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Beloved Counterfeit, June 14, 2010
When Ruby O'Shea and her three nieces are washed ashore on Fairweather Kay, Ruby sees it as a chance to start over. Her sister is deceased, and Ruby is hiding the girls from their father, pirate Thomas Hawkins. Ruby takes a job at a boarding house and passes the girls off as her daughters.
Micah Tate is a wrecker, a widower, and called to the ministry. He is attracted to Ruby, even if she does have three children, and he is torn about the direction his life needs to go. Ruby currently won't give Micah the time of day even though he vows to marry her, and Micah is battling his own past demons.
Thomas Hawkins will go to any length to find his daughters - what will his determination cost the residents of Fairweather Key? What will happen when all Ruby's secrets come to light?
BELOVED COUNTERFEIT is the third book in the Fairweather Key series by Kathleen Y'Barbo. I had the privilege of reading the first three books when they came out, and was looking forward to reading this one.
Ruby has quite a colorful past, so it is understandable why she wanted to cover it up. I didn't quite understand why she was hiding her nieces (either it wasn't explained, or I dozed while reading that part) but her actions seemed believable. If you like historical fiction then you won't want to miss this book--pick up a copy of BELOVED COUNTERFEIT at your favorite Christian bookstore.
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Turning Past Despair into Future Hope, September 5, 2009
Recently, I took another trip to Fairweather Key that was equally as enjoyable as my previous two. Beloved Counterfeit is book three in the Fairweather Keys series by Kathleen Y'Barbo. I highly recommend the entire series. If you have not read Beloved Castaway and Beloved Captive you might want to pick them up and read all three.
In Beloved Counterfeit, we read the story of two characters from book two. Ruby O'Shea, who was shipwrecked on Fairweather Key, is starting a new life for herself and her three daughters. This new citizen and Christian is trying to escape from her past. She tells no one of her life on board the pirate ship with the girls' father, notorious pirate, Thomas Hawkins. As Ruby allows herself to hope for a future on the island with the young preacher, Micah Tate, she determines to keep her past private.
Micah Tate is determined to marry her. He promises her safety and love and convinces her that her past doesn't matter. When Thomas Hawkins finds her living on the island will Micah be able to keep all of his promises? Both of them must find out God's love truly covers the multitude of sin.
Beloved Counterfeit delivers a lovely conclusion to the series. Kathleen's clear descriptions make you feel the ocean breeze and taste the salt air. Her vivid characters fill you with longing to visit them. And, as always, her love story touches the heart.
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Beloved Counterfeit, June 3, 2009
This is the third book in the Fairweather Key series. Ruby O'Shea is trying to hide from her past. It is a lot to try to hide from --- once a prostitute and sister-in-law to one of the most well known pirates in the Keys. The last person she wants to catch the attention of is the new pastor, Micah Tate, but unfortunately he has already noticed her. They come to an agreement to marry. A marriage that begins as one of mutual benefit gradually grows to one of respect and then love. However, as with all marriages this one is complicated by Ruby's past and her difficulty dealing with her past sins. Finding the way to make the "head" decision move to "heart" proves to be one that is very difficult and provides for an excellent read!
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