Topaz Heat (Christian Romance) (The Jewel Series) (34 page)

Miriam wants to break off an engagement because her fiancé is not a Christian.

2.  How would you counsel a young Christian woman in this situation?

Derrick struggles not to give in to despair when facing criminal charges.  Read Psalm 42.

3.  What example does David give in dealing with times of overwhelming trial in our lives?

Derrick comes from a  past scattered with sin.  Yet, whether or not we ran with an inner city gang performing thievery and thuggery or dealt drugs for a crime-lord, we are all stained with sin, and that sin is all the same to God.  Read Hebrews 10:17.

4.  What does the Bible say about our sin when we accept Christ's sacrifice?

5.  Do you think it's"fair" that someone with Derrick's past is as forgiven and as washed clean as someone with Sarah's past?

Sarah felt judged and manipulated by her mother; however when the older woman sincerely apologized, Sarah forgave her immediately and let her back into her life.

6.  Do you find it easy to forgive?  Why or why not?

Derrick and Tony have done things in their past they take no pride in now that they know Jesus Christ. Robin and Sarah demonstrate how we can emulate the love of Christ in wiping the slate clean.

7.  Do you find it easy to forgive others, particularly for actions they took before they came to know Christ? Why or why not?

More Great Christian Fiction…

The Jewel Anthology

by Hallee Bridgeman

Hallee Bridgeman's critically acclaimed best selling award winning Christian anthology, together in one book for the first time. The complete novel
Sapphire Ice
. Inspired by
The Jewel Series
, the all new novella
Greater Than Rubies
. The second full length novel
Emerald Fire
, and the final novel 
Topaz Heat
. All works complete, uncut, and unabridged.

Sapphire Ice

Robin's heart is as cold as her deep blue eyes. After a terrifying childhood, she trusts neither God nor men. With kindness and faith, Tony prays for the opportunity to shatter the wall of ice around her heart.

Greater Than Rubies

In this novella, Robin plans a dream-come-true wedding. Anxiety arises when she starts to realize the magnitude of change marriage will involve. Forgotten nightmares resurface reminding Robin of the horrors of her past. She gives in to her insecurities and cancels Boston's "Royal Wedding." With God's guidance, will her bridegroom convince her of her true worth?

Emerald Fire

Inspirational Novel of the Year
RONE Award Finalist: Green eyed Maxine fights daily to extinguish the embers of her fiery youth. Barry's faith in God is deeply shaken when he is suddenly widowed. Just as they begin to live the "happily ever after" love story that neither of them ever dreamed could come true, a sudden and nightmarish catastrophe strikes that could wreck everything. Will her husband find peace and strength enough to carry them through the flames?

Topaz Heat

Inspirational Novel of the Year
RONE Award Nominee: Honey eyed Sarah remembers absolutely nothing from her bloodcurdling younger years. Derrick fled a young life of crime to become a billionaire's successful protégé. After years of ignoring the heat between them they surrender to love, but must truly live their faith to see them through.