Hmmm, which is it? See Harriet's review here, and then this review at Powell's. Another of Harriet's here, and this review at Powell's. There are several others, but it's late and I have a book to read. However, just in case these reviews at Powells are deleted, I have copied and pasted them on this board. If you go further into this "reviewers" reviews, he/she starts recommending the book mentioned in my previous post.
Rorey's Secret by Leisha Kelly
StephenWright, November 27, 2007Though life has been hard during the Depression, Samuel and Julia Wortham have weathered the storms through faith while raising their children. The Worthams believe they are blessed as they and their children have been healthy, they still own their Dearing, Illinois farm, and the two remain very happy with one another and with their children. However, in 1938, disaster strikes at the farm of their close friend and neighbor George Hammond when a fire destroys much of his property. After the blaze is put out, but not before much damage to the crops and the barn occurs, everyone begins to wonder what caused the inferno. Most people believe Franky Hammond set the fire except teenage Sarah who feels Rorey caused the disaster as they share a secret that both keeps silent about even as their families struggle with a new beginning with only their faith in God keeping them going. Six years have passed since the Great Depression impacted the Wortham and Hammond families (see KATIE'S DREAM, JULIA'S HOPE AND EMMA'S GIFT) and the children in those tales are now adults or teens. However, the message remains the same though told from new perspectives; that when things seem bleak, hopeless, and darkest salvation and solace is with the Lord. The story line is exciting as readers observe varying viewpoints about the fire and its aftermath. Americana Historical Christian readers will enjoy this fine tale of salvation after the brutal test of fire.
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StephenWright, November 27, 2007The enemy has laid siege on Astara in the Kingdom of Gadiel with only Prince Vartan Karayan standing in the way of conquest. Though physically and mentally exhausted, Vartan continues to lead the counterinsurgency until he is betrayed and subsequently critically wounded in combat left blind to die. A Hylean Lady Danae, who escaped from abusive religious tyranny, saves his life. When Vartan recovers his health including his sight his outlook has changed as he feels a bond with his nurturer though he still struggles with the truth turning towards Danae's God. When the Dragonmaids invite Danae to join them she believes she has found her life's calling. However the price is high as she has fallen in love with Vartan; he makes her decision harder because he not only reciprocates her feelings but needs her at his side praying to the true God to enable them to save his people. The queen of romantic fantasy Kathleen Morgan returns to her regal roots with GIVER OF ROSES, a terrific saga filled with religious symbolism and starring two courageous, battle fatigued champions trying to overcome impossible odds to save their people and each other, not necessarily inclusive. The story line is action packed from the moment Vartan falls in battle, but also insures the relationship between the healer and the patient and their beliefs in the true God evolves. The audience sees the dilemmas and choices that the two heroes must face though that insight at times diminishes the epic proportions of the plot. GIVER OF ROSES is a fine tale with strong spiritual parables that sub-genre fans will cherish.
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This is amazing. That's all I can say for now. Perhaps she posts under two names, or maybe both of these reviewers get their copy from the same source and don't bother checking with each other, or any one of them is ripping off the other side. Crazy. If this other name is fairly new, I'd say she's getting ready to bury the HK brand name as compromised, and switch to a new one. Or? Any other ideas?
This is probably an alternative nick of HK's. StephenWright surfaces only on Powells and there he posted 20 reviews, all in one day in Nov 2007 and that's all there is of him, it appears. All reviews are completely HK-style.
sI don't think it's another identity of HK, I think it's got something to do with the other post I made yesterday. Someone is trying to promote this self published book and they are posting "reviews" all over the internet and adding a sentence at the end recommending that book.
If you go back further on this StephenWrights reviews, you'll see they change from the HK style.
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