Storm-Soaked, Soul-Deep, Unforgettable

Storm and Tempest

Written by Lisa Phillips

Series: Brand of Justice, Book 13

Published by Two Dogs Publishing, LLC

Release Date: 08.27.25

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

5  Stars!

Storm and Tempest is raw and relentless. Every chapter is soaked in emotion, truth, and the ache of waiting on God when nothing makes sense, including His timing. This story lives in that place where you're dripping wet with fear and asking Him to supply hope at the same time, begging Him to move before your heart gives out.

This novel didn’t let me stand dry on the shore. It pulled me into the middle of the downpour … battered, breathless, drenched in tension and truth. Jax is searching for his kidnapped wife and he’s holding on to the only true Anchor: the one true, living God who sees in the dark. Jax’s thoughts echo every storm-weary prayer I’ve ever prayed: “Whatever happened, the Lord was sovereign … this was only going to turn out to be a victory if God directed the outcome.”

That’s not polished theology. That’s survival.

Nothing comes easy here … not the answers, not the healing, not the peace. Just a man asking for supernatural strength: “He needed God to supply him supernaturally with the ability to keep the faith …” And still choosing,“… no matter what, he would do his best to give glory to God. Your will be done.”

This story reached deep! Deeper than I expected. The pacing, the danger, the emotion; but most of all, the authentic surrender. The unshakable kind that trusts God's hand when the outcome is still unseen. The gut-wrenching kind that breathes through soaked prayers. The holy kind that stays bowed low and worships.

I wasn’t ready for how emotional this would be. I didn’t expect the spiritual gut-punch in the middle of so much urgency. But I’m grateful. So grateful for the reminder that faith isn’t found after the storm clears, but right in the middle of it, where surrender becomes sacred. So grateful for a story that didn’t just stir emotion, but stirred worship. So grateful for the reminder that the storm doesn’t silence Him … it makes His nearness clearer. So grateful for a book that left me soaked in truth and steadied by grace.

Perfect for readers who have cried in the rain, whispered prayers through the thunder, and worshiped anyway – because He never stops being worthy!

I received a digital ARC from the author. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.