I have been a fan of Kim Sawyer's books since I got "What once was Lost" when I first began blogging, and so far I have looked forward to each one of her books and have bought a few older ones too. So when I read the plot-line for "Grace and the Preacher" I was ecstatic.
"Mistaken identity leads to romance, laughter, and second chances in this inspirational historical romance.
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has aa chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?"
At the age of twenty-three, postmistress Grace Cristler has all but given up hope of finding a husband among the narrowing group of eligible men in her town of Fairland, Kansas. But when her uncle decides to retire from the pulpit, Grace is responsible for corresponding with the new preacher set to take his place. She can’t deny the affection growing in her heart for Reverend Rufus Dille—a man she deeply admires but has only met through his letters.
Theophil Garrison is on the run from his past. Ten years ago his outlaw cousins convinced him to take part in a train robbery, but Theo fled the scene, leaving his cousins to face imprisonment. Now they’ve finished their sentences, but the plan for vengeance has just begun. Branded a coward and running for his life, Theo has aa chance encounter that could provide him with the escape he needs.
But the young man’s desperate con might come at an enormous price for the tenderhearted Grace—and the entire town. Will Grace’s undeserved affection and God’s mercy make something beautiful from the ashes of Theo’s past?"
As I said earlier I truly looked forward to this book, and in the end it was a really good book, but I'm afraid the writing was slow. Maybe I have read too many fast paced books, but even compared to Kim Sawyer's previous works I noticed it took a little while for the plot to pick up the pace.
I still love the story, the book in of itself is wonderful, but if you're a first time reader, or getting it for first time reader, of Kim Vogel Sawyer I would suggest getting one of her other books.
you can check out my reviews of her other books on my blog, Birdy's House, and you'll find I can hardly give them enough praise.
That's all I've got for now. Until next time I hope y'all have a blessed week!
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
