I don't usually read straight romance or inspirational fiction. Stay With Me stayed in my to-be-read pile for quite a while before I finally got around to reading it. This in no way detracts from the honesty of my review.
This story will take you on an emotional rollercoaster and leave you with hope.Disclaimer: I am acquainted with this author via social media, through mutual membership in a large online writing group. Ornamental Graces is a story of love, faith, and passion that you won’t want to miss. It brings out the importance of offering and accepting forgiveness, and gives hope to those who find it hard to let go of past mistakes and to forgive one’s self. With flawed but loveable characters, this story delves into the real-life consequences of the choices we make in relationships. But it takes Dan awhile to feel worthy of another chance, especially when his past keeps coming back to remind him of his failures. And Emily’s heart knows at once that this man is special. Dan and Emily meet in a Christmas tree lot.
After learning that the only boy she’s ever loved is about to marry-and after a quart of ice cream and a prayer-she’s ready for a change. Smart, strong-willed and virtuous, Emily Kowalski is tired of waiting for life to happen to her. Mistakes from his past and rejection from the woman he thought he loved has built a wall around his heart that blinds him to the possibility of a happy life. Most days she can be found wiping up spills, folding laundry, and tapping furiously on her laptop.ĭan Malone comes into the story with some baggage. Since then, she has been a stay-at-home mom to her four children. Carolyn served as communications director and registered lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference for a decade, advocating for religious liberty prolife, pro-family issues, Catholic education, and healthcare, among others. Having reached the apex of parish ministry, she moved to the state capital to advance her churchy career. She worked her way up to “pup girl” at weekly Bingo and even served as a parish organist for several years. A cradle Catholic, Carolyn was raised mainly at church basement rummage sales and other parish-sponsored events. She is a graduate of Duquesne University, where she majored in Latin and Broadcast Journalism. A Pittsburgh native, Carolyn carries her Yinzer card with pride, having interned at Pittsburgh’s iconic TV and radio stations KDKA and WDVE. 10 Problems in the Traditionalist MovementĬarolyn Astfalk lives in Hershey, Pennsylvania where the scent on the morning breeze carries either chocolate or manure depending on wind direction and atmospheric conditions.
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