Threads of Joy: Tennessee Dreams
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Overview
Joy Westfall seems too young to be jaded, but the twenty-eight-year-old has already weathered more hardship and sorrow than most people twice her age. She moves home to Paris, Tennessee, with her three-year-old daughter—the only good thing to have come from her mistake of a marriage—and sets up housekeeping, as well as her tailoring business, in a tiny abode she inherited from her aunt. She doesn’t much mind living on the outskirts of town, especially since the residents of Paris seem disinclined to welcome a divorcée. The same is true of the congregants of the church next door. Just as well. Joy doesn’t need their sympathy.
Lucas Jennings feels blessed to be shepherding his own congregation so early in life. Since his arrival, attendance at Paris Evangelical Church has swelled—of course, it can’t hurt that he’s an eligible bachelor. Single women flock to the church from all over Henry County, yet none of them—not even the most pious—manages to capture his attention quite like the newcomer next door, who is hungry for the gospel but unwilling to admit it.
A spark ignites between the “scandalous” divorcée and the upright pastor, but Joy’s rocky past has made her wary of male attention, and her feelings of failure, not to mention her disbelief in a God of love, drives an even deeper wedge between them. Moreover, Lucas puts the brakes on their budding friendship when his congregants begin to question his intentions. When an unforeseen danger threatens Joy and her daughter, will the tight-knit town stand by and watch? Or will they open their hearts to the God of mercy and allow Him to do an unexpected work?
Lucas Jennings feels blessed to be shepherding his own congregation so early in life. Since his arrival, attendance at Paris Evangelical Church has swelled—of course, it can’t hurt that he’s an eligible bachelor. Single women flock to the church from all over Henry County, yet none of them—not even the most pious—manages to capture his attention quite like the newcomer next door, who is hungry for the gospel but unwilling to admit it.
A spark ignites between the “scandalous” divorcée and the upright pastor, but Joy’s rocky past has made her wary of male attention, and her feelings of failure, not to mention her disbelief in a God of love, drives an even deeper wedge between them. Moreover, Lucas puts the brakes on their budding friendship when his congregants begin to question his intentions. When an unforeseen danger threatens Joy and her daughter, will the tight-knit town stand by and watch? Or will they open their hearts to the God of mercy and allow Him to do an unexpected work?
Threads of Joy does not disappoint. With her usual humor and obvious love of grace-filled stories, Shar brings her characters to life—and, as always, to love. You’ll identify with Joy as she struggles with a tainted past, and you’ll rejoice with her when she discovers the redemption God readily offers. When trouble comes, you’ll hold your breath, waiting to see if a community will respond with love or judgment. And when love arrives in the form of a local preacher, you’ll sigh and smile at their tentative movements toward each other. Shar just keeps delighting her readers!
—Jean Syswerda, Best-selling coauthor, Women of the Bible and the Read with Me Bible, Author, My Bedtime Story Bible and the NIrV SuperHeroes Bible, General Editor, NIV Women of Faith Study Bible
—Jean Syswerda, Best-selling coauthor, Women of the Bible and the Read with Me Bible, Author, My Bedtime Story Bible and the NIrV SuperHeroes Bible, General Editor, NIV Women of Faith Study Bible
Threads of Joy is a story of God’s grace, but even more, it is a reminder to readers of His love for them. You will be charmed by Joy and her little daughter, Annie. Don’t be surprised when they walk off the pages and straight into your heart. Novel Rocket and I give Threads of Joy a high recommendation. A thoroughly delightful read.
—Ane Mulligan, President, Novel Rocket (www.novelrocket.com)
—Ane Mulligan, President, Novel Rocket (www.novelrocket.com)
Sharlene MacLaren has crafted another poignant page-turner that is a joy to read. Threads of Joy is a sweet love story sure to melt your heart, grip your soul, and make your pulse skitter alarmingly. So, inhale deeply and let yourself be inspired and entertained.
—Linda Hanna, Coauthor, Reflections of a Stranger
—Linda Hanna, Coauthor, Reflections of a Stranger
Just like a golden thread woven in a tapestry, Sharlene MacLaren drew me in and kept me turning the pages in this story about a single mother whose community shuns, labels, hates, and judges her to the point where she is convinced she is a worthless soul void of any future romance—until MacLaren sews up the plot with redeeming love and joy.
—Jewel Sample, Award-winning author, Flying Hugs and Kisses
—Jewel Sample, Award-winning author, Flying Hugs and Kisses
A woman judged and found lacking, a preacher out to save the world, and a precocious little girl are the makings of a winning novel. Threads of Joy is a beautifully stitched together story.
—Laura V. Hilton, Author, the award-winning series The Amish of Webster County and The Amish of Seymour
—Laura V. Hilton, Author, the award-winning series The Amish of Webster County and The Amish of Seymour
A story as charming as sunshine and peach pie. Not to be missed!
—Roseanna M. White, Author of the Culper Ring series
—Roseanna M. White, Author of the Culper Ring series
Product Details
- Title : Threads of Joy
- Author: MacLaren, Sharlene
- Publisher: Whitaker House
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9781629111698