by Cynthia Ruchti
Christian Fiction / Contemporary
Available May 2014
Abingdon Press
336 pages
About the Book
A new life and a new identity can’t protect Becca from a past that refuses to go away.
After spending years running from the shame her father put on her
family, Jayne is determined not to let him steal her future in the same
way he stole her childhood. Changing her name to Becca Morrow, she moves
to California and settles into a new life and new job caring for ailing
mother of handsome young businessman, Isaac Hughes.
But just as she’s wondering if she and Isaac are headed for a
relationship, Becca’s patient passes away under unusual circumstances.
Suddenly, her past catches up with her and the unnerving details of her
heritage threaten to destroy all sense of home and all hope for love.
Even if she could clear her name, a phone call wraps a suffocating
shroud around her heart. Her estranged father needs her help. But can
Becca open her new life to the man who ruined her past?
My Thoughts
Wow! What a surprising (in a good way!) book! Based on the synopsis, I knew I would enjoy reading All My Belongings, but I had no idea how much I would love it!
Isaac and Becca are both fantastic lead characters. They may be two of my favorite book friends this year! I liked them both right away but still found myself wanting to get to know them better. While the romance thread is very light throughout most of the book, there was enough of a spark early on that had me hoping for a happy ending for these two.
I was shocked by the depth of topics the author addresses in this books—this is no light, fluffy romance novel! Ruchti brings some pretty serious subjects into the book (i.e., "mercy killings" and adoption) and manages to do so in a natural way.
The author does a wonderful job of bringing everything full circle. I was surprised by a few things, but happy at the way it all played out. I also loved that where many books conclude, this author gave us about 60 more pages to truly bring things to a more natural—and finished—ending.
My only criticisms are very minor. There were a few times when I was confused by how close Becca and Geneva were. Initially, Becca calls her "Geneva" but later she calls her "Mrs. Larkin." Not a huge deal, but I was confused. I also felt like there were a couple of points where the plot moved a little too fast. Again not a huge deal, but I would have liked to see these moments stretch out a little more.
All in all, I truly loved All My Belongings. Cynthia Ruchti has written a moving and deep story that I am so glad I read! I can't wait to go back and read her previous novel, When the Morning Glory Blooms! [4.5 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from Abingdon Press through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Cynthia Ruchti has more than three decades of radio broadcast experience
with "Heartbeat of the Home" radio and currently serves as Professional
Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers.
Cynthia Ruchti Online
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