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Finding Home #3
Worlds Apart
Maybe Escape Wasn't Enough
Josh and Mary have escaped from the cult and are discovering just how big the real world is. Josh is working and spending as much time as he can with Mary, the girl he crossed the country to find. Mary, a senior in high school, is learning the joy and wonder of spreading her wings.
But Mary is having nightmares that she can't explain and struggles to feel comfortable when she's close to Josh. She doesn't understand why her skin sometimes crawls when he touches her.
Josh can't wait for Mary to graduate so they can be married and start their lives together. They’re in love and he doesn't understand why she sometimes seems hesitant or worried. They love each other - isn't that enough?
Both yearn to move on from their past into a bright future, but will their journeys bring them together?
Or will they always be worlds apart?
Josh and Mary have escaped from the cult and are discovering just how big the real world is. Josh is working and spending as much time as he can with Mary, the girl he crossed the country to find. Mary, a senior in high school, is learning the joy and wonder of spreading her wings.
But Mary is having nightmares that she can't explain and struggles to feel comfortable when she's close to Josh. She doesn't understand why her skin sometimes crawls when he touches her.
Josh can't wait for Mary to graduate so they can be married and start their lives together. They’re in love and he doesn't understand why she sometimes seems hesitant or worried. They love each other - isn't that enough?
Both yearn to move on from their past into a bright future, but will their journeys bring them together?
Or will they always be worlds apart?
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2023
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September 14, 2024
I ran across Jared at a farmers market. He had a pop-up there. I looked at his set up and decided to go see what he was all about. I am so thankful I did. We chatted for about 15 to 20 minutes and I found that we had plenty in common. I asked about this series and decided to buy the first book to "test it out."
That was a Wednesday evening... I finished the book the next day, Thursday, and waited until the next week's farmers market to get book 2.
Well... Jared wasn't at the next farmers market... so I found him on FB and reached out. I found him a couple weeks later and got the rest of the series (3 more books)
Again, that was on a Wednesday evening. I finished all 3 books by Monday night. I LOVED THE SERIES!!!
I must say that I was quite surprised that I had gotten so involved in the 2 lead characters. I had just finished the Jack Carr Series and that was COMPLETELY different and quite brutal in parts... So I didn't think I would really get into the story so much... BOY WAS I WRONG.
I not only got into the characters, Josh and Mary, but I found myself relating to much of what Josh was feeling and doing (his stupidity) when I was a young lad. It made me rethink some things from my past and opened up my mind and understanding like I've never quite experienced.
I was able to convince Jared to go to lunch with me and we had a great time chatting about life and books and knives and all sorts of great stuff... including brisket... lol
The flow of the story, the factual events from Jared's life, the ability to relate to these characters was not only fun but quite educational in an emotional way... again... like I've never quite experienced.
I am still not totally sure why or how I got so attached to this story, but I loved each book and have recommended them to many people already. Its a great family read as well... telling a story that hits so close to home and actual events can be a very difficult thing to portray... Jared did an amazing job and to be honest.. these books have influenced my life in a positive and uplifting way.
Because of these books, I am now a fan of Jared's writing and have already purchased his other series, "The Guide and The Sword" and have already worked my way through those as well.
Jared is a great writer, a great guy, and completely worth supporting as an independent publisher as well. I'm a fan and will get all of his books... the ones already written and the ones coming in the future.
Great Job Jared Nathan Garrett... here's to continued reading, continued learning, continued improving, and a continued friendship.
Damon T.
That was a Wednesday evening... I finished the book the next day, Thursday, and waited until the next week's farmers market to get book 2.
Well... Jared wasn't at the next farmers market... so I found him on FB and reached out. I found him a couple weeks later and got the rest of the series (3 more books)
Again, that was on a Wednesday evening. I finished all 3 books by Monday night. I LOVED THE SERIES!!!
I must say that I was quite surprised that I had gotten so involved in the 2 lead characters. I had just finished the Jack Carr Series and that was COMPLETELY different and quite brutal in parts... So I didn't think I would really get into the story so much... BOY WAS I WRONG.
I not only got into the characters, Josh and Mary, but I found myself relating to much of what Josh was feeling and doing (his stupidity) when I was a young lad. It made me rethink some things from my past and opened up my mind and understanding like I've never quite experienced.
I was able to convince Jared to go to lunch with me and we had a great time chatting about life and books and knives and all sorts of great stuff... including brisket... lol
The flow of the story, the factual events from Jared's life, the ability to relate to these characters was not only fun but quite educational in an emotional way... again... like I've never quite experienced.
I am still not totally sure why or how I got so attached to this story, but I loved each book and have recommended them to many people already. Its a great family read as well... telling a story that hits so close to home and actual events can be a very difficult thing to portray... Jared did an amazing job and to be honest.. these books have influenced my life in a positive and uplifting way.
Because of these books, I am now a fan of Jared's writing and have already purchased his other series, "The Guide and The Sword" and have already worked my way through those as well.
Jared is a great writer, a great guy, and completely worth supporting as an independent publisher as well. I'm a fan and will get all of his books... the ones already written and the ones coming in the future.
Great Job Jared Nathan Garrett... here's to continued reading, continued learning, continued improving, and a continued friendship.
Damon T.
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