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Just Above a Whisper (Tucker Mills Trilogy, Book 2)

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"I have liked most of Lori Wick's books,but this book is not one I enjoyed. I had to make myself finish it. There were way too many unnecessary conversations and characters. I'm glad the people are concerned about their spiritual state, but I got extremely bogged down with all the sub characters' Bible studies,thoughts,etc. Is this book about the town people or Reece and Conner? The main couple in the book hardly had any story time for them. Characters who weren't even particular friends/relatives with the main couple had way too much page time. Also, more could have been said about Reece and Conner's personalities. I didn't think they even had a chance to get to know one another very well. The previous book was much better then this one was in my opinion. If you are looking for a good Lori Wick book to read I definitely recommend The Californians Series, The Cameron Series, The Kensington Chronicles, Sophie's Heart, Pretense, and The Princess."

If you liked the first book, you'll love this one too! There is nothing like sitting down to a good book and simply enjoying the characters and the story the author brings to life. You will find yourself cheering on Reece and Connor as they face the challenges set before them. There is a lot of talk about God and how to find Him and what to do after you do; some might want more story, but if you look at the whole, you see that the town is stuggling with finding it's way to the true light. So many people back then thought you only had to "do good and pay your tithe's", but it's so much more than that and that is what these characters are finding out. You'll love the continuing story of Jace and Maddie. Hope you like it too.

I couldn't wait until this book came out and I was excited to read it once I got my hands on it. I really liked getting to know Reece. I wish there had been more detail about Connor though. I had no clue how old he was until the end. For some reason I pictured him as much older than he was from how he ws described. I could have used a little more light shed on his character. I still enjoyed this book very much and didn't have any trouble finishing it. I couldn't put it down! I can't wait to see what's next for Tucker Mills!

I am a great fan of Lori Wicks novels, this was another great contribution to my collection.

Just above a whisper reminds us how God can be seen through all our lives, through all lives circumstances and how his plan is best. I really enjoyed this read and can't wait for the final book!

The book arrived and was in wonderful condition. Would order again from this vendor.
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I have all three books in the Tucker Mills Trilogy! Lori Wick did an excellent job of weaving each character's story in with one another. I also enjoy the "trickle down effect" illustrated in these books-when one character received Christ as their Savior, it eventually drew others one at a time, although some struggled with it. With regards to Just Above a Whisper, the themes highlighted in this book are faith, overcoming fear, embracing love and serving in humility. Love this series!

This 2nd of the trilogy is in my opinion better than the 1st book. And I liked the 1st book enough to purchase the next two. The banter between the characters tickled me. If your a Lori Wick fan, this is a good read.

The book seemed somewhat unrealistic because of the overly exaggerated fear that the main character hads. She seems very weak and scared. I thought it could have been a much shorter book, because it was somewhat slow paced. I usually like Lori Wick books, but this was definitely not one of my favorites. It wasn't a bad book, but I suggest getting a library copy or a used copy from Amazon.

While I didn't utterly loathe this novel, I found little to recommend in it. I read the occasional Romance Novel for diversion, and they almost always disappoint on several levels. Since this one is in the "inspirational" genre, I was hoping for a nice romance with the entertainment value of a historical drama, some romantic tension, and no sleazy sex scenes. What I got was 1) no drama, 2) no tension, and no "sex" at all... not even a stolen kiss. Somebody please buy this author a copy of "What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew...", and then perhaps her ensuing endeavors will have even a smidgen of historical flavour. The characters walk around slinging 20th century slang like "hi", "hello", and "OK" (well, the last one appeared in 1838 in reference to Pres. Van Buren, "Old Knickerbocker", but it wasn't in common usage as an affirmative until WW1). The female lead is referred to as having her hair "down her back": what?! Is she five years old?! Is she a prostitute?! Believe it or not, this is supposed to be 1839, but I wouldn't have known without reading the blurb on the back of the book. At one point another female character, who is only a few months pregnant, asks her husband, "Am I starting to show?" Excuse me? This is '39, waistlines are only just starting to come down from just under the bustline and are still very high, surmounting voluminous skirts. Think Little Bo Peep: very Dickens. Unless she's a "loose woman", she should be wearing stays (a corset), too. She's not going to "show" until about month eight, at which point she just won't go out in public. But enough on the historical gaffes.

Did I mention no sexual tension? Sorry, but I call "no way". I'm a Christian, Bible thumping believer myself, but I still have hormones. I don't care how chaste a person is, he or she is still going to have some serious "feelings" when meeting the significant other of their dreams. I'm glad the leads didn't jump on each other ten minutes after meeting, but does it have to be such a yawn festival? Does the author think nobody had "the hots" in the 19th century?The leads are so tortuously boring that there isn't even a kiss of any kind until after the wedding! Look, people "made out" in the 19th century, ok? It was done in private (unlike today), but people is people.

Perhaps the author thinks that it's "Christians" or "Believers" (as she terms us) who are free from sexual temptation. You'd think so, judging from the pompous, stuffed-shirt goody-two-shoes Christians populating this story. We can't go more than a page or so without the entire transcript of somebody's heartfelt prayer or sermonizing to either a fellow believer or seeker. Only a few pages into the first chapter, I was already irritated with the over preachyness of the writing. It's like reading a novelization of a Chick tract, complete with 20th century "Church speak" guaranteed to befuddle or exasperate anybody outside the "Christian ghetto". Which begs the question of the target audience for this book. If it's for believers, why all the preaching and salvation messages? If it's for a wider audience, with the hope of presenting the gospel to random readers, the Evangelistic jargon needs to be revised and explained. When somebody says "I'm saved by the blood!" it probably sounds like a Vampire moment to the uninitiated.

A few years ago I read an outstanding "Christian" romance (sort of) named "Pascal's Wager". I highly recommend it and would read anything by that author. Lori Wick can't hold a candle to it (pun intended).

I definitely like this book better then the last couple books she has written. I actually cared about the characters instead of just trying to get through the book. I will say it had a slow beginning and I wish if she was going to keep bringing up Jace and Maddie that they would have actually had something to do with the plot line not just be the witness tool in the book. But I enjoyed the romantic side of the story.