Thursday, October 16, 2014

Postmarked Ever After: A Review


Who doesn’t like a good cozy? Those stories set in small town Americana with enough tension to keep us interested and leaving us with a warm fuzzy feeling of satisfaction. Mary L. Ball’s Postmarked Ever After is such a book. It’s a romance, not a cozy mystery—you know, those dealing with murders—but it does revolve around a secret.

Set in a small coastal town in North Carolina, the story presents its heroine, Serena Gray, with a unique dilemma when she receives a letter. Her deceased husband had a child he never knew about. Then strange things happen, drawing Serena to that child and her widowed father, Adam.

As her relationship with Adam deepens, Serena fears her secret will hurt the two people she loves. Her struggle in deciding how to reveal the secret tests Serena’s spiritual strength, while giving her the chance to love again.

The kindle version had a few editorial errors, but that in no way detracts from Mary’s smooth, easy writing style. The characters are well developed and descriptions are woven in so as not to draw the reader out of the story.
 
This is a feel good story that contains enough intrigue to keep you guessing and leaves you believing in love ever after.
A delayed letter and a message from afar unite two hearts.
Recently widowed Serena Gray battles the daily drama of the emergency room, as well as her grief. When a mysterious letter arrives, it raises questions about a past she’d only heard her beloved husband speak about. While on hospital rounds, a child has a brush with death and recounts a vivid dream that bears a message. Will she risk happiness for the truth or keep a secret from the past?
 
Mary L. Ball writes Christian fiction. She lives in North Carolina and weaves stories about real life problems, blended with romance. Mary hopes to encourage people to see the wonder of love and divine guidance. When she’s not working on her latest story, she enjoys fishing, reading, and singing with her husband at various functions. Mary is on Facebook and Twitter.
 
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10 comments:

  1. Great cover. Great title. Sounds like a fun read.

    Blessings,

    Kym

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Kym. It is an enjoyable read.

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  2. Thanks for the thumbs up, Elaine. I'm sorry about the typos in the kindle copy. The publisher assures me they're corrected.

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    1. I enjoyed reading Postmarked Ever After, Mary, and that's one of the nice things about electronic versions. They're easy to fix.

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    2. Yes, I've sent in a request to the publisher, to get those typos fixed! I can do it on my end, but I can't pull the books from Amazon or Smashwords. That's something only Lovely Christian Romance Publishing can do.

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  3. Great review, Elaine! Hi, Mary!

    Thanks for telling us about Mary's romance, Elaine. I was previously mistaken in thinking she only wrote children's stories. I'm now glad to know she writes in a genre I read a lot. Looks like a great story. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanks for the comment, Natalie. I "discovered" Mary through her romantic suspense, Escape to Big Fork Lake.

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  4. Interesting. I never heard of cozy except in relationship to mysteries. I learned something new. And I love mysteries and romantic suspense. Thank you Mary, for your contributions to this genre!

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  5. I've enjoyed all of Mary's stories and especially Postmarked Ever
    After. The plot was interesting and weaves a web of light suspense. I like the interaction she shows with the main character and young girl, as well as getting settled in a new area. Mary's books all contain a mixture of romance, reality, and faith, as her characters petition the Lord to show her His will. I look forward to reading her Christmas novella, Christmas at Angel Ranch.

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