Shredded Human Trafficking Can Hide in a Small Town: Rae's Characters Are Realistic and Endearing. - Publisher's Weekly

Jean has been called Blue Jean since childhood, but not because of her clothing. She wears nondescript colors and avoids people when she can. Her world is unhappy but predictable, until the new pastor and his handsome brother move into town. A chance encounter brings the town prostitute to church that Sunday, starting a chain reaction that will shake the church to its core. Will Jean embrace the truth that will set her free, or will fear keep her captive forever? **** If you loved Francine River's Redeeming Love, Shredded is for you! **** "Rae brings to light difficult subject matter with empathy and restraint, gracefully exploring the pain of overcoming violation and trauma through the eyes of the victims....This is an uplifting story about the courage it takes to reform a community and care for the marginalized and neglected." - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY ...this book really blew me away! So many nice little Christian novels out there, but so few that really attempt to be life-changing....It makes such a difference!... I was so taken away with the story. All the emotion, the drama, the romance and tenderness, the action, adventure. I couldn't wait to see what happened but I didn't want it to end either. I really can't say enough good things about it and how much I enjoyed it. WOW!... I was nervous with anticipation and crying and so caught up in it all. I had to put the book down to give myself an emotional break.: ) ... I rarely cry over books, but I think that other than Karen Kingsbury, [Rae is] the only other author that has made me cry while reading a book. -Sue I love it!!!...[Rae's] best book yet I think! Can't put it down. -Mary I couldn't put the book down... a compelling story of suspense and romance. -Jeanie ...incredible. -Michael