Synopsis:~
On a rainy spring day in Seattle, young software tycoon Micah Taylor receives a cryptic, twenty-five-year-old letter from a great uncle he never knew. It claims a home awaits him on the Oregon coast that will turn his world inside out. Suspecting a prank, Micah arrives at Cannon Beach to discover a stunning brand new nine-thousand square foot house. And after meeting Sarah Sabin at a nearby ice cream shop, he has two reasons to visit the beach every weekend.
When bizarre things start happening in the rooms of the home, Micah suspects they have some connection to his enigmatic new friend, Rick, the town mechanic. But Rick will only say the house is spiritual. This unnerves Micah because his faith slipped away like the tide years ago, and he wants to keep it that way. But as he slowly discovers, the home isn’t just spiritual, it’s a physical manifestation of his soul, which God uses to heal Micah’s darkest wounds and lead him into an astonishing new destiny.
My take:~
Looking for a workout for you heart and mind? A novel that will challenge your motivations and the way you live your life? Grab yourself a copy of James Rubart’s Rooms and prepare to confront your deepest desires and impulses.
Rooms is the compelling story of software prodigy Micah Taylor who is forced to face both the beauty and destructiveness of his own soul, after receiving an inheritance that fits his every unspoken desire. With a mind bending premise, Rooms is a provocative and complex revelation of the human psyche in a thoroughly entertaining and tightly woven tale with long lasting impact. Suspenseful, romantically satisfying and spiritually significant, Rooms is without question, a must read.
With thanks to B&H for my review copy
Relz Reviewz Extras
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Check back next month for a Character Spotlight on Micah from Jim
Open Giveaway
Thanks to the brilliant folk at B&H Fiction, I have books to give away! Two for my US/Canadian readers and two for my Aussie readers. Here’s how:~
Post a comment on or before Sunday 4th April, 2010 sharing which is your favourite room in your house. Add a US or AUS to the end of your post and you’re in the draw!
March 25, 2010 at 11:13 am
I'd love to read this one! My favorite room would be my kitchen although I don't like to cook but I love to eat! Thanks Becky
twgooch(at)gmail(dot)com
March 25, 2010 at 1:24 pm
This book definitely intrigues me and I'd love to read it. My favorite room is probably the kitchen as well. I love cooking with my kids, preparing food for my family, and eating, of course. 🙂
Thanks for the review!
contact(dot)harris(at)gmail(dot)com US
March 25, 2010 at 1:44 pm
My bedroom is my favorite room, it's a sanctuary with wonderful little special corners. Rooms sounds like an amazing book.
worthy2bpraised[at]gmail[dot]com
USA
March 25, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Ooo sounds awesome. Please count me in 🙂
My favorite room: My bedroom. It's like my cave/den 🙂
-Juju
FL/USA
suitejuju(at)gmail(dot)com
March 25, 2010 at 2:53 pm
My favorite room has to be my sewing room turned into a prayer room. This book sounds interesting.
March 25, 2010 at 2:56 pm
My favourite room is the den, computer, tv, phone, comfy day bed.
It has it all.
I would like to win this novel.
I live in Canada.
cenya2 at hotmail dot com
March 25, 2010 at 2:57 pm
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!! I am so excited for Jim. Rooms is what I call a "living book" –one you don't want to miss because it will impact your life!
(Relzie-baby, don't enter me–I already have the book!)
March 25, 2010 at 2:59 pm
My favorite room is my living room where I can sit in my walk through bow window and listen to the birds in spring and watch the snow in winter while I read!
Rooms sounds like a fantastic read. Please enter me. Thank you.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com
March 25, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Love the premis of this one! Very compelling… and the cover is awesome, too :+}
My favorite room of the house is the living room, because that's where the whole family gathers.
jallee725 [@] hotmail {dot} com
March 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Geez, favorite room? Hmm. Bedroom, family room, sometimes the kitchen (but it's too small).
Love to read this.
USA
hopeofglory3 [@] hotmail [.] com
March 25, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Sounds like a page-turner of a book!
My favourite room is probably my family room. Books, computer, TV and sewing all in one space.
AUS
March 25, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Ive seen other reviews and this book looks very interesting. Would love to win. My favorite room is my bedroom.
Jess
USA
bluenichols(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
March 25, 2010 at 11:14 pm
WOW! This book is so out of the box and I'd love to read it!!! Please enter me in the draw. My favourite room in the house is our dining room. It has a huge wooden table my husband made that sits up to 12 people around it. We have our best times around that table, be it with the family or friends (and lots of food of course!).
March 25, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Sorry I forgot to add (AUS) at the end.
March 26, 2010 at 4:11 am
This book sounds good. And I agree something outside the square. My fave room is my bedroom. I love my bed and I love lying on it with the fan going reading my latest book. (AU)
March 26, 2010 at 6:45 am
Probably the family room as that is where we all gather to do homework, read, watch TV and eat together. Sounds like a very interesting book. Thanks Rel and B & H Fiction
AUS
March 26, 2010 at 4:51 pm
My favorite room is the entertainment room 🙂
Thanks for a chance to win!
USA
March 26, 2010 at 5:17 pm
thanks for the chance to read this fabulous book…my favourite room in my house is … the kitchen 🙂
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
March 26, 2010 at 7:58 pm
USA here and I would love to win this book
mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net
March 27, 2010 at 8:42 am
Great book, great review. Thanks for writing the book, Jim; and thanks for spreading the word on this wonderful book, Rel!
March 27, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Currently probably the room that we call the "entertainment" room as it has the TV, radio and cupboard with board games and sewing gear in it. I like the light in that room too to the extent that I find myself in there to do my study that doesn't require using my computer.
You have my e-mail addy.
Aus.
Cheers.
March 28, 2010 at 3:18 am
Hey All – thanks for your interest in this book. Well worth picking up even if you don't win.
Bob – thanks for dropping by and for your encouragement. Appreciate it!
March 28, 2010 at 6:36 am
Appreciate the support, all.
Rel, you're awesome.
Jim
March 29, 2010 at 3:22 am
My favorite room in my house is my bedroom. It's the one place in the house that hasn't been overrun with kid stuff!
srfbluemama[at]gmail[dot]com
US
March 29, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Sounds compelling!
My favorite room is the dining room, I love to eat and I surf the internet there. It's the center of our house, the hub of all activity!
USA if that's ok
cmrobin at bellsouth net
March 30, 2010 at 12:19 am
I think my favourite room in my house is the up & coming nursery! I can forsee many peaceful moments in there!
Please enter me in for AUS, thanks Rel!
alexhcarman(at)gmail(dot)com
March 30, 2010 at 7:29 pm
my favorite room is my bedroom
US
marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 31, 2010 at 10:54 pm
My favorite room is my bedroom because that's where I do most of my writing. I sit at the secretary desk I inherited from my great aunt and escape into the world of whatever novel I'm working on. It's my one truly private moment of the day.
US
April 2, 2010 at 1:04 pm
This book sure sounds different, but very interesting. I would love to read it. Please enter me. Thanks!
US
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
April 3, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I was the first to comment and I forgot to include my country. It's USA thanks
Twgooch(at)gmail(dot)com USA