File Size: 733 KB
Print Length: 86 pages
Publisher: Family Friendly Fiction (September 9, 2012)
Publication Date: September 9, 2012
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B0099AIHOI
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Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Sasha has had a hard time of it lately, as an attack has left her fearful and distrustful of men. When a snowstorm causes an accident, she stumbles to the nearest residence. Finding it locked and no one home, she tries to get in through a window and gets stuck. When Forrest Tucker comes home to find a pair of legs hanging out of his window, he's concerned about her injuries and her skittish behavior. As a fellow student, Forrest quickly discovers why Sasha acted the way she did, and even when the situation makes trouble for him, he's determined to help Sasha through it.I wasn't paying attention when I bought this and hadn't realized this was a Christian romance. While I wouldn't normally wander into this genre on purpose, I still read and enjoyed the simple romance.I thought Forrest was a freak of nature; it's hard to imagine someone that self-less actually existing. Sasha is a sympathetic character but the best thing about this is that she's a work in progress from beginning to end; she's taking the steps towards moving past her experience rather than letting it rule her life. Yes, she starts out skittish and jumpy, but that's to be expected as it reads as if the incident is fairly recent. It's only by the gentle coaxing of Forrest that she finally starts to move on, and that made this a very satisfying reading experience for me.*This is a clean romance.
Winter Chill is the second book in the Seasons of the Heart series. This book tells the story of Sasha, Katie's friend and classmate. Sasha can not stand to be touched by a man let alone be too close to one, so it is no suprise when her car is stuck in the snow, and she finds herself hurt, and stranded in the cabin of the campus groundskeeper that she lashes out at him every chance she gets. Love proves to be a powerful force in Sasha's life as Forrest, the campus groundskeeper and fellow college student, feels God tugging at his heart to protect her in every way possible. This results in Sasha sharing her awful secret, forgiving her attacker, and a chain of events that lead to her attacker being brought to justice. The icy exterior around Sasha's heart finally begins to melt away as she lets Forrest help her and allows herself to love him. Excellent story!
"Winter Chill" is my first exposure to talented Author Susette Williams and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. In this romantic, Christian-based novella, the main characters Sasha Steinfeld and Forrest Tucker, are well developed and likeable.The intriguing circumstances of their first encounter is sure to grab the attention of any romantic reader, especially the young adult or the young at heart. It is extremely refreshing to read such a clean...no sex, no swearing...kind of book. I didn't realize that "Winter Chill" is only one book, of possibly many others, in the series "Seasons of the Heart" until reading some of the other reviews. I look forward to future entertaining installments in this captivating series by Author Susette Williams!
This was a very enjoyable read. The underlying topic that the female has went through is very intense and serious and I liked how Forrest helped Sasha get through this. So much was said and done in a short length story and that's exactly what I'm looking for at the moment. I liked how Forrest was easy going and at times a little too much but the way the story is written and the personalities of the characteristics allowed me not to get too annoyed. I would recommend this to others!
Sasha is a college student, Forrest works at the college and attends college at night. Sasha has had a terrible experience that has turned her off men. Forrest learns of her experience and tries to help her as a Christian. His feelings grow for her and her distrust of men slowly disappears. It is a short story but I enjoyed it. It will warm your heart
How does a person learn to forgive transgressions? Only through GOD. I really liked the story, characters and how it was well developed. Everyone has something to overcome I know I do. But through GODS love and forgiveness we can be released of our own burden. Thank you for a sweet love story.
Winter Chill is a sweet, religious short story. It's a story that reminds us that when you put your faith in God, he will help you get through hard times in order to forgive and find happiness.The two main characters are Sasha and Forrest. Sasha is coping with a tragic past experience which is affecting her present state of being. Although the story takes place after the fact, it is easy to imagine what she is going through. When Forrest realizes what her problem is, he takes it upon himself to keep on eye on her. With the help of Forrest, and her faith in God, Sasha finds the strength to move on.I really enjoyed all parts of this story. Being only 81 pages, you don't get the character development as in a full length novel, but I found the characters to likable and believable. You have emotional pain, humor, romance, violence and forgiveness all together in one quick read.
Don't pass up a chance to read this story. It's short but gets into the depths of godly forgiveness. Sasha is fearful of all men after her experience while on a date with a fellow student. But when Forrest Tucker witnesses a scene of further intimidation, he steps in to protect her by announcing their "engagement." Slowly Sasha learns that she can trust him, that his Christianity is genuine, and that he's not intimidated by the other guy's wealth nor the university's assumption of her attacker's innocence. It's a quick read but I still felt deeply involved with the characters. Live this story.
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