Review: Lights and Shadow True Review - Yes I actually read the awesome book before reviewing it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 26, 2013
Posted by Suzann and not PhilI want to start my review by saying I am very frustrated with the folks reviewing books that provide a 1 or 2 star rating and then say "I haven't had time to "read" the book yet" why on earth are you lowering this or any other authors review scores by posting nonsense and wasting all of our time, not to mention the fact that it causes the review score to be lower than it actually is. End of rant and start of a true review!!!!!This story will carry you away to beautiful Buell Creek, Oregon. There you'll meet Julia (you will remember her from Restorations) and Marc (photographer & college professor). Two precious people that truly need each other and don't think they are worthy of the other.  One thing I really liked about Lights and Shadows was that Brian and Sara (from Restorations) were very much a part of the story. It's a wonderful continuation of Restorations. The author did a wonderful job of showing that genuine contentment and joy are found only in the Lord. I love how the characters came to life.Julia's staying with Brian & Sara (her brother and sister-in-law whom we met in Restorations) at their B & B.  Marc and Julia's first meeting is certainly funny, entertaining and well interesting to say the least. Marc longs for the day he can make a living from his photos. Given the launch-status of his latest photography book, he's well on his way to fame. However, until then, he's stuck in his boring teaching job at the local college. Julia Wilcox is a true workaholic trying to keep her feelings and demons bottled up inside her by trying to out work them she looks like she has it all together; great career, great future prospects, but a car accident three months earlier forced her into an indefinite stay with her brother and his expectant wife at their bed-and-breakfast while she recovers. Lights and Shadows proves that Bonnie has what it takes to endure as a writer. The researching that goes into her stories, along with adding depth and heart to each of her characters, makes for a very pleasing read.  Real challenges and struggles while trying to please and honor their faith in God. Loved it!  I loved the sweet Christian romance! I loved the characters, story and good clean Christian principles.