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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is oe of my favorite books and Authors. Keeps you n the edge!” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “How to be diplomatic. I usually really enjoy Christian fiction. I don't have to worry about bad language or steamy sex scenes popping up. This was no different. There was some suspense and a little romance, but sadly, I couldn't wait to finish this book and not for good reasons. I felt the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Gracie Lang is a happily married woman and the mother of two. But then tragedy strikes and she loses her family because of a drunk driver. She's determined to find the man who killed her precious loved ones so that he will be made to pay for his senseless crime. Time goes by, but she does not give up even when others feel her quest for justice is a waste of time. She's angry at God for what happened but despite what she feels she does her best to keep trusting in Him... one day at a time. When it seems she's losing faith - in herself, in hopes of a future, in God - a friend or family member knows just the right thing to say to help Gracie hold onto her beliefs.
Katrina L. Burchett wrote this review Wednesday, June 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Steven Kessler is a federal agent; a Crimes Against Children investigator responsible for bringing kids back to their families. He's also a divorcee and a devoted father. He's been single for five years and he's not too interested in starting a new relationship. And the relationship he had with the heavenly Father, that weakened the day his ex-wife left him. Making the world a safer place for his son, James - that is what Steven cares about most. But Steven's friend, Clint, has been praying that Steven will fall in love again, praying for James to have a mother, and he believes Gracie Lang is the answer to his prayers. Will Steven give love a second chance? Will he renew his relationship with God?
Every now and then I read a book that makes me feel as if I'm watching a television movie. Ransomed Dreams is one of them, and I had a feeling it would be when I read the description. I really liked this book! Parts of it reminded me of the television show Flashpoint, which I really like watching, and near the end - I think it was around chapter 36 - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I love the author's way with words, and what I loved most was the way she made sure the truth was not left out when a character said something that contradicted the Word of God.
This is the first book I've read by Amy Wallace and I am really looking forward to reading the remaining books in the Defenders of Hope Series. I am so glad I discovered this author. ”
“I wanted to read this book because I had seen Amy's books publicized in Christian blogs last year, and I'm glad I did. Well-woven plots, good characterization, and not too scary. Steven's team members should make good future plots in this series.
Carole J wrote this review Monday, February 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I also like that one of the settings was the north Atlanta area, which I'm familiar with. Good to recognize some locations.”“How to be diplomatic. I usually really enjoy Christian fiction. I don't have to worry about bad language or steamy sex scenes popping up. This was no different. There was some suspense and a little romance, but sadly, I couldn't wait to finish this book and not for good reasons. I felt the characters were under-developed, the plot was predictable and the over-use of adjectives was just plain irritating. The overall Christian message was good--that God really is in control and we have to trust in Him. I liked the imagery of a tiny baby being held in very large hands. I probably won't continue with this series.”
sixpalz wrote this review Tuesday, October 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have to start this review with my disclaimer as I do for many.. I just do not really like the "real" contemporary fiction books, they are not my "escape". With that said, when I started this book it was just so real and heart wrenching that I was going to put it back and not even try to read it. But, I couldn't. No matter how bad I was feeling and the facts of the storyline depressing, I just had to know what happened. I couldn't put it down and had to find out what would happen to Gracie and her life. So, obviously, Amy's writing hooked me.
cherryblossommj wrote this review Sunday, July 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I'd say that the type of story is much like that Justice series of Karen Ball. They are similar in that they touch many aspects of life and a very true to reality. I did enjoy the overall story, with getting to the end. The message of Christ's love and forgiveness throughout is very refreshing and great to see in a "real" environment, since so often in life it appears to be only quietly present.
Now for my rant. Parts that I did not like was that it seemed nobody was in their original marriage. Maybe it's just because of the way that I am, but that bothered me. I'm a marriage is for life person, there is no second, but I know many people disagree with that. In this story there was a widower remarried, a wife who abandoned her husband and remarried her adultreous partner, a woman living out of wed-lock with her children's father, and then hints at other remarriages. I do not know why it bothered me so, but it did that just one couple it seemed was married to their original spouse.
Overall, the message is great, and I do think this book would appeal to the reader who enjoys the edgy storyline. There are cops and criminals, death and life, some romance and Christ's love and a great message. This is a book that would probably appeal also to those outside of the normal "Christian Fiction" genre, because it is not the flowery and overly preachy sort, but it is still present.”
“Powerful suspense with deep spiritual themes and characters I ached for.”
SharonHinck wrote this review Friday, May 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amy Wallace has a subtle voice. Like the first line of Ransomed Dreams, Amy draws you into the world of Gracie Lang. It's New Year's Eve and "Gracie's night overflowed with promise. . ." Little did we know, her worst nightmare, any mother's worst nightmare, was about to happen. Two years later, living hundreds of miles away from the safe haven Gracie shared with her late husband and two children, she's a lonely teacher, with a spic and span house, longing for her family and the cluttered house again. While FBI agent Steven Kessler is the first man to have caught her eye since her husband and although her parents and sister tell her it's time to start dating again, to move on, she can't. "The past held her captive." Only Gracie has no idea the hold the past still has on her. I truly enjoyed this book. Amy's excellence with prose is so keen you feel you know Gracie Lang and Steven Kessler. You're walking in their shoes. You're angry when they are. You're feeling their pain. You're fighting the bad guys right along with them. This isn't just a romance. It isn't just a suspense. It's a parable of God's faithfulness and love. It's about trusting in Him. I loved Amy's candid way of writing, her ability to draw me in from the first sentence. I put this book down only when I had to, but it was never far from reach. It was in the car with me so I could read it at traffic lights. I read it while I held my daughter and laughed with her at cartoons. And then, it was just me, Gracie and Steven til the end - an all-nighter - because I had to see this story through. I couldn't let another day pass without knowing what happened. Well done, Amy. ”
Christy LaShea wrote this review Tuesday, May 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This is oe of my favorite books and Authors. Keeps you n the edge!”
Betty J wrote this review Sunday, January 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Seriously moving. I cried a lot reading this book...but it was a good cry. Exciting as well as touching.”
M. C. Pearson wrote this review Monday, August 13 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
