| Title | : | Beauty from Ashes (Wyldhaven #3) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 |
| Publication | : | Published February 13, 2019 |
where the coffee's perked hot,
the sheriff likes his apple pie fresh from the oven,
and adventure invariably waits just around the next river bend.
Beauty from Ashes (Wyldhaven #3) Reviews
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Ok, I'm officially a huge fan of Lynnette Bonner. She consistently writes God-honoring, faith-filled novels. I hope I can read each book in this series. The first three books have been so very good!
I will work on a detailed review of this book (and the first two). I'll also share quotes. :) -
I am so glad I accidentally found this author and this series! This is the third book in the series and with each book I get to know the citizens of Wyldhaven a little bit more, which just make me hunger for even more!
This story revolves around sex-trafficking and its victims and heroes. It’s about beauty from ashes, as the title states, and how even the most broken person can become whole again with God. Lynnette Bonner does a wonderful job of making scripture come to life in her characters. As they grow, as they face hardships and challenges, even as they rejoice and celebrate, she slips in scriptural lessons expertly, smoothly, and naturally.
The characters and the way they interact with each other, along with their own personal stories, has me hooked on this series. I really love the author’s style of writing and the way that she is able to handle the many different stories that are going on in each book without overshadowing her main story or causing any confusion, slipping back and forth between characters seemingly effortlessly and skillfully. I’ve read books with less characters that I’ve actually had to write down a character list because I’ve gotten so confused. But I have no problem keeping track of all the characters and their stories in this series because the author is very talented at knowing how and when to introduce them and give them attention. And their stories pull me in and make me look forward to the next book so I can find out more.
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This series just keeps getting better and better. Beauty from Ashes was a lovely story of hope and redemption. The author does a great job of creating realistic characters and situations that engage readers from start to finish.
I was intrigued by the story in this book from the very beginning. I think the author did a fantastic job of showing readers what it was like for women without the best of reputations and jobs in the time period of the story. I liked how she conveyed to readers the difficulties the women faced when trying to break free and start a new life. She did this in a way that wasn't too brash yet wasn't sugarcoated either. It all seemed very realistic and believable to me.
I love the author's writing style and the way she paints pictures with words. It was so easy to visualize the settings and events taking place in this book. While reading the author's books I always forget where I am as I am whisked away into a very real feeling fictional world.
This book could be read as a standalone but I wouldn't recommend it. This is a fantastic series and I think readers will get more of each story if the series is read in order. This is a quick, easy read and one that shouldn't be missed! Happy reading!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine. -
I was excited to read Loira’s love story and see how she came into her purpose. Joe is a great match for her and watching their romance unfold was wonderful
Beauty from Ashes has a blend of adventure and romance in a Pacific Northwest,historic small-town. I love continuing with all the people I have gotten to know from the Wyldhaven series. Bring us more days in the lives of this pioneer town 🙂
Law enforcement action with evil human traffickers, rescuing people caught in the vicious system and coming into knowing personal value that is unshakable, all this and more in Beauty from Ashes. Enjoy! -
I just got done listening to this story, and I just loved it. This is the third one in the series, and I've been blown away by them all.
Beautiful story. Well written and excellently narrated. I don't want to give any spoilers; you need to listen (or read) the first two books to know what's going on, but I just loved how Lynette Bonner showed how God makes beauty from ashes.
The only caveat I'd add is that the word "whore" is used a few times. I mean, Leora WAS one, but it isn't a word I want to explain to my young children, so I wasn't comfortable listening to it around them. -
I just finished reading Beauty From Ashes. This book has a great story line. I am invested in the characters and look forward to the next book. Beauty From Ashes is a historical novel. The plot is full of suspense, love, humor, fear, mean spirited people and..... Gods love for all. I highly recommend this book to all fans of historical fiction. One note.... if you read the short excerpt of the next book be prepared to squeal when it is over. I want the next book NOW!
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It was nice to have a little conclusion with some of the characters from previous books while reading this one. I loved seeing how she was willing to sacrifice herself for others to save those that had been in position.
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Since I had not read the previous books in this series I really did not know what to expect but I was not disappointed at all. Although I think it would be better to start at the beginning of the series so you would be acquainted with all of the characters and know their story still this book worked fine as a stand-alone. I fell in love with the two main characters, Liora and Joe, as they worked out their faith and their feelings for one another as they faced dangerous situations. This has all the things I love...a western setting, romance, danger and suspense. It will keep you tense until the end and then you can read an excerpt from the next book in the Wyldhaven Series. This ebook was given to me by the author with no requirement for a review. All views stated are my very own honest opinions.
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Liora Fontaine had several strikes against her: her father was an outlaw and her mother had been enslaved in a brothel. Liora herself worked as a prostitute for a while. But that was some years ago. Now she wants to follow a new plan that she believes God has mapped out for her. But will her past trip her up? This third book in the Wyldhaven series is thoroughly entertaining, while causing the reader to do some thnking. I very much enjoyed it and can't wait to start reading the next book in the series!
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Great book 3
Love love love this series and book 3 is no exception. When Liora decides to rescues teenage girls who are being sold for pleasure against their will, trouble follows big time. The ‘owner’ of the girls vows for revenge even if it means he has to kill Liora or the man who vows to protect her. -
I am so happy to have read this amazing book! The storyline is so touching and full of faith that my heart was so touched! Even knowing this was the third in the series, it truly can stand alone...although I am planning to read the two previous ones now, lol. There is a great suspense in this novel as well, had me staying awake to finish!
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I really enjoyed this historical romance. I won a set of this series from this author and I have really been enjoying them. Because of some violence and sexual reference, this is not suitable for under 18 readers. This has a lot of action and feels in it along with plenty of bad and good guys. I've given this a 5* rating. I'm on to the next in this series which is "Consider The Lilies".
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Beauty from ashes indeed
The verse Lynnette Bonner uses as the theme for Beauty From Ashes is one of my favorite Bible verses. I have been studying ways God turns the horrors of our lives into something beautiful, so this book was a wonderful, fictional version of God's amazingness. I enjoyed Joe and Liora's story very much. 🤗💛 -
DRAMATIC!!
I found this 3rd story to be quite intense and it had my stomach in knots most of the time. Well written with faith moments throughout. I'm looking forward to the continuing saga.
I purchased this eBook from the author's website. All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation. -
great story
I hesitated starting this book, just because I was worried it would be too sad. No worries. It is a wonderful, uplifting story. A great story of God’s Love and the miracle of His forgiveness. Through our Savior’s Atonement, we can be washed clean and become new. It is a fun story of romance and danger. Absolutely, highly recommend. -
Great Story
Great story with well-developed characters, including a very nasty bad guy. I enjoyed the plot, the action scenes that added so much to the story and the use of language to set the scene and move the plot forward. -
Another awesome story with a lot of adventure.
Great characters, great plot, loved this story like I did the first two. Now on to the next one in this series. It ought to be a great adventure. -
I enjoyed the book! There was a lot of action and excitement in the book. Libra learned to look forward to the future rather than dwelling on the past. The book is part of a series. It could be read standalone but I would recommend reading the series in order. I highly recommend reading this book!
