Thursday, December 5, 2019

Book Tour: FAITH THROUGH FALLING SNOW by Sandy Sinnett



With Laci and Mitch anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby, they are surrounded by the turmoil of discovering Mama's illness while their two sons fight over the love of a woman.

A white Christmas brings a moment of joy, but Laci’s faith is tested again when their baby clings to life. 

Together the Young family must lean on each other and the only One who can truly give them strength.

Will they find the faith they need…even through the snow?" 


 
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Sandy lives in her hometown of Mt. Vernon, IL enjoying life with her two youngest kids, and works full time for a local hospital as a health consultant. Most mornings she can be found at her local bookstore-coffee shop among friends, looking for inspiration and writing her next novel.







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This book started out a little rough for me. At first, the characters came off a little too snarky for my tastes, and I was prepared to dislike them. As the story continued, I realized the author wrote several of the characters to be quippy and outgoing. I felt the characters matured and settled down as the story progressed and they faced the challenges that arose. By the end, I enjoyed reading about these same characters

There was the romance of the mature parents of a blended family who were expecting their first child together. Another romance, including a bit of a love triangle, also developed with some of the adult children of this couple. Although there were several instances of suggestive bedroom talk, this was a sweet romance with no explicit bedroom scenes. As the story progressed, the overriding themes that developed were the strength found in loving families supporting each other through difficulties, and the importance of faith in God.

There was plenty of action in this story—challenges this family faced which captivated and held my interest. It also became apparent to me that the author herself, or someone close to her, had personal experience with two of the health challenges that became part of the plot. Those particular scenes were very well written. She not only brought out the emotional impact on those who suffered the conditions as well as the characters who loved them, but she described the illnesses in terms the reader could understand. It helped me appreciate the difficulties experienced by people with those health conditions. In that respect, I found the book educational as well as fascinating.

The more I read, the more I enjoyed this story. The last several chapters completely held my interest as I waited to see how things worked out for this family. This book is well worth reading.



Excerpt 3.

At first, she thought she was just seeing things. Another appeared, and then another. Laci looked up and smiled, then closed her eyes and tilted her head back so she could catch them in her mouth as they fell. She felt like a little
kid and wanted to spin around but knew her body wasn’t really up for that. 

The flakes grew larger, falling faster and faster and her face was now wet from the melted snow. When she opened her eyes however, the few soft snowflakes had turned into flurries, a veritable snowstorm in a few short minutes. She gasped with delight. “Let it snow!” She yelled with joy, holding out her hands and walking around in circles. It reminded her of a day, not long ago, when she had danced in the rain and asked God to heal her cancer.

“It’s snowing!” Travis yelled, running to the window. “Can I go outside with mom?” He asked.

Mitch raised his eyebrow. “What are you talking abou—?”

Mitch turned to the window and saw Laci standing in the snow. “What in the world is that woman doing?” Immediately, he tore out the back door. “Laci Jean!” He shouted as he ran down the deck stairs toward her.

“It’s snowing, Mitch! It’s really snowing!” She shouted with excitement and turned toward him, but as she did her foot slipped on the snow-covered grass. Her legs gave way.

“LACI!”



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