I wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out and a big thank you to Brooks over at the Victorious Café for spotlighting When Rain Falls. Much appreciation!

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Originally posted at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/253567670

The story starts in 1981 New York, where we first meet Candace. She experienced a life altering event that makes her wonder why God would allow such things to happen to her. When we next meet Candace Johnson she is a widowed parent of two teenagers and managing her own business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Candace’s friend Pamela has information for Candace but she never finds out what the information is before tragedy strikes the Johnson family again.

Darnell Jackson is a recently relocated detective from Los Angeles, California to Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the new partner to Candace’s husband’s old partner. He is not well received by the other detectives. So he tends to do things (investigations) his own way.

Candace questions God when she is faced with another tragedy. She does not sit around and wait for the police to do their investigations. She investigates on her own.

There are many twist and turns in this story and characters are well written. It is compelling from the beginning to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story was so well written that it seemed as if I was right there with Candace trying to solve the mystery. If you enjoy mysteries then you will truly enjoy When Rain Falls. Tyora M. Moody is a great storyteller. I eagerly wait for her next book release.

-  Janette Malcolm for Urban Christian Fiction Today

It’s time to find the perfect gift! Some people actually live for this time of year when the crowds are out in massive numbers and available parking seems to be miles away. I prefer to do my shopping early, but as usual I have managed to get behind. A long time ago I learned to budget, use the debit card and leave the credit cards alone. Nothing is more depressing than having more bills than you can afford to pay in January.

As a child, I spent a lot of time gazing through the Sears Wish Book. On Christmas day it was a wonderful feeling to tear open the doll or toy I had been drooling over for months. Now that I’m older, a similar joy floats through my spirit when I purchase gifts for family and friends. Usually sometime in November I will ask or search for ideas. I believe the best gifts are the ones that prove to be beneficial for a period of time for the recipient. Something the person can use or if it’s a child, something challenging for a growing mind.

As you purchase gifts for people on your Christmas list, do you give careful thought about the gift? Why are you giving the gift? Is it to get something in return? As we get caught up in the season, it’s a good time to examine our hearts especially as Christians. The story of the three wise men has become the basis for “why” gifts are apart of the Christmas season. These three wise men traveled far from the East on a mission to find the Christ child (now about two years old according to biblical scholars) and present him with gifts

“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 NIV

Notice in the verse it states, “they bowed down and worshiped him” before they actually presented the gifts to Jesus. It’s very easy to get caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts, but we must remember to “bow down and worship” Jesus during this season. He already provided us with the perfect gift, one with eternal benefits.

We may be able to find the latest toy craze this Christmas season and present it to a delighted youngster on Christmas day, but the gift of salvation will last long after the wish list “gift” has lost its appeal.

Share the story of Jesus with someone who needs to be encouraged this season. Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Yes, I know this sounds like another one of the cliches us Christians throw around. Should it be another cliche? I don’t think so. During the gift hunt, take the time to worship. Find a song. No, not “Jingle Bells.”

Check out a few of these Christmas CD’s to get you in the spirit:

• A Timeless Christmas (Israel & New Breed)
• Christmas Time with Oleta (Oleta Adams)
• Christmas With Yolanda Adams (Yolanda Adams)
• Holiday: A Collection of Christmas Classics (Crystal Lewis)
• His Gift (CeCe Winans)
• Merry Christmas (Mariah Carey)
• Miracles: The Holiday Album (Kenny G)

Candace Johnson is a widow. Detective Frank Johnson was her protector and hero even when she still feared her childhood bogeyman. The man on the chase of a sudden murder and may be connected to her husband’s two-year ago death, Detective Darnell Jackson divorced, dog owner, and loves his job but hates the stress of the job itself. Detective Steven Brunson, former partner of Frank Johnson, hardly works on the case with Det. Jackson. He’s a hardball that seems like a know-it-all. 
The story denotes that the recent murder of a prominent defense lawyer, Pamela Coleman, (daughter of Judge Bill Coleman–well-known judge with prestige in the community) is a crime of passion. Still waiting to see how the loose ends tie together and connect the dots. I have some primary suspects on my list aside from what is justified in the novel. I still love to see how this crime of passion plays out also the prologue.

Dream moment in the book on page 204, where it discussed that Candace accepted Christ at an early age of life but her faith was shaky at times yet she retained and remained at the very foundation of her salvation. We are saved by faith through the grace of God, and we all tumble and stumble in our walk as believers based on the hardships, grief, and other distractions that come in our way to get us off-course but we do not have to stay there!

Tyora Moody is a blessed talent who spurred a Christian Romance Suspense novel and now has a devoted fan to read/review the Victory Gospel Series. Her writing style is superb, splendid, and takes the reader on a spectacular journey to see what is unleashed.

I received an advanced readers copy from the author for book review (October 2011).

Adrienna Turner, author of “God is in the Equation” and “The Day Begins with Christ”
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
*If I could give a 10, I would!

Originally posted at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/183833964

Headline: There’s always a Rainbow after the storm, if you believe.

Pamela Coleman and Candace Johnson have been friends since they were kids in school. Pamela was engaged a few times but never married. Candace on the other hand was married to Officer Frank Coleman for seventeen years, before he was murdered. The story opens twenty-seven years earlier with Candace as a little girl after the death of her mother. Can a person remain emotionally stable after losing two very close people in their life?

Pamela called her friend to talk, but then changed her mind. What was so urgent, but then became so obsolete? Unfortunately the next time we meet up with Pamela she is found murdered and her death leaves Candace with more questions than answers.

Darnell Jackson, is the detective assigned to work the Coleman case. He quickly finds out that this case has more twist and dead ends than he expected. Once Det. Jackson meet Candace he’s mesmerized by her beauty and his need to solve this case is magnified.

Moody’s gift for characterization allows the reader to become one with the story. She handles difficult subject matter like grief and revenge in a way that shows her strengths. Readers looking for encouragement and hope will find it between the pages of “When Rain Falls”.

A galley proof provided by the author for the purpose of this review.

Missy
Readers Paradise
5 book marks

Originally Posted at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11822403-when-rain-