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Safe In His Arms (Love Unexpected) Paperback – May 15, 2016

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She's determined to escape her past. He's looking to build a future . . . with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Anna Henderson is guilty of one thing: trusting the wrong man. Now she’s running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. The little town of Quintin, Texas seems like the perfect place to lay low, and its quaint little diner may just give her the new start she’s looking for. The more she gets to know the diner’s handsome owner, the more of a connection she feels with him. But she can’t put her heart—or his safety—at risk.

Joel Ash knows all about second chances. After all, he pulled himself out of his rough past and became a successful restaurant owner. So, when a nervous woman walks into his diner looking for a job, he can’t say no—even though he’s convinced she’s hiding something. He soon finds himself falling for the beautiful stranger, and he thinks he may have a real chance at winning her heart. But when Anna’s past catches up with her, both their lives are thrown into turmoil. His only thought is to protect Anna, and their possible future together, at any cost.

An inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear with love.

~*~

Love Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for.

Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone?

Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in.

Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?
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    Love Unexpected
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  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 15, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0997528915
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0997528916
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Melanie D. Snitker is the author of the Love's Compass series. She has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember. She started out writing episodes of cartoon shows that she wanted to see as a child and her love of writing grew from there. She and her husband live in Texas with their two children who keep their lives full of adventure, and two dogs who add a dash of mischief to the family dynamics. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, crochet, baking, archery, camping, and hanging out with family and friends.Website: melaniedsnitker.com/Facebook: facebook.com/melaniedsnitkerTwitter: twitter.com/MelanieDSnitker

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dallionz Media LLC (May 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997528915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997528916
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Melanie D. Snitker is a USA Today bestselling author who writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense. She and her husband live in Texas with their two children. They share their home with three dogs and a variety of small animals. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, training her dog, playing computer games, and hanging out with family and friends.

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Melissa N
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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The story line kept me on edge throughout. Very well written!!
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bptiger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Romantic Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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Safe in His Arms is at times mysterious, suspenseful, touching, and romantic. It’s a story of making changes in the face of danger, finding a place to call home, the meaning of family, and holding on to,faith. I found this book hard to put down and look forward to the next book in the series.
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Jennifer Lara
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable romance with a bit of suspense
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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Safe in His Arms by Melanie D. Snitker is the first book in the Life Unexpected series. Anna Henderson is running, running for her life. Her ex-boyfriend will stop at nothing to find her. She’s determined to leave her past behind her and put as much distance as she can between them. She comes to the little town of Quinton, Texas and she believes it is the perfect place to lay low as she figures out her next move. She walks into the local diner looking for a job. Joel Ash, the diner’s owner, is intrigued by Anna and hires her on the spot. He believes in second chances, having pulled himself out of a rough past and looks to help others do the same. Anna is determined to hide her past, Joel knows there’s more to her story and gently helps her see that she can trust him. As they get to know each other, the deeper their connection becomes, but the threat of her ex-boyfriend is always in the back of her mind. Will she open her heart to Joel and trust him? Or will she keep running?
Safe in His Arms is an inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear. It is a sweet story with suspense. The message of faith and trust in God and each other is not overly preachy and adds to the romance and healing that Anna goes through. I enjoyed all the characters. Anna is a woman who has lost the only family she knew, trusted the wrong man and was stung. As she runs, she’s determined not to trust another soul again. Her only companion is her dog, Epic. But when she meets Joel and his makeshift family of Brooke and Chess, she can’t help but want to be a part of it. The ex-boyfriend is a creepy character that the reader knows will pop up eventually and the suspense builds as the reader knows what the characters do not. I enjoyed the budding relationship between Joel and Anna. It is a sweet romance with real heart and soul. I look forward to reading the rest of the series and visiting the small town of Quinton, Texas and these characters again. I highly recommend Safe in His Arms.

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M. Kittles
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Suspense Romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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This book was easy to read and get into. I loved the characters. The story was clean and inspirational. The heroine was courageous and determined, while the hero was steadfast and kind. If you enjoy these things, you’ll probably enjoy this book.
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Wendy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christian Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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Loved this story! Great story of protection, faith & friendship. Looking forward to reading more books in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Sweet Romance with Thread of Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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"I envy him ("Epic"), you know,"
she finally said, her gaze still on the dog.
"I wish I could be that carefree.
Go forward in life
and not worry that the past was going to catch up with me,
or that I was going to screw something up."
Her voice wavered and she cleared her throat.

"It would be nice."
Joel moved to stand next to her.
"But when we dwell on the past, we let it crowd the present.
Fear gets control of our lives that way.
I think everyone deals with that to a degree."

Conversation between Anna & Joel
Found in Chapter 16

Like a Hallmark Channel movie, prayers, hope, and “family of sorts” are central themes.
Safe in His Arms Life Unexpected series, Book #1by Melanie D. Snitker
is a predictable, sweet romance with a thread of danger and
a “lovable white, furry carpet” named “Epic” with a happy ending.
Liam is “the bad guy” of the tale; Anna is running, and Joel, the owner of the diner, hires Anna.
But will the past catch up to Anna? Can Joel break Anna’s fear to open her heart and love again?
Will a new family be created, despite Liam’s efforts, and will he face justice?

It’s the kind of book that is enjoyable when want something light but still a thread of suspense.
I look forward to reading Someone to Trust (Life unexpected Book #2) as well as other books by Melanie.
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Callen-wisdom
4.0 out of 5 stars Family
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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What a sweet story, each description connected you to the characters. Some you feel sympathetic towards while others you immediately don't like. I think my favorite is Epic, thank goodness for the dog. Joel and Anna's love story song is is sweet and built on attraction for both outward physical and internal goodness. I really appreciate enjoyed my time reading this book.
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lovestoread
5.0 out of 5 stars She’s in danger, he wants to protect her.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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She’s on the run from someone who wants her dead, he offers her a safe haven just when she needs it. A page turning story with a lot of faith to strengthen them both.
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Larissa (That.Baker.That.Reads)
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in Brazil on December 15, 2023
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Synopsis:
Anna is running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. She finds a small town where she can start over.

Includes:
✨Christian Romance
✨Survivor
✨Small Town
✨Multiple POV’s
✨Found Family
✨Quick Read

🌶️Heat Level:
Just (Sweet) Kisses
Attraction / Tension:🔥

My Opinion:
It's an interesting story with a good plot, but even with so many layers, it lacked depth. The story might trigger someone, but it wasn't very strong or damaging. If you like a thriller mixed with Christian elements, you might like it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely breathtaking! Leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2020
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This book was near and dear to me, having had many foster children in our home. Loved it! Super ending.
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Janet Ralley
3.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2022
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This book ha£ all the required elements for a good romance. The man, the woman, and the threat. However, I felt no chemistry between Joal and Anna. I know it’s a Christian book and no steamy parts, and that’s fine by me, but it felt cold between them.
The bit when Liam turned up I thought was a bit rushed. He wants to make her suffer, but could have done a lot worse and taken his time.
I felt te pace was too slow due to too many sentences beginning with a noun or pronoun, and if this was removed the writing could be much tighter. And there was a bit too much repetition on Joal wondering what she was running from. That bit got annoying and I came close to putting the book down.
All in all, it’s a nice read but not hooking enough.
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cjupo
4.0 out of 5 stars Light romantic fiction
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017
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Nice romantic story with a bit of excitement. Predictable but enjoyable story with a couple references to God and relying on Him thrown in.
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Christine O'Malley
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in Australia on November 21, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, thankful to have an opportunity to read it in a single sitting. The characters were well written, and the drama unfolded at just the right pace to make the decisions they made believable and satisfying.
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