Rachel Skatvold

This has been a wonderful journey that looks at a marriage that seems to be on the rocks. Frustration from Leah and Jayson pull them in different directions. All Leah really wants is her husband’s attention. After a devastating loss they seem to drift apart. Sometimes we react to a situation without thinking it through. Leah makes a rash decision and goes to see her cousin. The breathtaking view that awaits her as she steps off the plane calms her. Will this getaway help her focus on what is important?

Jayson is overwhelmed at work which causes him to spend more time away from home. It is obvious that bitterness has entered their marriage and lack of communication draws them further apart. Jayson is reminded that “lust is a sin,” when he makes a bad decision. Waking up in a hospital starts to have him rethink what is most important to him.

There are many wonderful lesson in this faith filled story. Forgiving someone can be hard but Leah will need to forgive Jayson so they can begin to reconcile. I loved how they both discovered that God needed to be a part of their lives and in their marriage. Bitterness and jealousy also finds it way in if we aren’t careful. The author illustrated how the enemy can come in and distract us and begin to push us away from people.

Once again I am blessed by this author who writes stories that guide us to God. When things look bleak, all we need to do is pray and trust God. I liked that both Leah and Jayson swallowed their pride and allowed their hearts to be filled with unconditional love.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (altro)

What I think you should know:
Treasured Keepsake by Rachel Skatvold is the eleventh book in the Suamalie Islands series. and the author’s second book in the series. The book is set on the Island of Lauma. The series is a Contemporary Christian Fiction set on a fictional set of Islands in the Pacific. The series is written by several authors with stories that have the common connection of the Islands. While this book *could* be read as a Standalone I highly recommend that you read Skatvold’s Wheeler’s Design prior to reading this book as this does give updates on the characters from that book!

What you might need to know:
Leah suffered the loss of her premature daughter prior to the start of this book, some of that is discussed.
Leah leaves her troubled marriage at the start of the book.

What I think about this book:
I was skeptical about reading a book about divorce, but I am a huge fan of Skatvold and have read all of the prior books in the series, so I decided to give it a try anyway. I am very glad I did! Not only did this book give updates on Sabrina and Chad, but it gave me new characters to connect with. One interesting part of this book was that neither main character were Christians at the start of the book. I really appreciated how this story unfolded and how the author allowed the characters to have authentic feelings in the situations that they were facing. I can’t wait to see what is next for ALL of the characters in this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (altro)

Treasured Keepsakes by Rachel Skatvold is the eleventh book in the Suamalie Islands series and a Christian Contemporary Romance. Sometimes, marriage does not lead to happily ever after. Leah Kamuela’s husband does not appreciate her fees, and she is burnt out from her job. She also struggles with the loss of her baby daughter. So, she decides to take a trip to see her cousin on the Suamalie Islands. She finds herself reconnecting with her artistic side and connecting with her faith in God.

Jayson Kamuela worked hard to climb the corporate ladder, but he finds he may have paid a terrible cost for his choices. With a secretary who constantly flirts with him and disrespects his marriage, he is temporarily caught up in the “what might have been rather than the reality. The

The author creates a touching and heartfelt story that keeps you reading. A terrible accident helps Jayson determine what priorities he should honor and find God. This book takes you on an emotional journey that illustrates the work marriages truly take. Marriage tends to be only successful when faith in God is a cornerstone.

So, if you enjoy Christian Contemporary Romances, check out Treasured Keepsakes by Rachel Skatvold and the rest of the Suamalie Islands series. All of the books are wonderful.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (altro)

Wheelers Design by Rachel Skatvold
is book two in the beautiful Suamalie Islands series from Celebrate Lit Publishing. Sabrina Wheeler can finally get her head above ground with her business after winning a scholarship to expand her pottery studio on the Island. A pottery shop on wheels, that is. What a clever idea! And the instructor for those winning the scholarship is the heartstopping Chad Berkley, who's heart did a flip when he saw Sabrina again and realizes she is the one he will be mentoring while on the Island. Stay tuned for a fun trip to the Suamalie Islands that you don't want to miss.

I am sure glad the author has so much knowledge of pottery making. This is one craft I never indulged in, but I love the beautiful pieces it brings, and I really enjoyed following Sabrinia in her pottery shop on the go. The compelling characters are wonderfully crafted and engaging and you will find them pulling on your heart strings as they spend more and more time together. Rachel Skatvold is a fairly new to me author, and I will certainly be looking for more books from this author in the future. If you enjoy beautiful sunny islands where romance and love lurks in the shadows and faith runs through the lives of its people, I highly recommend this sweet book to you. I'm giving Wheelers Design by Rachel Skatvold Five Stars. I sure hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.… (altro)