Have you ever read a book that made you laugh, cry, and more throughout the pages? This book is one of those books. Priscilla is an incredibly strong and successful woman who has hard decisions to make. But we do not realize what all those decisions are until later in the book.

Steven and Priscilla seem to have everything the world views as important: money, a powerful and successful spouse, and a beautiful home. Yet appearances can be deceiving. An unexpected pregnancy seems to set off a tidal wave of destructive forces on their marriage. Yet they are blessed to have faith in God along with faithful friends to walk beside them.

Regina, Priscilla’s assistant, plays a role in this story, but I can not wait to read her own story. Nathan, a waiter, has a story of his own that is waiting to be told with Regina’s. I look forward to reading it.

This book illustrates the power of faith, God, and friendship. It shows how the prayers of the righteous can be answered. The Biblical passages quoted, the prayers offered, the Women’s retreat and more come together to make this a powerful book of how God has power.

So I definitely suggest you check this book out for yourself. It is the first book in a series, and I can not wait to read the next story. ( )

The book is a very realistic look at a marriage and how easily we can take things for granted. Priscilla is a very confident woman who seems to have it all. She has a great job, wonderful husband and enough money to live comfortably. I noticed that there is a bit of talk about intimate relations in the story that were off putting. I will say I’m a big prude when it comes to discussing sex or even reading about it. I think the author could have left some of the context of the story out and still gotten her point across.

Now I can focus on the really good points of the story. The main focus was two fold. There are secrets and lies between Priscilla and her husband. It is so easily to find fault with your spouse that you forget that it takes two to make a marriage. One of the best parts of the entire story is when each of the main characters find themselves crying out to God for help. Priscilla is ready to give up on her marriage until a special woman in her life ministers to her. It was very well written and exactly what Priscilla needed to hear.

Steven has his own sin to deal with and I loved how he found help by visiting a pastor. The pastor does not condemn him, but leads him in prayer and guides him to repentance. Love is special and can endure anything the enemy tries to destroy if you trust God. I kept thinking about the verse, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” This verse is perfect for this story. The author also deals with lust and I thought she did it in a way that doesn’t condemn, but leads you to ask forgiveness and know that you are set free. I appreciate the many scriptures used in the story. I found the story to be a great message in forgiveness and unconditional love.

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

Title: Enduring Love
Author: Danyelle Scroggins
Publisher: D. S.
Series: E Love Series Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Enduring Love" by Danyelle Scroggins

My Thoughts....

What will Priscilla and Steven have to do in order to get that enduring love that was so need in their marriage? For certain they had all of the materialistic things in life but did they have the 'faith love, and trust that could be restored through forgiveness and repentance?' I love how this author presented this Christian read to the readers definitely showing us just what that 'Enduring Love" was that this couple had lost. With this couple having such serious issues will they be able to mend their broken marriage? Well, to find out you will just have to pick up this wonderful story to see how well this author presents such a meaningful story. It was a delight seeing just how Priscilla reached out to her friends Regina and [Serafine] at a retreat also Steven with his pastor who were there for them not only in prayer but listening and in the end...getting that "Enduring Love" that was lost but was now found "Because love, endures all things." ( )