Kari Hart never dreamed that her life could turn out this way.  Coming from the small town of Bloomington and working as a theater director for CKT, a christian kids theater group, her life had been sweet and simple. But since she met and fell in love with Dayne Matthews a high profile celebrity, her life has never been the same. Now that they were engaged to marry, Dayne and Kari knew that the only way they would be able to get to the marriage altar would be with the help of God. 

Still feeling the loss of his wife, John Baxter prays that he can begin again. When Elaine Denning begins to form a friendship with him, his world begins to become right side up again. Struggling with feelings of friendship and love, John prays that his children will be accepting of his new formed friendship.

Jenny and Jim Flannigan love children. So it was no surprise when they took in a teenager on the football team at school that was having problems at home. They loved Cody as if they were their own. Cody makes a tragic choice and their family is turned upside down with grief. Trusting in the Lord, and believing that the situation will change, Jenny and Jim handle the trial with gentleness, patience and a God-given peace.

SUNRISE, by Karen Kingsbury was a soul-stirring, life-changing book.  This story would be perfect for the younger and the older generations.  This heartwarming story is full of miracles and glimpses of how God’s divine plan for man works in God’s perfect timing. An excellent read!

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance

June 25, 2007