Awakening Mercy

As CeCe Williams heads out to meet the director of Genesis House community center she is prepared to let him know that he had cost her to lose a much needed real estate commission by missing their first meeting. But she is not prepared for Nate Richardson's immediate meaningful apology and she is definately not prepared for a smile that erased any ill will torwards the man who will be her boss for the next couple of months. CeCe finds herself becoming more involved with Nate and the goings on at Genesis House. Nate admits to himself that he wants CeCe and her young son to remain in his life. But before they can come together he and she must share secrets and ask God to help them heal past hurts and accept this gift of love given to them. AWAKENING MERCY is my first Angela Benson novel and my first Cristian romance and I totally enjoyed it. Ms. Benson's beliefs shine through in this beautiful novel of faith, healing and love. I recommend this book.Vannie(~.~)

I picked this book up as something to peruse while waiting for child to finish up with library work. With in 30 minutes read 80 pages. Good, clean but stirring 'real life' romance. I enjoyed it very much.

I read this book this last week-end along with book two. Both caused me to search myself. Awakening Mercy made me search my spirit and think about what anger I would not let go. I felt the pain of Nate and CeCe. This book was a soul searching experience because it made me remember What God has for me is for and when a door closes there is a reason. CeCe had to realize what a caring person she had in Nate. She also like some many of us had to understand she had made herself a victim. Holding on to anger will cause us to see only our side of any situation. We make ourselves victims when we don't want to face our role in what happens to us. I was so happy when CeCe saw the light and heard God's voice. I loved the book and I am looking forward to Book Three...

Though fictional, "Awakening Mercy" could be a book on how to have and maintain a godly relationship. I immediately stepped into CeCe's shoes, sharing her pain as well as her triumphs. Nate is exceptional -- a good model for a godly man. Nate not only assists CeCe with recognizing her failures, but also takes a hard look in the mirror to recognize his own. He provides the help that CeCe needs through loving support and with prayer. "Awakening Mercy" is a wonderful Christian novel without being too "preachy." I am looking forward to Ms. Benson's next novel.

I really enjoyed this book. CeCe and Nate showed that you can have a beautiful relationship without over stepping Gods rules. Nate was so supportive of CeCe. No matter what he was by her side. CeCe proved that being a single parent didn't mean you had to give up your life. She was able to achieve a great career, buy a home and raise a child. Yes, she had to learn to forgive which would allow her to blossom in Gods gifts but she was great.