Purest Joys Restored

Wisteria House, Book 3

De: Jennifer Q. Hunt

Narrado por: Leigh Foster

As a teenaged war hero, Brax Rutledge decided to disappear, causing untold hurt to his family and damage to his soul. Now, having finally surrendered to Christ, he grapples to find his purpose in the life he nearly threw away. While he works to achieve fame as a record-setting pilot, an old friend begs him to take on a complicated rescue effort. Thrown together with the girl he could never have, he must choose between his goals or her wellbeing—time and time again.

Hazel Atwood only ever wanted to serve the Lord. Jilted by her minister fiancé, then valued in ministry only for her vocal talents, she finds herself alone and about to lose everything. Desperate, she chooses a last-ditch option, never realizing the consequences cannot be undone. Her calling and her heart are soon at war, and she no longer understands either. Where can she find rest from her striving and meaning for her suffering?

The final secrets of Wisteria House will change all their lives forever.

©2024 Jennifer Q. Hunt (P)2025 Jennifer Q. Hunt

Timeless spiritual truths and historical references

I recently listened to Jennifer Q. Hunt's Purest Joys Restored and absolutely loved it! I've now listened to this whole series and the narrator does a great job with the voices, both male and female. The story was a perfect series ender and had so many poignant moments.

This is Brax and Hazel’s story and yes there is romance, but the story is filled with a great deal more.

Jennifer includes so much history and weaves real people and events in with her fictional characters. Above all, she adds realistic spiritual struggles and growth. This story shines light on church hurt, family hurt, racism of the late 1920s (and how it varied in different locations around the U.S.), and forgiving those who never repent or make right the hurt they inflicted on us.

I can’t recommend this book or series enough. I came away stronger in my faith and convicted about things I need to face.

In this series, you should read the books in order or you will miss a lot of who Brax is and the stories of the other main characters in his family.

JQH’s books are a treasure!

Satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. You should listen or read in order, because you don’t want to miss anything! I love how JQH handles difficult topics like race and church hurt without being preachy. She just brings God’s word to bear in a grace-filled way. She has such a good grasp of human emotions too. Chef’s kiss!

The BEST book of the 3!!!

I have adored this entire series but I admit I think Brax and Hazel were my favorite. I truly enjoyed how beautifully this family saga was woven together into a perfect story of redemption and restoration for the glory of God. The historical interwoven narrative is also highly intriguing to me. I love how the author framed so many issues surrounding things like spiritual abuse and struggling with one’s talents and how to best use them for God’s glory as I’ve also struggled in similar ways so I related to that part of the story a lot. I could continue gushing. It’s just a perfect ending to a perfect series! Go listen!!

Characters who are real heros flaws and all!

I love this series and this book was my favorite! Brax is everything a redeemed hero should be, flaws and all. And Hazel is so sweet and strong. Plus we get plenty of time filling out the stories of the other characters from the series we have come to know and love. The narration was perfect and I love how I was never confused about who was talking. If you have never read one of Jennifer Q. Hunt’s novels, you are missing out on something truly beautiful!