J.G. Jakes – författare

Hope ignites, a covenant forms and a commitment rises as a returning veteran pledges to overcome the horrors of a forgotten war.

Reese Chance returns home from Vietnam alone and confused. Protests against the unpopular war trigger haunting memories, and he seeks escape and answers in North Texas, hoping to dislodge the horrible images embedded deep within his mind. He finds himself at the Double H Ranch, which offers not only refuge, but also passion in the arms of owner Dody Hancock.

When Dody confronts a deceitful man trying to steal her ranch, she nearly loses her life and could lose her ranch for good. The only person she can lean on is Reese. When deceit and distrust challenge them both, Reese is left feeling betrayed. Will his fight for dignity bring him the inner peace he so desperately needs?

When Luke and Katie McCoy lose their farm to an unscrupulous land-grabber, they are uprooted from their home and way of life as they know it. Forced to move to the city to look for work, things start to get really complicated.

The brazen, courageous Katie is not afraid to face danger nor to seek retribution. Often, it seems that danger finds her, and Luke has his hands full as he tries to keep the situation in check and Katie safe.

When their closest friend, Hoose, gets railroaded on a murder charge and faces his almost certain execution, Katie and Luke join their new friends to plan the perfect escape.

Lives are changed, humor abounds, and faith and resiliency are renewed. And, Luke, always trusting in Katie's decisions, breathes a sigh of relief!

J.G. Jakes’ The River Rages is the second book of The River's Trilogy, full of drama, romance and humor.

An evil man. A horrible murder. A miscarriage of backwoods injustice. And  a young woman’s vow of revenge.A character-driven inspirational/historic fiction, The River’s Edge never lacks for action and suspense. With unexpected twists and turns, this gripping novel tells of courage, fateful encounters and men working in the shadows—crafting despair and feeding off the acrid steam of fear.

Katie McAllister, a pious young woman, finds herself at redemption’s crossroads, where a deep-seated hatred forces her to bring retribution with no peace. Her faith is tried as she fights against bitterness and unforgiveness. In her struggle, readers see echoes of themselves. Letting go of the desire for earthly justice does not come easily….Does she allow the love of a young man to help break the shackles of bitterness and the clutches of hatred? Within these pages lies a story of love and hatred, regret and forgiveness, faith and consequences—an altogether human story.