Review: Yasmin Finds THE WAY: Christian Spiritual Romance by Crystal Mary Lindsey

Yasmin Finds THE WAY: Christian Spiritual Romance 

by Crystal Mary Lindsey 

Fully covered from head to toe in the shapeless apparel of the Muslim faith, Yasmin Dupont despises her life of forced endurance. Living with her father, who is rarely at home, and a stepmother who enjoys tormenting her, she desperately escapes from this bondage.

With careful planning and a change of name, Yasmin flees her misery under cover of darkness.
Can her escape succeed? Or will she be HUNTED DOWN, kidnapped, and punished?

After running away, she discovers a life of freedom, kindness, friendship, and acceptance.
Never could she imagine in her wildest dreams the adventures that lay before her.
Romance blooms with the gorgeously handsome head of emergency, Doctor Roan Butler, whom she captivates at first sight. But can he protect Yasmin from the thugs hired to find her?

Clive James, a retired Judge, and Dr. Roan's uncle are suspicious of Yasmin's parentage. Playing detective, he unearths a secret lie that will bring tears of disbelief yet blissful happiness.

Yasmin comes to know of the loving sacrifice of Jesus, the son of God. She embraces this knowledge with thankful understanding - that Jesus can set her FREE.

My Take:

Yasmin is done with life under the thumb of her wicked stepmother, who is using all her influence and power to harm her. With the help of a close friend and some undercover moves worthy of a spy novel, she sneaks from home, changes her name and moves to the far side of Australia to begin a new life as a new person. A new life that seems centered around a hospital and the lead surgeon in the Emergency Room, Doctor Roan Butler, a handsome, available friendly doctor who has never seemed too interested in tying the knot - that is, until Yasmin enters those doors. Will she reveal her past to her new love interest, or keep it hidden?

But our past has a tendency to catch up to us, and Yasmin's past is no different. 

But there are secrets about Yasmin's past even SHE doesn't know, secrets buried so deep only the diligent work of one of Australia's High Judges can uncover. Secrets that could change her life forever.

Content:

Drug Content:
G – There's nothing. Squeaky clean.  
 
Violence:
PG – There is a kidnapping, and an arranged killing proposed.
 
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
 
Adult Content:
G - This is squeaky clean. There's romance, but nothing beyond a kiss.
 
Christian content:
There is not a lot of church attendance, but there is definitely prayer and faith exhibited, a conversion story and the exhibition of Christ's love in how the characters interact. Decisions are made to take the moral high road. Self sacrifice is here, and at risk of harm, too. Deliverance from evil and spiritual warfare are depicted here too, though evil stalks in the shadows.  

  

Final Analysis:

Yasmin Finds THE WAY by Crystal Mary Lindsey is a stirring glimpse into the plight of those trapped in Islam and a heartwarming tale of the deliverance found in Christ. There's the spice of romance, the thrill of adventure, high stakes and plot twists to keep you guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance and recommend it for anyone looking for a lighthearted clean romance with a message of hope. Five Stars!

About the Author:

Romance dances in the mind of author Crystal Mary Lindsey. Living in the Land Down Under - she enjoys placing her fantasies on paper to stir the hearts of other dreamers.
Her medical knowledge comes from professional experience (BSN) and her Christian understanding as a Bible College graduate.
Crystal lives with her American husband in the sub tropics of Queensland, Australia, amid mango, avocado, and sugar cane plantations. She is a mother of four and grandmother of ten.

Crystal writes an Inspirational blog at http://crystalmarylindsey.blogspot.com/

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Review: Hannah's Moon by John A Heldt

Hannah's Moon 

by John A Heldt

After struggling for years to have a child, Claire Rasmussen, 34, turns to adoption, only to find new obstacles on the path to motherhood. Then she gets an unlikely phone call and soon learns that a distant uncle possesses the secrets of time travel.

Within weeks, Claire, husband Ron, and brother David find themselves on a train to Tennessee and 1945, where adoptable infants are plentiful and red tape is short. For a time, they find what they seek. Then a beautiful stranger enters their lives, the Navy calls, and a simple, straightforward mission becomes a race for survival.

Filled with suspense, romance, and heartbreak, HANNAH’S MOON, the epic conclusion of the American Journey series, follows the lives of four spirited adults as they confront danger, choices, and change in the tense final months of World War II.

My Take:

How many couples these days cannot have a child, and struggle through fertilization techniques, and the pitfalls and heartbreaking expenses and disappointments of failed adoptions? Such is the story of Claire and Ron Rasmussen. Enter a distant uncle, who promises he knows where they can find plentiful babies to adopt, with none of the red tape and political disappointments of international adoptions. 

When they eagerly investigate this option, they ask WHERE this option exsists. But it's the wrong question, they should have asked WHEN. The babies are available back in 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Ron and Claire pack their bags and head to Chattanooga in 1945 through a time tunnel, along with Claire's brother David, who is tasked with keeping them safe in a country that views eligible men not fighting in the war as deserters and worse. 

A beautiful stranger and an act of heroism put Ron at great risk, headed to the Pacific with the Navy, on a ship that is going to sink in flames. David's and Claire's efforts to save him only put themselves at greater risk. Will any of them survive to bring a new daughter back to the 21st century?

Content:

Drug Content:
PG – There's a bit of drinking. No drunkenness.  
 
Violence:
PG – The violence of war is described, and people die in flames or from shock or shark attack. None of it is graphic.
 
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
 
Adult Content:
PG - There are some oblique references to infertility and the struggles to get pregnant. There is the hint of an affair in the air. 
 
Christian content:
While faith is not clearly presented here, characters act out of faith and there is some discussion of church matters, praying and divine guidance. I found faithfulness, loyalty, bravery, honesty, and self-sacrifice between the covers. I found the book particularly uplifting.  

  

Final Analysis:
I've got to admit, I've reviewed several books by John A Heldt, most of them time-travel-related. And I was looking forward to this one, as every book of his I've found a fun and encouraging read. I love a good time-travel romp, mixed with a little romantic spice, and this book did not disappoint. 

The historical worldbuilding Heldt brings to the table reveals a great deal of research invested in these adventures. His characters are believable, the stakes are high, the pacing is quick, and his story immersive. This book is perfect for someone looking for a fun, clean time-travel romance adventure. Five Stars!

About the Author:

John A. Heldt is the author of twenty-five bestselling time travel novels. The former reference librarian and award-winning sportswriter has loved getting subjects and verbs to agree since writing book reports in grade school. 

A graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Iowa, Heldt is an avid fisherman, sports fan, coin collector, and reader of thrillers and historical fiction. When not sending contemporary characters to the not-so-distant past, he weighs in on literature and life at johnheldt.blogspot.com.