Finally Finding Faith

The Reed Brothers #3.5

by Tammy Falkner

*** This is not a full length book. It's 23,000 words. ***


"You'll find Faith in the clock shop," Peter Reed says.

"Faith? I don't believe in faith or God or predestination or any of that bullshit anymore. I believe in what I can see."

Daniel has a list of things he wants to do before the clock strikes twelve on December 31st.

1. Get a tattoo
2. Ride a horse-drawn carriage in the snow
3. See a Broadway play
4. Buy hot chestnuts from a street vendor
5. Eat a one-pound burger at Rocko’s
6. Drink hot chocolate on a bench in the park
7. Fix my watch

Daniel's watch stopped working when he lost all his men, his leg, and his hope in Afghanistan. A chance encounter at Reed's Tattoo Parlor leads him to Faith, a redhead with the prettiest green eyes he's ever seen.

Daniel intends to meet his deadline before the clock strikes midnight, and Faith sets out to help him. But she is goodness and light, and he’s not ready to let her warmth shine on him.

Faith takes care of her aging grandmother and knows how precious life is. But can she help Daniel realize it before it's too late? She has less than twenty-four hours.

Tick tock. Tick tock.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, Novella, Military Fiction, Short Stories

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Tammy Falkner lives on a farm in a lovely, sprawling little town in rural NC with her beekeeper husband and a house full of boys, a few dogs, and a cat or two (or five – who has time to count?). As half of the Lydia Dare team, she has co-written ten books, including the Westfield Wolves series and the Gentlemen Vampyre series. A huge fan of Regency England, she often wonders what other kinds of magical, mythical and strange creatures might live and interact within the ton. Exploring the theory that the fae can walk between Regency England and their own land, Tammy spends as much time as possible with the lords and ladies of society, horse-drawn carriages, and elegant balls. Now add to that some faeries, a little murder, a bit of mayhem, and a troublesome garden gnome, and you have her exciting new series. She hopes you enjoys her world as much as she does.

Also writes as
Lydia Dare

Reviews

[Mo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a beautiful story.


Daniel is a war veteran and he is troubled.


He meets Faith who also has a troubled past.


Can they work together and find happiness?

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Faith, Hope & Love stars!!!



This was such a beautiful novella in the Reed Brother’s series! For such a short little read, it made me smile, made me tear up, and warmed my heart! My only complaint is that it wasn’t long enough... I wouldn’t have minded an entire book based on Daniel and Faith!

Daniel is in NYC for New Years. He is depressed, suffering from PTSD after losing his leg, his friends, and his hope in Afghanistan. He’s made a decision. He’s going to stick to it, but first he has a few things to accomplish. A bucket list.



#1 is get a tattoo. Getting a tattoo leads him to the Reed brothers. And once he’s got the tattoo, Pete Reed leads him to Faith’s grandfather’s clock shop to get his watch fixed. Faith and Daniel hit it off. The short amount of time they spend together really impacts him. Faith can tell something is off with Daniel. Somethings broken and she wants to fix it. He feels hopeless, like time has stopped around him. That’s just not true and she’s out to prove it to him.



Daniel and Faith decide to spend the day together completing his bucket list. Daniel is starting to feel again. He feels something with Faith and it scares him. The clock is ticking for this couple... will they have enough time? Being with Faith makes Daniel want to be better, to heal, but is she enough for him to get the help he needs?




This story broke my heart at times, but it also had a lot of humor, sweet and sexy moments and at the end, it just made me feel good. I feel better after reading this novella. I love Tammy Falkner’s Reed Brother’s series and this is a great addition!

[Lyndy Ann ♫ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy, sweet and heartwarming love Daniel and Faith.

This a a beautiful short story. The Reed Brothers series has become one of my favourite series and I love Tammy Falkner writing style.

[DKristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The single most important aspect of getting better...



You will definitely have moments where you will have a tear or twelve in your eyes while reading this book. You will also have that warm feeling that surrounds you like a hug whenever you read a Tammy Falkner book. I'm not sure how she does it, but she can write about some of the most depressing and awful things and yet you have never felt better after reading it.

Daniel is a Veteran and has a traumatic and harrowing back story that has led him to New York City at the end of the year with a bucket list and a plan in hand. Faith is the granddaughter of Henry that owns the clock shop. You'll remember him as being the older gentleman with the wife whose health is failing from previous Reed Brothers books. Faith has her own bumpy history and story of loss.

The difference between Daniel and Faith are in the level of hope each of them has in their situation and their ability to find happiness in life. As they get to know each other and experience the joy of meeting someone new who is attractive and interesting they each find comfort and healing in one another.

I won't say anything specific or go on as it is a short one and I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. I really just loved it. Such a heart wrenching and heart warming read!!!

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars! Like...WOW!! I love the chances this author takes with her stories!

What a lovely little gem to add to this series. It's indirectly related to the Reed brothers, but it worked...very very well! I had no idea the author was going to add these delicious little extras to an already amazing series. In all the books so far, she addresses issues and difficulties that the characters are dealing with. In this case, it's PTSD, loss of a limb, and guilt...overwhelming survivor guilt, that weighs so heavily on Daniel. So much so, that he's contemplating suicide. She takes not one, but 3 stories; Daniel's, Faith's and her grandparent's, and somehow manages to connect all of them. Tammy Falkner doesn't just write about characters and their lives, her stories teach a lesson and are amazingly thought provoking. Just beautiful!

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They're both so broken, just the way I love my books. Amazing, must read more of this series.

[[~Ami~]♥Sexy Dexy♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars



Daniel is a passing customer for the Reed brother's tattoo shop. Through the Reeds, he meets Faith. Something isnt right though, Daniel has something else on his mind.

I feel like time stood still that day and it never started back up

This novella took about an hour to read. I love the Reed brothers series but I reckon this could have been longer and I would have easily fallen in book love.

My slight disappiontment was, I wanted to read how their relationship developed. Otherwise it was exactly what a novella should be, I connected with both characters and I wanted it to be longer. A great addition to the series x

[BookLover · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it is very challenging for an author to really hook a captive audience or make someone feel when writing a shorter storyline. As a result, I tend to rate short stories and novellas a bit lower because I just don’t get as into them.

This was not the case with his novella, though. Though short, the story was perfect. Finally Finding Faith is told from the dual point of view of Daniel and Faith. Each with their own baggage, I fell in love with their time together and chemistry. In typical Reed Brothers style, this is both a sweet and emotionally filled story. Loved it!

[*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5--Sad Yet Happy--Stars!!!

"Do you believe in faith? Faith in the knowledge that there's something bigger than you?"

Well that was the saddest happiest story I've read in a while. Love Tammy Falkner. Love the Reed brothers series. Loved Faith and Daniel.

This story isn't really connected to the Reed brothers series other than the fact that they make appearances in this story.

Time stopped for Daniel when he lost his leg, his men and his hope in Afghanistan. Literally and figuratively. He suffers from severe depression and PTSD.

He created a bucket list that he wants to complete by the new year, when Daniel plans to join his friends. In the process he meets Faith. Faith was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.



With Faith he starts to feel again, he sees small glimpses of hope. But he doesn't believe Faith can save him. He believes he's beyond being saved.

Faith spends the day with Daniel helping him complete his bucket list, in the process he discovers that Faith has experienced her own loss. She's felt the pain that Daniel feels.

What will happen to Daniel when the clock strikes midnight? will he join his friends? Will he have faith in the unknown? In the what could be? Or will he let time pass him by?

"Don't waste a single minute, Faith. Not a single minute."

This was a beautiful story. It broke my heart but warmed it at the same time.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly Beautiful..

"The time didn't stop.. you did."

Daniel is a war veteran and lost everything in his life.





Until he finds Faith and everything changes...

[Nellab1984 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5

[❃**✿【Yasmine】✿**❃ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read.

Sometimes there's a little book that comes along and makes me adore it.

Finally Finding Faith is a little New Years Novella, a spin off & a total stand alone. It has some gorgeous writing, sweet characters and a quick & cute romance.

A recommend for everyone.

"You're so fucking sad that I want to grab on to you and force you to come back to life, you're the only one who can do that, Daniel."

She gets up and steps away from me.

"Where are you going?" I ask. I want to catch her hand, thread my fingers through hers, and pull her onto my lap so that I can hold her. I want to breathe her in. I want to... I can't. I just can't.

"To work on your watch," she says. I push to get up, but she shoves my shoulder.

"Stay," she says. "Take a break." She covers me in a blanket, tucking it around me, taking more care than anyone has with me in a really long time.

"I just need you to fix my watch Faith."

"That's not all you need, Daniel." She presses her lips to my forehead, and I feel a fucking sob building inside me. I push her back before it can come out.

"That's enough," I grunt.

"I know. Thanks for telling me your story." she says quietly. "I'm very sorry you survived."

"So am I," I say.

[Paranormal Kiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and moving read. Finally Finding Faith delves into some darker issues as Daniel is a man without hope. It is on one of his darkest days that he meets Faith and spends the day with her, thus begins their story.

Finally Finding Faith packs a lot of emotion into a novella length read. I admit, I shed a couple tears near the end. All in all, I really enjoyed this heartfelt and sexy story.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I absolutely loved this short novella about Daniel and Faith. I thought I would be wasting my time with these novellas that are part of the Reed Brothers series, but they are so good and worth reading! Loved this one so much! It had so much meaning and I can't tell you how much I loved it!!!!

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith and Daniel. This is what stories are made of. I'm so happy - I have tears of joy! (& that's the truth Foxy!)

[Martina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fioccano troppi "Ti amo"

[Alba M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daniel ha perdido todo en Afganistán: a sus hombres, una pierna y las ganas de vivir. Así que como es fin de año se propone meter toda su vida en un solo día y para ello tiene una lista de cosas que quiere hacer.
Cuando intenta cumplir la segunda de ellas, conoce a Faith, que irónicamente será la única que consiga arreglarlo todo... Incluso a él.

Le doy 3 estrellas por cortito pero le daría 5 millones!!!!! Todavía estoy secando mis lágrimas por todo lo que me hizo llorar. Tenía miedo por Daniel, y de verdad pensé que el libro iba a acabar mal pero gracias a Dios no! Tiene un final feliz, para ellos dos, aunque perdimos a Nan por el camino ❤️
Dios mío qué llorera me he pegado ahora con este libro, aún así super recomendado ❤️

[giuls212 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5⭐️

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You have to grab hold to love when it finds you,” he says. “Sometimes it’s work. And sometimes it’s wonderful. But never take it for granted. Because when your life is over and you look back, it’s the only fucking thing that ever mattered.”

This is a beautiful little novella introducing two new characters to the series – Daniel and Faith.

Daniel is home from Afghanistan. Horribly wounded in an explosion that killed his entire squad, he is lonely, sad, and without any hope for the future. It's New Year's Eve and he has a list of things he wants to accomplish before midnight, and the first item on his list – get a tattoo – brings him to the Reed Brothers’ tattoo shop (yay!).

Another item on his list is to repair his watch – something that is very dear to him – and that brings him to Faith, who is working in her grandfather’s watch repair shop.

Their brief encounter is meaningful, and sparks an attraction which leads to them spending the day together as Faith helps Daniel achieve the items on his list, while showing him that he has so much to live for.

“You make me want to wake up,” I say. I close my eyes as soon as the words touch the cold air, because I didn’t mean to say them out loud.
“Then wake the fuck up,” she says back playfully. She inches a little closer, until her chest touches mine.
“I don’t know if I can. Time stopped for me a long time ago.” I glance at my watch.
“Look around you,” she says quietly. There’s a soft smile on her face, and her eyes don’t look away from my face as I take in the city. It’s just starting to wake. People scurry from place to place, and traffic is moving. “Time didn’t stop. You did.”

“I wish I could get better for you, Faith,” I say.
She shakes her head again and lays her flat hand upon my heart. I cover it with mine. “Get better for you, Daniel. Just for you.”

There is great chemistry between these two, with some fantastic banter, some smutty back and forth and lots of feels. I loved Daniel and Faith’s story. Hopeful and beautifully romantic, it’s a gorgeous story, and a very enjoyable addition to the series.

4 stars.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am amazed at Tammy's talent. Another fantastic book. The emotional complexity of this book was simply amazing. This was such a beautiful book about love and redemption of their souls. The clock metaphor was brilliant. Loved Faith and Daniel. She brought hope, faith, and live to him....she brought him a reason to fight. Powerful book and message. Wow.

[Dalimar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un relato corto y muy bonito. Predecible,pero muy tierno. Faith era muy confiada y demasiado perfecta,pero entiendo que al ser un relato no haya tiempo para desarrollar tanto los personajes. Pero para ser un relato está perfecto.

[Jln · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I bawled over a novella length book, it amazes me that I'm such a sap. So good. I just wish it was longer!

[Cory · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this! Daniel and Faith were really cute together! I could have read on for pages and pages!

[IRE · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt different... a lot more magical than all the others in the series. It kinda reminded me of Daniel and the angel. It was pretty realistic but with hints of magic and symbolism in it. A tortured hero with a disability and a heroine who brings out the best in him<3 The only thing was that it was a bit rushed (it was a short story) but still pretty great for an in-between-the-series feel good read!

"I wish I could get better for you, Faith," I say
She shakes her head again and lays her flat hand upon my heart. I cover it with mine.
"Get better for you, Daniel. Just for you."

-Tammy Falkner
Finally Finding Faith

btw if you want to read something similar but more magical, read Daniel and the Angel by Jill Barnett Highly recommended for everyone

[Michel Reinhard (Saucy Southern Readers) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow...what a surprise when Tammy released Finally Finding Faith. It is a short novella in The Reed Brothers series. This was a story that I don't think she planned but one she needed to write. It probably consumed her soul until she got this story on paper. Thank you Tammy for sharing this story with us.

Finally Finding Faith deeply touched my heart. It gave me an insight on how one must feel in their darkest hour. How one feels when time stops in their lives. This novella is a story of despair and a story of pure happiness. It is a story of finding faith in life itself.

The characters in this book are spin offs of secondary characters in the Reed Brothers books. Both are new to the series and are just as charismatic as all the Reed Brother characters. They come to life and grab the reader's attention. They ingrain themselves into the reader's heart and leave a wonderful memory long after the story is finished. It was nice to see the Reed family make background appearances in this story. It showed how wonderful their little piece of the world is.

I absolutely loved this short novella as much as the full length Reed Brothers novels.

Tammy Falkner has a gift with characterization, dialogue, and story magic.

I highly recommend the Reed Brother series. Finally Finding Faith can be read as a stand alone novella. Be sure not to miss this remarkable reading experience.

[Jenny - Book Sojourner · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Finally Finding Faith' is a beautifully touching novella about finding enough faith to not give up and grasp onto enough hope to pull through and carry on. And in the process, finding a lot of love.

Daniel is a wounded veteran who is at the edge of a crossroads, his depression PTSD too much for him to carry. Faith has had her own history of heartache and loneliness. When fate brings them together in Faith's grandfather's clock shop, they see something special in the other and a connection is formed. But will that connection be enough to give Daniel the faith and hope he needs?

Falkner's beautiful story of Daniel and Faith pulled me right in, touching my heart, and giving me a brief but important glimpse into the struggles of some vets, as well as the power of hope and healing and love. This is a short story, but another gem in The Reed Brothers series.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally Finding Faith

The Characters

Faith is a strong young woman.

Daniel is amazing.

The Story

Let me start by saying these two made me so happy. Their connection, their humor, their flirting, I loved it all from the moment they met.

This book really epitomizes the saying “what a difference a day can make”. Without this last day Daniel would have been lost to the world and that would have been a shame for the world and for Faith. The things their meeting sets in motion are strong and brave and they should be so proud.

The Random Thoughts



4 Stars

[Hollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and heartwarming

You can always count on Falkner to deliver a touching romance. While the Reeds weren’t in this book very much, that didn’t turn out to be a bad thing. For a 70 page book I was impressed with the character depth. You really got a feel for both the heroine and hero. This book does have an "insta-love" feel to it, but it wasn’t overkill. I would have liked a more thorough epilogue but Im guessing we will get progress on their relationship through future books in the series.

[Dali · Rating 5 out of 5]

By the rating you can tell I loved it. It's short but it's so full of emotion. Packed with it! You'll feel the sad and painful parts, but the happy, make-me-laugh-in-public, sexy and hopeful ones are the majority. So the tissues were mostly for happy tears during this wonderful story of finding faith in life.

I truly like the way Tammy writes her characters because she makes them not just likeable, but memorable, hence my delight with the Reed brothers' cameos.

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say that I loved this short but sweet read. I have a soft spot for soldiers, and Daniel’s story touched me deeply. I think the mix was just right, it didn’t gives us too much time to ponder yet it did what needed to be done. I loved Faith and her grandfather and their German clock! Daniel has a special place in my heart and I would love to read more about the sweet Faith and her soldier.