Blog Tour: Storms in Serenity
About the Book
Book Title: Storms in Serenity
Author: Fay Lamb
Release Date: February, 2018
Genre: Romance, Mystery
How can one man save the town he loves when he’s the reason for the destruction? Serenity Key, Florida, has seen its share of hurricanes, but this time, one foul weather system is about to collide with another storm, and this one has nothing to do with atmospheric pressure. David New has guarded his secrets for years, but when two brothers, John and Andy Ryan, arrive in town and he gets news that the daughter he’s never told anyone about has disappeared, possibly the victim of a heinous crime, and the lives of many of the town residents begin to unravel in the gale force consequences of Jake’s past, he has nowhere else to turn. God is the only one Who can calm the storms, but can David and the good folks of Serenity Key survive until He does? A tempest has been brewing for thirty years, with only one island town in its path.
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My Thoughts
A deeply moving, well-written story, Storms in Serenity addresses the topic
of infidelity in a modernization of the aftermath of David and Bathsheba’s unfaithfulness.
In one sense, the book was difficult to read because of the subject matter and
the tension and high level of emotions never let up; the characters were in a
constant state of upset. Having said that, I liked the characters-they were
everyday people trying to handle the difficulties in their lives. I felt sorry
for them as they struggled to reconcile their issues with their faith (or lack
thereof). Storms in Serenity is told
from multiple points of view which sometimes led to confusion, but most the
time led to a deeper understanding of the characters. The mystery element of
the story was well-done, and I enjoyed trying to figure out who the villain was
(I did!). The plot twist at the end kept me reading late into the night. This
is the first in a series, and I look forward to seeing whose stories will be told
in the next book.
I received this book for free from CelebrateLit
Publicity, and a positive review was not required. All opinions expressed are
my own.
About the Author
Fay Lamb writes emotionally charged stories with a Romans 8:28 attitude, reminding readers that God is always in the details. Fay donates 100% of her royalties to Christian charities. Storms in Serenity is the first book in Fay’s Serenity Key series. Fay’s other series include, Amazing Grace and her novels, Stalking Willow, Better than Revenge, Everybody’s Broken, and Frozen Notes. The Ties that Bind Series includes Charisse, Libby, and Hope. Delilah, is coming soon. Fay’s is also the author of The Art of Characterization: How to Use the Elements of Storytelling to Connect Readers to an Unforgettable Cast.
Guest Post from Fay Lamb
ONCE UPON A STORM I’m one of those people who love storms. I revel in the lightning that streaks across the sky, the rumble of thunder as it rolls over the air, and I dance to the eerie sound of the wind coming through a crack in the window. Storms don’t frighten me. I’m an East Coast Floridian. I’ve lived through many a tempest. However, so that you won’t think me completely insane, I have also fled a few hurricanes. In our house, a Cat III storm is something to debate as we watch to see how low the millibars fall at the storm’s center. A Cat IV means gather the important documents, place them into plastic bags and tuck them into plastic tubs, batten down the hatches, and depending upon its projected proximity, hunker down or flee. A Cat V is a no-brainer. Run! If only the storms in our lives had categories so that we know when to stand and face the winds of life or to debate the direction, or to decide when to flee. Sometimes, the storms of life come at us without warning, with no stirring up of the waters by our own hands. Other times, the storms can be abated by the stance we take, the decisions we make, and by failing to move out of harm’s way, perhaps in an opposite direction. That’s what my first novel in The Serenity Key series is about: one man stirred up a storm many years prior. The destructive force of that storm amassed because he didn’t take a stand, he failed to make crucial decisions, and he choose to run from a situation that God would not allow him to outrun. Storms in Serenity is a modern-day retelling of the Biblical truths of the aftermath of David’s sin with Bathsheba and the destruction the storms of life that blew apart not only David’s family but also those he called friends. Mostly, though, Storms in Serenity, is a novel that proves that when it comes to sin, truly, no man is an island.Blog Stops
Here are Fay's remaining blog stops:
March 19: A Baker's Perspective
March 20: Simple Harvest Reads
March 21: Margaret Kazmierczak
March 22: Texas book-aholic
March 23: Carpe Diem
March 24: Pursuing Stacie
March 24: Janice's Book Reviews
March 25: Jeanette's Thoughts
March 25: Redheaded Book Lady
March 26: Daysong Reflections
March 26: Among the Reads
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Fay is giving away a grand prize of an Echo Spot!!
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Linda: Thank you so much for this awesome review. I appreciate it very much.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I'm thrilled to be part of your blog tour. :-)
DeleteSounds like this is the type of book where you have to pay attention...not just skim!
ReplyDeleteIt is. That's a good way to put it. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteKnowing when to bunker down or flee is very important. I love to walk against the wind before a big storm.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review on "Storms in Serenity" by Fay Lamb, which reaffirms my desire to read this book, and for being part of the book tour.
ReplyDeleteI'd very much love the opportunity to read this book.
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