Down from the Cross (Rhode Island Weddings Series #1) (Heartsong Presents #626) [Mass Market Paperback]

Joyce Livingston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Keene believes there is no God. Jane Delaney knows differently, and when the famous opera singer plows into her car, God provides her with the opportunity to share her faith with the great Keene Moray. As his new personal assistant, she knows she can make the most of her proximity and perhaps prove Keene's atheism wrong. When a health issue threatens to cancel the annual Passion play at Jane's church, the Lord makes a way for Keene to become intimately acquainted with the Jesus who borne his grief and carried his sorrow, as he becomes the lead singer. But can a simple Easter cantata melt a hardened heart? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

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About the Author

JOYCE LIVINGSTON is a Midwest Native who lives in Kansas with her husband Don. They have six adult children, all married, and oodles of 'good-looking, smart, talented' grandchildren. Similar to her book Ice Castles, Joyce and Don met in an ice-skating rink as teenagers and have been inseparable ever since. They auditioned for the Ice Capades, just for fun, and though the company was interested in Don and Joyce, they couldn't join due to the expectation of their first child. Looking at her calendar, you'd never believe that she considers herself retired. In addition to writing, she lectures and teaches all across the country about quilting and sewing. She is also a part-time tour escort, which takes her on 'wonderful trips and marvelous cruises to fantastic places.' Someone has to do the 'dirty work,' but she is sure to delight busloads of vacationers and earn their trust. Before retirement, Joyce was a television broadcaster for eighteen years doing two variety/talk shows daily. This is where she was introduced to quilting, sewing, and a variety of crafts. From this, she published numerous articles on the subjects. Her first published inspirational romance novel, Ice Castle, was released in November 1999 by Heartsong. And her most recent book is The Bride Wore Boots. Through all this, Joyce says, 'The Lord gives each of us gifts, some more than others. I feel my 'gift' is to be an encourager and an up-lifter to women of all ages through my writing and speaking, and in the countless other ways He presents to me as opportunities throughout my

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593102615
• ISBN-13: 978-1593102616
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,752,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Listeners will likely enjoy the most, March 22, 2007

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This review is from: Down from the Cross (Heartsong Presents #626) (Heartsong Audio Book) (Audio CD)

Reviewed by Kelli Glesige for Reader Views (2/07)

Jane Delaney's new car has been hit by the famous opera singer, Keene Morray. Taking care of an ill mother, Jane has struggled to make her financial ends meet and wonders what she will do now while she recovers from her injuries suffered in the car accident. As his shortcomings caused the accident, Keene takes responsibility for Jane's situation and also hires Jane as his new personal assistant while he finishes his business in Providence, before he heads back to New York.

Jane's faith is an extremely important part of her life, and Keene soon sees this in Jane's actions and the activities she pursues. In fact, Jane will be playing a major part in her church's Easter cantata, an annual event that has many attending the cantata coming to Christ due to the intense emotions portrayed by the actors.

A serious health problem finds the lead actor, Jim Carter, who was to portray Jesus, unable to play the part. There appears no other option but to cancel the cantata with the doctor's diagnosis of throat cancer, unless Jane can coax Keene to take on the part of Jesus. This is almost unimaginable, for Keene is a well-known and respected opera singer who has a contract and is paid to do a job. Why would he agree to a free will part at the local church? And the biggest obstacle of all is that Keene is an atheist. How believable could he be as Jesus if he is an unbeliever?

Overcoming many hurdles to make it happen, Keene finds himself taking on the part of Jesus, for his heart is being swept away by Jane and her unending faith. Jane struggles with Keene's decision of playing Jesus, even if the alternative is canceling the cantata, if Keene does not believe in God. Jane prays to God to help break the ice in Keene's heart. During the last performance, Keene makes a life changing decision.

"Down from the Cross" is a story of accepting Christ in one's life and the change it can bring about. Keene finds Jane, a beautiful woman he loves, and a faith he can live peacefully with. Through Jane, Keene's life changes with his acceptance of Jesus into his heart.

If you question your faith or know someone who does, "Down from the Cross" might be a good story to listen to. It is an audio book of four disks and carries a message of faith. It is meant to show the change that can and will take place, no matter what the situation, if you accept Jesus and live your life committed to him. "Down from the Cross" is a Christian romance that adult readers and listeners will likely enjoy the most. It is meant to show how God can work miracles in all our lives, if we will only accept Him.

Received book free of charge.