Mirror, Mirror

By J.A. Marx

Description:

Lonely and wounded from a past relationship, Narcisse de Coeur now believes beauty, fame, and gold will help her snare the perfect knight. Her only thorn in the side is her lowly niece who vexes Narcisse with nonsense about Divine love trumping all other loves.Oliver Deere interviews for the makeup artist position at Narcisse’s unique boutique. Once he learns what really goes on behind the doors of her shop, he changes his mind—until Tawny, the owner’s angelic niece, enters the storefront. Captivated by the girl’s character and free spirit, Oliver is soon caught up in her battle to agape-love Narcisse out of her pit of anger and resentment.As Oliver’s affection for Tawny increases, Narcisse’s envy burns. Can genuine love prevail in a setting where “imitations” sell, or does everyone feign love?

Book Takeaway:

We allow loss and pain to lead us to God or to idols (anything that comforts us besides God in a season of loss). Letting trials build endurance, and seeking help when you need it.

Why the author wrote this book:

This story spilled out of me as I was learning to overcome great loss and pain. I had two paths to choose from: press in to God for freedom, or turn inward in the pain. Each of the characters in this book chose one of those two paths, and the results are hidden in the pages of the story.