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Series of Chances #2
Not by Chance
Warning! Not by Chance begins a moment after Another chance ends. If you haven't read the first book, you probably won't enjoy the sequel! Anna and Michael both paid a high price for the mistakes they made when they were young. Anna's belief in God's grace allows her to move forward, but Michael doesn't feel entitled to a second chance. When their new life goes awry, Michael feels he is getting what he deserves. Unless he can learn to trust - both Anna and God - they'll miss their miracle.
272 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2013
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April 4, 2024great read
A Wonderful and encouraging story for all of life and a great witness to men women through all walks of life.
A Wonderful and encouraging story for all of life and a great witness to men women through all walks of life.
September 6, 2018
I am enjoying this cute series.
This book makes you think no matter how much of a Christian you think you are, that is not always the case. Sometimes terrible things happen in life to bring you back into the fold! It made me wonder how some people have strong faith all of the time when for others it is not till they can't handle their life anymore as it is. They Can talk the talk but not walk the walk. Now I am ready to move on tothenext book in this series.
This book makes you think no matter how much of a Christian you think you are, that is not always the case. Sometimes terrible things happen in life to bring you back into the fold! It made me wonder how some people have strong faith all of the time when for others it is not till they can't handle their life anymore as it is. They Can talk the talk but not walk the walk. Now I am ready to move on tothenext book in this series.
March 2, 2024
Franny
My heart broke for Michael and Anna throughout their entire journey of "not knowing" what was happening in Franny's life. To know Tyler and Franny would actually be the ones to find each other after 8 years. It was all I could do to finish reading the last few pages because of my own tears.
My heart broke for Michael and Anna throughout their entire journey of "not knowing" what was happening in Franny's life. To know Tyler and Franny would actually be the ones to find each other after 8 years. It was all I could do to finish reading the last few pages because of my own tears.
April 15, 2020
Wonderful story
What a whirlwind of a plot! So many twists and turns in this story about Anna and Michael. It is about second chances and the wonder of God's grace. There is much more to come in the next books! Great author.
What a whirlwind of a plot! So many twists and turns in this story about Anna and Michael. It is about second chances and the wonder of God's grace. There is much more to come in the next books! Great author.
October 9, 2017
Great faith
Reading how a man can grow in faith is great. A family tore apart, brought back together by a living and kind God. We need more of this in our lives.
Reading how a man can grow in faith is great. A family tore apart, brought back together by a living and kind God. We need more of this in our lives.
July 7, 2019
Unsure
The idea of concept is good but I felt the story lacked emotion. It felt rushed and not consistent. I didn't feel as if I was there due to a lack of description.
The idea of concept is good but I felt the story lacked emotion. It felt rushed and not consistent. I didn't feel as if I was there due to a lack of description.
July 9, 2020
Loved and it’s the second time read
Gifted author, loved this even more the second time around.
Sweet enduring and a happy ending, can not do better than that
Gifted author, loved this even more the second time around.
Sweet enduring and a happy ending, can not do better than that
December 3, 2021
Great book
January 11, 2022
God wink
This was a very moving story. I love Christian fiction.I love that the story relates to biblical scriptures. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
This was a very moving story. I love Christian fiction.I love that the story relates to biblical scriptures. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
September 9, 2023
faith! it all starts with Faith
Putting God at the centre of your marriage. He will do the rest.
Excited to read how the Grant’s move forward now.
Putting God at the centre of your marriage. He will do the rest.
Excited to read how the Grant’s move forward now.
November 22, 2023
Not By Chance
This book was excellent and had a very strong message that if you truly believed in God miracles can happen. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
This book was excellent and had a very strong message that if you truly believed in God miracles can happen. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
January 5, 2025
A beautiful story
A heartbreaking, nerve-racking, edge of your seat year by tearful year tale that you can't put down for very long!
A heartbreaking, nerve-racking, edge of your seat year by tearful year tale that you can't put down for very long!
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January 6, 2015Families are important
At first I was thinking this book was too much too soon and fake. As I continued to read I realized the author used this tactic to give her readers A warm fuzzy but the continuous doubting on Anna and Michael's minds was too much for my personality type to grab onto
I want to get to the problem and resolve it. I was going to not finish reading the rest of this book but the switch to the abduction brought in new interest. The reunion at the ending was great but it doesn't work out that fast and perfect no matter how firm our Faith is because of the red tape. But wouldn't it be wonderful if all abducted children could be like this story.
At first I was thinking this book was too much too soon and fake. As I continued to read I realized the author used this tactic to give her readers A warm fuzzy but the continuous doubting on Anna and Michael's minds was too much for my personality type to grab onto
I want to get to the problem and resolve it. I was going to not finish reading the rest of this book but the switch to the abduction brought in new interest. The reunion at the ending was great but it doesn't work out that fast and perfect no matter how firm our Faith is because of the red tape. But wouldn't it be wonderful if all abducted children could be like this story.
September 27, 2016
Not by Chance
Wow! I didn't want to put it down, this book was so interesting. Michael and Anna rush into marriage a week after Anna was attacked by a co-worker at the school for juvenile delinquents that Michael runs. When their twins arrive early and looking nothing like either parent, Michael begins to question Anna's reason for rushing into the marriage, but then the twins are abducted by the nanny that Michael hired. When Tyler is returned but Franny remains missing, Michael and Anna's faith are really tested. Will Franny finally make it home?
Wow! I didn't want to put it down, this book was so interesting. Michael and Anna rush into marriage a week after Anna was attacked by a co-worker at the school for juvenile delinquents that Michael runs. When their twins arrive early and looking nothing like either parent, Michael begins to question Anna's reason for rushing into the marriage, but then the twins are abducted by the nanny that Michael hired. When Tyler is returned but Franny remains missing, Michael and Anna's faith are really tested. Will Franny finally make it home?
September 5, 2014
Lovely story
the story line showed the importance of communicating the real feelings to one another not assuming what the other is thinking. and not giving up on relationships but digging to get facts and resolution. heartwarming story of not giving up on a multitude of situations. working them through and trusting in God to right the wrongs
the story line showed the importance of communicating the real feelings to one another not assuming what the other is thinking. and not giving up on relationships but digging to get facts and resolution. heartwarming story of not giving up on a multitude of situations. working them through and trusting in God to right the wrongs
July 17, 2015
Wonderful story of God's grace and mercy to build upon faith.
Wonderful story of God's grace and mercy to build upon faith.
I would recommend this book to every Christian who struggles with their faith and God's sovereignty. Excellent and powerful characters.
Wonderful story of God's grace and mercy to build upon faith.
I would recommend this book to every Christian who struggles with their faith and God's sovereignty. Excellent and powerful characters.
August 9, 2016
A Story of Faith
Another inspiring story from Ms. Adams. I like her approach to life situations and illustrates God's role in the lives of believers. No sermons, just Biblical solutions for making it through the struggles life throws at us.
Another inspiring story from Ms. Adams. I like her approach to life situations and illustrates God's role in the lives of believers. No sermons, just Biblical solutions for making it through the struggles life throws at us.
August 17, 2016
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A couple meet, fall in love, each aware this is a second chance at marriage. They face many challenges along the way, each being strong in their faith in a different way. God finds a way to bring them together.
A couple meet, fall in love, each aware this is a second chance at marriage. They face many challenges along the way, each being strong in their faith in a different way. God finds a way to bring them together.
November 2, 2014
Feel good read
this was a feel goog read. I love the story and the faith shared in this story. I love a happy ending
this was a feel goog read. I love the story and the faith shared in this story. I love a happy ending
November 4, 2014
Predictable
This was an okay read. I felt myself skimming a lot as it was so predictable. I must say I enjoyed the first book of this series much more than this one.
This was an okay read. I felt myself skimming a lot as it was so predictable. I must say I enjoyed the first book of this series much more than this one.
September 7, 2015
Awesome
Love this series, can't wait to get home and download the last one.
Sad thing about a series is there is always a last one.
Love this series, can't wait to get home and download the last one.
Sad thing about a series is there is always a last one.
September 25, 2016
Loved this continuing story.
I read the first book and of course had to read the second because it was truly a story of their lives. Wonder where we will go next on this journey.
I read the first book and of course had to read the second because it was truly a story of their lives. Wonder where we will go next on this journey.
October 29, 2016
I have not read the first of this series but found it easy to read this book. Good storyline some surprises, all in all a good read
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