Shadowed in Silk

You know what I love? I love that her author photo matches the book cover. That just makes me smile. That is a color that both my mother and I enjoy as well. Maybe I should go put mine on to write this review... I've been having a hard time reading this book as fast as I want to as my daughters are demanding attention elsewhere, but I am constantly drawn back as I want to experience what is to happen next. Right now my only qualm is that I wish I had gotten the ebook instead of the hardcopy, because it is from a small publisher, which in this case means a heavier weight paper, and sharper corners which makes it harder to hold (especially as you read hours into the night with your eyes and hands becoming sleepy...). But for the story, and the enchantment it holds, these are solid.

Our main protagonist is so real to the world. She is a sinner plain and simple, but trying to be a good woman with all of the frustrations that life throws at her. She just wants to survive and be loved. One thing after another, realizing this could happen to anyone makes the reader latch onto her story and want her to have the best. Then Geoff, sigh Geoff. What can I say about him? A great protagonist and an all around hero! He is a great character and I love going between Abby's story and his as they intertwine. The mystery and intrigue is strong and the romance that might be forsaken is palpable. Each chapter makes me wish I could read faster to see what happens next, yet read slower to let it all soak in.

Christine is a new-to-me author, and she made the keeper shelf. I'll definitely look for her books in the future. I'm impressed with my first introduction to WhiteFire Publishing, and will look there for more as well. I was taken to a world that I have not ventured in the Christian Historical Fiction realm and I was delighted and entertained.

I highly recommend this read. And for those who think they might even slightly enjoy it. Can you beat a $3 ebook price? Seriously, I don't think so. Buy it on Amazon for your Kindle. Or Barnes & Noble for your Nook Shadowed in Silk.

Special thanks to Christine Lindsay for sending me a review copy.

Originally posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2011/11/03/shadowed-in-silk-by-christine-lindsay/