"The Distant Beacon" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “Anne's sorrow over her husband's death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the Harrow family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to return to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana's bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship's captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole's unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?”


Series: Book #4 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Reviews of Book #1 Here! #2 Here! and #3 Here!}

Spiritual Content- Many, many Prayers; Scriptures are quoted; Bible reading; Many, many talks about God, & trusting Him; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Gordon thinks Nicole’s faith is too dependent *Spoiler* but later changes his mind on that *End of Spoiler*; Mentions of Church going; Mentions of those in the Bible.  

Negative Content- War & guns are shot (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of hangings; Mentions of tobacco.

Sexual Content- two hand kisses; Nearness & Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); A married couple embrace (barely-above-not-detailed); A man asks Nicole for a kiss (which she says no); A little bit of love, falling in love & the emotions.

-Nicole Harrow

-Gordon Goodwin
                                P.O.V. switches between them, Catherine (a few), Anne(once), Mitchell(one) & Pastor Collins (once)

                                              Set in 1778 (assuming, we’re not told)
                                                        217 pages

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My personal Rating-

Oh my goodness! This—I—she—ahhh! Wow, just wow. Ahem.

This series is unbelievable (in a good way) on how clean is it! Like I said in the first book in this series’ review, I would love to see more authors in the Christian Fiction world like Janette Oke! So clean and full of Spiritual Content, now that’s a good read.

 

See y’all on Wednesday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

"The Birthright" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “The Thread Binding Them Together As Sisters Is All Too Fragile...
  The bittersweet reunion of the Robichaud family and the Harrows in the land of the Acadians has brought two mothers and two daughters full circle. They rekindle those early bonds and experience restoration of those lost years, but time and tragedy have left their indelible imprints on all who have endured the decades of separation and uncertainty. Moving forward with their lives now means further farewells--not as devastating as the one long ago, but no less heart wrenching.
  Their connection, which goes beyond that of "sisters" to best friends, will be tested by the coming Revolution and the lure of England--parted again, the reunited, but for how long...? Can their friendship sustain the startling revelation concerning...The Birthright?”


Series: Book #3 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Book #1 review Here! and Book #2 review Here!}

Spiritual Content- Psalm 77:6-19 at the beginning; Many, many (deep) Prayers; Many, many talks about God, His will & Him speaking to us; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Church going; Mentions of Bible reading; Super Strong Faiths;

Negative Content- Using a snuffbox (barely-above-not-detailed); War (up to semi-detailed).

Sexual Content- Married kisses & touches (barely-above-not-detailed, if not not-detailed); a ‘strumpet’; A teeny, tiny bit of crushes.

-Nicole Harrow

-Anne Mann
                                P.O.V. switches between them, Louise, Catherine & Charles

                                              Set in 1774 (assuming, we’re not told)
                                                        287 pages

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My personal Rating-

Oh goodness! I guessed some of the plot, but did not see that ending coming! Janette Oke is such a great author, and this series really makes me want to try more of T. Davis Bunn’s books. :)

  

See y’all on Wednesday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

"The Sacred Shore" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “In This Intimate Historical Epic, the Heart-wrenching Dilemmas of The Meeting Place Come to Rest on...The Sacred Shore
  Oceans and circumstances have forced families apart. For the banished French Acadians drifting in exile, the shore means safety--though it is a safety at a terrible price. For the lonely British nobleman, the shore holds a single chance to secure his legacy. For Andrew and Catherine Harrow, the shore marks a tragic separation.
  An extraordinary set of journeys awaits them all, each as intricate and perilous as the coastline itself. New beginnings are connected to all that has come before. And the past penetrates into what is yet to come. The common thread is a yearning to discover their identities in their families, in their communities, and in their God.”


Series: Book #2 in the “Song of Acadia” series. {Read Book #1’s review Here!}

Spiritual Content- Many, many Prayers; Many talks about the Bible & reading it; Many, many Talks about God, trusting Him & His will; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Bible reading & many Scriptures are quoted or mentioned; Very strong Faiths and growing Faiths; Mentions of church going; Pastors & Witnessing; Andrew is a minister; Nicole questions God’s existence (but later knows Him).

Negative Content- Curses are said but not written; Mentions of smoking; War (up to semi-detailed).

Sexual Content- A not-detailed kiss; Touches (barely-above-not-detailed); A mention of a man who is so handsome that “lasses who would never have resisted his urgings”; A little bit of love & the emotions

-Nicole Robichand

-Charles Harrow
                                P.O.V. switches between them, Anne, Andrew, Catherine, Henri & Louise

                                              Set in 1773
                                                        268 pages

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My personal Rating-

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At first I was a bit taken back that this novel is set eighteen years after book #1, “The Hiding Place”, but once I got over that, I really enjoyed it! Not as much as the first book in the series, but I still was in awe of all the Spiritual Content and lack of Sexual Content!

See y’all on Friday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.