Gentle and unassuming Hope Kauffman has never been one to question or try to make changes. She quietly helps her father run Kingdom Quilts and has agreed to the betrothal her father arranged for her with the devout but shy Ebbie Miller.
Despite Hope's and other Kingdom residents' attempts to maintain the status quo, changes have already begun to stir in the small Mennonite town. The handsome and charismatic Jonathon Wiese is the leader of the move to reform, and when one of Kingdom's own is threatened by a mysterious outsider, Jonathon is one of the first to push for the town to arm itself. Hope's fiance, Ebbie, is at the forefront of those demanding the town stay true to its traditions of nonviolence.
When strange incidents around town result in outright attacks on several townspeople, Hope can't help but question what she's always been taught. As the town that's always stood so strong together is torn apart at the seams, Hope is caught between opposing sides, both represented by those she has come to care for. With tensions high and lives endangered by an unknown threat, Hope fears Kingdom can never survive in one piece.
My Review:
I thought this was a good second book to the Road to Kingdom series. The characters and plot are well written and engaging. I enjoyed reading Hope's story. I could feel her turmoil over the whole situation. She has to pick between two godly men, Jonathon and Ebbie. I was very happy with her choice at the end. The biggest theme in the book is whether to use violence to fight violence. The town of Kingdom is Mennonite and its against their doctrine. Hope was attacked twice among other incidents in the town. I felt like I could feel the emotions of the characters. The author does not tell you what to think. The characters represent all point of views. Turning the other cheek is never easy especially when someone you love is in danger. The conclusion is satisfying. I love this type of book which is romantic suspense and the Mennonite aspect makes it unique. Recommended.
Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband Norman, and her very active puggle, Watson. She's authored thirteen books and is currently at work on a new romantic suspense series for Bethany House Publishing.
All of Nancy's novels have an added touch - something for your spirit as well as your soul. "I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing," Nancy says. "It's a part of me and of everything I think or do. God is number one in my life. I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't believe that this is what He's called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan especially for your life, and there is nothing you can't overcome with His help." She and her husband attend Believer's Tabernacle in Wichita.
You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com or her blog at: www.nancymehl.blogspot.com. You can also find her on FaceBook
Review copy provided by Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.
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