Snow Angel

I accidentally ran into this one here at Amazon and read the blurb. Based on that, the cover and the fact this was from B&H's newer fiction line, I had to bite. I'm glad I did. Jamie took some risks with this story. At times, it reads more like a secular romance novel. To some, she may have crossed a few lines in regards to passion and one specific scene of violence. Yet, the story is so compelling you are involved before you can resist. I liked the setting of this story, which she realistically painted with her words. Her characters were well-drawn and her plot pacing kept me turning pages. I highly recommend this award winner, though it's not for everyone. If you enjoy edgy Christian fiction, this one's for you. Jamie is a fresh voice in Christian fiction whose original prose will delight readers.

Truly, I've never read a bad--or even a mediocre--book by Jamie Carie. Purchased as a Christmas read, it had nothing to do with Christmas. However, was a very good book. The gold rush in Alaska has never been part of my historical interest, but I discovered some very interesting things about that era. Prospecting for gold in Alaska was an absolutely perilous, ultra-rigorous venture, and the author chronicles it well. The story line of a mistreated orphan who grows up in an atmosphere of "gold fever," and a godly Alaskan young man who discovers this "snow angel" half frozen on the porch of his cabin is one worthy of your time. What a great, entertaining way to learn history! Jamie Carie's research is fantastic, and she is a gifted storyteller and author.

I enjoyed this book. There was history about the gold rush in Alaska that was interesting. There was a Christian element to this book but very little preaching and more about how the character listened to God and some prayers. The characters didn't pull me in like I like, but I found the story enjoyable and it moved very well. It was not predictable and had me wondering where it was going to go. There is a rape scene in this book and I thought it was handled well and not too descriptive and over all there were just some things that made this an adult read.

Jamie Carie is a gifted writer. Her characters are deep, full of life and invite you into their shoes. I would recommend this to anyone who likes historical fiction and light romances!

About a young girl who was adopted at a young age by a couple who used her to pan for gold. The story takes her to Alaska where she almost freezes to death in the snow. The story is very well written with mystery, action, romance and God directing the lives of the characters. Super great book to read.

I wish I could give half stars. I would like to give this 3 1/2. I loved the beginning of this book. The writing was good, the descriptions were lush and the storyline grabbed me. I thought there was fantastic chemistry between the two main characters... and they both were drawn so beautifully in my mind. The author did a wonderful job of setting the scene. I could picture them and their environment. The secondary characters were not as well developed. The two main characters also did a bit of a personality quirk in the middle of the book-acting in ways that seemed somewhat contrary to normal. That made it seem slightly rushed as if the author needed them to do/accept certain things and move on to the next part of the story. It took the novel from a touching, sad story to one that was hard make the all the leaps with. The ending was satisfying and has good symmetry - very poetic. I enjoyed it.

A few times I wanted the story to get a littler faster but then you realize that the slow areas were the traveling, gettting to & from. Which if you lived there 'back then' - it would be very hard - and whether all is actually fact or not - this story does give you an idea of just how cold it is in Alaska and how very hard it was for those with gold-fever to travel. Much more harsh than traveling to the gold mines in west part {California & other areas) of the USA. But the main part of this story is about Elizabeth {about 2-3 yrs old} being taken from her mother (unwed) {by her mother's father} and put in an orphanage and Elizabeth's life after that. Elizabeth went through a great deal. She meets Noah and gradually romance does develop even though she does not think she is worthy and pushes away. There is danger, why she left her adopted parents, and later from a man who wants reward money to return her, as well as the dangers of traveling on the ice cold river.

Easy read. Enjoyed the Alaskan setting. Was entertaining but simple to follow. A rather quick ending that could have been developed more, but good read.

Je ne fais que rarement des commentaires sur mes lectures. C'est donc une exception à la règle car ce livre semble avoir une âme. Histoire avec un vrai fil conducteur, de superbes descriptions, et beaucoup de réalisme.

Enjoyed this book on vacation. Think I like the work of this writer. Enjoyed the setting having taken an Alaska cruise and love that her novels are good, clean fun.

I really loved this book just what I needed for my lock down an amazing story just couldn't put it down a must read for anyone who loves a great story

i enjoy reading this book it was escapsim at it best

arrived in great condition. Very pleased.