PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
The scars on her face are nothing to the scars on her heart. But can God help her find healing―and love?
Eight years ago, Ava and Joseph had the perfect future planned—he would go to veterinary school, she would embark on a career with an exclusive modeling agency, and they’d eventually get married and have three dogs and four children. Until a terrible accident changed everything. Unwilling to believe they could still have a future, she made Joseph promise to leave and live out their dreams without her.
Joseph has never broken a promise to Ava. Until now.
Because before he made that stupid promise to leave, they’d made each other another promise—one of forever. Now that he’s done with veterinary school, he’s determined to return to River Falls and show her that his promise still stands. That he loves her just the way she is.
But first he’ll have to find a way to crack the safe she’s erected around her heart.
Fortunately, he has help: in the form of three lovable dogs, a special group of sick kids, and more than a few slices of pie. But will it be enough to convince Ava that their forever is worth fighting for? Or will he be left picking up the pieces―alone?
My Review:
This is my first book to read by Valerie Bodden, and I enjoyed this book so much, it definitely won’t be my last. I thought this story was very well written. I loved the characters and I was drawn into the storyline from the very first chapter.
I found Ava’s story to be heart touching. Ava’s plans for her future did not go the way she imagined it would. A tragic accident changed Ava’s view of not only her future, but also the way she viewed herself. Joseph has loved Ava for years, but her insecurity leads her to push him away. I admired the way Joseph was consistently supportive of Ava and his patience with her was sweet. One of the things that I enjoyed the most about this book was the emphasis on faith and trust in God that’s evident all throughout the storyline. Ava’s story is a beautiful reminder of how God works for good through all events in our lives.I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series and follow the lives of the community of River Falls.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.
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Emotional Christian romance to touch your heart and soul.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Valerie M. Bodden has three great loves: Jesus, her family, and books. And chocolate (okay, four great loves). She writes emotion-filled Christian fiction that weaves real-life problems, real-life people, and real-life faith. Her characters may (okay, will) experience some heartache along the way, but true to her tendencies as a hopeless romantic, she will always give them a happy ending. Valerie is living out her happily ever after in Wisconsin with her high-school-sweetheart-turned-husband and their four children. Visit her at www.valeriembodden.com to get your free short story today.