REVIEW: ROOMS by James L Rubart 17.3.14

On a rainy spring day in Seattle, young software tycoon Micah Taylor receives a cryptic, twenty-five-year-old letter from a great uncle he never knew. It claims a home awaits him on the Oregon coast that will turn his world inside out. Suspecting a prank, Micah arrives at Cannon Beach to discover a stunning brand new nine-thousand square foot house. And after meeting Sarah Sabin at a nearby ice cream shop, he has two reasons to visit the beach every weekend. When bizarre things start happening in the rooms of the home, Micah suspects they have some connection to his enigmatic new friend, Rick, the town mechanic. But Rick will only say the house is spiritual. This unnerves Micah because his faith slipped away like the tide years ago, and he wants to keep it that way. But as he slowly discovers, the home isn’t just spiritual, it’s a physical manifestation of his soul, which God uses to heal Micah’s darkest wounds and lead him into an astonishing new destiny.  ~publisher
  Length:  400 pgs
Published: April 1 2010
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group * My Thoughts? I was drawn to this novel by the cover - Yes, I'll freely confess! Not unwillingly, as this book is a stunner. James Rubart's debut took me on a mind bending adventure I desired nothing but to learn "what happens next?"  One word description?
Riveting!

A mind bender that intensely engaged my emotions. Rubart is a masterful storyteller. Believable characters. Believable relationships.
Unbelievable scenarios of intrigue and suspense.

MC, Micah Taylor, makes life changing decisions without grasping the potential impact on present and future. Challenging to the reader as we follow his progress, alternately cheering or holding our breath.  Relational connections we want to see happen -
others we're wanting to warn him of.  But... are we right?
An inheritance that subliminally fulfills his every wish?  A dream come true ?  or a doorway into deception ? Substantial ethical, relational, and spiritual challenges for Micah and for us as we reflect on the situations portrayed. 
Stunning outcomes with ever increasing twists of mental prowess
kept me invested to the end.  The ripple effect lasted much longer...

NOT to be missed!
*
Available in Audiobook
and Paperback
* Quotes:
“You don't have to own something for it to be you. Haven't you ever gone into a gallery and seen a painting and said 'that's me'. Or had a piece of music capture something deep down you didn't even know was there? You realize it's always been part of youl you've just never heard it before.” 
―'Rooms' James L. Rubart 
“Utterly engulfed,
And wanting more.
Buried,
Drowned,
Intoxicated,
With the vastness of love.
Losing myself as the waves wash over me,
Through me,
Surrounding me,
Caught up in the a hurricane of overwhelming peace,
I have let go,And He has found me.” 
― James L. Rubart, Rooms

*My appreciation to B&H Publishing Group for an ecopy to read and review without compensation
or obligation.
* Author bio:

James Rubart says, "I'm a husband, dad, author, marketing guy--in that order,
and live in the Pacific Northwest.
First novel, ROOMS, released April 2010. Second in the series, BOOK OF DAYS, hit shelves January 2011.  Third, THE CHAIR released fall of 2011.
The dream came true."

*Great stories are always worth reading. 'Rooms' received the USA Best Book Awards for Fiction: Visionary (2011) plus Winner, Best Inspirational Novel of 2010 * Find and follow FHC online:

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It's Monday! I Am Reading... 4.15.13

It's Monday!  What am I Reading?

The loveliest Regency debut by Sarah Ladd ~

The Heiress of Winterwood

My thoughts?

Review: The Heiress of Winterwood 
Book One of Whispers on the Moors

From cover to content, author Sarah Ladd’s debut novel impresses. A Regency novel, complete with gowns, estates and luxury, fans of the era will be intrigued with more than setting. Ms Ladd has adeptly captured the sentiments of our protagonists, Amelia Barrett and Cptn Graham Sterling, individually and as they take a relational journey from introduction through to interest. Flawed characters that had me pleasantly surprised one moment and frustrated the next. Amelia’s headstrong ways got her in more hot water than she expected. Grateful Ms Ladd revealed the costs of her misjudgements and used them as learning experiences in the development of Amelia’s character. The entire cast of characters was realistic and played their roles remarkably. Aunt Augusta was a definite replica of Mrs Bennet of Pride and Prejudice fame, her voice echoing with clarity whenever she appeared on the scene. Captain Sterling was pictured every bit as sterling as his name, keeping my interest tapped to the final lush closing moment...

The relationships throughout the story were well developed with authentic characters and reactions. The storyline itself grabbed me even as I first received it as a book review option. An intriguing twist mounts the plot’s intensity to a feverish race to the finish. Definitely not a book to put down easily!

A satisfying story of redemption on many fronts, I look forward to hearing more from Sarah Ladd. Soon!

This week I'm a bit busy for reading adventures

as I prepare for the Arise! Women's Conference

in St Paul...

Delighted for the opp to attend plus having my aunt's

assistance in driving there.  

My eye still tires and dries, so I wasn't comfy in taking on the challenge

without backup !

Looking forward to a break in all the winterlike snowfall

so that we can actually

"head out on the highway - lookin' for adventure

and whatever comes our way" 

{other than snow!}

Hope your week harbours some Spring 

and pray ours does too ok?

THanks!!

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