Thursday, February 1, 2018

Out Of The Ashes Review

If  you love historical fiction and Alaska, this book is for you!  Out of the Ashes is book two in the Heart of Alaska series, following the authors first book in the series In The Shadow of Denali.  I have thoroughly enjoyed Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse's books and this one was just as great as the first in this series.  I love Alaska and once again found myself wanting to go back and see the beauty of the state.

Here is a short description of the story from the author:
"After the death of their father, Collette and Jean-Michel Langelier are no longer tied to post-war France. While his sister dreams of adventure, Jean-Michel is hoping to finally escape reminders of the horrors he faced in the war. When Jean-Michel receives an unexpected invitation for them to visit Alaska and the Curry Hotel, it seems an opportunity for a change he needs.
Katherine Demarchis is a young widow who does not grieve the dangerous husband she was forced to marry. Now she just wants to retreat to a quiet life, content to be alone. First, though, she’s agreed to accompany her grandmother on a final trip, but never expects to see a man from her past.
Katherine and Jean-Michel once shared a deep love that was torn apart by forces beyond their control. Reunited now, have the years changed them too deeply to rediscover what they had? And when Jean-Michel’s nightmares return with terrifying consequences, will faith be enough to heal what’s been broken for so long?"

What I enjoyed so much about this story is that both Katherine and Jean-Michel carry deep wounds and must choose the path of healing.  They both must find their way to a faith, in a loving God and in each other.  I didn't want to put this book down and rate it a 10 star.  My only hope it that they continue to write more in this series.  
Disclaimer:  
As a member of Bethany House blogger program, I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing.  No review, positive or otherwise, was required; all opinions are my own.  
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1 comment:

  1. Noreen, I love historical fiction! Thank you for the recommendation. Have a great weekend!

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