Fighting Temptation

Francis Rose, lead singer for a Christian rock band, is suddenly finding fame and fortune. The popularity of the band has sky-rocked since doing benefit concerts in Haiti to build villages on the island.

Francis returns from his latest successful tour and is delighted to be reunited with family, Mary and the two children Heather and Eddie, who has Down syndrome. However, the temptations are beginning. Each band members was to receive ten-thousand dollars for their part in the concert, but when Francis opens his envelope, he finds thirty-thousand. The temptation is strong to keep the money.

Then a beautiful Russian actress asks for his help in developing a musical. Francis knows it’s wrong, but the temptation to have an affair is very strong. The temptations keep coming affecting both Francis’ family and his work. Will his strong faith eventually help him to be saved and return to his family and deep Christian roots?

This is a fast paced story of a man dealing with the temptations of success. Francis is a struggling man that you can relate to. He knows some of the things he does are wrong, but can’t help being pulled toward the bright shiny objects. Because sex is one of Francis’ temptations there are some rather graphic scenes, more than you might be used to in a Christian book. If graphic sex bothers you, this may not be your book.

I recommend this book for anyone who thinks this couldn’t happen to me.

I received this book from PR by the Book for this review.