Blockbuster New Historical Series From Acclaimed Author Tamera Alexander
To create something that will last is Claire Laurent’s most fervent desire as an artist. It’s also her greatest weakness. When her fraud of a father deals her an unexpected hand, Claire is forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville, only a year after the War Between the States has ended. Claire’s path collides with that of Sutton Monroe, and she considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. But when they meet again and he refuses to come to her aid, she realizes she’s sorely misjudged the man. Trading an unwanted destiny for an unknown future, Claire finds herself in the middle of Nashville’s elite society and believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art may finally be within reach.
All that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. He’s determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined.
Set at Nashville’s historical Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. Adelicia Acklen, the richest woman in America in the 1860s, A Lasting Impression showcases the deep, poignant, unforgettable characters that set Tamera’s stories apart and provides an inspiring love story that will capture readers’ hearts and leave them eager for more.
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Summary
From: Angela
Book Title: A lasting impression
Book Author: Tamera Alexander
What do you like about this book:
Plot was very nice and interesting. There was a great chemistry between the main characters and a strong spiritual content. Restitution is very important as Christians. We can regret our actions before God but the people around us need to know the truth especially if they have been hurt by our actions due to the trust they have in us. We cannot just repent to God and ignore the ones around us. I didn’t like that the kissing was so tolerated in the book. I can take A light kiss between unmarried characters as a depiction of struggle and temptation with unmarried christians but not when it seems deliberate and happens over and over again. It sends a wrong message to unmarried christians like you can kiss and make out, just dont have sex. It is hard not to have sex when you deliberately make out or even kiss.
Also lying was generally not accepted in the book and the characters avoid to lie a lot but at the end of the book there was a slight lie which I did not like.
My tactic now is to start reading christian books but as soon as unecessary and tolerated kissing is introduced, I simply drop the book and start reading something else. I also drop the book when it gets to married couples detailed moments.
When I get married I will finish these books that I have dropped just so I can make a thorough review to help other christians.
May God help us to live lives that really bring glory to his name.
Kissing: pretty detailed between main characters. Sutton looks at Claire's lips after a previous kiss and she sees him.
Violence: Claires dad is assaulted, very light.
Overall great book but I would not recommend to unmarried readers
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