By: Rhonda Hanson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Once Upon an Altar by Rhonda Hanson is a fast-paced Christian romance novel delving into a pastor’s unhinged anger and unforgiveness towards being left at the altar. Starting with a funeral begins the unraveling of Grant’s small world, as this novel by Rhonda Hanson writes a hometown harbinger. Grant Sellars faces his own inner turmoil, as his world suddenly becomes a very small place, and his past resurfaces.
Grant Sellars is a laid-back, jean-wearing, handsome young preacher in a small-town church community. No one really knows that he hasn’t forgiven the one that left him at the altar, as he regularly preaches forgiveness, alongside his other duties that fall within the parameters of being a pastor - weddings, baby dedications, and funerals, which are normally expected by the small tight-knit community from pastoral leadership. This once laid-back pastor realizes that coming face-to-face with his past is something he was not expecting.
From the minute Grant drops his gym bag on the floor, this author will keep you roped in with her witty and Tennessee-style euphemisms. This gritty yet clean novel gives readers enough action, friction, dialogue, and tension to keep readers wondering…This is one of those novels that reads like a soap opera on pages. Readers can delve into each character’s actions, words, and one will find themselves not being able to put the book down.
Highly recommended for those who desire juicy, but elegantly fashioned drama, with young characters that breathe life back into dreary days! This book is a breath of fresh air and seems to be meant for a mini-series. The author possesses a remarkable flare for writing captivating readers with vivid descriptions and witty character banter.
You may get your copy of Once Upon An Altar at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.