Every Flower of the Field by Sara Davison is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Darkness had fallen over the house like the ninth plague on Egypt.
But first the photo and verse: I love a pink and blue sunrise and was lucky to catch this one. It won’t be long before these trees will leaf out, and I will be glad! And that verse is another favorite of mine.
Now on to Sara Davison’s Every Flower of the Field! Here’s the cover and back copy:
Safe is the most dangerous feeling of all.
For as long as she can remember, Rose Galway has been a captive, controlled by one man or another. To her, though, God is the one holding the keys, refusing to set her free despite the desperate pleas she has sent heavenward.
Detective Laken Jones has known hardship too, including the daily trauma of racism. Still, nothing he has gone through compares to what Rose has endured. He wants nothing more than for her to experience hope and healing and maybe even happiness in her life.
But first he has to find her.
Laken is willing to risk everything to set Rose free. And to help her find her way to God. Even if that means letting go of her—and the future he envisions for the two of them—forever.
My take:
This book grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go until the last page. Sara Davison has written a beautiful story about perseverance, healing, love, and trusting that God is always there even when we don’t realize it. Set against the backdrop of human trafficking, it’s the story of Rose Galway, and the second book in the Two Sparrows for a Penny series.
Rose will capture your heart from the first time you meet her in a dingy room where she’s being held captive and wondering if anyone will come and save her. She is a survivor and refuses to allow the men who captured her to take away her hope.
Laken Jones has been searching for Rose since Tala (in the first book of the series, Every Star in the Sky. ) tells how a human trafficking ring captured her and her two foster sisters. When he finds her, she’s locked in a room with C-4 packed around the door. Laken captured my heart when he refused to leave Rose, even after the bomb detection squad discovered several other bombs in the house.
This is a story I could not put down and finished it around 2:30 in the morning. While Every Flower in the Field deals with a difficult subject, this is a story of hope and grace. It’s one you won’t soon forget.
You can purchase Every Flower in the Field on Amazon or read it in Kindle Unlimited. Like I said, it’s the second book in the series, but you don’t have to read the first one, although there are a few spoilers dealing with Every Star in the Sky. 😉
So, what book are you reading this week? Leave the first line or comment about Every Flower in the Field.
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Locked in a room with C4 packed around the door? Oh my, it sounds like a suspenseful story!
I’m reading Until Death Tears Us Apart by Riley Blake. It’s a fun, cozy mystery novelette with the first line: I kissed my husband goodbye and pretended he was awake enough to call out, “Be careful out there! Watch your six!”
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Love that opening line, Vera! And this is a truly suspenseful story.
Pat, your photo grabbed me this morning. Your matching verse is one of many that remind us that God will never leave or forsake us.
“Every Flower of the Field” seems like a grabber, too. I’m going to have to build another TBR “table”. All those bits from books still unread are causing this one to sag. 🙂
“Darkness lurked in the shadows of Christmas tree lights and white tapered candles. Sinister. Deadly.” is the first line of from “Blown Cover by Jodie Bailey. This is a really good read, and I love Jodie’s books. This time the male lead character has amnesia. Yes, it’s key for the story, but it’s one of those too often used plot features in my opinion.
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Tim, Jodie Bailey is my next author to investigate! I can’t believe I haven’t read any of her books–they come highly recommended. Will be remedying that soon!
I just downloaded Every Star in the Sky and Every Flower of the Field to my Kindle library. They sound really good! You have introduced me to some amazing authors!
I’m in the middle of reading Elizabeth Goddard’s series Rocky Mountain Courage. Book 2 starts off with, “For a few hours every Saturday morning Erin Larson could forget that evil existed.” I’m really enjoying this series!
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I’m so glad you’ve met some of my favorite authors, L. Both will keep you up late at night, flipping pages, saying just one more chapter…
This sounds like a wonderful book! I admire authors willing to tackle the terrible subject of human trafficking. God’s blessing on her!
I just finished a historical romance by my friend, Sandra Melville Hart. It’s the third book in her Second Chance series. “A Not So Peaceful Journey” is set in the 1800s as are many of her books and involves a train journey from Cincinnati to San Francisco. I highly recommend her books for those who enjoy well researched historical romances with a touch of suspense.
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Sara does tackle some hard subjects, Deborah! And I love train stories, so I’ll have to check out A Not So Peaceful Journey!
This book sounds intense. I am reading Windswept Way by Irene Hannon. The first line:
Maybe buying a haunted house wasn’t her best idea.
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It is intense, but in a good way, Gloria. The characters and plot will keep you turning the pages! And Irene’s book sounds great!
I love the picture. I was driving yesterday and saw a similar view with one big difference. It was the sunsetting rather than rising. As usual, when you live in the foothills, another two or three tenths of a mile finds you losing sight of the glorious view because the road dipped down a nd the view is hidden by a hill or trees.
I read both of Sara’s books a month or two ago. They do draw you in very quickly.
I’m reading Moments We Forgot by Beth K. Vogt. It’s the second in her Thatcher Sister series. These are a nice diversion from constant action-packed suspense. The first line is:
I had half an hour, no more than that, to get my life in order so my sisters would never suspect how unprepared I was for this morning.
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Hi Edward! Beth Vogt’s books are so good! I need to get her latest! And you’re so right about grabbing a photo when you first see a good scene. Two seconds later it can be gone, especially if you’re driving. I’ve pulled over more than once to do that. lol
The Scripture is what grabbed me today. “Those who know your name trust in you.” There is no safer place to be than in Christ.
The photo is amazing! I’m so glad you are catching these beauties.
I am behind on books this week, so still reading the same one from last week, The Wedding Shop, by Rachel Hauck.
Added both books to my “to be bought” pile. I need a budget for your book reviews, Pat!
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I know what you mean about a budget, Barbara! There are so many good books out there! And so little time! And money! lol
Human trafficking is a subject that is hard for me to read about. Loved the photo and Scripture.
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It is very hard for me, too, Judy. I work with AFF–Advocates for Freedom here in North Mississippi and some of the stories I hear are so heartbreaking. What I’ve discovered is that so many people do not know much about human trafficking and stories like Sara’s educate them. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi, this book sounds and looks very intriguing ! I will be adding it to my TBR for sure, Thank you for sharing about it. I am reading Savoring Christmas and I am really enjoying it, “Like this, Mr. Lucas.” An eager child with blonde braids fastened her adoring blueberry-hued gaze upward, seeking approval .
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It’s a wonderful story of hope, Alicia. And Savoring Christmas sounds fun!
Thank you for sharing. Sounds good. I’m reading Love’s New Beginning by Penny Zeller
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It is good, Lucy!
not reading anything now
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Thanks for stopping in and commenting, BN!
“Jaycee Richmond stared out the hotel window at the darkening skyline of small- town Jessup,Texas”. (Texas Ranch Target by Virginia Vaughan
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I love Virginia Vaughn’s books, Shelia!
Love your picture of the sky and that verse also. Human trafficking is an issue near and dear to my heart. I went and downloaded the first book and will read both of them. Thank you for the review of this book and bringing it to my attention.
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Linda, I think you’ll love both! 🙂
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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It is, Diana!
Absolutely beautiful photo and verse Pat! I don’t know which I look forward to the most – your photos or your book reviews – appreciate them both! I, too, have been introduced to several new authors by you who are now among some of my favorites. Thanks!
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Thank you, Mary! I’m posting redbuds the rest of the week. 😉 And glad I can add to your TBR table. 😉