About the Book

Book: Choices

Author: Jacquelyn Lynn

Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction

Release Date: April, 2019

In a horrifying moment of inattention on a dark morning, lives change forever.

When college student Samantha Lawrence takes her eyes off the road for just a few seconds to send a text, she swerves out of her lane and hits Kevin Wyland as he rides his bicycle. In a panic, she drives away.

After the crash, Samantha tries to find out who the rider is and the status of his injuries. She is shocked to discover that she knows him. Not only does she shop at the pet supply store he and his wife own, they are both regular customers of Joyful Cup, a popular neighborhood coffee shop, and friends with the owner, Joy Shepherd.

Consumed with overwhelming guilt and fear of criminal charges, Samantha decides to do whatever it takes to avoid being identified as the hit-and-run driver. Kevin struggles with anger, bitterness, and a crisis of faith as he embarks on the slow process of recovering from his serious injuries.

As their lives intertwine with increasing frequency, Samantha and Kevin both turn to Joy for advice and guidance. Can she help them find the forgiveness and peace they need?

This is a heartwarming story with a powerful message of forgiveness that will make you smile even as it brings tears to your eyes.

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Choices by Jacquelyn Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

First of all, this is a mostly clean book. Readers will find no graphic violence nor sexual situations. But there a couple of uses of the term “damn,” so if that is a problem for you as a reader, you may want to steer clear of the book.

Secondly, this is a Christian book, but I had to score this at a 4.5 mainly because there is what I believe some faulty doctrine in the book. I believe that the author ties it up towards the end, but I am very cautious when it comes to stating that God hears and responds to all the prayers of nonbelievers. While God hears and knows all, the only prayer he answers from a nonbeliever is the prayer commonly called “the sinner’s prayer.” When a non-Christian chooses to become a Christian and prays that prayer asking for forgiveness and accepts the free gift of Jesus Christ into his/her own life, that is the prayer that God answers. Other than that, God hears all prayers, but I do not believe He answers the prayers of non-believers who are crying out for help and then go back to their old lives and never call on Him again. I understand the perspective of the author, and for the most part, I think she was on the right track. But I would have preferred this portion stated just a little less ambiguously. After all, I hold Christian books to a much higher standard than secular books.

As to the writing of this book and the wonderful tale encased within the pages of this book, I couldn’t be happier to put my categorical stamp on it! Wonderful story told from every side of the situation, and since it deals with a moral dilemma, this is just the kind of book to get others talking and discussing important details. The book is easy enough to read, and if it doesn’t impact your thinking, I would actually be surprised. I found myself challenged even though I knew what the right response to the situation was. An excellent tale that will open up discussion like very few books can. Definitely recommended for all ages.

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About the Author

Jacquelyn Lynn finds joy in her faith, family, and friends, and in the knowledge that she is living God’s purpose for her life. In addition to Choices, she is the author of more than 30 non-fiction books including Finding Joy in the Morning and Words to Work By, as well as the meditations in the Christian Meditations and Faith Words Adult Coloring Books.

More from Jacquelyn

The idea for Choices first came to me more than five years ago. Though I’ve written (or ghostwritten) more than 30 non-fiction books, the process of writing a novel was both intriguing and intimidating. Once I voiced my desire, my wonderful husband Jerry Clement became my biggest champion, encouraging and even nagging me along the way as I talked but didn’t write. And when I finally began to write, he listened, offered suggestions, and proofread. Every time I voiced a doubt, he shot it down. As the manuscript neared completion, he designed the cover and supported me through the myriad of details that are essential to finishing and publishing a book. Had it not been for him, Choices would not be in readers’ hands today.

As Choices began to take shape, I realized that Joyful Cup, the coffee shop where much of the story takes place, had many more stories to tell. The next book in the Joyful Cup Story series will be released in 2020.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jacquelyn is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/ee13/choices-celebration-tour-giveaway

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