Review
This is a powerful story of forgiveness and enduring life's painful struggles. Anna and Luke were only teens when their son Josh was conceived. While Luke wanted to make thigs right and get married, Anna's father convinced her they were much too young to make it work. So a vulnerable Anna gave in to her father and Luke disappeared from their lives. Now twelve years later, Luke returns when he learns Anna kept their son, and that his son is disabled.
Both Luke and Anna have several issues they need to work though, with themselves and each other. For each of them, learning to trust again is going to take a huge amount of faith - in God and one another.
Autumn Macarthur delves into the realities of being a single parent with the added difficulties of having to raise a son with a serious illness. I loved how Anna has grown from a naive teen into a self reliant woman who struggles with accepting help from anyone on a daily basis. I can so relate to this aspect of her personality! Anna has had to rely on only herself for so long, it is hard to accept the simplest kindness, like even hold her door open! It may be easy for some to have a belief in God, but a whole other story to truly place yourself in God;s hands and have faith that He does indeed know best and has a plan for our lives!
Luke has also had an eventful 12 years apart from Anna and Josh. In his time away he has devoted his life to God and has spent his life helping families in countries where decent housing is a blessing. Now that he has returned to Oregon, he needs to find his way back in this country and how to make a permanent life where he can be the father Josh needs, and win Anna's love once more so they can be a true family.
Josh has an amazing attitude and sense of humor for a seriously ill child, but he also has his childish outbursts. Autumn does an amazing job of portraying such a sensitive situation and Josh's antic will make you smile, laugh, and cry throughout the story!
Paula Marie - Fiction Full of Faith
From the Author
This story is close to my heart, as the first Christian romance I wrote! God used the writing process to bring me nearer him and heal some old hurts. The ending of the story is upbeat and uplifting, but there's some serious heartache in between. Even at the end, it's clear they'll face more pain in the future. The difference is that at the start they're facing it alone, and by the end, they'll face it together, and with God. I hope you'll stay with Anna and Luke through their struggles to reach the future God has planned for them, and I hope you enjoy their book!
Autumn x
If you enjoy this book, you may also enjoy my other heartwarming and uplifting Christian romances!
Sweetapple Falls
His Father's Son (this book)
His Healing Touch
His Perfect Bride - preorder for spring 2022
Huckleberry Lake
Calm & Bright
Imperfectly Proverbs 31
Midnight Clear
Christmas at the Lake, a duet of books 1 & 3
All three books are also available as audiobooks, beautifully narrated by Sarah Kate!
Love in Store
The Wedding List
Believe In Me
Least Expected
A Model Bride (also part of The Macleans)
Forget Paris
Invitation to the Ball
Teapots & Tiaras
Nothing More
What Happens in London #1 Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 in a set
The Macleans
A Model Bride (also part of Love in Store)
More than Friends
A Lesson in Love
The Real Thing - preorder for late 2021
Together for Christmas box set
Believe in Me, A Model Bride, Calm & Bright, and His Healing Touch
A Tuscan Legacy multi-author series
Dolce Vita
La Risposta
Innamorata
Or the That Sunflower Summer box set - these three books plus Least Expected
Chapel Cove Romances
Remember Me by Marion Ueckermann
Love Me by Alexa Verde
Cherish Me by me, Autumn Macarthur
Choose Me by Marion Ueckermann
Hold Me by Alexa Verde
Marry Me by me, Autumn Macarthur
Belong with Me by Alexa Verde
Accept Me by Marion Ueckermann
Adore Me by me, Autumn Macarthur
Ride with Me by Marion Ueckermann
Treasure Me by Anne Marie Philips - preorder for late summer 2021
See Me, by me, Autumn Macarthur - available now!
Second Chance Protectors co-authored with Alexa Verde
Brett, Her Bodyguard
Colt, Her Reunion
David, Her Cowboy
Or all three in the Second Chance Protectors box set
Many books are also available in paperback.
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About the Author
Autumn Macarthur is a USA Today bestselling author of Christian inspirational romance. Originally from Australia, she now lives near London with her very English husband plus their spoiled rescue cats and guinea pigs, after a one-year working holiday turned into over twenty years!
She loves writing deeply emotional stories to make you smile and remind you how big and wide and deep God's love and forgiveness can be. She's thankful to be blessed with good friends and a patient husband. Most of all, she's eternally grateful for God's great love and mercy.
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