At the Water Edge eBook Annette Lyon
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From USA Today bestselling author Annette Lyon comes a unique romance Annela grew up in Helsinki feeling alone and unwanted. Now she has decided to begin a new spiritual life. In her heart, she knows that this new path will lead her to the happiness and peace she desires. But shadows from her past keep reappearing, stalling her progress and making her ultimate goal seem unreachable. First her boyfriend, Tommi, pledges his love, all the while acting in ways that destroy her faith in him. Then her mother, Helena, keeps a dark secret from her that could change Annela's life forever. Then Kenneth appears in her life, but during his brief stay in Finland, will he help her find the love and happiness she’s looking for, or will he prove to be one more complication?
At the Water Edge eBook Annette Lyon
This story takes place in Finland. It’s about a young woman named Annela and her family (mom, dad, and younger sister). Annela wants to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints so she can’t live with her boyfriend, Tommi, and her father is so against it he throws her out. She moves in with Sister Henderson from her church ward and gets a job at the mall. The story is about her struggles to live her religion.Annette tackles the subjects of abuse and alcoholism while telling Annela’s story. Sister Henderson plays matchmaker a couple of times and through her Annela meets Kenneth, an American who served a mission for the LDS church in Finland. They spend all summer getting to know each other until he has to return to the states to finish his doctorate.
I really got into this book and read it in just a few days. I don’t think you have to be a member of the LDS church to understand the storyline because of the way Annette Lyon writes it into the story. There are a few unexpected turns in the last few chapters but it all works out in the end. I loved it.
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At the Water Edge eBook Annette Lyon Reviews
"At the Water's Edge" takes the reader to Finland and follows the story of Annela, a young woman who is making changes to better herself, but at great costs. Annela hasn't ever had a very good home life, due to her volatile father. When she decides to become a member of the LDS church (Mormon), her world, as she knows it, turns upside down and many changes occur. While this story is very dominant in religion and romance, it isn't heavy and preachy.
Annela is a young woman who knows her heart and does whatever it takes to follow it. I enjoy a story with a character that is easy to admire. She has a lot of strong qualities, yet she's very sweet and vulnerable. Those characteristics do cause her a few problems, but overall, she is an exemplary person. I love how content Annela seems in her new life. Kenneth is a wonderful friend and hero and I love how he comes to recognize what direction he must go. He is by no means perfect, but he's very likable.
Full of heartache, fear, angry, sadness, hope, love, joy, and wonderful friendships, this book took me on an emotional journey that I won't soon forget. I love the connection this couple made to their past--it gave me chills. I love the thought that the world is so small, in so many different ways. Of course, the ending is absolutely perfect. There aren't a lot of twists, but there are a few and they are great, really adding to the story.
Content moderate religious elements, specific to the LDS church; mild romance (kissing, attempted attack); mild violence (abuse, death).
*Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy. All thoughts and views are my own opinions.*
I have found that full-length novels by Annette Lyon have a depth not often found in today's literature. Admittedly, I have read more of her novellas than full-length novels and given the contraints of that medium the depth isn't really possible. I have decided I need to track down and read more of her longer works.
At the Water's Edge tells the story of Annela - a twenty-something young Finnish woman who at the opening of the book has just decided to be baptized in the LDS church. Her father disowns her and her new beliefs impact her relationship with her boyfriend Tommi, but through all the difficulties she faces, she is able to find peace in the gospel that she knows is true.
Annela's story isn't a simple one. There are a lot of complexities in her backstory, her current relationships, and then the new relationships she begins with Mrs. Hendersen, Kenneth, Mia, and even her family members. If Annela believed that joining God's church would secure for her a life without difficulty, she would have been wrong. However, she knew she'd face difficulties and despite moments of despair and weakness, she held fast to her faith and found that God is mindful of her and that He will provide for her.
This was an emotional story - there were some upsetting events that pulled at my heartstrings and other tender moments that made me sigh. As the story unfolded some things were predictable (as they should be) and others came as a bit of a surprise. It was a very well-balanced story that kept me turning pages and not wanting to put it down.
FYI ~ clean read with LDS (Mormon) themes along with mainstream topics (drinking, abuse, etc.)
Honest disclosure ~ I received a copy from the author.
So sorry, I wouldn't want to hurt the author's feelings but it seemed to me there were too many turns and twists to this book that I didn't find realistic. Maybe the author hasn't written many and will get better with time.
I loved the book. Such a beautiful story that you feel it to be par of you.Thank you, Annette Lyon
Great to be reminded of the beauties of Finland. The actual writing was interesting, but plot and character development were somewhat lacking.
Ms. Lyon's novel captured my attention and followed through with a hopeful narrative. Her story caused me to ponder the timing of life events and the role of faith even in our darkest hour.
I can't help loving the works of Annette Lyon. She puts so much heart into her stories, and she knows the English language so well it's a bit like getting a subliminal education in grammar while enjoying a wonderful story. The characters in At the Water's Edge are broken, damaged, and incredibly human. And even though there's much trial and sadness, the ultimate result is hope and peace. That's a beautiful thing.
This story takes place in Finland. It’s about a young woman named Annela and her family (mom, dad, and younger sister). Annela wants to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints so she can’t live with her boyfriend, Tommi, and her father is so against it he throws her out. She moves in with Sister Henderson from her church ward and gets a job at the mall. The story is about her struggles to live her religion.
Annette tackles the subjects of abuse and alcoholism while telling Annela’s story. Sister Henderson plays matchmaker a couple of times and through her Annela meets Kenneth, an American who served a mission for the LDS church in Finland. They spend all summer getting to know each other until he has to return to the states to finish his doctorate.
I really got into this book and read it in just a few days. I don’t think you have to be a member of the LDS church to understand the storyline because of the way Annette Lyon writes it into the story. There are a few unexpected turns in the last few chapters but it all works out in the end. I loved it.
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