A Joyful Cup Story Choices, Book 1, (Paperback)

'How many crimes could she commit to avoid taking responsibility for the crash?' As Samantha Lawrence works to avoid being charged in a hit and run accident, we are reminded how one lie can turn into so many more and one bad choice can change your life forever. As I read this story, I tried to imagine how I would have reacted. Panic caused Samantha to drive away from this accident but why didn't she go back? Doubts and fear contributed to her dilemna but why didn't she admit what she had done? As we witness Samantha's conflict we realize her multiple bad choices. She chose to text while driving, she didn't stop when the accident occurred, and she continued to cover up her actions. What about the victim? Kevin Wyland experienced all of the emotions you would expect. He wanted to know who caused his accident and left him with severe physical injuries; he questioned why God would allow this to happen. Kevin also faced some choices---choose to accept God's timing and work to go forward; continue to blame the person responsible and withhold forgiveness for what they had done! Author Jacqueline Lynn gives readers so much to think about and she successfully shows the many emotions in her story. Disbelief, anger, and hurt; acceptance, faith, and forgiveness. Choices centers around a coffee-shop in Florida and this is the first book in the Joyful Cup Story series. Joy, the owner, is kind and wise and her Christian advice helps both Samantha and Kevin as they make the choices that will affect their future. I look forward to reading more about Joy and the Joyful Cup. I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.