GOLDENEYES

Author: Delia Latham ISBN: 9780979332784 3/2008 INSPIRATIONAL/HISTORICAL Publisher: VINTAGE ROMANCE PUBLISHING
Time Period: 1936 & 1959

A man's eyes are the windows to his soul... if he has one. Deep in the darkness of a Depression-era night, a man addicted to alcohol sells something precious to obtain it. His vile action impacts the lives of two entire families, and it will be over two decades before the horrible wrong begins to be made right again. Two young women—strangers to each other—unknowingly enmeshed in a Pandora's Box of secrets that could prevent them from finding happiness with the men they love. Two adoring mothers who know more than they are willing to say. A newsman with a story he cannot tell. What is their connection, and who is the golden-eyed stranger who moves in the shadows of their broken lives?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

There's a part of me that really enjoys reading a good inspirational romance. I've actually read my fair share of them, and one of my all time favorite books happens to be an inspirational romance by Tamera Alexander called REKINDLED. I couldn't resist the opportunity to read Delia Latham's book, an inspirational romance called GOLDENEYES.

GOLDENEYES is a well-written, soul-stirring story about a terrible wrong that was done to one family and the repercussions that lasted for many years because of it. It's also a story of the good that can come by putting your faith and trust in God. Finally it's a story of redemption, forgiveness and love.

I was compelled to keep turning the pages of this book long into the night. It's really a beautiful story that at times is touched with such sorrow and angst. Juliana, Gillian, Annie and Mary Helen are the backbone of this story. Each of their lives take dramatic and unexpected twists and turns. It's really not until GOLDENEYES has almost ended that Ms. Latham lets the reader in on how intricately those ladies lives are connected.

Delia Latham's GOLDENEYES is a wonderful inspirational read. Not only that, it is also a tender romance. It's nice to read sweet romances, and it's also nice to have some spirituality woven into the storyline. GOLDENEYES touched me and hopefully it will touch you, too.

Julie Kornhausl