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    The Masterpiece
    The Masterpiece
    The Masterpiece
    Audiobook15 hours

    The Masterpiece

    Written by Francine Rivers

    Narrated by Susan Bennett

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    About this audiobook

    New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece. A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want-money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman's past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn't know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist-an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison. Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it's as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship-and both their lives-forever.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 6, 2018
    ISBN9781501948749
    The Masterpiece
    Author

    Francine Rivers

    New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers is one of the leading authors of women's Christian fiction. With nearly thirty published novels with Christian themes to her credit, she continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers, including Redeeming Love, have been translated into more than thirty different languages.  Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. This retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush is now considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction. Redeeming Love continues to be one of the Christian Booksellers Association’s top-selling titles, and it has held a spot on the Christian bestsellers list for nearly a decade. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).

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    • 5/5
      couldn't get enough of it! Rivers has an amazing story-telling heart.

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    • 5/5
      I've always been told Mrs. Rivers was a gifted author. I started the books skeptical and thought it a bit slow start. Turns out she was masterfully introducing the characters and setting the plot. I finished the story in deep awe of God and his provision. Marvelous book!

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    • 5/5
      My favorite of her books so far. Couldn’t put down

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    • 5/5
      Remarkable story about how God will go the distance to redeem a lost soul. A true Romans 8:28 story.

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    • 5/5
      Stunning. Kept me pulled in the entire time and I loved that Jesus was the center of it all. Beautiful story!!!
    • 5/5
      Loved the book, couldn't stop listening bought the book after listening the book. So I can put it in my personal library.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the book. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but iverall good "read".
    • 5/5
      The narration is top class, I enjoyed this book so much. I have read the book a few years ago, but listening to the way this narrator told the story had me feeling like it was the first time reading it. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      The book drew me in and wouldn’t let go. I can tell it is the kind of story that I will think about for a long time.?
    • 5/5
      Riveting story of how Love never fails, Jesus is Love!!
    • 5/5
      This is the second time I had the book read to me. It is soooooo good. I love the way you weave the Christian life into your stories.
    • 5/5
      Francine rivers is amazing author who weaves in the truth of God without diminishing the power of the story and plot. Exciting and suspenseful. Wonderful read!
    • 5/5
      The Masterpiece is a Perfect example of God's Grace and Mercy to us and being worked out in us. We are God's Masterpiece ;each and every one of us. Our lives are meant to show forth His Glory
    • 5/5
      Great book! Full of Grace from the Lord. Thank you.
    • 5/5
      This is an amazing story of what God can do to broken hurting individuals! It’s been a great inspiration to me to let go and let God make me into the person He wants me to be.
    • 5/5
      Such an awesome book! It moved me to tears. I would highly recommend!
    • 5/5
      This is a beautiful story. The characters are complex, real and inspiring.
    • 5/5
      Wow! This book is amazing and gets me so excited and in awe to see how and what story God is writing for me right now, creating what type of Masterpiece out of my life.
    • 5/5
      I think this was one of my best read in 2018, great story of transformation..I recommend it to everyone....
      I keep going back to the book...
    • 5/5
      Always enjoy Francine Rivers' work. This is another I will listen to again in a few years.
    • 5/5
      Great book. Loved it so much I couldn’t put it down
    • 5/5
      What a great story of God's everlasting love for His children.
    • 5/5
      This is an awesome read I listened and took me two days to finish keeps you on the edge of your feet shows you how faith is and how God works in mysterious ways
    • 5/5
      It keeps you reading!! Thank you Francine Rivers for your work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 5/5
      Francine Rivers never ceases to amaze me with her writing. Such a moving story.
    • 5/5
      One of the better books I've read recently - keeps you interested for much of the book. Love it!
    • 3/5
      Redeeming love was way better! Best part was the epilogue.
    • 4/5
      It was a little bit cheese but also I really loved it!
    • 5/5
      Masterful writing by a women who is obviously filled with the Holy Spirit. I am moved by her talented ability to tell a story in which God is glorified. Continued blessings to Francine Rivers.
    • 5/5
      Oh my goodness, what an absolutely GEM of a book. I agree that this might be my favorite of hers ❤️ worth the read