Review: Not his usual flavor-but I liked the change
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2010
I prefer light reading & happy endings which usually keeps me away from overly complex story lines that take a time-line or geneology graph to keep track of the characters & subplots. Frequently I'll flip between books and/or genres to keep from getting bored. Not a worry with this book, it kept my attention.  I read it straight though and really enjoyed it.  It had a good premise, nice blend of characters & plot without becoming muddy or getting bogged down in unnecessary sideline stories.  I love this! It seems to be a different style from her usual storyline; there is romance, drama and sex of course, but the storyline itself carried the book.We've all seen the mega-church leaders on TV; this story takes the southern style tent-revival preaching & develops the back story of what goes on behind the flashy smiles & words.  The author creates characters who are easily visualized, so I found myself wondering if any of these fictional characters may have had true-life inspiration?  Anyway, remarkable new take on one of the oldest professions!  The story was a good length, and for me a good couple nights' read.It looks like the story will be brought to conclusion in book 2 of this series, as is alluded to at the end of the final chapter.  I will be continuing the series with this author, so thank you Mr. Dawning for the entertainment & I look forward to the next installment.