Unexpected Dismounts by Nancy Rue
Review by: Melissa J. MacDonald
Genre: Christian Fiction
Publisher: David C Cook
Publication Date: 2011

This is the second book in the Reluctant Prophet series. Allison Chamberlain is a prophet who receives nudges from God. Her life has already made a complete turnaround as she has followed the nudges and gone where God has sent her.

Taking place in St. Augustine, Florida, Allison does battle on the streets to reform prostitutes and drug addicts and to show them the love of Jesus.  She is also in the process of adopting Desmond who is a precocious 12 year-old boy who grew up on the streets. The adoption should be a sure thing, but trouble seems to follow Allison and she suddenly finds herself having to fight in court for her son. At the same time, she’s doing battle for her sisters at The Sacrament House and dealing with the rape of a recovering prostitute.

Motorcycle rides, hanging with the HOGS, prostitutes, court battles, endearing characters, and honest pain makes this book truly captivating. When you add in the handsome manly Chief with whom Allison has a magnetic attraction to, I promise you’ll stay up late reading this one.

This book absolutely captured me. I was skeptical when I started reading about a prophet. I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it or even be able to relate to it. However, I was mistaken. I found myself relating to Allison’s love for people in a very real way. I don’t ride a Harley, but I love people and feel their pain deeply. If you’ve ever hurt for someone else, been angry at the injustice in the world, or ask God “why?” than you will relate to this book. Hats off to Nancy Rue for writing a deep, thought-provoking, and entertaining story.

Rated PG-13

Thank you to David C Cook for providing me a copy of this book.