A Path to Acceptance: A Prodigal Woman Novel By Lisa M. James-Book Review

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About the Book

Title: A Path to Acceptance
Series: The Prodigal Woman Series
Author: Lisa M. James
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Genre: Christian Romance / Fantasy

****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

Book Summary

Wanton. Tainted. Immoral. These were all words that could describe Penelope. After being forced into a world of harlotry to cover her parents' debts, Penny learned how to survive without feeling. When a mysterious man approaches Penny with an offer to free her from her situation, Penny soon discovers that leaving her tavern could not rid her of the reputation she gained as a harlot. Would anyone be able to see beyond her tainted past?

Abandoned by his father as a child, Ryland refuses to depend on anyone but himself. Surviving as a mercenary for wealthy landowners, he accepts an assignment to free a harlot from a life of slavery. Frustrated when he is forced to take her under his care, Ryland discovers there is more to this harlot than her beauty. Can her unshakeable faith bring him back to a Redeemer he has long since rejected?  

Discover the story of a tainted woman in A Path to Acceptance.

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My Review

A Path to Acceptance is a Christian Fantasy novel. The premise of this book intrigued me. Penelope was sold into slavery at a brothel. Slowly her self-worth was whittled away living a life as a harlot. Even though things are implied, nothing is shown or talked about what takes place behind closed doors. This novel explores mostly the path toward forgiveness and healing and turning towards God. 

Ryland is the man that comes to take her away from her sad life. As time goes on, Penny starts to show Ryland about Faith and turning towards his Redeemer. Ryland's story is the one filled with fantastical beings, the Shadowclan, that use evil magic to hurt people and turn them dark. They want Ryland to join their clan because his father had been part of them at one time. He fights against them but he's not fully ready to embrace the Redeemer yet. As he and Penny grow closer, they both progress through a journey of healing and learning to value their own worth. These inspiring messages are woven throughout the book. The slow-burn romance is also set up beautifully. If you love to read Christian Romance, then A Path to Acceptance will be a good fit for you. 

More Books in this Series

Reckless. Extravagant. Wasteful. These were all words that could describe Esther. Thirteen years of careless living had left Esther and her young son destitute. When her husband disappears at night, leaving Esther with the full burden of their debt, Esther has no choice but to claim her husband is dead and enslave herself and her child to stay alive. So severely had she broken the relationships in her life, she never expected a man from her childhood to speak on her behalf and carry the weight of her debt. Yet Esther soon realizes that escaping the demons of her past would not be so easy.

Levi had little interest in seeing Esther again. When a promise to her father leaves him honor-bound to take her as his wife, he struggles with the bitterness he holds toward her for allowing her addictions and selfishness to derail her life. Yet, he could not hide the deep desire within him to be a husband and a father, even to a woman he did not love and a child that was not his by blood.

Discover the story of a reckless woman in A Path to Forgiveness.

Publisher: Independently Published

Release Date: January 21, 2022

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****Meet Author Lisa M. James****

Lisa M. James is a Romantic Fantasy and Christian Fantasy author. Her  novels have made the Amazon Best Sellers list for numerous categories, including: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery Fantasy, Christian Fantasy, and Religious Romance. She is committed to creating fantastical worlds with clean romances and diverse female leads. When not writing, Lisa can most often be found watching Disney movies or enjoying homemade chai. 

Connect with Lisa by visiting lisamjames.com to follow her on social media and sign up for newsletter updates.

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(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of A Path to Acceptance & a Vera Bradley Crossbody bag (plum pansies print)!

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