As Waters Gone By by Cynthia Ruchti is a 304 page novel in the contemporary Christian fiction genre. It is published by Abingdon Press and was released on May, 5 2015. To purchase your copy, click here.
Overview
How can a marriage survive when separated by hundreds of miles and impenetrable prison walls?
Emmalyn and Max Ross may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the tattered fabric of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never be a mother and put him in prison, giving their relationship a court-mandated five-year time-out. On a self-imposed exile to beautiful but remote Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, Emmalyn has just a few months left to figure out if and how they can ever be a couple again.
Nudged along by the exuberant owner of the Wild Iris Inn and Café, a circle of misfit people in their small town, and a young girl who desperately needs someone to love her, Emmalyn restores an island cottage that could become a home and begins to restore her heart by learning what it means to love unconditionally. Yet even as hope begins to find a place within the cottage walls, Emmalyn still wonders if she’s ready for Max’s release. She may be able to rebuild a cottage, but can she rebuild a marriage?
My Two Cents
As Waters Gone By is a wonderful book filled with Biblical hope! Set in the backdrop of a beautiful setting, Cynthia creates a story of faith and finding joy even in difficult circumstances. It is hard to put into words the encouragement I felt as I read this book; it lifted my heart. As Waters Gone By makes you want to believe in second chances and the hope for redemption. It reminds you of who God is – of His mercy and grace but most of all His faithfulness to his children.
Cynthia’s writing is different from other authors I have read. She paints a descriptive picture of emotions with the setting; the reader feels the words written on the page. It felt as though I was right there beside Emmalyn getting a glimpse into her heartache and redemption. The other characters are well-developed as well. The theme of true friendship is very apparent in this story.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. As Waters Gone By is a story that will stay with you and keep you reflecting for a long time after you put it down. It is a must read.
Thank you to the Litfuse Chicks for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. No monetary compensation was received and all views expressed are my own.
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.
Find Cynthia online: website, Twitter, Facebook
Giveaway
To enter this giveaway, click on “Entry-Form” below. The winner will receive one copy of Cynthia Ruchti’s As Waters Gone By.
This giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PDT on June 12.