1. Miracle in a Dry Season
    Sarah Loudin Thomas
    Bethany House / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Robin Willson
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Joy cometh in the morning!
    September 19, 2014
    Robin Willson
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    If this is Sarah's first book, you couldn't prove it by me. Rich is the description I'd give this story - rich in depth of characters and description of the town they live in, rich in God's lessons. If you grew up in a small town, you'll recognize Wise, Virginia of the mid 1950's in this story.

    Perla is a woman with a past, with evidence to show for it in her little daughter - and no husband. Forced out of her parents home and her hometown, she comes to live with her Aunt and Uncle, where no one really knows them. But it doesn't take long for this town to form opinions about her too. Including Casewell, a most upstanding citizen and confirmed bachelor.

    But Casewell is more and more drawn to this special woman who helps the whole town despite how she's treated. Eventually he takes her side no matter what they think. Perla doesn't feel she deserves it. You can't help but become endeared to these two. Through a drought and the death of Casewell's father, they work things through. In time they and the town 'resurrect their own spirits in the assurance of a forgiveness that brings life everlasting. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning'!

    I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way.
  2. Lecia
    Timberville, Va.
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Miracle in a Dry Season
    September 3, 2014
    Lecia
    Timberville, Va.
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    One of the best books I have read in a long time, I just couldn't put it down. The story takes place in 1954 in a small town in WV. Perla Long and her daughter Sadie move their to try to hide from Perla's past. She meets Casewell Phillips an upstanding bachelor in the community. Is he willing to forgive Perla of her past? The town experiences a severe drought. Perla has unique gifts, but will her gifts hurt or help the town. This is a story, of faith, forgiveness and fear. This is an uplifting book that I recommend highly!!!!
  3. Kimmy
    West Coast
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    I Imagine a small dusty town....
    September 2, 2014
    Kimmy
    West Coast
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    This review was written for Miracle in a Dry Season - eBook.
    I really lost myself in this book. It was really good. It was a different time period than I'm used to reading and it was done very well. Do yourself a favor and start with the novella Appalachian Serenade. After that you'll want to read more.
  4. Janet
    Belton, TX
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    New Author Has a Gift with Characters
    August 31, 2014
    Janet
    Belton, TX
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Miracle in a Dry Season is the story of a small town in West Virginia in the summer of 1954. Its also a story of gifts, judgment, superstitions, misunderstandings, sin, repentance, and forgivenessand not necessarily by, about, or for whom you would expect. Our God uses ordinary people and extraordinary circumstances to work miracles every day. Miracle in a Dry Seasonillustrates this truth beautifully.

    New author Sarah Loudin Thomas has a gift not only for writing stories, but for creating characters, both likable and not so much, then for helping the reader to empathize, understand, and come to care for each one. The small town setting in a not-so-long-ago world was perfect for their introductions. Their shared experience was just right for helping all characters develop and grow. Casewell Phillips and Perla Long may have been the main characters, but all held great value in this well-told tale. (I think Frank and the twins were my favorites of all.)

    Im not usually drawn to novels like this one, but I appreciated the message of Miracle in a Dry Season and will be watching for more by this author. Bethany House Publishers sent me a complimentary copy in exchange for this honest review.

  5. Lini536
    Cambridge, MA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    "Judge ye not you shall be judged.."
    August 27, 2014
    Lini536
    Cambridge, MA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Meeting a beautiful woman with a growling stomach isn't how Cresswell Philips, the local carpenter, wanted to be introduced to Perla Long. But that's how it happened. The pretty blonde is Delilah's niece (Delilah is the wife of the local store owner) and Perla is staying with them for a indefinite period.

    Cresswell would have thought seriously about asking her out but there was one problem. Perla is a mother to a spritely five year old. How is it that they are here in the 'sleepy' town of Wise, West Virginia? Is she widowed or worse is there no father to speak of? Gossip and slander becomes rife and when a drought begins, the preacher's word is taken as Gospel and the 'harlot' is to blame.

    Can Perla keep living in a town that has condemned her? Her ability of making the smallest amount of food feed a town well, originally thought a gift, is now seen as witchcraft. It's something that she wanted to hide but with the drought there was little choice. And why does she have a need/want to confess everything to Cresswell? Feeling alone and lost, Perla is desperate to leave but knows her heart is slowly but surely clamoring for a certain young man.

    Thomas's plot is a simple one but beautifully told with a strong message. The writing is clean and uncomplicated but her characters are not. Cresswell is immediately likeable and his love for his parents is so strong. Yet when his father becomes seriously ill he becomes even stronger in demeanor and faith. Both this and his growing affection for Perla is leaving him a little lost. Is he able to see past her indiscretion? Was he too hasty to judge?

    I knew from the moment that I finished reading Thomas' novella Appalachian Serenade that I was going to thoroughly enjoy Miracle in a Dry Season. And, I wasn't wrong. I loved every page - an outstanding debut novel. The tone is gentle, evenly paced and its charismatic, lovable characters with God-fearing yet down to earth attitudes makes this a wholly complete work. It's a homely story which envelopes you in a warm blanket of cosiness. A highly recommended read.

    I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House publishers as part of their blogging program. The opinions expressed are my own and I am not required to give a positive critique.
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