{"product_id":"book-hjhv","title":"Tangled Violets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Finalist in the Christian Inspirational category of the 2022 American Fiction Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… an uplifting story of realistic struggle, a desperate drive for connection, and ultimately Christian redemption. … Martin's strength in this story comes from a refusal to shy away from life's difficulties as Lizzie faces tough choices and desires. … Readers eager for stories about connection and faith will find this engaging. Great for fans of Josie Riviera, Francine Rivers\" \u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookLife Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… a moving novel, crackling with sexual volatility and emotional intelligence. An engrossing emotional drama, both shocking and thoughtful … a provocative subplot handled without a hint of prurient sensationalism.\" \u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat happens when the deepest longing of the human heart-to belong, to be known, and to be loved-leads someone tragically astray?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLizzie Schmidt appears to have everything: intelligence, professional success, and hard-won independence. Yet beneath the surface lies a lifelong ache no achievement has quieted-the unanswered questions surrounding her identity and biological family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before internet searches and consumer DNA testing, Lizzie embarks on a deeply personal search for her roots, armed with incomplete information and a heart hungry for connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat she discovers alters her life in ways she never imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs unresolved wounds, emotional vulnerability, and profoundly disordered longing converge, Lizzie makes devastating choices leading to heartbreak, spiritual darkness, and consequences that reverberate for years. Yet even after profound failure, God's grace pursues her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader Advisory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This novel deals candidly with psychologically complex and morally disturbing relationship dynamics arising from family identity trauma, including themes associated with Genetic Sexual Attraction (GSA). Deeply Christian in its message that no one is beyond God's mercy, it is intended for readers seeking serious, thought-provoking fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49408145391920,"sku":"BDhjhv","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hjhv-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779317857","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hjhv","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}