For Real A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel The Courage Series Book 3 edition by Staci Stallings Religion Spirituality eBooks
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Blaine Donovan has a secret, but so far his plan to keep the rest of the world in the dark about who he really is and what’s really going on in his life has worked. If he can just finish school before the demons catch up with him, he knows he can make life make sense once again. However, when he runs into Melody Todd, a semi-friend he had thought was long-gone, life takes a turn Blaine wasn’t at all expecting.
Still hurting from watching her best friend marry someone else, Melody Todd has given up on dating, guys, and herself. In fact, when Blaine shows back up in her life, she does what she always does with the eligible guys who look her way—she sets him up with someone else. But Blaine soon proves to be much different than he at first seems. Too many things are not adding up the way they are supposed to, and the more Melody digs, the more she sees that the Blaine she knows is not the real Blaine at all...
“For Real will show you how you can lay those things that are preventing you from loving Jesus at the foot of the Cross. It will inspire you and give you hope."
— Reviewer, Myrna Brorman
FOR REAL is a remarkable Contemporary Christian Romance Novel. It delves into and behind the masks we all wear, coaxing “real” from the internal and external secrets we all tend to hold about ourselves. Confronting such issues as body image, money, prestige, and power, the lessons this Christian fiction book presents are relevant for women and men alike. Many Christian romance novels seek to present God’s truth in an engaging, inspiring love story. FOR REAL does this so deeply and faithfully that it will surely become a centerpiece in your collection of inspirational books.
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A step down outside and Blaine turned to her. At that moment there was no denying the soul-wrenching misery in his eyes. “Thanks, Mel.”
Her heart broke for him, for them. They were words she’d wanted him to say, but not like this, not with him walking down her sidewalk away from her. “You’re welcome.”
For one second he paused, and then he turned and strode away with Dylan a half step ahead of him. Halfway down the sidewalk, he replaced his sunglasses, and she felt the distance growing between them. At the car when he looked back up at her, it was the old Blaine, cool, calculating, and in control. As much as she didn’t want it to, what she felt most was acceptance of how utterly impossible it was for them to ever be together. Even if he got his life on solid ground again, it was a sure bet he would find some svelte honey in slinky clothes and heels up to her neck.
Melody closed the door and wished reality didn’t have to hurt so much.
For Real A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel The Courage Series Book 3 edition by Staci Stallings Religion Spirituality eBooks
Blaine juggles work, school, and taking care of his mother and brother, and on top of it all, tries to maintain a false front of cocky wealth; Melody, who maintains her own mask, is the first person to make him want to be honest.Best bits: When we meet Blaine earlier in the series, he comes across as an arrogant rich dude--which, it turns out, is more or less his goal. Like Melody, I like him a lot more when I learn the truth about his difficult life. I love how he is drawn to the words of God in the Bible and in sermons, and finds his priorities and goals shifting. Melody’s eating disorder is painful to watch, but seeing Blaine and AJ’s concern and care for her is touching. Some very good lessons in self-image (how God and genuine friends see us is vastly more important than how we see ourselves) and honesty. Several rather good sermons in the latter half of the book.
Issues: Lots of typos and formatting errors (weird paragraph and section breaks, and thoughts, memories, and Bible verses that really should be italicized). Definitely needs some polishing. Not sure this book would stand alone very well, with it being such a continuation of stories from the previous books. Dylan is said to be 10, but in second grade--say what? Second graders are typically 7 or 8; 10-year-olds are in 4th or 5th grade. If he was held back a few years, that should be mentioned, but it doesn’t seem likely, as eager as he is to learn. On the whole, he acted more like a second grader than a 10-year-old. He also is apparently a super deep sleeper, sleeping through a number of animated discussions in the car, and the whole craziness of the night his mom is found dead. There is more drinking than I am totally comfortable with, but no drunkenness from our main heros. Also, when is this supposed to be? They take online classes, but absolutely no one uses cell phones, so I’m not sure what year/alternate universe that indicates.
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For Real A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel The Courage Series Book 3 edition by Staci Stallings Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
I just finished reading this entire series. I like the characters, which was why I finished the series. I typically enjoy first-responder, Christian based books. The primary reason I gave this book (actually the whole series) just 3 stars is the overwhelming presence of alcohol. I read probably 100 books a year--all from the Christian genre, probably more than 90% fiction, and this is the first series where in practically every social setting there was alcohol and in many settings it was abused. This made it really unappealing and hard to read. I realize lots of believers consume alcohol and that is fine. I don't drink and it is not part of my life and I don't particularly enjoy reading about it, especially not about drunkenness. I do realize that some of the characters who displayed the drunkenness were not portrayed as believers and in real life it is foolish to expect different behavior from someone who does not know Christ. I guess I just don't care to read about that lifestyle. Sorry. This book was pretty depressing to read too.
I will say that the friendships displayed were powerful. And this final book in this series had some wonderful spiritual truths (mostly from the pastor's sermons) that can transform a life. I enjoyed reading that and seeing it change the lives of the characters. That was 5-star quality!
Blaine Donovan is living a lie, but he can’t stand the thoughts of others knowing how bad his home life really is. If he can just finish school and protect his little brother, things are bound to get better. He gives the impression that he’s a spoiled rich kid and usually attracts all the wrong girls, but the one he really likes gets away and marries someone else. When Melody Todd comes along, he’s not looking for a lasting relationship, because his life’s too complicated, but Melody is special. He sees that right from the start, but he has nothing to offer.
I usually love Staci Stalling novels, but not so much this one. It moves slowly and is filled with depressed, negative thoughts and second guessing. The situations and thought processes become much too repetitive. Blaine is likeable until he becomes so unsure and wishy-washy. Melody is too insecure and down on herself. The plot plods on much like a snail crawling in circles. It would have been better if it had been condensed some, because there were some inspiring thoughts in the last half, but they were almost lost among the burdens, repetitiveness, and wordiness. When Blaine agonizes on having to raise his little brother after something happens to their mother, I scratched my head. He’d been the one responsible for raising Dylan the whole book, so why was it any different? And Melody’s mother appears for the first time late in the book. She comes into the kitchen, but there was nothing about her arriving or being there before her sudden appearance. Strange. It did get a little better toward the end when a few things started going right, but the ending should have been stronger.
I loved this story. In fact I think I liked it better than previous 2 and I loved them.
Melody was a great character. I found myself cheering for her. I could relate a lot to the struggles she was dealing with. I liked her spunkiness.
I wasn't sure what to think about Blaine when introduced to him in the second book. I was pleasantly surprised he was going to be the hero of the third book. I can't imagine how difficult his home life was with his drug addicted mom. I admire how he wanted to keep his family together. I can understand too why he lied to people about his real life. I'm glad his friends were able to help him see that being honest was the best thing. I liked their courtship.
Blaine juggles work, school, and taking care of his mother and brother, and on top of it all, tries to maintain a false front of cocky wealth; Melody, who maintains her own mask, is the first person to make him want to be honest.
Best bits When we meet Blaine earlier in the series, he comes across as an arrogant rich dude--which, it turns out, is more or less his goal. Like Melody, I like him a lot more when I learn the truth about his difficult life. I love how he is drawn to the words of God in the Bible and in sermons, and finds his priorities and goals shifting. Melody’s eating disorder is painful to watch, but seeing Blaine and AJ’s concern and care for her is touching. Some very good lessons in self-image (how God and genuine friends see us is vastly more important than how we see ourselves) and honesty. Several rather good sermons in the latter half of the book.
Issues Lots of typos and formatting errors (weird paragraph and section breaks, and thoughts, memories, and Bible verses that really should be italicized). Definitely needs some polishing. Not sure this book would stand alone very well, with it being such a continuation of stories from the previous books. Dylan is said to be 10, but in second grade--say what? Second graders are typically 7 or 8; 10-year-olds are in 4th or 5th grade. If he was held back a few years, that should be mentioned, but it doesn’t seem likely, as eager as he is to learn. On the whole, he acted more like a second grader than a 10-year-old. He also is apparently a super deep sleeper, sleeping through a number of animated discussions in the car, and the whole craziness of the night his mom is found dead. There is more drinking than I am totally comfortable with, but no drunkenness from our main heros. Also, when is this supposed to be? They take online classes, but absolutely no one uses cell phones, so I’m not sure what year/alternate universe that indicates.
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