BEAUTY IN HIDING by ROBIN PATCHEN

BEAUTY IN HIDING is the second book in the BEAUTY IN FLIGHT series by ROBIN PATCHEN. It is an exciting read, fast paced, with a good Christian message and a budding romance. It is altogether most enjoyable and impossible to put down. I really recommend reading the novels in sequence and cannot wait for Beauty in Battle, which I believe is coming out in April.
The story starts with Harper and Red arriving in Nutfield, after running away from Red's-grandson, Derrick, who had tried to poison his grandfather in order to inherit his money.
Harper, after the life she has led, including a two year stint in prison, is not used to being shown kindness without something being expected from her in return, and she is wary of their landlord, Jack, who showers the two of them with kindness.
When Harper's secrets are out will she run again or will she trust that the truth will indeed set her free?
I am not going to tell you any more, except to say that I really enjoyed the book and recommend it highly.


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BEAUTY IN FLIGHT by ROBIN PATCHEN

BEAUTY IN FLIGHT is the first novel in a new series by ROBIN PATCHEN. It is a spine chilling thriller which will keep you guessing until the end of the series!
The story starts with ex con Harper Cloud working as a nurse's assistant at an old people's home. She gets the opportunity to work for her boyfriend, Derrick's, grandfather and sees her life improving as she lives with Red as his nurse. Red is a Christian, like her old friend Estelle was, and Harper is drawn to reading the bible and asking faith related questions.She is really amazed that Jesus died to save someone like her who has done so many bad things.
Never a good judge of men, having been badly let down by her first two boyfriends, she is not sure what to make of Derrick.
There is a huge twist in the story and I will leave it there, not wanting to spoil the read for you.
Altogether it is an exciting and well written book with a good Christian message.



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THE SKY ABOVE US by SARAH SUNDIN

THE SKY ABOVE US is the second book in the SUNRISE AT NORMANDY series by SARAH SUNDIN. Although it is always better to read a series in sequence, it can be read as a stand alone. Sarah Sundin is one of my most favourite authors. I really enjoy her stories that take place during the Second World War, with realistic characters who courageously try not to bend under the pressure.
This is Adler Paxton's story. In The Sea Before Us we see how he runs away from his parents and his brothers after a terrible accident where his fiancée is killed. He feels it is his fault and hates himself for the way he behaved afterwards and hasn't been in contact with his family for three years. He is afraid that his family members will never forgive him and that his brothers will carry out their threat to kill him. He knows the truth about Christianity but is pretty much backslidden.
Violet Lindstrom joins the Red Cross where she is hoping to work with children because she is a teacher. She wants to follow in her great aunt Violet's footsteps and become a missionary in Africa. She was also engaged, but broke off the engagement when her fiancé changed his mind about following her into the mission field. She is a committed Christian, with a great deal of compassion and empathy for those who are hurting. She is horrified, however, when the Lord convicts her of her judgmental attitude.
Neither Adler nor Violet are assigned the jobs they want - he wants the chance to become an ace and is made wingman, and she wants to work with children and is put in charge of an aero club where she and her friend Kitty will be providing snacks and recreation for the men of the 358th.
It is interesting to see how the Lord works in each of their lives and how the situations in which they find themselves eventually bring out the best in them.
It is a story about dealing with the past, forgiveness, especially of one's self, redemption, courage and generally getting down to the job in hand.
The author is so knowledgeable about the war years and has given us another great story taking place in that time of history. This is intertwined with a lovely Christian message. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
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