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July 23, 2012 by: Hodgepodgemom

To Dance Once More Review

Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! One blessed reader will win a copy of Sherri Wilson Johnson’s novel.

Purity.

A romance novel.

Usually when most think of a romance novel they don’t have in mind Christian purity. But romance and purity make a powerful combination – and God-ordained testimony. That’s just what Sherri Wilson Johnson has done in her first book, To Dance Once More. Not to mention a ‘wisk you away’ story. I read this book in less than a week because the suspense of Lydia’s story had me coming back for more.

Main character: Debutante Lydia Barrington dreams of traveling the world. She’s frustrated with her protected life at Live Oaks Plantation. She longs to make a difference in the world while her sisters and friends dream of marriage and home. Ultimately she is faced with a terrible decision – one which will change the fate of her family and her life dreams.

Setting: Set in Victorian-era Florida. Picturesque live oaks. Florida Spanish moss. A few times the characters are at the beach – which touches the beach-lover in me.

Message:

  • An inspiring dependence upon God.
  • The struggles of young adult years.
  • The conflict of passions versus the promises of purity.
  • The do-it-in-my-own-strength battles. Go my own way. Figure it out on my own.
  • The family dynamics of siblings. Ultimate obedience to parents.
  • Southern social graces.
  • The main character sees the consequences of poor choices in her own life, as well as in the lives of family and community members.


To Dance Once More holds those Southern clichés which speak easily to my born-and-raised-in-the-south heart. The historical references frame the setting. The 1800s Florida panhandle setting makes for a romantic novel. The lessons Lydia faces about God’s will draw the reader into her life. Conflict, struggle, decisions and a surprising sacrifice.

To Dance Once More is available from bookstores here.

“Passion. Friendship. A bitter enemy. A life-changing decision.”

Plus, Sherri’s second book is due out soon! Here’s a little taste of what’s to come in Song of the Meadowlark...When trusting others causes nothing but pain and rejection, and loving ends only in loss, what will it take to restore hope again? Read more on Song of the Meadowlark and watch a trailer here.

More about Sherri and her books:

  • Author Sherri Wilson Johnson – Where Faith and Fiction Collide (Her Writing Journey)
  • Sherri Wilson Johnson – Sharing Jesus in My Own Unique Way (blog)
  • All her articles here at Habits for a Happy Home!
  • Her regular column On Inspiring Purity
  • Featured on Good Reads

To keep up with the latest news, be sure to follow Author Sherri Wilson Johnson on Facebook

You can even take a sneak peek at a free excerpt of To Dance Once More.

To Dance Once More is currently available from the publisher, Oak Tara for $14.41. However, if you’d like to buy it right now, you can purchase it at Amazon for $5.94. The book is available on Kindle as well.

Now for the giveaway! I have one copy of To Dance Once More to give away.

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~ By Tricia, Hodgepodge

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About Hodgepodgemom

Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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Comments

  1. Melinda says

    July 23, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I would love to read this!

    Reply
    • Sherri Wilson Johnson says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m glad the book has grabbed your interest.

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    This looks like a good book.

    Reply
    • Sherri Wilson Johnson says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM

      Thank you for registering to win the book!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I’m intrigued: A romance novel that really promotes purity and obedience to parents? I must check this one out.

    Reply
  4. Fibia says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I’ve been wanting to get a chance to read this book for a while. It would be so nice to finally be able to read it.

    Reply

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