A Life Worth Living: A Faith-Based Romance Novel

How does the pain in our lives lead to the greatest love we’ll ever know?

Michael Jacobson runs a highly successful and still growing marketing agency in Detroit. His hours are long, his days are packed, and his personal life is non-existent. When his sister Kelly shows up on his doorstep one day requesting that he flies out to Spokane, Washington to watch over her son Samuel and their mother Lucille for a month, he almost says no until he finds out his mom has cancer. Michael’s relationship with his mother is complicated, but he loves her. He can’t help but agree to the trip in the hopes of making amends with his mother and being there for his sister in a time of need. When working remotely and caretaking for his mom and nephew become too much for one man, Michael makes the call into the hiring agency. Little did he know whom that phone call would soon bring into his life…

Michael will soon have to face a choice that will change everything he thought to be true.

Amanda Murphy is a single Christian mother who has made bad decisions a time or three in her life. Single and with a two-year-old child now, she longs for better days. A way out of her overbearing sister Tanya’s house seems impossible to her at the moment, so does a life she could ever be proud of calling her own. Clinging to her hope in Christ through prayer, Amanda’s tears are about to get answered in a way she never saw coming…

In a world dominated by worry and controlled by fear, Christians are called to live by faith. It’s in living by faith and not by sight, that Christians are enabled to live a life worth living. Circumstances change, but the truth and love of God will not and cannot change.

From the USA Today Bestselling Author T.K. Chapin comes an inspiring romance about love, family, forgiveness, and faith. Uplifting and encouraging, this wholesome novel is one that will keep you turning the pages late into the evening and leave you with a feeling that God’s love and control are ever-present in the world today and evermore.

my point of view:

This book is so touching, it had my heart melting so many times! I have rarely read a book while being pulled in so many different directions.

The reader, at least this reader, is able to connect to every character at different times. I know I have been through several of these life changing circumstances and it brought on so many feelings as I read the book.

I cannot claim to have read all of this author’s books, but I have read quite a lot of them, and this one is by far my favorite to date. A novel like this truly promotes a faith in God and how we must learn to put our trust in Him, always relying on His promises to provide us our best life when follow His path.

About T.K. Chapin    

Trust Me: A small-town Single Dad

She’s in town to find herself, not lose her heart to a single dad.

All Kayla Jones is good at is work. So, when her friend talks her into taking a solo vacation in a beach town, work remains her foremost thought, and she rear-ends a stranger’s truck while on a business call. Having a nervous breakdown in front of the handsome driver wasn’t part of the plan—neither was getting her Airbnb reservations messed up.

After his wife walked away from their family, single father Tucker Boudreau’s priority is taking care of his son, even if it means running a daycare. When his neighbor asks him to host an overflow guest, Tucker isn’t prepared to fall in love with the beautiful tourist—yet from their first encounter, he feels an irresistible connection with Kayla.

But even though she seems to reciprocate his feelings, she’s never been around kids, and his puppy terrifies her. So what happens when they realize they can’t be apart, especially when her vacation ends and she gets a promising call that could heighten her career?
Tucker has fought for love before. Does he have it in him to fight for another chance at love?

Welcome to Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty.

Stunning coastline, a harbor against life’s storms, and a welcoming community await in Chapel Cove. A place where those hurt by challenges, disappointments, and failures or reminded of their unfulfilled hopes and dreams can make a fresh start. And, if they’re brave enough to accept it, maybe also find a second chance at love, if only they’ll allow God to safely anchor them in their hearts’ home? Discover this small town filled with love, hope, and faith, in Chapel Cove, a series of sweet and clean standalone Christian romances. Join us in Chapel Cove today!

my point of view: 

I am so excited to be back in Chapel Cove! How awesome is it to have a new author join into the series! I have read several of Rose Fresquez’s books, and I promise you will not be disappointed in anything she writes…….but for me, this has been so much fun to get back to all the people I adore on the Oregon Coast and meet some new ones!

I also have a soft spot for single parent stories, and this one is no exception. It’s almost hilarious the way Kayla has no idea what to do with or act around children. But kids have a way of speaking straight from the heart and stealing your own while they are at it!

Tucker is such a great dad, changing his whole life plan to raise his son alone, he just melts your heart. He and Kayla must find a way to bring their two very different lives together if they want to follow God’s plan for a wonderful forever after!

About Rose Fresquez   

Dangerous Secrets: A Three Book Set of Christian Romantic Suspense

Sweet, wholesome books about faith, love, and murder!
Welcome to Rios Azules, a small south Texas town, where rivers and emotions run deep, and the secrets are deadly.

SCENT OF DANGER
To find her missing sister, small-town cop Maya Hutchinson risks her life by posing as her glamorous twin. Under escalating attacks, Maya accepts protection from dashing senator’s son, Connor McNamara. Cop turned PI, Connor McNamara has his own secret mission and is forced to choose between family loyalty and love. When the scent of danger draws near, will Connor and Maya survive long enough to forgive and accept each other?

Amazon review:

Alexa Verde again brings us a heart stopping, suspense filled novella.This novella packs a lot in fewer words.
Maya and Connor race across Texas trying to find Maya’s twin and solve the mystery of why she is missing.
I loved the , characters and the Texas setting.
Maya and Connor share God’s love and forgiveness and it helps their journey.
The story line was heart wrenching and I loved the ending.
Alexa is a good storyteller and I look forward to more by this author.

DANGER UNDER THE MISTLETOE
Eager to heal after losing her husband, security consultant Rachel Evans moves to the small Texas town of Rios Azules. When one of her clients is found murdered under the mistletoe and her rental is broken into, the former thief realizes danger has found her once again. Her neighbor’s widowed son volunteers to help her. But as Rachel’s attraction to him grows, can she trust him with her heart – or her secret – before someone takes her life?

Amazon Review:

I love this book. The characters are amazing and they have so much love for one another and they are always there for each other. Alexa did an amazing job with this book and the whole series is just unbelievable. I strongly recommend the Danger series, you will not regret it.

MISSING AND IN DANGER (previously published as Heart Restored)
After her fiancé died in her arms, Liv Knox gave up on romance and now dedicates her life to her ranch. But when a friend needs her expertise as an ex-runaway and a former PI, she agrees to help maths teacher Diego Laguardia find his missing daughter. Now, not only does Liv have to draw on her traumatic memories, she also struggles with her untimely attraction to reserved and kind Diego. When someone makes it clear they might die if they don’t stop the search, can she and Diego solve the mystery in time to get a second chance at love?

my point of view:

I am so blessed to have found this amazing author – Alexa Verde – and to be able to call her friend! She writes some of the most amazing stories that go straight to your heart, well, my heart, anyway! I don’t know how she manages to capture the depth of pain and suffering these characters go through, but I can tell you, she is spot on. I say it all the time, I love a book that can make me FEEL….I have my reasons for that. I know what it is like to blame oneself for other’s sufferings, and I know what it is to have a wall built so solidly around your heart for so long you cannot even remember the last time you felt something….but I digress.

Lets talk about Liv and Diego! Liv was first introduced in Heart Healed to us as the tough rancher that prefers horses to humans. I knew even then that this woman would eventually have a special place in my heart! Liv has been through so much, from childhood through her teens, and as an adult, that most people would be broken beyond repair! It takes the disappearance of Kylie, a teenager she does not even know to break through her shell and force her to help in the search, knowing what the young girl faces being a runaway on her own.

Diego is such a mess himself, with his own heartaches from a past he’d rather forget, now just when he finds out he has this amazing daughter, she runs away and is in possible danger! Diego is way out of his element here, I mean what’s a math teacher to do? There are no algorithms to solve this problem. When his half brother, known to us as Rat, sends Liv to him because God said to, well, who is he to argue with that? But does he have to be so attracted to Liv, all the while trying to find his daughter, and keep everyone from being hurt by death threats?

The journey these two have to take is both heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time. Being believers does not make us all knowing with wisdom and light, sometimes we really need to dig deep into ourselves and take a step out in faith, and this story is a reminder to all of us that there are times when we all need to have a little more faith in ourselves, just as we place so much faith in our Lord and Savior!

Three complete romances full of love, faith, and danger to warm your heart and set it racing!

About Alexa Verde            

Turns out, my sister was serious about everything she said in that phone call.

The cancer.
The leaving.
The postcards.

So I was already struggling to figure out just what God thought He was doing. And then my boss introduced me to the guy who would be taking over the new project.

My project.

Sure, Owen’s hot. And so what if he has the world’s most impressive resume? He’s not getting my job without a fight.
And my job isn’t the only thing I’m not going to surrender.

I’m also not going to let Owen take over my heart.

my point of view:

I have to be honest, I have no siblings, so I cannot imagine how Cecily felt when she was so close to her sister to have her disappear that way. Not that it mattered in the least. I was hooked from page one!

I sincerely lived this story, it truly gets you in all “the feels”! I don’t want to give away too much, as you really need to read this for yourself and see where it hits home with you.

About Elizabeth Maddrey      

Ryder Langston retires from commercial fishing and manages Blake Sloan’s supply stores. When the owner of the inn in Cranberry Cove hires a new executive chef, Ryder is intrigued by the tall woman with ebony hair who hides a dark family secret.

Juliette Duplay must flee from her French roots and her past when a family member turns against her. She’d like to blend into the American culture but can’t escape danger even in the small community of Cranberry Cove.

Can Ryder and Juliette unravel the mystery in time to celebrate Christmas at Cranberry Cove?

my point of view:

I am so happy to introduce this book to any of you who have not had the pleasure of reading it yet! I love a good Christmas romance, and a suspenseful one is like getting a bonus….add in cooking and even a recipe at the end is like icing on the cake!

I have had a previous foray in Cranberry Cove, and couldn’t wait to go back there again! The author does such an amazing job of making you feel as if you are actually walking through the lovely town.

Bonus points, as we get to read about France as well…I do not want to give up too much of the mystery, as it would ruin it for all of you, but let me just say, as I am getting this post ready I can smell the roast I am making from the recipe in the book! Mmmm….

About June Foster    

A woman with deep roots, a man who couldn’t be tied to a place. They couldn’t be any different.

Chloe Love adores her small-town life in Colorado. She opened her new boutique and is contemplating a relationship, but no one in Eron makes her heart race. Maybe love isn’t supposed to be butterflies and she should date the nice, reliable contractor, who’s always there for her.

Dr. Zach Eron has never been a man to settle in one place. When Zach’s grandparents leave him a house in the town named for their family, it is supposed to be just another quick stop. That is until the only doctor gets hurt and the beautiful fashion designer starts sharing stories about the grandparents he barely knew.

Zach’s unexpected time in the picturesque town has him embracing his past, and the enchanting woman who makes somewhere finally feel like home. With new dating options, Chloe is forced to make a crucial choice. Marry the golden boy or the charming doctor who makes her weak in the knees. Can she trust God’s plans for her future?

Choices is a sweet, Christian romance with interracial characters. Download Choices today and fall in love with the characters, community, and heartwarming stories of Eron Outsiders in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

my point of view:

This is my first read of the author’s, but I know it will not be the last! I so enjoyed this story for many reasons, first off it was so real. What do I mean, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you…the characters were not perfect, they all had their own struggles, and don’t we all? They also face situations that are so true to life – family issues, career choices, lifestyle choices, etc. Even where to live – big city, small town?

Chloe already has a beau, so what if she’s only been on a handful of dates with him and they have never kissed? She is all about being a hometown girl and helping her family in any way she can. Her family adores him and he is a solid good Christian guy. What more can a girl want?

Zach is a doctor with an agenda for his future….and falling in love in his grandparents home town is not on the list, that is for sure! I found Zach incredibly endearing to me, and full of hope. He is the first to jump in and help the people of the community without a backward glance. Then there is Noah – I mean super great guy, how can you not route for him? Ah, but God has His own plans, and we need to learn the hard way sometimes.

I truly loved the pace in which the author took the story, it wasn’t too fast or slow for me, but just right, and felt perfect to me. I felt anticipation every time I opened the book to read, and had a severe case of the warmth and fuzzies when I finished it. Now I just need to find the time to read all the other wonderful books by this author! 

About Rose Fresquez       

New Release and a free ebook!

An old family secret threatens her recovery from amnesia with a secret baby. Run again or stay, there’s no way forward without shredding his heart.
After months of searching, Nathaniel Cavanagh tries to forget the woman who ghosted him just when he was ready to propose. He fulfills his duties on his stepdad’s ranch and tries to accept what appears to be God’s will, but hope and joy are elusive.

Ainsley Johnson never meant to disappear, but when she unearths the truth of what happened between their families years ago, she retreats to determine her options. Soon after she discovers she’s pregnant, she loses her memory in an accident. As wisps begin to return, she remembers her baby’s father, but why is a sense of foreboding so strong? Nathaniel would never hurt her!

Returning to Jewel Lake and the cowboy she loves restores clarity but panics Ainsley. Run or stay, there’s no way forward without shredding Nathaniel’s heart once again. And this time, there’s a baby to consider…

my point of view:

This story was not at all what I expected, and I have read everything Valerie Comer has published! I am always amazed at the author’s insight to the different characters, and I simply cannot imagine what it must be like to have this kind of imagination and dedication to get these books written.

Nathaniel is such a strong young man, having survived the love of his life disappearing on him just before he was about to propose And to see how Ainsley doesn’t even remember him two years later when he is the father of her little girl!

Honestly, you get all that in the information about the book above. What you don’t gett is the details of having a Traumatic Brain Injury, how the effects the individual and all their loved ones; what happens when you have a mother who is controlling and thinks she is always right; what this reunion does to the Cavanaugh family, both the siblings and the parents….agh, I think I enjoyed this book as much as for the main characters as I did for all of the sideline stories intertwined as well!

Nathaniel is such a strong young man, having survived the love of his life disappearing on him just before he was about to propose And to see how Ainsley doesn’t even remember him two years later when he is the father of her little girl!

All I can say is….I WANT MORE!

About the Cavanagh Cowboys Romance series

The Cavanagh brothers might be rivals in many ways, but at their ranch? There they cowboy up, keeping the horses fresh, the cattle in tip-top condition, and their twin teenage sisters (mostly) out of trouble. Romance comes knocking at Rockstead Ranch — not once, but six times — in this Montana Ranches Christian Romance series.

1. Marry Me for Real, Cowboy 

2. Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy

3. Let Me Off Easy, Cowboy

4. Kiss Me Like You Mean It, Cowboy

About Valerie Comer