Strikes Don't Matter
Denise PatrickInspirational romance
Available from By Grace Publishing
January 2008
| Gina Taylor has an excellent job, is independent but restless. Most of the dates people set her up with leave her frustrated and out of sorts. She's not sure what's wrong with her life but feels like a childhood disaster is part of it. One of her brothers was killed in an accident when she was nine and she feels like it was her fault. She wants God's forgiveness but can't seem to find a way to get it. Adam Wilson, lawyer friend of her brother, is attracted to Gina but one of his hard and fast rules is that he won't marry a woman who isn't a practicing Christian. Can love help Gina find the path she needs?
Denise Patrick does a fine job building this tale of a journey towards greater faith through a love that takes chances. Gina is a good woman who practices her faith more than she gives herself credit for. Other people like her friends and family see that. She just can't see it in herself. Adam is a great character who's had bad times in his own life. His job, his faith, his love of God and people didn't come easily either. Maybe that's part of what makes him so likeable. Their experiences together help let Gina trust him with the secret she's hidden for sixteen years. This is an inspirational story of family, friends and a faith community that isn't afraid to let the light of their faith shine. Gina's parents and brother aren't afraid to let their faith show in their everyday lives, even in crisis. Adam's grandparents are a hoot with their repertoire of give and take towards one another when they're obviously very much in love. This is one of those books that can help the reader be strengthened in our own faith journey.
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Reviewer: Dee Dailey |
