Precious in His Sight

When Sugar Brennan discovers that her architect husband, Clay, has been unfaithful to her, her well-ordered world in present-day Westfield, S.C., suddenly falls apart. But before the women’s ministry leader and kindhearted Southern socialite can decide how to react, she accepts an offer to work with orphans in Ukraine for several weeks. That service provides the spiritual and emotional guidance she needs to face her husband—and the increasingly complicated fallout from his infidelity. Pashley infuses this story of betrayal, heartbreak, and reconciliation with unrelenting themes of grace, forgiveness, and Christian duty. The pain of the betrayed wife is well-written, and Sugar’s restless search for peace will evoke sympathy. Even Clay and his mistress are portrayed with psychological depth. Readers will identify with the characters’ spiritual journeys. Some might feel the resolutions would have been more believable and effective if Pashley had left a few loose ends and held back on the sermonizing, but they’ll appreciate Pashley’s overall message of hope and renewal. [em](BookLife) [/em]