011 Heidi rated it really liked it

Crawly read!! Lori Copeland has always been a favorite and now I know why. Thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!

Not i of her historical novels, but a very proficient book!!

April 20, 2009 Natalie rated it liked it

I randomly picked this book upwards at the library. It'due south a quick read and a adept story. It's definitely forgettable but worth checking out for light reading I randomly picked this volume up at the library. Information technology's a quick read and a skillful story. It's definitely forgettable but worth checking out for light reading ...more

Nov 03, 2014 Tanya Kiefer rated it it was amazing

I honey this book I've read it at least four times. I love this book I've read it at least four times. ...more

Some other awesome Lori Copeland book. It is a modern day book simply it has funny stuff, sad stuff; just things from a normal life. Information technology was a great volume and I would recommend it as a very adept read.

Feb 24, 2008 Jaclynn rated it liked information technology

The main character's sis dies and she must become back to their home town to settle the estate. It's only there that she discovers what a heritage her sister has left her, knowingly and unknowingly.

Lori Copeland was born on 12 June 1941. She had a relatively late commencement in writing, breaking into publishing in 1982 when she was already xl years former. Over the adjacent dozen years, her romance novels achieved much success, as was evidenced past her winning the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books' Best Seller award. She has been inducted into the Missouri Wri Lori Copeland was born on 12 June 1941. She had a relatively late start in writing, breaking into publishing in 1982 when she was already forty years old. Over the next dozen years, her romance novels achieved much success, as was evidenced by her winning the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books' Best Seller honour. She has been inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame.

Despite her success in more mainstream romantic fiction, in 1995, she decided to switch focus. Her subsequent books have been in the relatively new subgenre of Christian romance. She has also collaborated with authors Angela Elwell Hunt or Virginia Smith on a series of Christian romance novels.

Lori and her married man of over xl years, Lance, alive in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by the beautiful Ozarks. They take three grown sons, 3 girl-in-laws, and half-dozen wonderful grandchildren, and ii great-granddaughters. She and her hubby are very involved in their church, and active in supporting mission work in Mali, Due west Africa.

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