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05 July 2012

Powerline by Deborah Kinnard reviewed by Marian Baay





Reviewed by Marian Baay



4 stars ****

Emotional and sweet romance

Cassie is an ER nurse, a true believer and a volunteer at Powerline. One night a man calls to talk about his problems. His wife died 6 months ago and he doesn't want to live anymore. Cassie reminds him that God is in control of life and dead. The man promised not to hurt himself that night. Cassie is pretty shaken up after the phone call.

A little time later she's working in the ER when an older lady with a stroke comes in. Her neighbour has come with her and Cassie recognizes the man's voice from the phone call. He's the man who called himself Jeff. She panics, because she's not supposed to have contact with anyone who called Powerline for help. When the man finally recognizes her voice too, she doesn't know what to do. She tries to remain distant, but the man wants to thank her and persists to buy her an icecream.

It's clear there's attraction between Cassie and Jeff. Cassie is afraid to love, but Jeff is convinced his love for Cassie comes from the Lord. Cassie reminds him he just lost his wife and can't be thinking about something serious right now. Against all odds they befriend each other and soon find themselves very much in love. But when a train accident happens things suddenly change for Cassie. She's confused and needs to search herself for answers, she needs to learn to trust again.

This story contained the most romance I have seen in a book in a long time. The love between Jeff and Cassie is sweet—it seems rushed, but when the Lord is at work anything can happen. The story also deals with overcoming loss and grief and to learn to trust God completely.


This book was Deb Kinnard's debut novel and I think it was nicely done!

Deborah Kinnard's books can be purchased on Amazon, CBD and other book stores.

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03 July 2012

Review Seasons in the Mist by Deborah Kinnard






Seasons in the Mist by Deborah Kinnard
Sheaf House Publishers, 2010


Reviewed by Marian Baay


*5 stars*
Awesome Time-Travel Romance!

In this time-travel novel Deborah Kinnard writes a story that I liked in all aspects.
The main character Bethany Lindstrom is a student in medieval history. For her studies she travels from the US to England. There she meets the friendly Sheila who offers Bethany a place to spend the night in her historical house.

When Bethany wakes up early she is going to explore the house a bit and stumbles on a time portal that transports her back in time to the 14th century.
It’s a shock for Bethany to discover she has traveled back in time. But as a historian she also enjoys to see real life in the 14th century.

Bethany makes new friends, but also enemies. She comes to fall under the protection of Lord Michael Veryan and together they travel to king Edward’s court. Bethany is trying to guard her heart, but nonetheless finds herself falling in love with Michael.

This journey back in time brings Bethany on her knees and she finds God again. What does He want her to do? Can she stay in the 14th century, or does she have to travel back to the 21st century? She doesn’t know what she should choose. She is missing her mom, but she also doesn’t want to leave Michael.

Travel with Bethany through the ages and find out if there’s a future for her and Michael!

This novel is full of historical facts and colorful descriptions of life in medieval times. I enjoyed the author’s writing-style and liked the use of old English in the conversations. I appreciated the Christian theme and how it was portraited. Wonderful job, Deborah!


Buy Deb Kinnard's books on Amazon, CBD, Barnes & Noble or other (online) bookstores.


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