The Restoration

by Cathy Marie Hake

Shipped home from France with scars on his body and soul, Russell Diamond despairs of ever feeling hope again. To spare his family the pain of seeing his anger, Russell escapes to a coastal village where he has inherited a great-uncle's home and sizeable savings. But peace is not easily found. A cottage on the grounds houses a German widow and her grown daughter. Russell thinks he has left the Great War, but when he hears Lorelei Goetz's pronounced accent, he realizes his neighbor speaks with the voice of his enemy. Will bitterness consume Russell's soul? Or will God use the gentle spirit of his sworn enemy to bring restoration to a battered heart? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical, Christian

176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

As a child, Cathy Marie Hake had an imaginary playmate. Now "grown up," she indulges in a host of imaginary friends as she writes. She teasingly says she decided if those voices in her head were talking, she might as well write down what they said and make a living by doing it. She met her sweetheart in the High School department at church and married him after finishing nursing school. They live in Southern California and have two children and two dogs (one of them even moos - one of the dogs that is, not the kids). Faith in God, a loving family, and a wacky sense of the ridiculous keep her going.

Known for surfing across the kitchen on a dropped dill pickle slice, waterskiing on sea anemone spit, and using Right Guard® as hair spray; she considers herself living proof that God does, indeed, possess a healthy sense of humor.

Cathy loves classical music, romantic getways with her husband, and Diet Pepsi Free®. "I need chocolate to survive, love my friends, and enjoy a deep personal relationship with the Lord. Although an extrovert, I'm very conservative on a personal level."

In her writing, Cathy attempts to capture a unique glimpse of life and how a man and woman can overcome obstacles when motivated by love. In her inspirational pieces she enjoys the freedom of showing how Christ can enrich a loving couple's relationship.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated the realism they showed in this book. It had quite a few spiritual discussions, but they seemed appropriately placed and natural. It didn’t downplay the tremendous grief and bitterness than can grip a person and how much time can be needed to work on a bruised heart like that. But it made it clear where true healing is found.

[Terry Yaceyko · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this story. Loved the characters and loved the thick thread of faith that ran through the story and redeemed each character.
New favorite book that I want to buy asap.

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found it interesting that this book has the Spanish Flu in it and talks about wearing masks. Pretty relevant for this time of COVID-19.

[Susan Faloon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a stry that shines a light on the life of a soldier who has returned home from war. He feels the need to escape from life and hide out in an older home. As he restores the building, his life is also being restored and changed. A young woman and her mother, both members of the bloodline of the 'enemy' enters his life and shows him the love of God.

[Durinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my favorites before I lost it I read like every week. This is a love story that I loove!!! I haven't been able to read it for a while because I lost it but when I do get a new copy I will read alot! This is a must read!

[joyce lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

like the other few lately, a nice, quick, light read between heavy stuff