Thursday, March 22, 2018

About the Book

Book Title: Storms in Serenity

Author: Fay Lamb

Release Date: February, 2018

Genre: Romance, Mystery

How can one man save the town he loves when he’s the reason for the destruction?

Serenity Key, Florida, has seen its share of hurricanes, but this time, one foul weather system is about to collide with another storm, and this one has nothing to do with atmospheric pressure.

David New has guarded his secrets for years, but when two brothers, John and Andy Ryan, arrive in town and he gets news that the daughter he’s never told anyone about has disappeared, possibly the victim of a heinous crime, and the lives of many of the town residents begin to unravel in the gale force consequences of Jake’s past, he has nowhere else to turn.

God is the only one Who can calm the storms, but can David and the good folks of Serenity Key survive until He does?

A tempest has been brewing for thirty years, with only one island town in its path.

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About the Author

Fay Lamb writes emotionally charged stories with a Romans 8:28 attitude, reminding readers that God is always in the details. Fay donates 100% of her royalties to Christian charities.

Storms in Serenity is the first book in Fay’s Serenity Key series. Fay’s other series include, Amazing Grace and her novels, Stalking Willow, Better than Revenge, Everybody’s Broken, and Frozen Notes. The Ties that Bind Series includes Charisse,Libby, and Hope. Delilah, is coming soon.

Fay’s is also the author of The Art of Characterization: How to Use the Elements of Storytelling to Connect Readers to an Unforgettable Cast.

Guest Post from Fay Lamb

ONCE UPON A STORM

I’m one of those people who love storms. I revel in the lightning that streaks across the sky, the rumble of thunder as it rolls over the air, and I dance to the eerie sound of the wind coming through a crack in the window. Storms don’t frighten me. I’m an East Coast Floridian. I’ve lived through many a tempest.

However, so that you won’t think me completely insane, I have also fled a few hurricanes. In our house, a Cat III storm is something to debate as we watch to see how low the millibars fall at the storm’s center. A Cat IV means gather the important documents, place them into plastic bags and tuck them into plastic tubs, batten down the hatches, and depending upon its projected proximity, hunker down or flee. A Cat V is a no-brainer. Run!

If only the storms in our lives had categories so that we know when to stand and face the winds of life or to debate the direction, or to decide when to flee. Sometimes, the storms of life come at us without warning, with no stirring up of the waters by our own hands. Other times, the storms can be abated by the stance we take, the decisions we make, and by failing to move out of harm’s way, perhaps in an opposite direction.

That’s what my first novel in The Serenity Key series is about: one man stirred up a storm many years prior. The destructive force of that storm amassed because he didn’t take a stand, he failed to make crucial decisions, and he choose to run from a situation that God would not allow him to outrun. Storms in Serenity is a modern-day retelling of the Biblical truths of the aftermath of David’s sin with Bathsheba and the destruction the storms of life that blew apart not only David’s family but also those he called friends.

Mostly, though, Storms in Serenity, is a novel that proves that when it comes to sin, truly, no man is an island.

This book brought so many emotions to the surface for me. I wonder how many storms I've stirred up, but left without even glancing back? Without realizing it the choices we make can affect others. " Accept your responsibility . You can't lie your way out of it or pretend it never happened." I think we all have tried to run from a mistake, only to find it returning in full force. I loved how the author uses her characters to explore what happens when someone hides secrets for years thinking it will never be revealed. It reminds me of a spool of thread. It slowly unwinds as it is set free to let loose strands fall away from captivity.

I must warn you that as you read this gripping story, tears will slowly fall down your cheeks. I could feel the heartbreak as infidelity was exposed and the realization of a life that was full of lies. In the midst of a storm, God is there to help. Each character plays a pivotal role in the story that oozes with pain, secrets, and hope. The author does an excellent job of making each character come to life. I loved visiting the quaint little town and its inviting landscape.

A secret from long ago will slowly start to have a huge explosion of emotions in many lives in the story. Have you tried to hide a sin before? You may think no one will ever find out, but without warning, it rears it's ugly head and spews out hurt so powerful you wonder who will survive. I can remember being in a storm in my life. I felt alone and desperate, just like several characters in the book. I had to reach the bottom of the pit before I asked for help. Who will feel the intense pain and finally give in to God? Will jealousy and anger destroy love or can forgiveness soften a hardened heart? I haven't mentioned any particular character because I loved each one for different reasons. The author writes with such depth I almost couldn't breathe at times. If you want to read a life changing book, this is the perfect one. As I finished the book, I sat quietly for awhile and soaked in the richness of the words and the true meaning of hope and forgiveness.

"Relationships can't endure if there isn't trust."

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review s my own opinion.