Trial & Tribulations (Windy Ridge Legal Thriller)

I have been seeing Rachel Dylan's books on various Facebook groups. I'm glad I finally decided to try one. Trials and Tribulation is an engrossing story that involves a legal battle between two rival New Age groups. But by accepting the case opposing attorneys Grant and Olivia find themselves involved in a far more serious battle, one that could cost them their souls.
Ms. Dylan has done a wonderful job of creating strong, believable characters along with a storyline that compels one to drop everything and read. It also made me focus on my own relationship with my L-rd, Jesus Christ. As Grant and Olivia grew in their faith, I found myself praying more and also getting into the Word. I recommend this book to people who wish to learn more about Spiritual Warfare in a novel as opposed to a textbook.

Trial and Tribulations is a spiritual warfare legal thriller. I read it in one day; I had to know what was going to happen next. Olivia is a successful attorney that has been assigned a big case representing a New Age tech company, Astral Tech. She is strong in her faith but working to defend a New Age company becomes more of a spiritual battle than she expected. Grant has been hired by the other New Age company this is suing Astral Tech. Grant and Olivia immediately connect on a professional and personal level. Grant was raised in several foster homes and is skeptical about God and faith. I found the technical side of the new age business enlightening. Who would have thought that a New Age company would try to get followers through a phone app? I really enjoyed how Grant and Olivia connected and worked through their differences. It was very well written. I appreciated how they both had a good support system that they relied on. As I was reading, there were several secondary characters that I am hoping get their own book; including Ty and Chris just in case Rachel reads this review  . Warning: This book is about spiritual warfare which can make it very scary and real for some. It also contains a lot of religious discussions. If you are ready for that; I highly recommend the book and cannot wait for the next book in the series.
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I had a hard time starting the book. It didn't really grab my attention until several chapters in. Once it had my attention I couldn't put it down.

I didn't like the timing in the book. There are several time gaps where we don't see anything happen. I think some of the gaps could have been shortened. I was expecting a lot more spiritual warfare against Olivia and other characters.

If Grant is going to be such an important part of this "war" it would have been nice to see more of his spiritual journey.

With that being said, I can't wait for the second book to see what kind of havoc Nina Marie and Layton cause.

A very unexpected surprise! I had read one of Rachel's other book - Expert Witness which had no paranormal qualities to it at all, so this was very different. This was a Good vs. Evil/God vs. Satan type book. What I really loved was all the fun (mmm not so fun LOL) paranormal activity, Christian paranormal activity I should say.

If you like books with a lot of paranormal stuff flying around but don't like all the swearing and sex - this is a good book for you. This is a very clean paranormal story. It was fun, edgy, suspenseful and thrilling in spots.

There was good solid character development. I liked all the main characters. Especially Olivia and Grant. I can't wait to read more about them in book 2.
I also loved all the courtroom drama. This has always been a favorite of mine in books.

I am a Christian and I do believe in Angels and Demons but this book was very far fetched. I am not saying it could never happen, just that it doesn't happen every day. But, it is a fiction book and it doesn't have to be real for me it just has to be good - and that it is! To be honest the book would be kind of boring without all the paranormal aspects. So I loved it more because of that. I am glad this is a series. I am definitely hooked - I will be reading the rest!

Thanks to the author, Rachel Dylan for sending me this book for my honest review! Next one please!

Trial and Tribulations is a super book of Good vs Evil. Well written. I look forward to the next. Awesome author!