Cherished: A Novel

Kim Cash Tate

Aug 2011 · HarperChristian + ORM

About this ebook

Before healing can begin for two women struggling with feelings of guilt from their pasts, they need to believe they are worth cherishing.

Kelli London once dreamed of being a songwriter. As crazy as it seemed, she hoped God would use the lyrics that came to her even while she slept. She dreamed about Brian too, that the love they shared as high-school students would grow into marriage. But choices that still haunt her destroyed those dreams. Until now—when a series of love letters reawakens her hope for the future.

Heather Anderson's life has spun out of control—first, an affair with a married man, then a one-night stand with the drummer of a popular Christian band has left her devastated. Broken and alone, she cried out to the only One able to save her. He met her there, but it was just the beginning. Because now she must take a different path. And the one God has planned for her looks nothing like the one she envisioned.

As Kelli and Heather awaken to their true worth, they find the freedom to pursue their dreams—and relationships—based on the security of knowing God's unconditional love.

• Powerful contemporary Christian fiction
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Also by Kim Cash Tate: The Color of Hope, Faithful, Hope Springs, and Hidden Blessings

Ratings and reviews

A book that from the start had a story that made you want to keep reading, but was very "churchy" with its delivery. I enjoy Christian fiction, but I do not enjoy when it takes a little while to get to the depth of the story. I was pulled in with intrigue, but didn't feel like the reader hit the meat of the story until you were over half way through the book. I liked this book, but I sit on the fence because the tone of the story was not subtle. In the same token, the characters were captivating and some real issues were tackled, which is surprising at times for Christian fiction. Although the reader may have been left with a perfect happy ending, at least the characters development through the book was somewhat realistic and they had to overcome some large issues in their lives. It all felt too Brady Bunch to me, where things work out way too perfectly in the end. Maybe,I would have preferred if one of the characters didn't end up exactly where they were expected to end up. I think many Christians can agree that it doesn't always work out with a perfect bow at the end, sometimes you are left in a situation that isn't great, but with the help of your faith you can find the light at the end of the situation.

I loved everything about this book. It was touching inspiring, encouraging, heart tugging and more. What a blessing!

I couldn't put this one down. Easy to relate with many of the characters. Either have been them, or know someone like them. Fun to read.