Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1) [Hardcover]

Tamera Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2007

(Fountain Creek Chronicles Book 1) When her husband disappears into a mountain snowstorm one morning, Kathryn Jennings is flung into the world of ranching, banking, and business. Penniless and pregnant, Kathryn is determined to keep her land as a legacy for her child. The man who offers her a job seems to have an awful lot of secrets, but she is desperate. Most disconcerting of all is the uncanny familiarity she feels toward the badly scarred ranch hand who works in the dark shadows of the horse stables.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a satisfying read focusing on strong religious faith" -- True West, June 2005

"Don't miss out on this new outstanding series by a very talented author." -- Pat Glans, A Romance Review.com

"Grab...tissues and prepare yourself for an exceptional read! I applaud Miss Alexander on a terrific debut book!" -- Julie Kornhausl, Romance Reader At Heart

"Rekindled is a fabulous Americana second chance at love... romance. The inspirational story line grips readers..." -- Review Centre

"Rekindled is a haunting, mesmerizing tale of love lost and rediscovered, heartache and hope, and above all, faith in God." -- Shaley Melchior, curledup.com

"Rekindled is rich in emotion due to an extraordinary plot and marvelous characters." -- Rendezvous Magazine

"The best inspirational romance that this reader has read in years... The prose is well written and flows..." -- LoveRomances.com

"This was a truly wonderful novel.... To find such strong characters... is a rarity." -- Glenda K. Bauerle, theromancestudio.com

"We hope to see more of [Alexander's] writing in the near future." -- Liz Wheeler, Armchair Interviews.com

(Top Pick) "Rich prose, a realistic setting and characters, and a compassionate story of love....4 1/2 Stars." -- Romantic Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

An avid reader of historical fiction, debut author Tamera Alexander's professional background is in business management and corporate conference coordination. She's led women's ministries for over twelve years and is active in music ministry, facilitating small groups and Bible studies, and mentoring other women. A business graduate of Harding University, Tamera lives with her husband and their two teenagers in Greeley, Colorado. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 575 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786293357
• ISBN-13: 978-0786293353
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,997,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tamera Alexander is the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed historical series-- Fountain Creek Chronicles (Rekindled, Revealed, and Remembered), and Timber Ridge Reflections (From a Distance, Beyond This Moment, and Within My Heart). Tamera's The Inheritance, the 2010 RITA Award winner and 2010 Christy Award finalist, was the first historical for the Women of Faith Fiction line. Tamera's deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose continue to earn devoted readers--and multiple industry awards.

These awards include the 2008 and 2009 Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, and the 2007 and 2010 RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance. Her books have also garnered the 2011 Booksellers Best Award, the 2010 HOLT Medallion, the 2010 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the International Readers Choice Award, and top praise from the Library Journal, among other accolades. Tamera's novels have been translated into four languages and continue to gain international recognition. Two of her novels are also being considered for movies.

After living in Colorado for seventeen years, Tamera has returned to her Southern roots. She and her husband now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee where they enjoy life with their two adult children, and Jack, a precious--and precocious--silky terrier.

Tamera's next release--A LASTING IMPRESSION, a Belmont Mansion novel--releases in November 2011 and is currently available for pre-order. She's already at work on the second book in that series.

Tamera takes steps closer to the Lord as she writes, and her greatest hope is for readers to take steps closer to Him as they read. She enjoys staying connected with readers and invites you to keep in touch through the contact page on her website listed below or through facebook and twitter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING Debut, March 3, 2006

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

If rating's were given by how many times one reaches for tissues while reading a story this would garner an even dozen! I thought my heart would break several times with the pure poetry of heartfelt emotions this debut author evoked in this absolutely marvelous love story!

Kathryn and Larson Jennings, fell in love; lost one another; then through enormous trials of faith, rediscovered the truest meaning of God's love. Kathryn had, for the last ten years, wed for better or worse and loved Larson deeply even though the marriage hadn't quite live up to what she'd expected. Kathryn had come from wealth and Larson wanted to give her the life he felt she deserved but with each failure he felt less and less worthy of that love. While Larson loved Kathryn with his whole being, the issues he'd never dealt with of growing up with a mother who raised him in a brothel left a lingering distrust of his beautiful wife (basically women in general) .

As both struggled with the daily trials of making a success of their ranch, a tragic and crushing act of violence led them down paths that would see them rediscovering their faith in the Lord and ultimately to find their way back to one another. Along the way each would be touched by the `friends' God sent along their way of rediscovery to give them a second chance at love.

*** Tamera Alexander has penned an OUTSTANDING debut lyrically rich in life's lessons and faith in God's love featuring two very likeable protagonists. Generously peopled with memorable secondary characters this reader will be anxious to see the future books planned in this series of the Fountain Creek Chronicles. This is a novel that should easily find it's way into your hearts and onto your keeper shelves!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love can be even better the second time around ..., July 27, 2006

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Sheryl Root (Pompano Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

Rekindled is a rare & delightful love story. While most romances (which I greatly enjoy) are stories of people meeting and falling in love, Tamera Alexander takes a different, refreshing direction. She pulls us deep into the lives of Kathryn and Larson Jennings, a couple married for ten years, and shows how God can take love even deeper--"rekindling" it--even when every outward sign indicates their love, and marriage, are over. This was an amazing first novel, and I greatly look forward to reading more compelling stories from Tamera.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous first novel debut!, May 14, 2006

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Diana Urban (Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

Kathryn Jennings loves her husband, but life's disappointments have weighed her down. When Larson disappears one night, Kathryn doesn't know what to think. She fights to save their ranch, but discovers Larson had a secret that nearly destroys her efforts. Larson Jennings cannot separate his present from his past. His continual struggle toward overcoming his past threatens his marriage and his life. Faced with an unexpected trial, Kathryn and Larson must each choose whether or not they will accept the other, not as they see themselves, but as God sees them. Their future together hinges on whether they can rebuild shattered trust even when circumstances scream that renewed faith in each other is unwarranted.

Tamera Alexander displays innate writing talent with her well-crafted first novel. Alexander skillfully weaves an excellent tale using historical details and well-developed characters that seem like real people, reminding us of the depth of God's forgiveness and love. I can't wait to read her next novel, Revealed, due out in November 2006.