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This Very Moment
Bill Dubrey is a sought-after plastic surgeon for LA’s prestigious and wealthy, and an equally sought-after bachelor. On the surface it appears he has it all—money, respect, and fame. Yet behind his aloof exterior lurks a tragic past that prevents him from finding what he really needs.
All that changes on the day Kylee Stewart reenters his life. She alone knows Bill’s secret agony, and she is determined to help him face his past. During the years they’ve been apart, Kylee’s own life has been far from easy, but unlike Bill, she has turned to God in her need, finding a faith to which she desperately clings.
The tentative friendship they begin has Bill rethinking his stark future, yet he keeps his heart in check—afraid to commit, afraid to lose again. During Kylee’s darkest moment, when she needs him most, will he be there for her?
Best-selling author Rachel Ann Nunes offers This Very Moment, a compelling story of heartbreaking loss, inspiring faith, and a newfound love strong enough to heal all wounds.
All that changes on the day Kylee Stewart reenters his life. She alone knows Bill’s secret agony, and she is determined to help him face his past. During the years they’ve been apart, Kylee’s own life has been far from easy, but unlike Bill, she has turned to God in her need, finding a faith to which she desperately clings.
The tentative friendship they begin has Bill rethinking his stark future, yet he keeps his heart in check—afraid to commit, afraid to lose again. During Kylee’s darkest moment, when she needs him most, will he be there for her?
Best-selling author Rachel Ann Nunes offers This Very Moment, a compelling story of heartbreaking loss, inspiring faith, and a newfound love strong enough to heal all wounds.
212 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Rachel Ann Nunes
58 books361 followersRachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four and by seventh grade knew she was going to be an author. Now as a stay-at-home mother of seven, it isn't easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing is to never eat chocolate at the computer. "Since I love chocolate and writing," she jokes, "my family might never see me again."
Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.
For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.
Rachel has over sixty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.
For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.
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July 26, 2015
Alrighty, so I have to start this review with the fact that I read about 75%, if not more, of this story. Thoughts? Well, let me state that I'm not religious whatsoever, but I have no problem reading a book that talks about religion. The way the author did it? Not a fan! Having Kylee basically passive aggressively force her religion onto Bill? Well there was only so much of that crap I could take. Just an FYI to the author, it is possible to write a religious story, where one main character believes in God, while the other doesn't. Then later they change their mind, or something traumatic happens to get them to believe. As in without having one person force it on the other. I have a feeling that anyone really religious will not understand where I'm coming from though, that they'll see no issue with how Kylee was towards Bill regarding her religion. Oh well.
Either way, even if they were no religious talk involved, this story was just way too predictable and boring for my liking.
Questions/Comments:
First off, I found it kinda surprising how upset Kylee was when she found out that Nicole had died. Yeah they may have been friends in the past, but they hadn't talked, communicated, or anything in over 5 years. Of course Nicole was gone for most of that.
Why did Kylee act as if she were some naive, young thing when it came to interacting with Bill? Like she's blushing when she realizes she has to change her clothes when they go swimming.
Suzy is staying at Kylee's, while the Mauro is staying at Suzy's place. Why? Because "Old Mrs. Peabody next door would call it a den of iniquity and get you kicked out." Huh? What type of housing is Suzy living in? That made no sense to me at all.
The fact that Kylee seems to think it's not possible to be a good person, do what's right, and yadda, yadda, yadda, without believing in God, is such a joke. The fact that the author even had the character question that, WOW! You don't need to believe in God or a higher power to be a good person!
I still can't figure out how Mrs. Simpton's place caught on fire. Okay so her candy burned in the oven. And? Where did the fire come from? Wouldn't it have just been smoky?
Either way, even if they were no religious talk involved, this story was just way too predictable and boring for my liking.
Questions/Comments:
First off, I found it kinda surprising how upset Kylee was when she found out that Nicole had died. Yeah they may have been friends in the past, but they hadn't talked, communicated, or anything in over 5 years. Of course Nicole was gone for most of that.
Why did Kylee act as if she were some naive, young thing when it came to interacting with Bill? Like she's blushing when she realizes she has to change her clothes when they go swimming.
Suzy is staying at Kylee's, while the Mauro is staying at Suzy's place. Why? Because "Old Mrs. Peabody next door would call it a den of iniquity and get you kicked out." Huh? What type of housing is Suzy living in? That made no sense to me at all.
The fact that Kylee seems to think it's not possible to be a good person, do what's right, and yadda, yadda, yadda, without believing in God, is such a joke. The fact that the author even had the character question that, WOW! You don't need to believe in God or a higher power to be a good person!
I still can't figure out how Mrs. Simpton's place caught on fire. Okay so her candy burned in the oven. And? Where did the fire come from? Wouldn't it have just been smoky?
May 15, 2012
I like and enjoy reading this author. Was this high literature? No. But was it entertaining and a fun read? Sure.
I like the idea of the two of these people riding to the rescue of children with disfiguring facial problems. I don't understand the doctor's reasoning behind being a plastic surgeon and yet not wanting to help children. I would think that if it's that much of a problem, he'd have gone into something else. And why did he need to change his name? Not enough of a reason. It would have been cool to bring an element of suspense into it.
I like the doctor's struggle with what he believes. Many people have this sort of struggle. It's easier for some than for others to accept knowledge at face value. Others have to test it. This book kept me reading in hopes that at some time he'd finally figure it out on all counts.
More Rachel Ann Nunes, please...:o)
I like the idea of the two of these people riding to the rescue of children with disfiguring facial problems. I don't understand the doctor's reasoning behind being a plastic surgeon and yet not wanting to help children. I would think that if it's that much of a problem, he'd have gone into something else. And why did he need to change his name? Not enough of a reason. It would have been cool to bring an element of suspense into it.
I like the doctor's struggle with what he believes. Many people have this sort of struggle. It's easier for some than for others to accept knowledge at face value. Others have to test it. This book kept me reading in hopes that at some time he'd finally figure it out on all counts.
More Rachel Ann Nunes, please...:o)
January 26, 2012
This was not a very exciting book. It had good messages, but I struggled at times getting thru' it. It is a story about a man that loses his wife in a tragic accident and can't seem to get over it......After 5 years he meets up with a friend of his deceased wife. Over time their friendship develops into a relationship, but Bill the guy still has a hard not committing as he is afraid he will be hurt again........It is a lot about children who need surgeries to help them begin to live normal lives.
May 7, 2013
This is a clean romance about a man who had lost his wife five years earlier and a woman whose husband had deserted her and whose baby had died. Of course, they fall in love and eventually live happily ever after. It's kind of the typical LDS romance novel. Maybe I'm not romantic anymore, but I get tired of all of the drama, not only with the romance, but with every aspect of life. However, the book does show that Heavenly Father is in charge and we will be happy, even through the trials, if we turn our lives over to him.
June 2, 2013
This story with its characters touched a chord in me again—something this author does well. Bill Dubrey is a plastic surgeon who has a secret past he hides from everyone who knows him. But when Kylee reenters his life, his structured path he’s built starts to crumble, for she, alone, knows who he really is and what he’s hiding. Both characters have suffered tragedy. Both characters are attracted to each other, but will Bill face his past, so he can move into a happy future with Kylee? You’ll have to read and see.
June 3, 2016
Free e-book. Not my favorite Christian romance because I really didn't like the author's discussion of religion. Yes it would be hard to raise children with only one religious parent but it's not impossible. My sister is struggling with this right now and the way the author talks about it (and other religious references) just rubbed me wrong. There are plenty of good non-Christians out there. I also thought the plot was too contrived with a burn death, plastic surgery on a burn victim, and then another near-death burn.
April 24, 2013
Great, clean romance! But not unrealistic. You still get the impression that they are human with human emotions and desires without EVER being inappropriate. Terrific, engaging plot, with excellent characters that you just can't help but love. Lovely, lovely romance! Can't wait to read more by this author!
July 19, 2013
This is a wonderful book! Great charcters, a wonderfully developed story and the struggles of maintaining your faith through life's struggles, ups and downs. I don't think there is anything I didn't like about this book. If you are looking for a well written Christian romance, add this one to your to be read list!
November 13, 2013
I enjoyed the story. I'm a big fan of "happily ever after" stories. That being said, I was disappointed that the author missed the opportunity to be gospel-focused. She made faith into a feeling, and hinted that we can earn our relationship with God by how we live instead of by what Christ did on the cross.
June 10, 2015
This was a good story about healing of the soul as well as the body. I enjoyed reading about how Bill came to his faith. Both Kylee and Bill helped each other, first through friendship than through a love that sneaked up on them.
I thought the story was very interesting and it kept me wanting to read more! I was very happy with the way things turned out in the end.
I thought the story was very interesting and it kept me wanting to read more! I was very happy with the way things turned out in the end.
July 15, 2008
I have read many of Nunes' books and have loved almost all of them. This one in particular was a wonderful book and one that watches the lives of two people remember their past, but are able to move foward and begun anew.
April 12, 2009
Romance and love, but at what price? Kylee is a member of the LDS Church, but Bill is not. He's not even sure he believes in God. It seemed that difficult and soul-hurting trials will turn doubt into faith.
May 15, 2009
A very quick and easy read. No major plot twists or conflicts or anything; a very straitforward book. It was a sweet story and I really flew through it. It wasn't overly religious, but there were religious undertones throughout the entire book.
June 2, 2009
Oh, the drama. Two survivors of tragedy eventually move on, and find each other. Will they be able to put the past behind them, and give their budding romance a chance?
Quick read, especially if you're skimming like I was.
Quick read, especially if you're skimming like I was.
November 4, 2017
I think I would rate this 2.5 stars. I prefer action books where romance is a side theme, if mentiond at all, and this was not really an action book. I read it cover to cover so that qualifies as a 2. There were parts of it I liked, so I give it an additional .5 and round it to 3.
September 18, 2012
2.5. This one seemed to follow an outline of the usual lds novel. As I read the book I could literally see where the author was including little things to fit in the format--if that makes sense. I got bored a lot.
November 14, 2012
I got this free from Amazon.
This is the first book that I have read by Nunes. I found that I was bored throughout most of the book. The constant reminder of the heros pain became distracting to his relationship with the heroine.
By the ending I was hardly interested anymore.
This is the first book that I have read by Nunes. I found that I was bored throughout most of the book. The constant reminder of the heros pain became distracting to his relationship with the heroine.
By the ending I was hardly interested anymore.
November 25, 2015
Way too predictable for my taste
Tragedy unknown lands an invitation that upsets a widower and yet he attends to what....hash out his anger....There were moments where the story was compelling but mostly it was way too predictable....and too unbelievable at the last half....
Tragedy unknown lands an invitation that upsets a widower and yet he attends to what....hash out his anger....There were moments where the story was compelling but mostly it was way too predictable....and too unbelievable at the last half....
August 7, 2017
Good, clean read!
Bill deals with overcoming the death of his wife in a terrorist attack, while Kylie is dealing with divorce, desertion, and the death of her daughter among other trials. I was hooked from the very first page.
Bill deals with overcoming the death of his wife in a terrorist attack, while Kylie is dealing with divorce, desertion, and the death of her daughter among other trials. I was hooked from the very first page.
January 1, 2010
My New Year's Day morning read. Rachel Ann Nunes never disappoints.
April 13, 2012
3.5 stars
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picked it up free on Amazon
:)
LDS Fiction
picked it up free on Amazon
:)
March 20, 2015
Good read. I'll have to read more of this author. Love a clean romance. :) It wrapped up a little too easily and nicely for my liking, but then again, prayers are answered. :)
November 16, 2012
A very nice, clean, quick romantic read. Great character development.
November 23, 2012
Fairly good read. The ending felt a bit abrupt. (Grade: B)
November 23, 2012
Cute love story
November 25, 2012
Had to give up the ghost !
November 29, 2012
I got this one as a kindle freebie. It was good but I like light fluffy romance more than heart-rending, painful romance.
January 12, 2013
It's been a long time since I have read a book by Rachel Ann Nunes. It tells of a man that loved a woman and she died. Can he love again? A lady whose husband divorces her, can she love again?
May 21, 2013
A nice story of faith.
July 2, 2013
Free book on kindle. Not my favorite of hers.
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