Strand of Faith
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A girl. A monk. An unthinkable sacrifice.
When the choice is between love and life, how can anyone decide?
I could not put this one down. The world was unique and I love the theme of choosing between love and life...each character is intriguing and relatable. I absolutely loved reading the story...if you enjoy stories about impossible choices and tension-filled plots then Strand of Faith is for you! Jessica Belmont.
It is a rare book where you find so many incredibly well written, well rounded characters. Rachel has taken the paranormal romance genre and turned it on its head. The Midnight Review
A brilliant story full of intrigue and mystery...keeping me hooked throughout. Black Book Blogs
In a post-apocalyptic future, a girl and a monk, both with extraordinary mental powers, have compelling reasons not to fall in love. But their choices will have consequences for the rest of the world.
After the troubles of his youth, Brother Prospero has found comfort and fulfilment in the monastery. Then he discovers something that forces him to reconsider his whole vocation. How can it possibly be right to leave a life of worship and service for human desire? And if he does leave, will the pressures from his past destroy him?
Orphaned and mistreated, Leonie has found sanctuary and safety at the Abbey. When she comes into contact with Prospero everything spirals out of her control. Everyone she's ever loved has died. She can't do that to him. But how can she walk away from the first place she's truly belonged?
Abbot Gabriel is faced with an impossible choice. He can do nothing and watch the world descend into war. Or he can manipulate events and ensure peace ? at the cost of two lives that he is responsible for. Is he strong enough to sacrifice those he loves?
Magical ... full of adventure with enjoyable characters...a must read for the genre! Touch My Spine Book Reviews
The quick pace, perfect balance between information and action along with the likeable characters made Strand of Faith a truly enjoyable read. It is a truly unique story and the elements are woven together so well.Odd Socks and Lollipops
What can I say about this book? It was pretty darn good! I can truly recommend this book to anyone that likes to read about choices and it has certainly paved the way for a fantastic series. Nemesis Book Blog
Such an exciting concept executed so cleverly and uniquely. This is the start of such an exciting series and I cannot wait to see where we head off to next time. ZooLoo's Book Diary
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Rachel J Bonner is the author of the compelling and enthralling four book Choices and Consequences series. The first book in the series, Strand of Faith, was published in November 2018. Book 2, Thread of Hope, followed on 2nd May 2019, and Weave of Love in October of the same year. The final part, Cloth of Grace was released at the end of February 2020.
Getting a degree in engineering, followed by a career in accountancy is probably not a conventional path to becoming an author, particularly in fantasy or romance. Rachel says that, although accountancy isn't anything like as boring as everyone thinks, writing is a lot more fun. When not writing, she can be found walking in the beautiful countryside near where she lives, which has influenced much of the scenery in her books, or shooting things with her local archery club. Shooting targets only, honest. Nothing to worry about. (Okay, sometimes we shoot Polo mints. Or cabbages. Still nothing to worry about.)
She also enjoys swimming, eating chocolate chip cookies and growing aromatic herbs, especially thyme and rosemary. It's no coincidence that her heroine likes the same things.
