Grace in Deep Waters (Grace #3): Australian contemporary Christian fiction

Christine Dillon

Jul 2019 · Grace Book 3 · Christine Dillon

About this ebook

When is a marriage over? When do you stand and fight?

William Macdonald is at the pinnacle of his career. Pastor of a growing megachurch and host of a successful national radio programme. Clever and respected, he’s a man with everything, including a secret. His wife has left him and he can’t risk anyone finding out.

Blanche Macdonald is struggling. Her once rock-solid marriage is showing cracks. She promised to love her husband for better or for worse, but does loving always mean staying? Blanche desires to put God first. Not William. Not her daughter. Not herself.

Ratings and reviews

It took a little while to get into this third book in the series, maybe because the first chapter or so needed to make sure even those who hadn't read books 1 and 2 could follow the plot. BUT, it didn't take long and I found this just as gripping as the first two books. Read it in one day from start to finish, and wish that there was a book #4. Warning! As well as being a 'good read' this book will make you think. Also, I advise having a box of tissues nearby.

A wonderful story that delves into some of the issues surrounding relationships - good and bad. I also loved the depiction of someone turning from (spiritual) death to life - it was so realistically tumultuous! For the person who isn't a Christian, this book will give you a glimpse into their thoughts and belief. For the person who is already one - this book was so encouraging and provides yet another view into how God can change people's lives through the Bible and by his Spirit.

My favourite so far of the Grace series. It is so tightly written, compelling, heartbreaking and encouraging at the same time. I love how the author boldly tackles the messiness of real life, and examines questions Christians often shy away from or give cookie-cutter answers to. Yet she does so in a beautiful, clever and readable way!

About the author

Christine never intended to become an author. The only kind of writing she wondered if she might do was biography. However, it was a surprise to her to write poetry, non-fiction and now fiction.

Christine was a physiotherapist but now she writes ‘storyteller’ on any airport forms. She can legitimately claim to be this as she has written a book on storytelling and spends much of her time either telling Bible stories or training others to do so from her base in southern Taiwan.

In her spare time Christine loves all things active – hiking, cycling, swimming, snorkeling. But she also likes reading and genealogical research, as that satisfies her desire to be an historical detective.

You can find Christine online at:

www.storytellerchristine.com

https://www.facebook.com/storytellerchristine/