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SNOW BLIND
Kara Lynn Russell
ISBN: 9781611160673 
B004K6MI1Y (Kindle eBook)
January 21, 2011
White Rose Publishing
Inspirational Fiction/Contemporary Romance
eBook

Robin Spenser never wanted to have to see Shale Anderson again.  He completely stomped on her heart once, and nothing but an urgent message from his grandmother would have her seeking him out, especially given the blinding snowstorm that she was attempting to drive through now.  Shale had become a successful graphic novelist, but he was living as a hermit in a dark world where forgiveness could not reach and debts for past mistakes were never fully paid.  But the circumstances set in motion will cause both Robin and Shale to face their dark memories and present failings in the light of God’s promises rather than the judgments of man.

Snow Blind is a rich, embracing story that sweeps the reader away to live with two vulnerable, hurting characters as they struggle with very real world issues of forgiveness, guilt, consequences and temptation.  Robin could have just been the heroine who brings God’s light to the story, but Russell gives her appealing depth and exposes her private struggles with forgiving her own past while still being a strong Christian woman. Thus drawn, she becomes a woman that readers can easily love and they become even more invested in her quest for making the best out of the hurtful situation of having to try to convince Shale to reconnect with his past again.

I was all prepared to heartedly dislike Shale, the stereotypical anguished hero who turned his back on everyone for success and greed, but Russell throws in unexpected revelations that humanize Shale as well, leaving us to question how we ourselves might have responded to the situation in which the young Shale had found himself.  

Snow Blind is a fast read with action and growing suspense that will delight and warm readers with its depth and richness.

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Let's see.. what to tell you about me.... well I'm an academic librarian and deal with stuffy boring books (I'm a mathematics librarian) so fiction is my fun outlet. My passions include ballroom dancing, bichon frise rescue work, reading (duh!) and if I had time, I'd get back to my quilting, scrapbooking, jewelry making, etc. Sigh. I really need to find my rich prince who tells me I never have to work again. LOL. Genre's that I prefer: Inspirational romance, gentle romance (Like Harlequin Medical, etc), romantic comedy and paranormal (unless they get too dark and gritty) to name a few. I love books with themes/characters of animals, librarians, dancers, trainers, ministers/missionaries, etc. Having said this, I read pretty broadly from the inspirational fiction line all the way to Blazes and chick lit. The only thing I don't really care for it erotica. I don't care for the starkness of the erotica genre. I guess I just like things wrapped up and tied with a prettier satin bow. :-)

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