Creative and complicated, Jade McKinley felt like a weed in a rose garden growing up in Chapel Springs. When she left, she thought she’d never look back. But now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return.
The mayor of Chapel Springs, Daniel Dawson, has been an honorary member of the McKinley family for years. While his own home life was almost non-existent, Daniel fit right into the boisterous McKinley family. He’s loved Jade for years, but she always saw him as a big brother. Now that she’s back, his feelings are stronger than ever.
As Jade attempts to settle in, nothing feels right. God seems far away, she’s hiding secrets from her family, and she’s strangely attracted to the man who’s always called her “squirt." Finding her way home may prove more difficult than she imagined.
I was excited to be approved for this title on NetGalley. I have always enjoyed books by Denise Hunter and I really wanted to read this one. My thanks right up front to Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me to read and review for them.
Jade has surely dealt with some tough blows so far in life. She left Chapel Springs to follow her dreams, to move past the old hurts. She has hope as she sets out. But her plans are dashed, her sorrow deep. Scared and harboring secrets, she returns home.
Jade is stronger than she gives herself credit for. She is trying to put her life back together and do things herself but she soon realizes that she needs people. She needs help. She has to let go of the secrets and trust again.
I just love Daniel. All through the book I just kept thinking "that poor boy". ha. Hopelessly in love with a girl who has never loved him back. "That poor boy." His struggles are real. He wants to help Jade, he wants to love her. But loving her like a brother is NOT what how he wants to go about it. Seriously, "that poor boy." Daniel is so good to Jade. He hold her secrets and shares and gives. He is an angel boy.
I think this was one of my very favorite books by Denise Hunter. I really, really enjoyed it. This is one I would probably re-read when I had a hankering for a good love story.
This is a Christian Fiction book. It releases officially tomorrow! Find it at Amazon.
Jade has surely dealt with some tough blows so far in life. She left Chapel Springs to follow her dreams, to move past the old hurts. She has hope as she sets out. But her plans are dashed, her sorrow deep. Scared and harboring secrets, she returns home.
Jade is stronger than she gives herself credit for. She is trying to put her life back together and do things herself but she soon realizes that she needs people. She needs help. She has to let go of the secrets and trust again.
I just love Daniel. All through the book I just kept thinking "that poor boy". ha. Hopelessly in love with a girl who has never loved him back. "That poor boy." His struggles are real. He wants to help Jade, he wants to love her. But loving her like a brother is NOT what how he wants to go about it. Seriously, "that poor boy." Daniel is so good to Jade. He hold her secrets and shares and gives. He is an angel boy.
I think this was one of my very favorite books by Denise Hunter. I really, really enjoyed it. This is one I would probably re-read when I had a hankering for a good love story.
This is a Christian Fiction book. It releases officially tomorrow! Find it at Amazon.
I'm really excited to read this one! Thanks for sharing your review!
ReplyDelete