Bell of the Night
Perfect for fans of Francine Rivers, Bell of the Night is a tender romance and heart wrenching reminder that we are never too far from God's healing hands.
Bell is numb to her life as a prostitute and to the horrible men who come her way—until an optimistic preacher named Teddy Sullivan comes to New Orleans, intent on saving the sinful souls of the South. But Bell doesn't feel worthy of rescue, especially as she begins falling for the kindhearted preacher. Could he, or Jesus, ever really love someone like her?
Teddy is instantly drawn to the petite brunette with sad eyes and longs to rescue her. But Bell insists he rescues all her friends first. If Bell isn’t able to see that God loves her regardless of the path her life has taken, and Teddy can’t help her and her friends escape those running the brothel, both risk not only losing sight of God’s plan ... but each other.
Reviews for Bell of the Night:
"To my delight, this author succeeded at skillfully crafting a clean story about a very worldly topic. And, in doing so, she drives home the truth of God’s redemptive love for sinners."-Amazon reviewer
"Beautifully written and extremely emotional story! It will make you smile; it will make you cry; this is definitely an amazing book to lose yourself in!"-Amazon reviewer
"It's filled with mystery, heartache, suspense, and hope. When you think your life is worthless, and nothing will ever go right, there is always hope. Find hope in this amazing story about love, trust, and new beginnings."-Amazon reviewer
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Discussion Questions for Bell of the Night
- Teddy believes no one is beyond redemption. How does his belief mirror God’s pursuit of the lost?
- What does Bell’s decision to suggest Teddy marry Astrid instead of herself say about her sense of responsibility and desire to save others?
- How do the women in Storyville form a chosen family? How does Bell’s loyalty to them shape the decisions she makes?
- How does Teddy’s unwavering belief in saving “sinful souls” influence Bell’s own journey toward self-worth and healing?
- Bell consistently puts her friends’ needs ahead of her own. What does this reveal about her character, and did these sacrifices feel justified or misguided?
- In what ways does Storyville’s environment affect Bell’s identity and choices? How is the historical context used to explore themes of control, exploitation, and resilience?
- Bell must relearn to trust—first in Teddy, then in herself. What key moments mark her emotional shifts from distrust to acceptance?
- The tension between religious morality (as embodied by Teddy) and the street-level reality of Storyville comes to a head. How does the novel challenge simple “good vs. bad” labels?
- Which friendship within the story felt most pivotal to Bell’s transformation? How do these relationships shape her choices?
- Characters like Astrid, Jasmine, and Poppy impact Bell in different ways. Which secondary character’s journey resonated most with you—and why?
- If the title Bell of the Night is symbolic beyond Bell’s nickname, what do you think it represents about her life and choices?
- As Christian/historical book, the novel foregrounds faith and the power of redemption. How effectively does it balance religious messaging with storytelling—did it feel natural or did it divert from the narrative?
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