Bound by Guilt
From Booklist The winner of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild�s 2008 Operation First Novel contest is back with a story of the heartache of abandonment and the power of true forgiveness. Sixteen-year-old Roxi can only dream of what being a part of a real family would feel like, after being shuffled through the foster care system to end up living in an RV with a thieving family. Through a tragic set of events, her path is intertwined with that of Abby Dawson, a divorced cop desperately trying to reconnect with her daughter when her brother is murdered, the victim of a burglary gone wrong in his rare book store. Peppered with intense moments of suspense as well as grace, Darlington�s latest provides fans of Christian women�s fiction with a solid page-turner that may also intrigue readers interested in rare books and fans of inspirational crime fiction. --Elizabeth Ponder Review You will forget you are reading fiction as you follow these deeply drawn characters on their desperate journey to find truth and acceptance. Darlington's stellar storytelling rivals that of any seasoned pro! -- RT Times, 4.5 Star Rating Peppered with intense moments of suspense as well as grace, Darlington's latest provides fans of Christian women's fiction with a solid page-turner that may also intrigue readers interested in rare books and fans of inspirational crime fiction. -- Booklist From the fitting title to the last page, this book delivers it all: complex plot, fascinating characters, suspense, emotion, and a story of redemption from sin and guilt, stressing the power of forgiveness and unconditional love. -- CBA Retailers & Resources