Catching Serenity A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel edition by JoAnn Durgin Religion Spirituality eBooks
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A woman torn apart by secrets. A man held prisoner by the truth. Can the greatest love of all set them both free?
Serenity McClaren had it all before her life crumbled around her like the sand castles on her beloved beach, causing her to flee Croisette Shores and the only home she’d ever known. Nearly five years later and living in Atlanta, she receives a mysterious, unsigned note "Come home, Serenity. Things aren’t as they seem. Time to find your answers." Returning to South Carolina, she prepares to face her demons and the ailing father she left behind, hoping to make peace with both.
Child psychologist Jackson Ross is a man with a surprising past. He’s ready for the quiet life and eager to establish his practice in the quaint, coastal village. After he hires Serenity to decorate his new office, he’s drawn to the beautiful and enigmatic woman yet sees she’s haunted by a past she can’t escape. Wanting to help her, he begins to suspect one of his young patients may hold the key to unlocking Serenity’s secrets. Jackson follows his instincts and discovers the shocking truth, but how can he tell the woman he’s grown to love what he knows—and set her free—without compromising his professional ethics and losing her forever?
CATCHING SERENITY A poignant story of faith, hope and love, and discovering the everyday miracles from an all-powerful God.
Catching Serenity A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel edition by JoAnn Durgin Religion Spirituality eBooks
Serenity McClaren’s life could not be described as serene for at least five long years, being on a continual downfall into despair of loss and mystery. Death had claimed her young husband Danny through gunshots fired by a thief in a convenience store robbery while Serenity was pregnant; and death mercilessly robbed the life of Liam Justin, her newborn baby. Her mother Elise had mysteriously disappeared simultaneously. Serenity watched her father Clinton groveling in sorrow and self-pity. She chose to escape to Atlanta, building walls, and space so as not to confront the issues or allow healing – she couldn’t cope.Until….. “Come home, Serenity. Things aren’t as they seem. Time to find your answers.” No signature, return address, or clue as to who had written this message. Serenity went over those in her life trying to discern the writer of such a message, but no clue was definite. Yes, it was time to return to the beaches of Croisette Shores, South Carolina, the only home she had ever known. This is where we find Serenity as the story begins, sitting on the sandy beach early in the morning when she hears a man’s voice holler “Freud” and is startled when Freud, a beautiful huge Siberian Husky, skids and spews sand over her while jumping to catch a Frisbee thrown by an unfamiliar handsome man. He apologizes without introduction. Serenity wonders what kind of man would name his dog Freud; then wonders at herself for paying more than a passing glance at an attractive man.
JoAnn Durgin has done it again!! Somehow she penetrates into the minds of her characters and enlivens the conscious breathing being right down to whether it is two legged or four legged – and brilliantly gives each a name and suitable disposition. If you think you might know what will happen next, do not be too sure ….JoAnn will never keep the story predictable. Catching Serenity is a romance story during the present time that is researched thoroughly for added factual interest that might cause one to say “Oh, I didn’t know that!” JoAnn’s stories are never boring and always entertaining. Every word is written with heartfelt depth from her soul. Ms. Durgin doesn’t need explicit terms to describe sensual feelings or love in romantic scenes. Her script is beautiful as is her faith – from which she hears the whisper of God giving her the words to compose as testimony to His relationship with her. Her script is so humorous in just the right spots to lighten the story and cause laughter.
Will Serenity find the answers to the mysteries? I could reveal more about this wondrous story, but you will hear no spoilers from this reviewer. Recently I rendered a heartfelt comment about JoAnn Durgin: “JoAnn's writings have been a blessing to me. I have read all of her books....well, almost all and she is one of my favorite authors. Her style, collection of exclusive words that have special meaning, love of real romance, and everything about her natural skill and talent shines throughout each story. JoAnn is a classy writer and upholds her faith to the utmost. Her stories are original and delightful. She has taught me much about writing and that her footsteps are planted firmly in excellency that few can follow. I know whoever reads her books will be blessed.” Readers, you will be missing a special blessing if you do not read Catching Serenity. Thank you JoAnn Durgin for giving me the comfort of catching (some) serenity of my own.
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Catching Serenity A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel edition by JoAnn Durgin Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
but won’t mind. It’s really long, and you will mind - that’s the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. JoAnn Durgin knows how to develop characters. You will love the cast of “Catching Serenity”. The plot, on the other hand, becomes cumbersome, repetitive and predictable. The little mystery was easy to predict very early on. I really didn’t mind knowing. What I DID mind was delaying the explanation for 400+ pages and then rushing thru the conclusion in 3 short chapters after waiting 46 long others to get there! Diligence should have a greater reward.
Serenity McClaren’s life hasn’t been easy. Her beloved husband was killed in a robbery gone bad, she lost her son soon after birth, and her mother disappeared without any explanation. Trying to heal from all that pain, Serenity fled her friends and home in Croisette Shores, South Carolina, and moved to Atlanta. Five years later, Serenity receives a mysterious, unsigned note Come home, Serenity. Things aren’t as they seem. Time to find your answers.
She returns to her hometown and sets up shop as an interior designer, determined to breathe life into her relationship with her father and discover the meaning of the note. She soon meets handsome child psychologist Jackson Ross. When he hires her to decorate his new office, a friendship is sparked, but he hopes to fan it into a flame …
Jackson works to establish his practice, and he becomes increasingly drawn to one of his young patients—and suspicious of the mysterious and controlling woman who brings the bright boy to him for therapy. As Jackson starts to uncover secrets, he must choose between loyalty to the woman he loves and his commitment to professional ethics.
Once again, JoAnn Durgin gives us a romance with endearing characters. Serenity survived heartbreaking experiences—all within a short amount of time. But she’s a fighter, and she finds a way to keep going and make a new life for herself. As a reader, I appreciate strong female characters who are still tenderhearted. When Serenity returns to Croisette Shores, it’s clear the townspeople have missed her. Though she and her father haven’t had the closest relationship in years, she jumps right in to make sure he takes better care of himself.
Then there’s Jackson. The author hit everything right with him. How can you not fall in love with a handsome, athletic, intelligent man who devotes his life to helping children? Without giving any spoilers, I’ll just say there’s even more to love about him as pieces of his heroic past are disclosed in the story. He’s a man with great integrity—on many levels. He’s also a man who has enough patience to put other people’s needs first, even when it means putting his own wants and needs on hold.
Foremost, Catching Serenity is a romance, but it’s also a story about sacrifice and how loving someone means being willing to put them first. I appreciated the “mystery” included in this story—the twists definitely added to my enjoyment. As always, the author included a spiritual thread, and it was great to see the hero as a strong believer encourage the heroine as she took steps to grow in her own faith.
If you enjoy reading contemporary Christian romance, I highly recommend Catching Serenity.
I love it when I read a novel and the characters are so real that it seems like I’m catching up with old friends. In Catching Serenity, JoAnn Durgin does not disappoint. This book has intriguing mystery, combined with sweet romance that kept me turning the pages, eagerly anticipating what happens next. The thing I love about this author is that her characters are so real. Many writers take their characters through scenes that are just so unrealistic with how people normally react to major events and the chance at love –almost like a soap opera -but Durgin’s characters always work through issues with real, human emotions that the reader can understand and relate to. As the plot unfolds in Catching Serenity, there are unexpected twists that are revealed in perfect timing with a complete ending that doesn’t stop abruptly as many I have read do. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery and romance.
Serenity McClaren’s life could not be described as serene for at least five long years, being on a continual downfall into despair of loss and mystery. Death had claimed her young husband Danny through gunshots fired by a thief in a convenience store robbery while Serenity was pregnant; and death mercilessly robbed the life of Liam Justin, her newborn baby. Her mother Elise had mysteriously disappeared simultaneously. Serenity watched her father Clinton groveling in sorrow and self-pity. She chose to escape to Atlanta, building walls, and space so as not to confront the issues or allow healing – she couldn’t cope.
Until….. “Come home, Serenity. Things aren’t as they seem. Time to find your answers.” No signature, return address, or clue as to who had written this message. Serenity went over those in her life trying to discern the writer of such a message, but no clue was definite. Yes, it was time to return to the beaches of Croisette Shores, South Carolina, the only home she had ever known. This is where we find Serenity as the story begins, sitting on the sandy beach early in the morning when she hears a man’s voice holler “Freud” and is startled when Freud, a beautiful huge Siberian Husky, skids and spews sand over her while jumping to catch a Frisbee thrown by an unfamiliar handsome man. He apologizes without introduction. Serenity wonders what kind of man would name his dog Freud; then wonders at herself for paying more than a passing glance at an attractive man.
JoAnn Durgin has done it again!! Somehow she penetrates into the minds of her characters and enlivens the conscious breathing being right down to whether it is two legged or four legged – and brilliantly gives each a name and suitable disposition. If you think you might know what will happen next, do not be too sure ….JoAnn will never keep the story predictable. Catching Serenity is a romance story during the present time that is researched thoroughly for added factual interest that might cause one to say “Oh, I didn’t know that!” JoAnn’s stories are never boring and always entertaining. Every word is written with heartfelt depth from her soul. Ms. Durgin doesn’t need explicit terms to describe sensual feelings or love in romantic scenes. Her script is beautiful as is her faith – from which she hears the whisper of God giving her the words to compose as testimony to His relationship with her. Her script is so humorous in just the right spots to lighten the story and cause laughter.
Will Serenity find the answers to the mysteries? I could reveal more about this wondrous story, but you will hear no spoilers from this reviewer. Recently I rendered a heartfelt comment about JoAnn Durgin “JoAnn's writings have been a blessing to me. I have read all of her books....well, almost all and she is one of my favorite authors. Her style, collection of exclusive words that have special meaning, love of real romance, and everything about her natural skill and talent shines throughout each story. JoAnn is a classy writer and upholds her faith to the utmost. Her stories are original and delightful. She has taught me much about writing and that her footsteps are planted firmly in excellency that few can follow. I know whoever reads her books will be blessed.” Readers, you will be missing a special blessing if you do not read Catching Serenity. Thank you JoAnn Durgin for giving me the comfort of catching (some) serenity of my own.
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