To Grace Surrendered

To Grace Surrendered is the final in the first trilogy by DeAnna Julie Dodson. I admire her for tying up all of the lose ends and for tackling what other *christian* novelists refuse to discuss. Through out the trilogy, we are given the biblical view of relationships. In a world wraught with scandalous views of sexuality we are provided with a refreshing view of how Christ intended for it to be. Ms Dodson has done a great job of showing Christ's love for the church with the enduring and trying relationships between the main characters. I say Bravo! Ms Dodson.

I found this book to be very well done. It has romance, sexuality and still well within the bounds of good christian reading. I hope to see more books by this author soon as I am an avid reader and do not like the garbage that is found in most romance novels.

Miss Dodson's masterful command of creating and entwining characters makes this third book in the Chastelayne trilogy every bit as exciting as the first two. Trying desperately to cling to their faith in Him and each other, the Chastelaynes and those loyal to their reign must overcome deceptions, treachery, and an insane, evil man who would stop at nothing to be King. Miss Dodson shows us through Philip and Rosalyne, as well as Tom and Elizabeth, that not only does love endure, it becomes more sensual and stronger through faith in Him. I can't wait to hear what happens next!

I am not a fast book reader - it oftens takes me three months to read a book, but I couldn't put down this book!! I read it in one day. The author has a way of pulling you into the story where you don't want to stop at the end of each chapter. You want to read just a little bit more, and there is no good stopping place. I am hoping there will be another book out soon by this author. I love the characters -- especially Phillip. This would make a good movie.

Two and a half years have passed since the events that ended the book By Love Redeemed. Now Philip is having dreams about rescuing a people in another king's land. Philip's actions cause him to face the possibility of losing his Queen, Rosalynde, forever. Though he does everything in his power to keep that from happening, King or no, he is only a man. In the end he realizes he must wait upon God with faith. This is also the story of Elizabeth and Tom, what happens to them, and how she finds an enduring faith of her own. It is excellent reading. I hope this author writes another story about these characters!