Justice or Mercy.......

As a people what do you think our philosophy should be when we are wronged Justice or Mercy?? Most people Christian or not our philosophy has been justice since we feel that mercy is giving those who have wronged us permission to hurt us again. This is one of the central themes in Karen Witemeyer's newest novel Stealing the Preacher. The story starts off with a bang as we witness the kidnapping of Crockett Archer brother of Travis Archer our hero from Ms. Witemeyer's last novel Short Straw bride. This is the sequel but you get enough information that this story could stand alone. Though the theme can be found throughout the story it is subtle enough that each character comes through and it is still enjoyable. Ms. Witemeyer brought joy, fun and humor to a frontier Texas town in her story. This novel has a little bit of everything romance, a little action, and a little thriller. Justice and mercy are vague topics but she made it very clear and concise with the relationships of the characters in the story. "Stealing The Preacher" has inspired me to be stronger in reaching my family members and those around me for Christ. For those who Love historical fiction and who like a touch of humor, and action this story is a must read!!! It will be released June 2013


This ebook was provided for me by Netgalley for my honest reviews all opinions posted are mine alone.


About the Story:
On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can scarcely believe it when he's forced off the train by a retired outlaw and presented to the man's daughter as the minister she requested for her birthday. Worried this unfortunate detour will ruin his chances of finally serving a congregation of his own, Crockett is determined to escape. But when he finally gets away, he's haunted by the memory of the young woman he left behind--a woman whose dreams now hinge on him.

For months, Joanna Robbins prayed for a preacher. A man to breathe life back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community. A man to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. A man to help her discover answers to the questions that have been on her heart for so long. But just when it seems God has answered her prayers, it turns out the parson is there against his will and has dreams of his own calling him elsewhere. Is there any way she can convince Crockett to stay in her little backwoods community? And does the attraction between them have any chance of blossoming when Joanna's outlaw father is dead set against his daughter courting a preacher?



Author Website: http://www.karenwitemeyer.com.