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Redeeming Romance Mystery
What Laurel Sees
Are Laurel’s visions madness or could they be divinely inspired?
Laurel Fischer knows the trials of having a prophetic gift all too well. Her husband, Frank, had believed her when she saw they’d have their daughter, Grace. He staked everything on it when she foretold his election to city council. But when a vision revealed that Frank was in the arms of another woman? Frank’s politics took a turn. He divorced Laurel. He used her visions to prove her an unfit mother. He’d wed his wealthy mistress, Shana—a woman with everything but the child she’d always wanted.
When a disturbing new vision precedes the councilman’s slaying, Laurel seems a likely suspect. The harder Laurel fights to get Grace back, the more that spells motive to hard boiled Detective McTier. It’s all the more ammo for Frank’s widow, Shana, to fight Laurel for custody.
Reluctant rag sheet reporter, Joe Hardisty, is pegged to cover the story, focusing on Laurel’s visionary gift. A legit journalist at heart, Joe balks at the sensational angle. Since his brother was once abused by a priest, the last person Joe is inclined to trust is another supposed emissary of God. Fresh off a failed relationship with his editor, Debra Bernet, the only female he’ll cozy up to is his cat.
As skeptical about romantic relationships as he is about matters of faith, Joe's walls are high, but the enigmatic Laurel has a way of unearthing Joe’s most closely guarded secrets. Could Laurel’s visions be genuinely inspired by God? A forbidden romance blossoms as this psychological thriller unfolds, while detectives close in on a killer.
Laurel Fischer knows the trials of having a prophetic gift all too well. Her husband, Frank, had believed her when she saw they’d have their daughter, Grace. He staked everything on it when she foretold his election to city council. But when a vision revealed that Frank was in the arms of another woman? Frank’s politics took a turn. He divorced Laurel. He used her visions to prove her an unfit mother. He’d wed his wealthy mistress, Shana—a woman with everything but the child she’d always wanted.
When a disturbing new vision precedes the councilman’s slaying, Laurel seems a likely suspect. The harder Laurel fights to get Grace back, the more that spells motive to hard boiled Detective McTier. It’s all the more ammo for Frank’s widow, Shana, to fight Laurel for custody.
Reluctant rag sheet reporter, Joe Hardisty, is pegged to cover the story, focusing on Laurel’s visionary gift. A legit journalist at heart, Joe balks at the sensational angle. Since his brother was once abused by a priest, the last person Joe is inclined to trust is another supposed emissary of God. Fresh off a failed relationship with his editor, Debra Bernet, the only female he’ll cozy up to is his cat.
As skeptical about romantic relationships as he is about matters of faith, Joe's walls are high, but the enigmatic Laurel has a way of unearthing Joe’s most closely guarded secrets. Could Laurel’s visions be genuinely inspired by God? A forbidden romance blossoms as this psychological thriller unfolds, while detectives close in on a killer.
333 pages, ebook
First published May 2, 2014
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About the author
Susan Rohrer
30 books76 followersSUSAN ROHRER enjoys wearing a variety of professional hats as a writer, producer, director, and author specializing in redemptive entertainment.
Rohrer's TV credits include: 'God's Trombones'; 100 Episodes of 'Another Life'; 'Never Say Goodbye'; 'Terrible Things My Mother Told Me' and 'The Emancipation of Lizzie Stern'; 'No Earthly Reason'; 'Mother's Day'; six episodes of 'Sweet Valley High'; 'Book of Days' and 'Another Pretty Face'; 'If I Die Before I Wake'; 'About Sarah'. Most recently, Rohrer directed and co-executive produced the entire first season of multi award-winning drama series 'These Stones' in addition to co-writing the season finale.
Awards won: Emmy, Film Advisory Board Award, Christopher Award. Additional award nominations: Emmy (3), NAACP Image Award (3), Humanitas Prize finalist (2). (Photo by Jean-Louis Darville)
Rohrer has authored a number of inspirational nonfiction books (including The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Gifts: Books 1 & 2, accompanying Workbook, plus numerous other titles on biblical topics. Novelizations of Rohrer's screenplays include: Merry's Christmas, Merry's Christmas Wedding, Virtually Mine, Bright Christmas: an Amish love story, Gifted, What Laurel Sees, Bridle My Heart, Grace Dawns, and The Beautiful World. These novels are all part of Rohrer's Redeeming novels series, a collection of stand-alone, inspirational love stories.
Rohrer's TV credits include: 'God's Trombones'; 100 Episodes of 'Another Life'; 'Never Say Goodbye'; 'Terrible Things My Mother Told Me' and 'The Emancipation of Lizzie Stern'; 'No Earthly Reason'; 'Mother's Day'; six episodes of 'Sweet Valley High'; 'Book of Days' and 'Another Pretty Face'; 'If I Die Before I Wake'; 'About Sarah'. Most recently, Rohrer directed and co-executive produced the entire first season of multi award-winning drama series 'These Stones' in addition to co-writing the season finale.
Awards won: Emmy, Film Advisory Board Award, Christopher Award. Additional award nominations: Emmy (3), NAACP Image Award (3), Humanitas Prize finalist (2). (Photo by Jean-Louis Darville)
Rohrer has authored a number of inspirational nonfiction books (including The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Gifts: Books 1 & 2, accompanying Workbook, plus numerous other titles on biblical topics. Novelizations of Rohrer's screenplays include: Merry's Christmas, Merry's Christmas Wedding, Virtually Mine, Bright Christmas: an Amish love story, Gifted, What Laurel Sees, Bridle My Heart, Grace Dawns, and The Beautiful World. These novels are all part of Rohrer's Redeeming novels series, a collection of stand-alone, inspirational love stories.
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May 4, 2014
I love all of Susan Rohrer's books, but this one is definitely my favorite. This is an excellent mystery with plenty of suspense and some romance too. You will love Laurel and feel for her as she gets some really bad breaks. Her faith in God never fails though. I couldn't imagine going through the things she had to face. And then the suspense got to a point where I just couldn't sleep. I had to find out what happens. I don't want to say too much and ruin anything, but you won't be disappointed. Very surprising twists near the end. Loved it!
May 4, 2014
Well this book will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat! It's a suspenseful story built around the main character's faith and prophetic gift, and how this gift impacts her relationships. The problems she encounters in her relationships are relevant and realistic to problems we face today, especially regarding rejection from people who do not understand the Christian faith and gifts, or those who have been hurt by the Church in some way. The plot has a lot of great twists and I couldn't wait to see how it ended. I was surprised! I truly loved it.
Disclaimer: The publisher of this book provided me with a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. I have read the whole book, and the views I have expressed here are entirely my own.
Disclaimer: The publisher of this book provided me with a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. I have read the whole book, and the views I have expressed here are entirely my own.
May 6, 2014
This one’s a page-turner. When I sat down to read What Laurel Sees, I figured I’d enjoy it over the course of a week. But it was too interesting to put down, and I read it in a couple of days. (I had to know what would happen to Laurel.) This story has a really cool blend of the supernatural with a realistic, suspenseful thriller story. (And a love story woven in, too) I enjoyed all the characters and the POVs. Even two of the characters you would expect to dislike, you enjoy because Rohrer has written them with so much dimension. It’s come out just in time to stock up on your great summer reads.
May 7, 2014
Quality character development and suspense! And, strangely encouraging. The first sentence engaged me and quickly felt like a sketch of some of my life's experiences, having needed to fully trust in God's help. I had to discipline myself to put it down each night! I related to the way God guides and provides for Laurel allowing her to feel hope and even joy in the midst of impossible times. This alone compells those around her with wonder of such peace.
Fun, realistic read!
Fun, realistic read!
March 22, 2015
Love this book!
It has a great mystery interwoven with a plot that has twists and turns. It is also a book about compassion, forgiveness and new beginnings. Really enjoyed this writer's work.
It has a great mystery interwoven with a plot that has twists and turns. It is also a book about compassion, forgiveness and new beginnings. Really enjoyed this writer's work.
May 13, 2015
Amazing to read a mystery that I actually enjoyed and a Christian one at that! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I appreciated how the author handled the subject of visions and hearing from God. I sensed that she knows what she writes about on the subject and with just the right sensitivity.
December 28, 2015
Five stars
Although this book has an element of romance, it is far from a typical romance. A murder and a custody battle challenge the main character who hears from God in dreams and visions. A challenging, interesting read.
Although this book has an element of romance, it is far from a typical romance. A murder and a custody battle challenge the main character who hears from God in dreams and visions. A challenging, interesting read.
February 7, 2015
What Laurel Sees
Susan Rohrer does a great job of bringing her characters to life. laurel and Joe seem to be from different worlds when they meet only to be thrown togetherness
Susan Rohrer does a great job of bringing her characters to life. laurel and Joe seem to be from different worlds when they meet only to be thrown togetherness
August 12, 2024
Good Story
I really liked this story - kept me reading.
The reveal of the "who done it" though was a little far-fetched to me and I found it difficult to believe.
Nevertheless, the book dealt with difficult subjects that unfortunately are real for so many people and I thought the author treated the telling of their stories with heart and respect.
I really liked this story - kept me reading.
The reveal of the "who done it" though was a little far-fetched to me and I found it difficult to believe.
Nevertheless, the book dealt with difficult subjects that unfortunately are real for so many people and I thought the author treated the telling of their stories with heart and respect.
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