Melissa Jagears
A Compelling Look at Forgiveness
Southeast Kansas, Spring 1909.
Mercy McClain was ruthlessly tormented by Aaron Firebrook as a girl. When he shows up seeking a teaching position in front of her and other school board members she is taken back to her youth and vows he shall never step foot in the classroom.
Aaron has come full circle, having to overcome his own boyhood tortures, and coming to grips with finding value in himself through Christ. He has returned to Teaville to beg forgiveness from the people he wronged and hopefully provide guidance to other kids either being bullied or bullying. While he awaits the school board’s decision, he accepts temporary employment at the local orphanage, having no idea that is where Mercy McClain also works.
Jimmy is a troubled young teen who consistently acts out. Aaron is asked to step in and help guide him if he can. But Jimmy is extremely difficult and causes problems throughout the story. It causes Aaron to have flashbacks of his own troubled past.
The more time Mercy and Aaron spend with one another, the more they are each drawn to the person they see in front of them, each filled with kindness for others.
The story takes a look at prejudice toward the poor and the women and children of the red light district. It even touches on child-hood rape which is important to note if you are sensitive to that topic. It is tastefully discussed, but heavy none-the-less. And there is some violence. It also looks at forgiveness and survival in circumstances beyond one’s control. Overall, it is a good story, just not light entertainment. Faith plays a key role as one would hope when reading a Christian novel, and I would recommend it to a friend.
A side note about the cover: This has nothing to do with the author, since I realize the publishers choose the covers, but I found it unfortunate that they seemed unaware of Aaron’s description from the story. He was supposed to be towering over Mercy, big meaty hands, broad shoulders, slightly longer hair covering his collar that he pulled on when worried. The cover does not do him justice.
© February 2018 Bethany House
I received a copy from Bethany House Publ., courtesy of Melissa Jagears, in exchange for my honest opinion and which I am privileged to provide.
Read: 2/27&28/2018 - Reviewed: 3/1/2018 / 4 stars
SERIES: TEAVILLE MORAL SOCIETYBook .5 = Engaging the Competition 01/2016 a novella tucked into the book: With this Ring, featuring 3 other authors.
Book 1 = A Heart Most Certain 08/2016
Book 2 = A Love So True 05/2017
Book 2.5 Tied and True 01/2018 – a novella tucked into the book: Hearts Entwined, featuring 3 other authors.
Book 3 = A Chance at Forever 03/2018
About the Author: Melissa Jagears is an award-winning author, wife, homeschooling mama of 3, and shares she is an introvert. They appropriately reside in Kansas since that is where this series takes place! She can be found at MelissaJagers.com with links to other social media outlets.
Thank you for stopping by! Until next time, Hugs and a Cup of Tea,
Aaron has come full circle, having to overcome his own boyhood tortures, and coming to grips with finding value in himself through Christ. He has returned to Teaville to beg forgiveness from the people he wronged and hopefully provide guidance to other kids either being bullied or bullying. While he awaits the school board’s decision, he accepts temporary employment at the local orphanage, having no idea that is where Mercy McClain also works.
Jimmy is a troubled young teen who consistently acts out. Aaron is asked to step in and help guide him if he can. But Jimmy is extremely difficult and causes problems throughout the story. It causes Aaron to have flashbacks of his own troubled past.
The more time Mercy and Aaron spend with one another, the more they are each drawn to the person they see in front of them, each filled with kindness for others.
The story takes a look at prejudice toward the poor and the women and children of the red light district. It even touches on child-hood rape which is important to note if you are sensitive to that topic. It is tastefully discussed, but heavy none-the-less. And there is some violence. It also looks at forgiveness and survival in circumstances beyond one’s control. Overall, it is a good story, just not light entertainment. Faith plays a key role as one would hope when reading a Christian novel, and I would recommend it to a friend.
A side note about the cover: This has nothing to do with the author, since I realize the publishers choose the covers, but I found it unfortunate that they seemed unaware of Aaron’s description from the story. He was supposed to be towering over Mercy, big meaty hands, broad shoulders, slightly longer hair covering his collar that he pulled on when worried. The cover does not do him justice.
© February 2018 Bethany House
I received a copy from Bethany House Publ., courtesy of Melissa Jagears, in exchange for my honest opinion and which I am privileged to provide.
Read: 2/27&28/2018 - Reviewed: 3/1/2018 / 4 stars
SERIES: TEAVILLE MORAL SOCIETYBook .5 = Engaging the Competition 01/2016 a novella tucked into the book: With this Ring, featuring 3 other authors.
Book 1 = A Heart Most Certain 08/2016
Book 2 = A Love So True 05/2017
Book 2.5 Tied and True 01/2018 – a novella tucked into the book: Hearts Entwined, featuring 3 other authors.
Book 3 = A Chance at Forever 03/2018
About the Author: Melissa Jagears is an award-winning author, wife, homeschooling mama of 3, and shares she is an introvert. They appropriately reside in Kansas since that is where this series takes place! She can be found at MelissaJagers.com with links to other social media outlets.
Thank you for stopping by! Until next time, Hugs and a Cup of Tea,
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Lovely review! I am excited to read this latest installment about the Teaville Moral Society!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it Mardell. Thank you for stopping by!! Have a lovely Lord's day <3
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