Amongst The Flames (Embers and Ashes Book 1) by T.K. Chapin

Amongst The Flames: A Contemporary Christian Romance (Embers and Ashes Book 1) by T.K. Chapin

This story was narrated by the husband, so its interesting to read a guys point of view and perspective during the book. Although it is a fiction book, it could easily have been a guy’s journal and his personal experiences.

There was a section of the book that I really liked and I’m pretty sure the title of the book came from this passage. The husband’s friend Micah shares, “Marriage is just like a fire. Each one is different and when you’re up there amongst the flames and things are heating up, you better have faith in God if you hope to keep the fire under control.”

This was relatable to the main character, Cole, because they were both firefighters and Cole was having difficulty in his marriage and was praying and seeking guidance on what to do.

I thought the story was great and had a nice pace and purpose. Forgiveness, trust, repentance and love were main themes in this book.

I did find one experience towards the end of the book pretty unrealistic-the wife was expecting her husband to immediately forgive and forget something that happened and was upset with him when he didn’t appear to trust her.

I believe thru God’s love, we can forgive others; but trust is something that can take a long time to rebuild, especially if that trust is broken repeatedly.

I received a complimentary copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media. All opinions are my own.

AMONGST THE FLAMES is book one of the Contemporary Christian Romance Series, EMBERS & ASHES. Follow the lives of the men of Fire station #9 as they face the fires on and off the job. Inspirational romance stories full of faith, hope and love that will leave you feeling inspired.

“A burning building doesn’t scare me at all compared to the thought of losing you.”

Firefighter Cole Taylor is the man everyone looks up to at Firehouse 9 in downtown Spokane. He’s been at the department for ten years and has no fear when it comes to dangerous situations.

Megan Taylor, Cole’s wife, is a stay-at-home mother of their two boys. She was everything Cole ever wanted in a woman and the perfect wife any man could ask for until one day when she decides to leave Cole.

Cole has fought hundreds of fires in his lifetime, but he had never tasted fear until he came to fighting a fire in his own home. Amongst The Flames is a Christian firefighter romance that tackles real-life situations and problems that exist in Christian marriages today. It brings with it passion, love and spiritual depth that will leave you feeling inspired. This Contemporary Christian Romance novel is one book that you’ll want to read over and over again.

Biography
T.K. CHAPIN writes Contemporary Christian Romance books designed to inspire and tug on your heart strings. He believes that telling Contemporary Christian Romance stories of faith, love and family help build the faith of Christians and help non-believers see how God can work in the life of believers. He gives all credit for his writing and storytelling ability to God. The majority of the Contemporary Christian Romance novels take place in and around Spokane Washington, his hometown. Chapin makes his home in the Pacific Northwest and has the pleasure of raising his daughter with his beautiful wife Crystal.

Contemporary Christian Romance Series – Love’s Enduring Promise
(Book 1) The Perfect Cast
(Book 2) Finding Love
(Book 3) Claire’s Hope
(Book 4) Dylan’s Faith

Firefighter Contemporary Christian Romance Series – Embers & Ashes
(Book 1) Amongst The Flames
(Book 2) Out of the Ashes (Coming Soon – October 2015)
(Book 3) Up in Smoke (Fall 2015)
(Book 4) After the Fire (Winter 2015)

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