Ties That Bind

Rebekka #2

by Rachel Ann Nunes

Rebekka and Marc have waded through thousands of miles of separation and years of uncertainty about their feelings for one another. But now they are blissfully together, anxiously awaiting the day when they will be married for all eternity. Then disaster strikes, and Marc is left fighting for his life. When his situation worsens, he pushes Rebekka away, convinced that his time is short and that she should be free to find a life with someone else.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Lds, Fiction, Contemporary, Christian Fiction, Clean Romance

351 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Rachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four and by seventh grade knew she was going to be an author. Now as a stay-at-home mother of seven, it isn't easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing is to never eat chocolate at the computer. "Since I love chocolate and writing," she jokes, "my family might never see me again."

Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.

For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.

Reviews

[Jody · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have had to take some time to think about how to review this book. First I have to say that Rachel Ann Nunes is one of my favorite authors. I haven't read a lot of her work yet, but am working on it!
Second, this book touched me. I felt like I was there with the characters, they felt alive and real to me. The trials they faced and the grace with which they faced those trials, helped me to find the faith I need to face my own trials. No, mine are no where near as scary or abundant as in the book, but they are real and difficult to me.
To have such loss in a family, is hard, I lost a parent when I was young, so I understand the loss that occurred in the family. I understand the devastation and the questions that are asked, either silently or out loud. I have asked those questions, I still find myself asking those questions occassionaly.
I did feel like the time line was rushed. I was never sure how much time had passed between one conversation and another. Made it hard to follow. That's the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5!

[Chandra Burt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book in the continuing Ariana series was another excellent read. I love the characters and the fact that no one is exempt from trials. I gave it 4 stars because there are A LOT of trials that happen in a really short amount of time and it seemed a little unrealistic. It kind of made me depressed. But it was really well written and everything is resolved in the end. Or maybe not, since there's one more book after this!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't think this book was as easy to read as Rachel Nunes' other books in this series. It certainly got very depressing at times because of the degree of heartaches and the emotional roller coaster ride. I like the characters. I wanted to slap a few upside the head. But, I'd especially like to hear Rebekka's piano solo at the end.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

I apparently came in to a series partway through, because there were a lot of references to back stories of the characters. I like the author's writing style, but some of the drama was slightly contrived and this poor family sure went through a lot of really difficult things all at once. I would probably read other books by this author but more for simple escape reading then real "brain work."

[Teya Teya · Rating 5 out of 5]

THis author continues to amaze me. This book wasn't a intense as I'm use to this time, which was nice, however she pulls you into this families world. Real issues, real life problem, real situations combines them perfectly with gospel principles in an amazing journey. THank you for this journey. Amazing, recommended, awesome clean great book!

[Liesl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the Ariana series. All of the books are hard to put down.

[Adree · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good. It is about charicatrs in the Ariana books. I really liked this book it was one of my favorites.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Own: Book

[Savannah]

Like all the other books...I loved this one...but my fav. out of this series would probobly have to be A glimpse of Eternity... i recomend all of you to read it

[Veneita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book but make sure you have the next one ready "Twice in a LIfetime" and waiting cuz it leaves a lot hanging and I couldn't wait to finish the big long Ariana saga.

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again a great book from Rachel Nunes!

[Vicki]

One of the 7 books in the Ariana series--I can't remember which one it is 4, 5, 6, or 7

[Lori]

published 3/02

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book. I have one more to go and I am done with this series.

[Kristin]

no ocln

[Lacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It's a very sappy, tragic romance, but I still enjoyed it. :)

[Corri Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked it a lot.