In His Eyes in Clearly Christian Readathon

Jul 29, 2024 Lovely Day rated it liked it

3.5⭐️

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Sep 18, 2023 Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) rated it really liked it

Set in 1865, Ella finds herself being the only one willing to help a Lady of the Evening, Cynthia, give birth to her baby. When complications arise, Ella promises Cynthia that she will make sure the baby is taken care of. Cynthia tells her where there is a wet nurse and they helped her sister, The Remington Place. Cynthia passes away and Ella take the baby to the Remington Place before she gets to the door she sees Yankee soldiers at the door. She hides behind a bush and observes. A Black woman, Set in 1865, Ella finds herself being the only one willing to help a Lady of the Evening, Cynthia, give birth to her baby. When complications arise, Ella promises Cynthia that she will make sure the baby is taken care of. Cynthia tells her where there is a wet nurse and they helped her sister, The Remington Place. Cynthia passes away and Ella take the baby to the Remington Place before she gets to the door she sees Yankee soldiers at the door. She hides behind a bush and observes. A Black woman, named Sibby, opens the door. The soldiers are there to make sure the landowners don’t have any slaves, since the Civil War is over and they were set free. Sibby informs them they are all free. The soldiers ask to speak to the owner. She informs them they are dead and that their son is gone in the military but should return. Ella decides to act like she is this son’s wife and the baby is his son. She approaches and tells the soldiers this and Sibby goes along with it realizing the woman and baby need help. The soldiers believe her and go on their way. Sibby is a wet nurse, so she feeds the baby. Ella asks to stay there and work to provide a roof over her and the baby’s head and so that the baby can be fed. Sibby asks her to continue to pretend to be Mr. Remington’s wife so when the soldiers come back, they won’t question anything, and it would protect them. Sibby shows her a letter that says Mr. Remington might have died too. Ella agrees to the ruse.

Major Westley is not dead only injured and once he is healed enough to go home, he does. There he finds a wife he didn’t marry and a baby that is not his.

This is one book where I read the description and had to read the book! Absolutely loved this book! Great story! My first read by Stephenia McGee. I really liked her writing style. Very easy to read. Ella was a great character. She is very caring, takes the baby as her own, she has a fiery side to her when she gets mad. Westley is also a great character, he is very caring too, also like his sarcasm. Side characters were great too. I liked Sibby’s character. There are a lot of different dramatic elements to this book that keep you interested in seeing what happens next. Clean Read. Definitely recommend!

4.5 stars

Spoilers
Bedroom kissing scene was a tiny bit too detailed.
The dream scenes were creative, and If you are a Christian already work well.
The romantic relationship was slightly too physical attraction only. ...more

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Apr 10, 2024 Vivian rated it liked it

I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed the premise of the story. I was drawn to the characters Ella and Westley, who were clearly drawn to one another. They marry for convenience, and the scene between them in the bedroom after the marriage, while not inappropriate for a married couple or graphic, it was a bit more than I like to read and made me feel uncomfortable. I also thought I could say the faith content was excellent, and it was until it came to Ella's dreams that were written a ...more

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