Felicia Mason
Sweet Harmony (2004)
Author: Felicia Mason
Genre: Romance (Contemporary)/Christian
Plot Summary:
Looking for a novel about smart, talented people of with moral substance? Then Sweet Harmony may be for you. Dr. Kara Spencer is a psychologist in Wayside, Oregon who spends most of her time volunteering and building her community, but sometimes she forgets to take care of herself. Enter Marcus Ambrose, an R&B singer, in town for Wayside’s music festival. They are thrown together at a panel discussing stereotypes and the culture’s obsession with celebrities. The panel reveals that Kara might have some stereotypes about successful entertainers that Marcus feels compelled to dispel. While their attraction grows, Kara is unsure about Marcus’s commitment to God. Kara introduces Marcus to her extensive family and the joys of life in Wayside. There is a question as to which Spencer sister Marcus prefers. Another point causing Kara emotional distress is Marcus’s career and the purpose of his music. SPOILER: This is solved as Marcus is making a career adjustment, attempting to transition from his love songs he’s known for to songs about the ultimate Love. He proves himself in a spectacular fashion: cutting an record dedicated to God, giving Kara’s sister a music career break, and proposing to Kara during a huge church concert.
Geographical Setting: Wayside, Oregon
Time Period: Present Day
Series: Mason has written two other books: Sweet Devotion and Sweet Accord that share Sweet Harmony’s setting, but focus on different characters.
Appeal Characteristics:
Character-driven, female’s moral struggle with her feelings about the relationship, family-orientated, small town setting with natural, every-day occurrences.
Similar Authors: Lori Wick, Dee Henderson, Janette Oke
Red Flags: Mild slang-style cussing, not the actual curse word but colorful offshoots.
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