Heaven Scent

She’d wanted her father to pay more attention to her, and she’d wanted her family to be like it used to be. She hadn’t wanted everything to change so drastically that she may not even survive it.

As Liza excels physically, everyone, from college basketball recruiters to the gorgeous Kyle Reynolds, seems to take note of her. Everyone, that is, except her
own father.

While her father is busy at his law practice, Liza learns about a strange new religion from Kyle. Could Kyle’s religion help her family? Or is it already too late for her father to make amends?

When yet another broken promise finally leads to tragedy, Liza doesn’t know if she will ever be able to forgive her father.

It will take a good friend, a new belief, and a miracle straight from heaven to help Liza see that she still has a choice.

The compelling story of a high school basketball star, this is a novel every girl will want, and none will be able to put down!

“Heaven Scent–what a cool title. It meant so much more to me after I finished reading the book and realized just what a play on words the title is. I love the foreshadowing that Rebecca does in this book to build up to quite an amazing event and storyline. She has a great blend of a little romantic tension and plenty of physical and emotional action.

This is a great read and was a good reminder to me of how it must feel when people don’t know God. It’s hard to imagine not knowing how to pray because I pray every day and have known prayer all my life. I’m grateful for the personal relationship that I feel with my Heavenly Father, the knowledge that He really knows ME, and cares about me. Thanks Rebecca, for the great story and good reminder woven so artfully within the story.”
Rachelle Christensen, Author of Wrong Number

“Last Saturday I sat down to read a book for review and spent every spare moment over the next 24 hours finishing it. It’s been ages since a book grabbed me by the nostrils and pulled me into it so strongly that it was effort stopping long enough to eat, let alone feed anyone else.

The book was Heaven Scent by Rebecca Talley.

Heaven Scent is about a young basketball star who seems to have it all, and for the most part she does–everything but her father’s attention. It was a story about forgiveness that goes far beyond that which anyone would normally have to endure. I was very caught up in the characters and their lives. Rebecca is masterful in her ability to create characters the reader cares about. I spent the last hour and a half of my reading time almost sobbing, and that’s not something I’ve EVER done. The instant I finished I passed the book on to my mother, who stayed up half the night reading it and bawled her head off just like I did. The emotional power and beauty were too much to hold inside.I won’t give it all away, because I don’t want to ruin it for you.

Go out and buy the book because my description of what happens will not come anywhere near to giving you a true understanding of the story. It’s something that must be experienced. It would be like trying to describe chocolate.

So, here’s a big standing ovation from this little corner of the net, and Rebecca–I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! You’ve made a truly devoted fan out of me!
Karen Hoover, author of The Sapphire Flute

“I thoroughly enjoyed Rebecca Talley’s latest book, Heaven Scent. I bought it to read, but my fifteen year old daughter quickly snatched it away before I could even read it. She couldn’t put it down, and I think she read the entire book in one sitting.

When I got my turn to read it, I could see why. It was a compelling story about a young girl and the trials she faced. It takes an unexpected turn that is very touching. You’ll definitely need a box of tissues!

My favorite part of the book was Rebecca’s portrayal of the main character, Liza. It was perfect. She captured the angst, self-consciousness, and the up and down rollercoaster emotions, we all have as teenagers, in a way that made me feel what Liza was feeling. I loved the character and would like to read more of her story.
Kim Job