Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

by Tamera Alexander (Author)

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

Product Description
(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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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764201085
• ISBN-13: 978-0764201080
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 1 in The Fountain Creek Chronicles Series.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Diana Urban (Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Sheryl Root (Pompano Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.