On the surface, nothing seems to change in this dull town-yet God always works beneath the surface. As a child, Ruthie was shunned by the local congregation after a scandal involving her parents.
Thirteen years later, her interest in an attractive single minister is bitterly opposed - unearthing a string of secrets which threaten to turn the church, the town, and her world upside down.
Plunging deep into the waters of shame, forgiveness, and restoration, Varina Denman's contemporary novel will resonate with every woman who's experienced a loss of heart...and a thirst for hope.
Come venture with me to Trapp, Texas and meet Ruthie. Ruthie’s walk has never been easy. She has lived under the pallor of the town’s judgment for most of her life. She finds it easier to “hide” in the shadows, than to “live” in the light. Her experiences with “God’s Judgment”, rather than His Grace, cause her to be skeptical of those that espouse belief in the God of the church. Until one day, when her world is turned upside down with the arrival of a new family in town. Can she trust these new comers? Can she trust her feelings around them? Can she trust the God they love and serve?
Varina Denman weaves this wonderful tale of a hidden dream and desire to be accepted by the town she has called home, all of her life. She brings the readers into the mind and feelings of Ruthie, a young woman, that has been rejected by the congregation of her childhood church and friends. A rejection caused by a supposed sin that was not of her doing.
Through the eyes, ears and other senses of Ruthie, Varina brings not only the sights, but sounds and smells of Trapp, Texas alive. She spins a story that will keep the reader enthralled and engaged. As I read, Jaded, I had the great pleasure of walking the streets of the small Texas town. Once I had entered Trapp, I had no desire to leave.
The next time you are searching for an escape from your daily grind, pick up a copy of Jaded and travel to Trapp, Texas. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Varina Denman writes stories about the unique struggles women face. She has five children, teaches creative writing and literature, volunteers in her local homeschool cooperative, and boasts sixteen years as a home educator. She resides with her family in North Texas. Her first novel, Jaded, won the 2013 ACFW Genesis Award.
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