July Thunder

by Rachel Lee

Book Overview

The death of his wife and estrangement from his father has left Deputy Sheriff Sam Canfield a shell of his former self. Schoolteacher Mary McKinney knows about the pain that haunts Sam--the death of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551668858
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Mira
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.0"

Customer Reviews

What a wonderful book!!

All I can say is WOW! This was one of the most beautiful poignant love stories I have ever read. It's a tale of forgiving not just others but yourself and it was written in such a great, non-sanctimonious way that I really couldn't put the book down. The book turned into an "all-nighter" for me, but I don't regret the lack of sleep!

endearing second chance at love

In Whisper Creek, Colorado, Deputy Sheriff Sam Canfield still mourns the death of his beloved wife even though three years have passed. Sam and his father mutually gave up on one another as the younger Canfield chose marriage and his dream of becoming a cop over his family. Now only law enforcement keeps him sane. To his chagrin, Sam learns that his estranged father Elijah Canfield has opened up a ministry in town. Schoolteacher Mary McKinney grieves for her son who died seven years ago. Though her child's death ended her matrimonial state she has no regrets, though some guilt, on the collapse of her marriage. A loner struggling with nightmares, Mary feels Sam's pain and for the first time since her son died wants to help another person. She hopes to help Sam overcome his demons to include reconciling with his father after a fifteen-year estrangement, but never expected to find salvation in his arms. JULY THUNDER is an endearing second chance at love through redemption tale that succeeds because readers will care deeply for Rachel Lee's prime players. The audience will pray that the "triangle" will lead to healthy relationships between Mary and Sam, and Sam and Elijah because the audience empathizes with the genuinely flawed individuals whose individual pasts weigh down each one of them. Though the story line has been told often, rarely is it as eloquent and delightful as Ms. Lee has done.Harriet Klausner