Prolific Christy Award-winning author Angela Elwell Hunt, recipient of the Holt Medallion and eight Angel Awards, writes novels that percolate with cutting-edge Christian themes, including Uncharted. Now divorced and unemployed, a senator's no-nonsense chief of staff learns she has inherited a funeral home in Florida. Soon she'll learn some profound lessons from people dying to give her their business?
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"What do you do when your husband divorces you and your long lost uncle dies, leaving you a funeral home in Florida? Pack up your kids, mom and dog and move south! Jennifer Graham, recently divorced, plans a short trip to Florida to sell her inherited property so she can move back to Washington D.C. and start her new life while waiting on her ex-husband to come to his senses. Little does she know that much thought and prayer went in to leaving the house to Jennifer and God has other plans for her life. When her plans began to unravel, along with her family, Jennifer must fully trust that she is not completely in control of anything and there is Someone looking out for her and providing for her each step of the way."
— Jenny (4 out of 5 stars)
" As far as inspirational secular Christian fiction is concerned this book is pretty good. It is about a lady who inherits a funeral home shortly after divorcing her husband. It is all about learning how move on and deal with grief. "
— Ragan, 2/18/2014" It was OK, not bad! I just expected better from this author. "
— Elizabeth, 2/15/2014" This is an interesting book about a recent divorcee who inherits a funeral home. I enjoyed reading it and liked how the author surprised you with some things. "
— Melissa, 2/9/2014" Enjoyed this one.....there are 2 more coming in this series! Now I have to wait on those, to see what happens to this family! "
— Donna, 2/4/2014" Pretty good. Liked it enough to check out the next two in the series, anyway! I like the main character so far. "
— Maureen, 1/26/2014" This book isn't exactly a page-turner, but it does offer a unique perspective. It's enough to make me want to read the other books in the series. It's not often you read novels regarding the funeral home industry! Some might find it morbid, but I've had friends in the mortuary business so I understand that it can be a very rewarding way to minister to people in their darkest time of need. I look forward to seeing where Ms. Hunt goes with this topic. "
— Regina, 1/14/2014" Wonderful series. Gives you a new view of the funeral home industry. Angela does her research very well. Well-presented characters. "
— Betsy, 1/10/2014" Fun and tender book that made me look at mortuary and embalming in a different light. "
— Andrea, 1/4/2014" So far, I love anything Angela Hunt has written. "
— Mary, 12/15/2013" this was a charming book, fun read with a great message. "
— Vicky, 12/9/2013" Cute book. It has a different setting on that makes it unique. It is a triology so that will allow for us to get to know the characters very well. "
— Karen, 12/2/2013" Somewhat interesting (from a girl who was raised in a funeral home). "
— Amy, 11/1/2013" Jennifer Graham leaves the high-stress DC arena for a different kind of stress in her newly-inherited funeral home in north Florida. A good, Christian read. "
— Connie, 9/24/2013" Great fictional story of a woman's faith to go where God leads her. "
— Camie, 8/29/2013" I enjoyed the book, and the premise was fascinating. However, I'm not able to identify with the central character very well. "
— Becky, 2/15/2013" This was a good read, which kept you looking forward to the next page. It wasn't a nail biter, but a very interesting read. I am looking forward to reading the next two books in the series. "
— Donna, 11/2/2012" Another great book from Angela Hunt, this time dealing with the concept that God doesn't always answer our prayers the way that we want him to, but he does answer them. This book was quirky and light-hearted through most of it but it does teach a lesson. "
— Erin, 9/22/2012" This was a heartwarming story, I enjoyed it immensely as well as She Always Wore Red. "
— Becky, 8/22/2012" This was a great read if you enjoy southern charm and a woman overcoming a major marital disruption. I really enjoyed it. "
— Kim, 8/8/2012" this was a GOOD book...couldn't put it down. "
— Heidi, 1/8/2012" Not an attention grabber for me. If I don't care for a book, I choose to not finish it. Life is too short and precious to force myself when I can move on to another book. "
— Kim, 11/17/2011" I did like this one...a little different, but interesting. I didn't like it as much as other books I've read by this author, but still a decent read. "
— Michelle, 7/26/2011" This is a Christian contemporary fiction book... I really liked it and am planning on reading the other two in the series. "
— Kelli, 6/13/2011" As usual, capitvated by Mrs. Hunt's writing style. "
— Heather, 5/28/2011" Excellent book and great story. Looking forward to reading the series. "
— Sandra, 1/2/2011" Wonderful series. Gives you a new view of the funeral home industry. Angela does her research very well. Well-presented characters. "
— Betsy, 11/1/2010" Didn't finish it. The concept sounded cute and funny but I couldn't really bond/identify with the characters and the book was such a stress-filled downer that I couldn't make it to the supposedly funny and inspirational part! "
— Angela, 9/23/2010" It was a cute, light read with a bit of a twist. "
— Debbie, 7/18/2010" Easy read, nice christian book and easy to relate to the main character as well as her mother, since I'm getting to be of a certain age! Think I could read the series... "
— Kim, 4/11/2010" I surprised myself. I liked this and plan to read the other two in this series. The importance of prayer in one's daily life is a central theme. "
— Sandra, 3/14/2010" This was a heartwarming story, I enjoyed it immensely as well as She Always Wore Red. "
— Becky, 11/29/2009" I just loved this series of books. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I prayed with the characters. A great read! "
— April, 10/20/2009" I started this book out thinking this is pretty cute. I even knew towards the end, how some of it would turn out. Didn't see the sharp curve at the end though. Glad I stuck with it and am going to see how the series continues. Hopefully it won't be as predictable and more enjoyable. "
— Becky, 10/7/2009" I read this book for book club. At first I thought it was so predictable but it was fun to read. Then the ending was a complete surprise and the book contained some really good life lessons. I loved it! "
— Regina, 9/3/2009Angela Hunt Angela Hunt (AngelaHuntBooks.com) is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela’s novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. For more, visit AngelaHuntBooks.com
Carol Monda is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and accomplished voice-over artist. She is also an award-winning actor known for her work in Out of Season, After You Left, and The Gentlemen.