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Adventure's Invitation (The Redemption of Green Pines Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Cheri Swalwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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Families stick together. That’s what they do.

It’s no secret that Holly has a crush on Mitch, her older brother’s best friend. A church mission trip offers the chance to add adventure to summer vacation, and the added bonus to finally date the young man of her dreams.

But early into the mission, a senseless tragedy rocks Holly’s carefully laid plans. Now she faces a future that’s bleaker than she ever could have imagined. Although members of her community blame her for the incident, it’s the support of her family that helps her through the rough times.

When God gives Holly the opportunity for a new adventure outside her comfort zone, she has to choose—stay close to her family or trust that her Heavenly Father’s plans will lead to new friends, a new purpose and, perhaps, a new love.

Adventure’s Invitation is the first book in the heartwarming Redemption of Green Pines series. If you enjoy reading faith-based stories in wholesome small towns where God turns messes into miracles, then get your copy and escape into the story today!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DXGVGLZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spoken from the Heart (July 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2272 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Cheri Swalwell

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Cheri Swalwell is a Christ follower who thoroughly enjoys her calling to be a wife, mother, writer, podcaster, and speaker, in that order. Cheri loves to encourage people through her fiction series and many nonfiction books including devotionals, Bible studies, and compilation books. Interested in receiving encouragement 365 days a year right in your inbox? Then the JESUS in the EVERYDAY monthly membership is for you! For a full list of books visit www.cheriswalwell.com. Do you like YouTube? Head to JESUS in the EVERYDAY for 5 to 7 minutes of encouragement weekly.

Join host Kara Hunt, and co-host Cheri at the Cheer UP Podcast, where they offer encouragement and hope amidst a lot of laughter. They don’t pretend to have all the answers, but they will point you to the One who does! If you want to sign up to her newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news, you will also receive a free gift as her way of saying thanks for joining! To find the latest Christian fiction or nonfiction review and other fun stuff, visit her blog at www.cheriswalwell.com. She loves to interact with her readers, so send her an email at clSwalwell99@gmail.com. You can join JESUS in the EVERYDAY, a Facebook group where we encourage each other and share life together.

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N. Wilkerson
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved, loved, loved this contemporary Christian fiction
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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Adventure’s Invitation by author Cheri Swalwell is a Contemporary Christian Fiction novel. It is Book One in her new The Redemption of Green Pines series. I adored that the author boldly put faith and the spiritual message in the forefront of this amazing modern tale. It captivated me within the first few pages, and I was hooked.

This is the tale of Holly. She is a Christian young woman with two brothers and parents. Yes, it is a family story, but much more. I loved the characters. They were well rounded, multi-faceted, and believable. Even her secondary characters were fun. I became invested in Holly’s story and kept turning page after page to see what would happen next. This character became a friend!

When the story begins Holly and boyfriend Mitch are older teenagers in love. Their relationship is one that is an example of sweet, Christian love. Big plans are made for their future together, but they maintain proper boundaries until marriage. Every teen should read this stunning example.

The author is a gifted storyteller. Her Christian fictional family is one that will make everyone want to join it. In fact, it will hopefully change some families for the better. Expect twists, turns, animals, babies, humor, as well as up and down emotions in this fabulous debut novel. There is a date scene that will have you chuckling if not laughing out loud in it.

So much is packed into this book. The faith and life lessons are timeless and essential. Swalwell tackles forgiveness, gossiping, hope, heartache, redemption, grace, and family. Use of scripture, prayer, and faith make this a God glorifying book. I eagerly await Book Two.

I definitely recommend this to readers that enjoys contemporary Christian fiction. It gets a 5 star rating from this reader. Great job to Author Swalwell! Keep writing.
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Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars this book is amazing. A must read for those who love the lord.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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This book was absolutely amazing. The characters had extreme depth, I cried, and laughed both while reading this amazing book. It is a story of someone who experiences loss that is so significant, but uses her love of the Lord to help her navigate it. All I can say is this is the best book I’ve read this year.
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Christi F
4.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Picture of Grace
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
Adventure’s Invitation was not what I was expecting at all and I am so thankful for that. The story begins with an unforeseeable tragedy that is every person’s worst nightmare. A freak accident that leaves a church family rocked to its core and one girl’s life turned completely upside down. The unimaginable pain that Holly endures is the stuff of nightmares, but as God proves time and time again, He can use all things for His good, and though Holly’s journey looks to be ending, it is really just beginning.

This is a story of redemption and finding your way through faith and those you surround yourself with. The supporting characters are top notch, helping Holly navigate the murky waters of her future with faith and grace. There are a lot of subjects that are tackled that can bring up a plethora of emotions for the reader, but the author does a masterful job of handling them with such heart, which evoked my own deep, personal emotions and bonded me to this story even more.

This is a Contemporary Christian Fiction and faith is at the forefront, as it should be, but it’s not pushed on the reader but fleshed out in the most beautiful way, as grace should do. The writing is captivating and though there are some tough subject matters that are touched on it never felt heavy or burdensome. There are also some lighthearted moments that made me smile, giving the story a great balance. I can see this touching the youth and adult readers alike with its powerfulness and recommend this for anyone who loves a story that is full of heart and grace.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
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M. Liz Boyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Admirable Characters, Great Lessons
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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I so admire the main character, Holly, and her family! What a wonderful example for how to work through heartache and loss with God, rather than succumbing to the feeling of being betrayed by God and giving up on Him. I recommend Adventure's Invitation to older teens and adults who want to watch an amazing, committed family stay true to God even through serious trials. Those who have lost a loved one will especially relate to this story. Way to go, Swalwell!
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Ann Ferri
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written story
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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This is a well written book that every parent and teenager needs to read. It's a beautiful story that is full of emotions and will keep you turning the pages. I loved it!!
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Family
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
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I really loved this story . Heart warming, funny, sad and inspiring ! I liked the characters . I'm on to read the next book in this series . 😁
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TellMeAGreatStory
5.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of love story that I really enjoyed......
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
This first story in the Redemption of Green Pines series is both challenging and lovely. Challenging in that it tells of much loss and pain but shows the best responses to those heart hits. And lovely in how both the tough times and the struggles lead to deeper Faith and new hope. I definitely felt like I was walking this broken road with Holly and the rest of her family. I could certainly identify with her grief and sadness but also with her joy and triumphs. It’s a different kind of love story, focusing more on Agape and Phileo rather than Eros, but that made it so beautiful to read. I highly recommended this story for those who enjoy ones that don’t fall into the norm of “love story”. And I hope that you will be as challenged and inspired by it as I was.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and JustRead book tours via Bookfunnel. I am not required by anyone to write a positive review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.
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marve4
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story of Grace and Mercy
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
This story shows Christians struggling with real life. I enjoyed getting to the know the characters and seeing them grappling with tragedies and bad decisions. The Christian life isn't always a golden path to heaven, and the author weaves a sweet story of redemption.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and gave an honest review.
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