"At the Scent of Water" is the story of Sam and Annie Truelove, whose marriage unravels after the death of their daughter. Sam throws himself into his work while Annie runs away to begin a new life as far from her past as possible. Sam refuses to give up hope that she will come back, but her return is not the joyful homecoming he has dreamed of.Linda Nichols introduces her characters slowly, allowing us to get to know them well over the course of the novel. None of them are perfect people, and by the time we close the book at the end, they have become our friends. Nichols also unravels the plot slowly, giving us hints about the characters' pasts and why they are the way they are.Just like real life, horrible things happen without reason and not everyone gets the happy ending they're praying for. But, just like real life, there is always hope. "At the Scent of Water" is a novel with a Christian message, but not one that beats you over the head. The message is in the beliefs of the characters and how they deal with the events that shape their lives."At the Scent of Water" is a beautifully crafted story that had me in tears at points, and laughing at others. It's not a quick read, but a book to curl up with on a rainy day and savour.
This is MODERN DAY JOB story. Linda Nichols always causes me to go back to the bible and make me think deeper about things. This book is no exception. I feel that she is an author that is just as good as Francine Rivers and the books she writes. This is a VERY MOVING STORY!! It gave me a deeper insite into what Job must have gone through emotionally on many levels. Makes sure you have a box of tissues handy you might need them. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. 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 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” Nora St Laurent TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
What an enjoyable story! Such inspiration! I truly did not know how this book was going to end. I wasn't sure if the couple would get back together again. The ending could not have been more perfect. In this case, I think it still would have been an enjoyable read if the couple had not gotten back to gether at the end. I highly recommend this story to anyone looking for some divine inspiration.
—Tina
This was a pleasant read, and a story written with so much detail that I could easily picture it in my mind. I definitely wanted to keep reading to find out what happened to this couple. I loved both the beginning and ending of the book. I thought the twist at the end was so clever. I found myself though almost glancing over some of the religious dialogue between the characters because it was so over the top for me, and I got a little irritated that the author felt it necessary to give a detailed description of every cup of coffee that was consumed by the main characters! While I love detailed stories, this one got a little bogged down for me with insignificant information.
—Laurie Dewberry
What a wonderful story that reminds us of God's redemptive Love! How beautiful that the main characters Sam & Annie's last name is TrueLove :)Following the devastating loss of their young daughter, Sam and Annie separate and try to create new lives for themselves, 2,000 or so miles apart. But five years later, circumstances bring them both back to the same North Carolina town where they once lived and loved each other, and where both of their families have been praying for their reconciliation for half a decade. The author weaves a story of answered prayer, renewal of faith, and the Sovereignty of God!!
—Larisha
