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Revealed (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 2) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tamera, Alexander
Publisher: Bethany House
Category: Book
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 48073
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764201093
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780764201097
ASIN: 0764201093
Publication Date: October 24, 2006
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Annabelle Grayson has been given a second chance at life, but she can't claim it with the cloud of her past hanging over her in Willow Springs. After her husband dies, she advertises for a trail guide to accompany her to land waiting for her in Idaho--and a most unlikely candidate applies for the job. Matthew Taylor is a man on the run, with consequences of past mistakes pursuing him at every turn. Meeting Annabelle Grayson the first time was unpleasant enough, but when she crosses his path again, her presence in his life--and what she reveals--is devastating. If given a single wish, Matthew would turn back time and right a grievous wrong. If given a second wish, he would make Annabelle Grayson pay.
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Real, honest, beautiful tale of love and grace May 19, 2008
Unlike others, I was compelled to read this book because of Annabelle's previous occupation and once I started, I could not put the book down, compelled by the artistic way Alexander drew me into the hearts and souls of the characters by her incredible talent to write them in an honest and compelling way, set to the backdrop of an incredible story. It is a story about grace and coming to truly know and believe that grace.
I'll try not to "spoil" the story too much in my review, as I hate that in other reviews.
"Revealed" starts out with Annabelle losing her husband and her regret at not being able to love him the way she wished she could. In her travels to grant her husband's request of being buried by Fountain Creek, she must find another driver to help her meet up with the wagon train that she and her husband were traveling with to the ranch he owned. The new driver turns out to be her husband's brother who did not approve of Annabelle and her past.
The story follows these characters on their journey, both physical and emotion. We are captivated by the way Alexander shows in authentic ways the growth of both characters throughout their struggles.
I can't wait for the next series coming out next month!
Best in the Series!! March 31, 2008
I really liked this book. I read all 3 of the Fountain Creek Chronicles series and this one was my favorite. The characters were easy to like and the plot was great.
WOW October 15, 2007
Loved this book. Wasn't sure I would at first but once I started reading it, I could not put it down. Good author. Can't wait to see what else she writes. The faith and scriptures mentioned in this book touched me in many ways.
Shocking September 19, 2007
I did not think that I would enjoy this book because of Annabelle's former occupation but I ended up loving it. Annabelle and Matthew's conversations with one other on the trail were so funny! The way they rescued Sadie was absolutely wonderful! Hearing how Annabelle and Sadie began their life of prostitution was heartbreaking, drawing the reader closer to the characters. This is a wonderful book and I recommend it highly!
Extremely changed lives....is it possible? September 17, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When a prostitute is bought out of a brothel and marries a man she does not really love, the reader wants to dislike her right away. Soon enough, Annabella was my hero, even with her jaded past. A tragedy, and we met her as a pregnant widow. Matthew Taylor needs a job, so he applied as trail guide for Annabelle's trip to Idaho and the land her deceased husband loved.
To say these two literally despised each other would not be stretching the truth, both had deep, dark secrets and both had reasons not to trust the other. However, Matthew got the job and much of this book is about the long, 900 mile journey, searching for tiny little Sadie, a 15 yr. old prostitute, nearly losing their lives in the process. Why was Matthew so edgy and seemed to look over his shoulder a lot? The wanted posters told Annabelle some of the reasons--- she was traveling with a criminal.
This book deals with many issues, prostitution in the early settlements of the West, the dangers of whiskey, gambling and women all thrown together and the struggle to forgive oneself even after God has shown complete forgiveness.
Traveling by wagon was not easy, especially when two people who disliked and distrusted each other were alone for three months and there were inate dangers as well as physical and environmental ones. Personally, for me, I related completely to the subtle description of dementia of a very elderly, mean relative.
I have already begun my search for book three by this author. Where did she come from and how did she get to be such a sucess so quickly? Books one and two only slightly overlap with towns and people and book three has a huge reputation to live up to. Thanks for the Christian, historical fiction book that shows the power of change when asked of God.
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