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No Longer a Captive Kindle Edition

by Carol James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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When Ethne O'Connor's brother tells her of father's unexpected death, Sean asks her to do something she promised herself she'd never do. Come back home.

A victim of childhood abuse, Ethne left her father and the small Texas town of Crescent Bluff ten years ago on the night of her high school graduation. She's determined to end the cycle of abuse and believes the only way to do that is remain single. If she has no husband, she'll never have children that can be abused.

Then she meets Daniel Spenser, a handsome doctor with chocolate-kiss eyes. Daniel understands her past in a way no one else does. He's lived it.

Will Daniel be able to help Ethne break the chains of captivity around her heart?

And will God release her from her past, to be free to trust the man she comes to love?
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    White Rose Publishing
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    October 7, 2021
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About the Author

Carol James is an author of inspirational fiction. She lives in a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Jim, and a perky Jack Russell "Terrorist," Zoe. Having always loved intriguing stories with happy endings, she was moved to begin writing to encourage others as she'd been encouraged by the works of other authors of inspirational fiction. Carol enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, traveling with friends, and serving in the production department at her church. She’s a frappuccino and soccer aficionado. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B097F6R8Z2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Rose Publishing (October 7, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2119 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Streams in the Wasteland, Redemptive Romance by Carol James:

Carol is an author of inspirational fiction. She lives in Lilburn, Georgia, a small town outside of Atlanta, with her husband, Jim, and a perky Jack Russell "Terrorist," Zoe.

Having always loved intriguing stories with happy endings, she was moved to begin writing to encourage others as she'd been encouraged by the works of other authors of inspirational fiction.

Retired from her "real" job, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, traveling with friends, volunteering at a nearby school, and serving in the production department at her church.

She is also a soccer fan extraordinaire and keeps her DVR busy recording Atlanta United and English Premier League games.

And, most days in the late hours of the night or the wee hours of the morning, she can be found bringing her newest novel to life.

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Mary Albers Felkins
5.0 out of 5 stars From refusal to forgive to set free
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2021
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I enjoyed this inspirational story by Carol James, particularly the dignity with which she treated the difficult subject of abuse. No Longer Captive features a heroine with an alluring name -Ethne- who is fiercely determination to avoid loving a man because of her own experience with an abusive and unfaithful father. How powerful to see the hold these experiences can have as we refuse to release the chains of bondage. I found myself cheering for her and lamenting her refusal to let herself love. The challenge to forgive seemingly unforgivable sins was an intense emotional ride. I always appreciate those little barbs of misunderstanding and false assumptions and the refreshment that comes when the truth is made known. Fans of Fixer Upper will love the aspects of interior design, how it parallels what's happening in our souls as well.
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BMBWriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Living Life Anew
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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Carol James grabs your heart in her new romance. Ethne runs a successful restoration business, but she is hiding hurts from her past. When she meets a handsome military doctor at the reading of her father's will, her path keeps crossing with Dr. Daniel Spenser.
As old hurts come to light, Ethne learns to forgive her past. Turns out, Dr. Daniel has some skeletons in his closet too. As Ethne and Daniel bond and begin a relationship, will Ethne be able to embrace what is before her? Or will insecurities from her past threaten her future happiness?
You'll cheer for Ethe and Daniel to rehab their happily-ever-after.
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Erin S
4.0 out of 5 stars No Longer a Captive
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
The author takes something that is a hard topic to cover and does so with grace and class. I really enjoyed reading this book. Two people overcoming difficult pasts and having a future. It made a great read. The book read quickly despite the heavy content and I found myself very much empathising with the main character. Also, can we say that this is a unique name and I’m intrigued by it.

This was a wonderful book and I hope you get the chance to give it a read.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
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Penelope Marzec
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021
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I found this story to be a complex and insightful look at the impact of abuse. While Ethne is doing well in life by starting a successful business, she has walled herself off from any deep relationships with men. Her life is missing joy. Then comes Daniel, also a victim of abuse, but one who was given the opportunity to free himself from that pain--and to help Ethne eliminate her chains. But for Ethne, trust is difficult. This held my interest from the first page to the last. Really a wonderful book!
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Suzy Parish
5.0 out of 5 stars A novel that proves God can heal deep scars
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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From a secret as deep and scarred as a dark ravine, Ethne must find healing. The waterfall proves a wonderful metaphor for life-giving streams. Ethne’s path in life has been as rugged as the trail to the waterfall, but God has plans for her that she couldn’t possibly dream. Carol James novel is one of healing and hope. The characters are vibrant and I lost a lot of sleep because I didn’t want to stop reading. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars RENEW - RESTORE - RESURRECTION
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021
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Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death.
This is a story that inspires one towards the power of rising above our sufferings through forgiveness and God's Word. The characters in the story are portrayed honestly in the struggle to overcome sufferings and to be restored by faith, hope and love. I definitely recommend this book!
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Suzaan Jansen van Rensburg
4.0 out of 5 stars Facing your demons
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
Ethne came back to her hometown after her father's death for his burial and reading of his will, albeit against her will. But for her brother and pretences sake she would do this. At the reading of the will they met Daniel, the 3rd beneficiary of her father's will, the son of her father's first partner whom he felt he owed for never paying him out for his share in their medical practice. There was an immediate connection but she vowed to never get involved with a man, bearing the scars of her father's abuse. But God work in mysterious ways and this may the start of her making peace with what happened to her during her childhood. Unwittingly her father may have given her the greatest gift, if she could only get her faith back, believe I herself and the goodness of people. Such a sensitive subject but beautifully written by this author. A page turner for sure. I received an ARC copy and am leaving a voluntary review.
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K. Neely
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
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Be still my heart. One of the best romances I’ve read. The author’s three-dimensional characters allow the reader to experience the joy, sorrow, pain, and love that Ethne and Daniel feel. I rode the roller coaster of emotions in every page of this book, through Ethne’s troubled past and with each cautious step as she learned to trust. A five-star novel.
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