There were many things I liked about this book and a few I didn't. I love how it follows the story of Ruth and Naomi, just set in a different time period. However, they seemed to focus A LOT on the miserableness of Raye and Emeline and that was only sad sad sad. I mean, you know somehow the good guy is going to come and rescue them, but when?!? He doesn't show up until nearly the last 25% of the book. And I wondered how far they would take the "laying down and uncovering his feet" thing, I must say they took a lot of poetic liberty with that.
There are two other books in the series, about the other two sister-in-laws, but I'm not sure if I'll read them or not. I know others might, so I'll see if they think it is worth it.
Raya Applewood is always laughing, and as loyal as the day is long. But when a tragedy rips through the Applewood family leaving her husband and his two brothers dead, she has a difficult choice ahead. Should she go back East with her mother-in-law where she would face prejudice and hardship, or return to her father’s house? Either way, the road ahead is riddled with difficulties. Atlas Fairbury is a wealthy businessman who never figured on marrying. But when a beautiful young widow enters his employment, her character, loyalty, and capacity for love turn his head. As he falls deeply for her, he wants to give her every good thing to make her life better. The only problem is, she feels unworthy of his love and incapable of receiving it. Raya appreciates everything Atlas has done for them and seeks to show her gratitude through her service. Working long hours to convey her thanks, she can’t understand why he’s displeased by her efforts. After both heartache and joy, Raya finds herself with another choice to make. This time, with all their futures hanging in the balance, she needs the guidance of Mother Emaline—and her Redeemer—to find her way forward. Will Raya continue to only accept what she can earn, or will she finally realize that love has always been a gift freely given and receive it as such, allowing herself to be loved more fully than she could ever deserve? And if so, will she be too late? (picture and description from Amazon)
I have started a fun little non fiction book I can't wait to share with you when I finish it. And our Franklin Faculty Book Club has picked a book I can't wait to read!
Happy Reading!
Melissa