This was a refreshing novel that many can relate to through any of the characters. There was something different about this novel. A skilfully woven tale of two lives so flagrantly different, what could they have in common? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. No disappointment in The Masterpiece. After all, he’s used to easy women and commitment-free interludes. has been added to your Cart. It shows that we make mistakes as human but Go’s is always read6 to pick us up if we let Him and that sometimes it might take a tragedy for us to listen. Free shipping. Unable to add item to List. This was a meaningful read! I also related to some the malfunction within family dynamics that was portrayed. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Francine Rivers is my favorite author by far so I hate giving a bad review. The storyline is realistic and not predictable. Roman’s rough language and atheism, however, trouble Grace, just as Grace’s spirituality and privacy trouble Roman. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Highly recommended to add to her previous triumphs with another 5 stars. February 05, 2018. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. I didn’t have any characters speaking to me. So did Grace. The Christian aspect of the book is well-balanced and not preachy. I, too, come from a blemished past. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try again. $16.72. This could well be a reader's life in writing. This is Mrs. Rivers' best work - a true Masterpiece. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018. Title: The Masterpiece, Hardcover By: Francine Rivers Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 496 Vendor: Tyndale House Publication Date: 2018: Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 10 ounces ISBN: 1496407903 ISBN-13: 9781496407900 Stock No: WW407900 As usual with Francine River's wonderful novels I end up burning the midnight oil and The Masterpiece did not disappoint. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Best Selling in Fiction & Literature. The Masterpiece Francine Rivers 11. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2018. Only an author of such talent could build and hold her readers` attention with the consummate ability she has demonstrated so ably in her other books. Roman Velasco is an artist who has his own studio, rising prestige, and large commissions—yet he keeps secret his life as the Bird, a renowned and elusive graffiti artist. What more can you ask for? Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018. A skilfully woven tale of two lives so flagrantly different, what could they have in common? So when Grace accepts a job as the temperamental Roman’s personal assistant, complete with a cottage to herself ―a cottage where she can start to separate from Selah and her family, where she can build a life for herself and Samuel ―it’s a dream come true. Another book from Francine Rivers like this, that’s what! The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers Genre: Christian Fiction Format: Kindle Timeframe: Present day Location: Los Angeles Characters: Roman Velasco : Graffiti artist Grace Moore: Single mom Two voices: Grace and Roman. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Description: Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2018] Identifiers: LCCN 2017033594| ISBN 9781496407900 (hardcover) Subjects: | GSAFD: Christian fiction. Get instant access to all your favorite books. A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller“This character-driven romance will enthrall [Rivers’s] many fans.” —Library JournalThe New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet … Everyone who reads this book will clearly see how to have ultimate, lasting fulfillment and purpose in their life. I could not put it down. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. You have to read between the lines. deftly threads Roman’s and Grace’s lives together as they tiptoe around their emotional scars, eventually shifting into a dance of tentative steps toward a love neither can resist. No monthly commitment. I struggled to keep reading, until it started maintaining the usual style. For the modern day Believer, Unbeliever, those set free and those still bound, there's Hope. Noah Primeval (Chronicles of the Nephilim Book 1), Love, Second Time Around: Large Print Edition (Summerfield Large Print) (Volume 1). I would encourage readers to look at what the bible actually says about this. I love the story in that it is real about real people who start off not knowing and come to know Him through their circumstances. In the case of the first, I had no idea what a shofar was or how it would play out in a story. | Love stories. At times, I experience anger from the residue of my past decisions, choices, actions, guilt, regret. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Watching the way God wove these characters lives together gives me hope and reminded me to always look at others perspectives. Grace has overcome too much in her life: she has survived her parents’ violent deaths; she has given up her own studies to support her husband through college only to find him cheating on her in their own house; and she has transcended the shock of an unplanned pregnancy. What I love about her novels is that they have substance, show the way of salvation and give hope, while she masterfully and cleverly creates a story line that makes her work one that you don’t want to put down. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Recently, she has found a home for herself and her 5-month-old son, Samuel, but living with the Garcias, who had hoped to adopt Samuel, is difficult, especially since Selah consistently pushes Grace away, casting herself as the boy’s constant maternal presence. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2020. There were things that I hadn't figured out until the end. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. The story shows how the evil one actively pursues people - especially people made vulnerable by human choices - and The Way to repulse him. Which one are you? Mark of the Lion Gift Collection: Gift Collection: Complete 3-Book Set (A Voice in the Wind, An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn) Christian Historical Fiction Novels Set in 1st Century Rome, Her Daughter's Dream: Marta’s Legacy Series Book 2 (A Gripping Historical Christian Fiction Family Saga from the 1900s to the 1950s) (Marta's Legacy). Please try again. You have to read between the lines. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The time never seemed quite right with you.” What are some reasons for waiting until Forgive and move on. Narrated by Susan Bennett. I have always loved Ms. Rivers' writing. What more can you ask for? Westward Wanderers-Book Two: The Dawn Wakers, Policed (A Kennedy Stern Christian Suspense Novel) (Volume 3), Amish Romance at Christmastime: Three Novels in One Volume. The story shows how the evil one actively pursues people - especially people made vulnerable by human choices - and The Way to repulse him. The Christian aspect of the book is well-balanced and not preachy. The Masterpiece Francine Rivers. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers (2018, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! A great story though all in all. Christian novelist Rivers (Earth Psalms, 2016, etc.) If He saved me from my past, He can save you too. I would encourage readers to look at what the bible actually says about this. Names: Rivers, Francine, date- author. If you love 1940s cinema, discover this humorous novel about a quirky group of nuns who join the French Resistance during WWII. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Masterpiece. Because this tactic is overused, the book failed to surprise me and excite until well into it. I wasn’t so keen with the beginning of the story because it was hard to see where it was going. Demonstrates that you cannot judge every "book" by its cover (pun intended). Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. Ephesians 2v2, Ephesians 6v12, Revelation 20, Luke 8v31. I could not put it down. Thank you for showing the power of of forgiveness. Francine Rivers is my favorite author by far so I hate giving a bad review. Well, I did have things I had to do in between, like work. She is best known for her inspirational novel Redeeming Love, while another novel, The Last Sin Eater, received its own film adaptation released in 2007 by Fox Faith. 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