About the Book
Book: With Mercy’s Eyes
Author: D.T. Powell
Genre: FICTION/ Christian / Contemporary
Release Date: June 16, 2025
He turned his back on God a long time ago. But God never forgot him.
Six months after struggling actor Lane Harris lost his husband in a tragic accident, he lands a movie role guaranteed to put him on the Hollywood map. But one producer holds the power to shut down his shot at stardom—and she’s a Christian. If she finds out he’s gay, it’s over. Lane is careful not to say too much around her.
When an alcohol-fueled tryst with his co-star ends in humiliation, and his landlord hands him an eviction notice, Lane looks for someone to talk to. He finds a confidant in the Christian producer. After a night of too little sleep and not enough coffee, he lets slip his sexual orientation. Instead of a verbal flogging, the woman recounts recently losing her own husband.
The only Christians Lane knows condemn him upon learning he’s gay. But this one is different. She doesn’t embrace his sexuality, but instead of treating him with disdain, she offers compassion. Christians are supposed to hate people like him. So, why doesn’t she?
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With Mercy’s Eyes by D. T. Powell is an issue-facing Contemporary novel for adult churched Christians. It addresses homosexuality and same-sex attraction from a Biblical perspective without falling into the trap of the extreme responses we too often see from modern churches. It holds similar views to Jackie Hill Perry, Becket Cook, Rosaria Butterfield, and Christopher Yuan.
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My Thoughts:
This is one of those books that is so profoundly beautiful that it’s incredibly hard to write a review that does it justice! I was captivated by this book from the very beginning and could not stop reading. Lane and Vic are both very compelling characters and I quickly became invested in both of their stories. I loved watching God gently draw Lane to Himself from page one. And seeing The Gospel become personal to Lane was excellently written!
I applaud the author for having the courage to follow God’s leading and write a story that tackles many topics (including homosexuality and same-sex attraction) that tend to be considered taboo in Christian fiction, and not only that, but she does so brilliantly in a loving, truthful, God-honoring, non-explicit, non-judgmental, non-affirming way.
This book beautifully illustrates what it looks like to love others as Christ loves us! Every page of this story reminds us that we are called to view everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE through eyes of mercy!
I’m so glad I read this story! It’s very needed in today’s world, and in my opinion it’s a MUST READ for every Christian!
If you enjoy hard hitting, emotional reads that will challenge your heart and make you think then you will LOVE this book!
Please read this book, I guarantee you will be overwhelmed by the depth of Jesus’ love for us!
Bravo, D.T. Powell! I wish I could give this book infinite stars! It’s one of my favorite reads of 2025 and I most highly recommend it!
(5 Stars!)
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and I also purchased my own Kindle copy as well!
My review was not influenced in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
About the Author
D. T. Powell has loved stories since before she can remember, and it was one of those stories that God used to change her life and prompt her to start writing. In addition to writing book reviews for a magazine as well as original contemporary and speculative fiction, she has actively contributed to the fanfiction community since 2013. Her original work has been published by Writers Digest, Clean Fiction Magazine, Twenty Hills Publishing, The Order of the Pen Press, Worldsmyths, and Cadence Writing. She enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and playing an occasional video game. You can find her online as dtill359.
Her favorite verse is Psalm 126:5, “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
More from D.T.
Driving through a deserted intersection at 3:30 AM isn’t an ideal time for much of anything. But I remember the moment clearly, because in that instant, I chose to accept God’s prompting to do something I thought was impossible (or, at the very least, inadvisable)—write a Christian fiction book with a main character who’d just lost his husband.
Being a Christian in traditional circles, I believe that any intimate relationship outside of a Biblical marriage is not pleasing to God and goes against His will and plan. So, for at least a year before that moment of acceptance, I wrestled with God’s prompting to write such a (to me) non-sequitur.
But God kept bringing this story to mind—sometimes quietly during time spent with Him, and sometimes more loudly through people I got to talk and interact with. He wouldn’t let me forget what He’d asked of me.
Once I’d accepted God’s prompting to write this story, I reluctantly began drafting, but, in fear, I put a pseudonym on it. I was terrified that strangers and family members alike would see this premise and lay down immediate judgment of both me and this story.
However, there is one true antidote to fear. Perfect (mature) love. And as I continued to take steps of faith—albeit haltingly at times—God fostered in me a love, not just for this story, but for Him, and for a group of people Christians far too often label and then push aside because of their specific, chosen sin.
With Mercy’s Eyes is a glimpse of how God draws people to Himself. It’s an unapologetic statement that salvation is for all of humanity, no matter how we sin. It’s a look into the life and heart of someone too many Christians might never have given a second thought.
This book takes a non-explicit look at homosexuality and same-sex attraction from the perspective of someone who has lived that life and thought it would bring them happiness, only to wind up empty and no better off than when they began. Often, it’s only when we come to the end of ourselves that we understand just how much we need the Saviour.
God has seen this book through from beginning to end. To honor what He has done, both in me and within these pages, and celebrate His saving grace, I now gladly give my name to this story. I pray God brings With Mercy’s Eyes to the people who need it, just as He brought it to me when I needed it.
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Sounds like a story I will enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteI would say, too, that this is one of the best books I've come across this year.
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome
ReplyDeleteIm looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing.
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