Book Review: "Hope Springs" by Kim Cash Tate

July 4, 2012 at 1:53 pm | Posted in Books | Leave a comment
Tags: Book Review, Christian Fiction

Kim Cash Tate in her new book “Hope Springs” Book Three in her Anderson/London Families Saga published by Thomas Nelson takes us into the lives of Janelle Evans, Becca Anderson and  Stephanie London.

From the back cover:  Hope Springs is the epitome of small-town life-a place filled with quiet streets where families have been friends for generations, a place where not a lot changes . . . until now.

Janelle Evans hasn’t gone back to Hope Springs for family reunions since losing her husband. But when she arrives for Christmas and learns that her grandmother is gravely ill, she decides to extend the stay. It isn’t long before she runs into her first love, and feelings that have been dormant for more than a decade are reawakened.

Becca Anderson is finally on the trajectory she’s longed for. Having been in the ministry trenches for years, she’s been recruited as the newest speaker of a large Christian women’s conference. But her husband feels called to become the pastor of his late father’s church in Hope Springs. Will small-town living affect her big ministry dreams?

Stephanie London is married to a doctor in St. Louis and living an ideal life. When her cousin Janelle volunteers to stay in Hope Springs and care for their grandmother, she feels compelled to do the same. It’s a decision that will forever change her.

As these women come together, they soon recognize that healing is needed in their hearts, their families, and their churches that have long been divided along racial lines. God’s plan for them in Hope Springs-and for Hope Springs itself-is bigger than they ever imagined.

From what I gather Kim Cash Tate has been writing about the Anderson and the London families” in two previous books, each time focusing on new members of the family.  “Hope Springs” is a part of the series with some of the characters from the other two books appearing here but can be read as a stand alone story.  Ms. Tate has given us a story about family, not just any family–two families, one white, one black.  Does it make a difference?  Well, yes and no.  To really understand you have to read the story.  “Hope Springs is a wonderful, interesting story with power and depth that will keep you flipping pages.  I liked this book .

Win a Kindle Fire at @KimCashTate’s Hope Springs Author Chat Party {7/10}!

Celebrate the release of Hope Springs with Kim Cash Tate by coming to her Author Chat Party on Facebook.Grab your copy of Hope Springs and join me for an Author Chat Party on July 10th at 8:00 PM EST (that’s 7:00 Central, 6:00 MST, & 5:00 PST)!During the evening Kim will be sharing the story behind her new book, posting book club questions, testing your trivia skills, and of course, there will be plenty of chatting and fun giveaways – books, gift certificates and (I’m so excited about this) – a Kindle Fire! But, wait there’s more – she’ll also be giving you a sneak peak of her next book too! RSVP today and then come back on the 10th … and bring your friends!

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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