Faith Blossoms

A Christian Romance

By: Diane Lil Adams

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

If you are sensitive regarding the topic of rape, this story may trigger uncomfortable emotions. Only when these dark sins are exposed, can the beauty of the Light shine through and bring healing. No, I'm not divorced. No, he didn't die. There are other ways to become a single parent. Faith Honicutt leaves nothing to chance. She meticulously plots her backyard garden and nary a weed is left to flourish. She puts her heart into her job at Joy in Blooms, making herself indispensable. Though Edie, Faith's twelve-year-old daughter, often tries her mother's patience, her grades are good and she never gets into trouble. Surely that's due to Faith's unbending rules and careful monitoring. Then Faith's boss announces that she is selling Joy in Blooms, putting Faith's job in jeopardy. That same day, a handsome, charming bachelor decides to buy the vacant house next door ... and Faith has no legal means to prevent him tearing down the fence that protects her beautiful garden. Next, a social worker comes calling—someone reported Faith to Children's Services. Faith's carefully controlled world is crashing around her and it seems the only knight in sight is wearing tarnished armor. “Faith Blossoms is a sweet Christian romance with a bit of an edge. It deals with a tough and sometimes controversial subject, but keeps the hopeful message readers expect from a Christian author. Well done, Diane Lil Adams.” - Cecilia Marie Pulliam, Author of the Lions and Lambs Series.

Sweet with Dark Themes Done Well

The author gives plenty of warning that there are some darker themes (rape) discussed in the book. Overall the focus is on the couple as they share details with each other and develop in their relationship with each other, their families and the Lord.
I wasn’t sure how the author was going to redirect back to their relationship, but she did so relatively well. I think the focus on the overcoming the dark themes of the past took center stage, but it was a primary conflict in the story. Overall, it made sense and seemed to work for the couple. They are definitely still just at the beginning stages of their romantic relationship it feels like at the end of the book.

Difficult subject handled well

I appreciate that the author handled a very difficult subject well from a Christian perspective. I’m writing a novel on a similar theme but with a totally different plot line. It was encouraging to see that it can be done well.