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Finders Keepers (Finders Keepers #1)
This first book in a contemporary romance series weaves together deep biblical truth, moving romance, and a compelling plot, revealing how a Bible becomes a common thread as it is passed among three different families.
Award-winning author Catherine Palmer presents the first novel in another HeartQuest series. Fiery Elizabeth Hayes is determined to preserve Chalmers House,...more
Award-winning author Catherine Palmer presents the first novel in another HeartQuest series. Fiery Elizabeth Hayes is determined to preserve Chalmers House,...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
October 1st 1999
by Tyndale House Publishers
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I enjoyed this book. I do like Catherine Palmer and though her books are those with bible verses woven into the fabric or the main character is very christian, they usually have a lesson to learn too. Good Reads described the book as:
This first book in a contemporary romance series weaves together deep biblical truth, moving romance, and a compelling plot, revealing how a Bible becomes a common thread as it is passed among three different families.
Award-winning author Catherine Palmer presents t...more
This first book in a contemporary romance series weaves together deep biblical truth, moving romance, and a compelling plot, revealing how a Bible becomes a common thread as it is passed among three different families.
Award-winning author Catherine Palmer presents t...more
This book is Christian fiction. I really loved the character of the little boy, Nick. He was so endearing that, for me, he made the whole book. The premise of the book was really good, but I felt like the author didn't make the relationship of the two main characters real enough for me. Also, I didn't find as much depth to any of the characters as I would have liked. I felt like I got just a small hint of who they were inside and I would have liked to have known more. This book is geared to the...more
I really enjoyed this book. It had been some time since I read a Christian romance, and I forget how nice and easy they were to read. The characters were well developed, and the author was wise enough to put some twists and turns into it. I think the only thing that would have helped it was to put it in a different time period. It seemed like the story should have taken place a hundred years ago for it to make a little more sense. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I would ce...more
I was in the mood for something different and it seemed as though this free Kindle book was something to try. I'm glad I did, it's probably what I would call a Christian romance, but it was as much about the characters in a small town as it was the romance between the main characters. The heroine, Elizabeth, has an adopted son (Nikolai) from Romania and his cute little faux pas of the English language were very endearing. Overall, a very enjoyable little book for me and I'll look for more by thi...more
The only part of the book that I love dearly is Nick. Somehow I've never read anything that has a Romanian boy adopted by a single woman and it was interesting that this books has that. In addition, I enjoy the conversations Nick and Elizabeth had. I didn't enjoy the love story much but I really hope the mother-son relationship of Nick and his mom can be explored more. It's an interesting relationship. (it's free, so I'm not complaining much)
Oct 29, 2012
Jessica
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I read this book several years ago and had picked it up because of the beautiful cover. I remember not liking it as much as some of the other Christian Romances I had read. Specifically, the "Brides of the West" and the "Western Sky" series' by Lori Copeland. Since it's been a while though, I'm considering picking this book up again to see what I think of it now that I'm older and not so new to the genre of Christian Romance books.
This was an okay book, but it seemed to drag on and on. How long can you fight over something? I liked that it was clean and guessed about the "surprise." I loved little Nicolai! What a crack up of a kiddo! It wasn't a book that I had to read straight through, which was good considering how much homework I was working on! But, I prefer being into the book. I just didn't feel drawn.
I love a good romance, and this was one. The difficulties between the hero and heroine came from their lives, their families and their religious beliefs. They struggled, fought and argued, like real people. While not a religious person myself, I found their dedication and struggles with their faith inspiring and reassuring. This one is a keeper for sure.
I read Finders KEepers for a reading challenge to read a book that has your favorite flower on the cover. I also enjoy reading Christian fiction. This book was okay. It was a little too predictable and the message of salvation was predictable as well. I prefer Christian fiction that is a little more subtle. A book that non-Christians would read and leave them thinking. I enjoyed the story though.
For a free book on the kindle is wasn't bad and was actually clean which is hard to find with free books. Yes, it was a little more on the religious side, but was a lot better then some of the LDS romance novels I've read. It was a cute little love story and the writing was pretty good too.
Well written book. Really stressed the importance of surrendering your will for the Father's will. Enjoyed getting to know the characters, even though I would get annoyed by Elizabeth. overall, a good book showing the importance of becoming closer to the Lord.
Not s fan of "Christian romance novels" and would have given up a quarter of the way through when the talk of living in Jesus Christ's mirror started, but I promised myself not to quit a book partway through this year.
In short: this book was incredibly petty, predictable, and unrealistic (and I've read a lot of less-than-realistic books lately; this one actually made me roll my eyes).
In short: this book was incredibly petty, predictable, and unrealistic (and I've read a lot of less-than-realistic books lately; this one actually made me roll my eyes).
A little adopted boy's quest after grandparents and a father and his single mother's quest to save an old mansion get entangled in this charming little story about love of all ages and surrender to the will of God.
I just couldn't finish it. I couldn't get into the story or characters. I didn't realize it was a Christian romance which is not really my thing. On to my next kindle read!
It was an okay book. It was interesting to see the relationships develop between this collections of characters. The author could have explored the adoption a bit more. The book should be tagged as Christian fiction.
Though a light-read, it stays true to God's words and plans especially for the main characters. I wouldn't forget this family. :)
-Hallele
-Hallele
Truly a lovely story about two people from different walks of life and a small town hanging on to its history. Makes you remember how much God plays a part in our lives.
I enjoy a good clean love story, so when I see one with promise I'll pick it out. This was just cheesy. The plot was predictable and unrealistic.
This story started slow but actually developed into a good story...it is a good faith based story with out being preachy
I enjoyed the book although it was quite predictable....but still a good story with characters I really enjoyed.
Yet another book in which you know exactly what the ending will be, 3 sentences into the book. At least it was free.
so hilarious--the child characters in here were just too funny and really added to the hometown feel of the book.
Really liked this book. Good story of trusting others and letting God guide your life.
What's not to love? Historic mansion, small town, antique shop and romance...awesome!
Such a wonderful book! I could not put the book down it was so interesting!
Excellent story. Catherine Palmer is a wonderful Christian author.
Okay book finished it but not a favorite. Light read.
Excellent novel. Unexpected ending.
It was a pretty good book.
Feb 02, 2012
Debbie
marked it as to-read
Another free kindle book!
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Catherine Palmer lives in Atlanta with her husband, Tim, where they serve as missionaries in a refugee community. They have two grown sons. Cathy is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published over 50 novels, many of them national best sellers. Catherine has won numerous...more
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