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illusions (The Apple Hill Series) Paperback – April 18, 2020

by Jennifer Sienes (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 209 ratings
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One reckless night. A lifetime of regret.

Corey Schaffer has spent her entire marriage privately repenting a horrible mistake made the week before her wedding. When her teenaged daughter is in car accident, Corey blames herself and aches to confess all to her husband.

Additionally, their son’s thoughtless rebellion has put her husband Paul’s pastoral position at risk, and he’s finding it hard to forgive. If he can’t forgive Michael how can he forgive her?

It all comes to a head when a disgruntled church member sees an opportunity for revenge.

Corey must dig deep to find the courage to help her family. Even if that means walking away.

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    5.5 x 0.96 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    195183903X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1951839031
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Celebrate Lit Publishing (April 18, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 195183903X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951839031
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.96 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 209 ratings

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Award-winning author Jennifer Sienes holds a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in education, but discovered life-experience is the best teacher. She loves Jesus, romance and writing—and puts it altogether in inspirational contemporary fiction. Her daughter’s TBI and brother’s suicide inspired two of her three novels. Although fiction writing is her real love, she’s had several non-fiction pieces published in anthologies—three in Chicken Soup for the Soul. She has two grown children and an "adopted" family. California born and raised, she recently took a step of faith with her real-life hero and relocated to Tennessee.

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Customers find the book readable and appreciate its faith-reaffirming content, particularly its glimpse into life as a preacher's family. The story features intricate plot development and well-developed characters, with one customer describing it as a beautiful story of love. Customers praise the book's grace and forgiveness themes, and one review notes how it deals with real-life situations.

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16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one customer describing it as a finely crafted novel.

"Illusions, the second book by Jennifer Sienes, is the best book I've read this year...." Read more

"...Illusions is a finely crafted novel built around well-developed characters who behave and interact in all-too human ways...." Read more

"...Okay rant over. Haha Excellent, emotional and powerful book. Grace, forgiveness, devotion to family, all trump hidden sins...." Read more

"What an amazing book! From the very beginning the characters came alive and kept me from putting it down...." Read more

12 customers mention "Faith"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book faith-reaffirming, appreciating its glimpse into life as a preacher's family and its emphasis on God's grace and devotion to family.

"...This is a story of faith, redemption, forgiveness, and lots of grace. It's also a story that could easily happen to any of us...." Read more

"...and provides her readers with a memorable story that speaks volumes about human nature, the preciousness of forgiveness and the fragility of life...." Read more

"...situation is filled with a medical emergency, faithfulness, family's relationships and their relationship with God...." Read more

"...Excellent, emotional and powerful book. Grace, forgiveness, devotion to family, all trump hidden sins. People can change by the grace of God...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the intricate plot of this book, with one customer describing it as a beautiful story of love.

"...The characters were well developed and real. The plot was intricate with many different threads of sub-plots, yet very believable...." Read more

"...This author is a master of her craft and provides her readers with a memorable story that speaks volumes about human nature, the preciousness of..." Read more

"This story has so much heart! It is about a pastor and his family and the many obstacles that they face...." Read more

"Awesome story line as the main characters go back and forth took a minute to get into the swing of things but the story line took off once I did...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Life happens and it isn't always what we expect. The characters were well developed and real...." Read more

"...Illusions is a finely crafted novel built around well-developed characters who behave and interact in all-too human ways...." Read more

"...Excellent story line, well developed characters and a Christian background and message." Read more

"What an amazing book! From the very beginning the characters came alive and kept me from putting it down...." Read more

6 customers mention "Grace"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the themes of grace and redemption in the book, noting how forgiveness plays a significant role.

"...This is a story of faith, redemption, forgiveness, and lots of grace. It's also a story that could easily happen to any of us...." Read more

"...Okay rant over. Haha Excellent, emotional and powerful book. Grace, forgiveness, devotion to family, all trump hidden sins...." Read more

"This is such a beautiful story of love, loss, redemption, and second chances...." Read more

"...The author did a great job of dealing with faith, forgiveness, grace and love. Great for anyone to read and especially a clergy family." Read more

4 customers mention "Life issues"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book deals with real-life situations and the fragility of life.

"...Paul Schaffer and their two children, Taylor and Michael, is full of life challenges and grace extended...." Read more

"...about human nature, the preciousness of forgiveness and the fragility of life...." Read more

"...It is messy, emotional and interesting. It deals with real life situations that so many of us face and there is wisdom in the solutions...." Read more

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  • John V
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read this year
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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    Illusions, the second book by Jennifer Sienes, is the best book I've read this year. The story of Corey and Paul Schaffer and their two children, Taylor and Michael, is full of life challenges and grace extended. Indiscretions, secrets, husband and wife conflict, parent and teen conflict, traumatic brain injury, blood tests, well-meaning friends, church trouble makers, and much more fill the pages. As I read the story, I was drawn into the life of the main characters. This is a story of faith, redemption, forgiveness, and lots of grace. It's also a story that could easily happen to any of us. Life happens and it isn't always what we expect. The characters were well developed and real. The plot was intricate with many different threads of sub-plots, yet very believable. Illusions is a great title. Many of us live a life filled with illusions of one kind or another. Many Ms. Sienes has written a book I wholeheartedly recommend. I'm eager to read more from this author.
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  • CarpeDiem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, Memorable, Highly Recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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    A grabber from the beginning, this one is gut-wrenching, heart-hurting, faith-reaffirming and extraordinarily difficult to put down. Illusions is a finely crafted novel built around well-developed characters who behave and interact in all-too human ways. This author is a master of her craft and provides her readers with a memorable story that speaks volumes about human nature, the preciousness of forgiveness and the fragility of life. I highly recommend this one and am grateful it is one I can share with many. Enjoy!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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    This story has so much heart! It is about a pastor and his family and the many obstacles that they face. The situation is filled with a medical emergency, faithfulness, family's relationships and their relationship with God. The author does an excellent job setting the plot and moving the storyline to beautiful ending.
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  • naomicraig
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    Wow! Another hard hitter from Jennifer sienes!

    Pastor’s wife here and I was about ready to recommend Corey to join up with a pw group. When you hire a pastor it is Not a two for one deal. Let the pastor’s wife serve where God has called her.
    Okay rant over. Haha
    Excellent, emotional and powerful book.
    Grace, forgiveness, devotion to family, all trump hidden sins. People can change by the grace of God. This book was very moving.

    I feel seen.
    Can be a standalone book. But Read providence too!
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  • Dawn W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
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    Awesome story line as the main characters go back and forth took a minute to get into the swing of things but the story line took off once I did. Excellent story line, well developed characters and a Christian background and message.
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  • Heather Crawford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Food for the soul!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
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    What an amazing book! From the very beginning the characters came alive and kept me from putting it down. I especially could relate to Corey; a wife and mother who could so easily loose her identity in every day life and the challenges it brings. Thank you Jennifer for keeping it real and bringing everything back to the foot of the cross. I highly recommend this book!!!
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  • LaDonna McCall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
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    This is such a beautiful story of love, loss, redemption, and second chances. A story of how secrets can come back to haunt you but also that God's Grace is enough to cover past sins. A story of forgiveness even when it seems impossible to do so. A story of not giving up on those you love and letting God heal what could potentially destroy you. Jennifer Sienes writes beautiful stories that will touch your heart and soul and full of so much Truth from the Father. I love her books and I highly recommend Illusions.
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  • Karen Schwochow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Faith strengthening
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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    As a pastor's wife, I could relate to much of everything. It is living in a fish bowl and hard to live up to everyone's expectations. The author did a great job of dealing with faith, forgiveness, grace and love. Great for anyone to read and especially a clergy family.
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  • Julia McClure
    5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WRITTEN. DEEP & THOUGHTFUL!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2021
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    Although this book is religion-based, it is thoughtfully and deeply written without the feeling of preaching. The characters were contained and the family as close to 'normal' as it can be until a small torrent of problems breaks through their somewhat dull routine of daily living. As one thing comes to a head it becomes apparent that all the issues popping up around the family are interrelated and every family member is forced to get real and deal with their own individual challenges. Really good book! Well worth the time. I highly recommend it.
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