File Size: 1877 KB
Print Length: 660 pages
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Publisher: Branch Publishing (January 8, 2016)
Publication Date: January 8, 2016
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01ACTBIK4
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I read the Embers and Ashes books by T.K. Chapin as they were first published as single novels. This complete bundle makes for a great bargain plus the stories are all worthy to be read. I was given a copy of two of the four novels and purchased two of them. I have condensed my reviews for each:Book 1 - Amongst The Flames is an honest look at marriage after the honeymoon has long past by. It is insightful and hits painfully close to home. Coming from the husband’s POV for the entire story helped me as a wife. Cole did not just seem clueless concerning his marriage and home, he is in fact clueless. Chapin helps us to identify with both husband and wife while clearly showing the answer lies with our relationship with God first. I was pulling for Cole to work this all out before it was too late.Book 2 - Out of the Ashes is an excellent story that shows real life people dealing with enormously difficult situations. I appreciate how the author does not gloss over these hardships by pretending that God will take all of these away. Instead clearly presented here is how Christ can help us through these harsh times in our lives. Family secrets coming to light, cancer, and family members’ unbelief are just part of what Kane tries to handles on his own. Yet, it is only through Christ and Christian friends’ help that he is able to gain victory.Book 3 – Up In Smoke has a realistic look at the ups and downs in marriage and life in general. Chapin does not sugar coat the everyday walk in the Christian life but reveals the struggles and pitfalls through Rick’s story. There are surprises and disappointments but victories too. I really like how this author using the support and the accountability between the main characters, the secondary characters and God.
Amongst the Flames - This book holds an important message that is dear to my heart: marriage is a lifetime commitment, not just something to stay with as long as it’s easy. The story was about the condition of the hearts of the main characters toward each other. They had allowed other things to become more important than their marriage commitment. Sadly, the story is so true to life in that neither party was entirely innocent and the husband was totally oblivious to how his wife felt. Many couples who find themselves in this situation don’t know where to turn. I firmly believe the message the author is sharing with his readers. The Scripture verses he shares are excellent but are not used in a preachy way. The message is wrapped up in an exciting story of fighting fires, rescuing lives, and more – there’s even a bit of humor sprinkled in as the firefighters pull pranks on their brothers.Out of the Ashes - This is a fairly short book but it has a great message. Kane and most of the firefighters from the first book are back with the main story being about Kane, his family, and a beautiful young lady he meets in the grocery store. As I read the story, I wondered if there were real families like the ones in the book. They are probably more prevalent than I realize but I simply don’t know the details of their stories. As events unfold, Kane discovers a lot about himself that he does not particularly like. Recognizing the need for some serious changes, he recommits his life to Christ after his mother dies suddenly from a cancer she kept hidden from him and his sister until just a short while before her death. This was one of those stories that was rather difficult to finish because of the moisture flooding my eyes.
The complete Contemporary Christian Fiction series EMBERS & ASHES. Through each book in the series follow the life of different Christian firefighters at station #9 as they face trials on and off the job. Each story is unique to the character it follows and will leave youI love the stories of all the men of faith in Fire station #9. You will see my review of each individual book below the book descriptionBook 1: Amongst the Flames (Romance)Firefighter Cole has fought hundreds of fires in his lifetime, but he had never tasted fear until he came to fighting a fire in his own home. Amongst The Flames is a Christian firefighter romance that tackles real-life situations and problems that exist in Christian marriages today. It brings with it passion, love and spiritual depth that will leave you feeling inspired. This Contemporary Christian Romance novel is one book that you’ll want to read over and over again.Amongst the Flames is another thought provoking Christian novel by T.K. Chapin.Cole is a firefighter putting his life on the line every day and Megan, his wife who has had enough of her marriage and walk outs with the children. To make matters worse, Cole has no idea she's leaving or the reasons.Cole, dealing with recovering from a fire injury, struggles to regain his marriage and we see the Lord working in their lives.This is a must read for every married Christian or ones anticipating marriage.Book 2: Out of the Ashes (Inspirational)Firefighter Kane McCormick is one of the younger guys down at fire station 9. While he is charming and attractive, he has a quick temper that often gets him into more trouble than he’d like.
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