Synopsis:~
Roxi Gold has been shuttled from one foster home to another for most her life. She longs for a family and will do anything to fit in even if it’s against the law. Soon she’s traveling the country in an RV, stealing rare books from unsuspecting bookstores. She knows it’s wrong, but if she refuses, she’ll be put out on the streets.
Police officer Abby Dawson has seen the worst of society, and not just at work. Her ex-husband wrested her daughter away from her in a bitter custody battle. The job she once loved has become a chore, the world isn’t any safer, and there’s no joy in her life.
One fateful night a man’s innocent blood changes both Roxi’s and Abby’s lives forever. One searches for justice; the other finds herself on the run until a first edition of The Great Gatsby catches up with her. Will the power of forgiveness set them free, or will they both remain bound by guilt?
My take:~
CJ Darlington impressed with her debut novel Thicker than Blood and she has reinforced those feelings with Bound by Guilt. A moving story of a young girl, dealt a tough hand as a child, wrestling with choices she knows are wrong and an embittered police officer, estranged from her father and daughter, reeling from her brother’s murder. Mixing the intriguing world of rare books, a solid suspense thread, complex characters dealing with deep seated emotions and strong faith themes, CJ has proven she is an author with a very bright future.
With thanks to Tyndale for my review copy
Relz Reviewz Extras
Review of Thicker Than Blood
Character spotlight on Christy & May
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March 27, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Loved CJ's first book…and can't wait to read this one.
March 28, 2011 at 10:05 pm
As always, you rock, Rel! Thank you for posting about BBG. I'm glad you enjoyed it.