From "Jezebel" to Justified

In a small Texas town ruled by gossip, Fawn Blaylock believes others are justified in condemning her untimely pregnancy. Stifled by guilt, she yearns for grace while the local football coach treats her with gentle respect.

Justified is the second book in Varina Denman’s Mended Hearts series.  The book takes the reader back to the town of Trapp, Texas and reunites readers with some familiar friends.  Ruthie, Fawn, and the rest of the gang work together to discover that once you are forgiven, you are also justified.

Fawn has a difficult time believing she is worthy of love and forgiveness, whether it be from God or Ruthie’s cousin, JohnScott.  She just knows she has done too many wrong things for her to be cleansed of all wrong.  Her sins are ever before her.  She can’t escape them.  Enter JohnScott, the local high school football coach, who assists Fawn in discovering that she is worth so much more than she could ever dream to him, to God and to herself.

As Fawn and JohnScott grow closer together, she discovers that she is a priceless piece of artwork in the eyes of her Heavenly Father and in the eyes of JohnScott.  She learns to forgive herself and accept the forgiveness that God offers.

Another well written book and a wonderful sequel to her debut work. Varina not  only writes about characters that struggle with everyday life, but characters that embrace their shortcomings and discover their eternal worth in the eyes of the Father.

If you are looking for real characters and a well written story, travel back to Trapp and discover, as Fawn does, that God justifies us.  It is not something we can earn.  She also learns to love herself along the way.

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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