Before We Ever Met

by Valerie Zahn

Dr. Jake Anderson seems to have the perfect life. He has recently been promoted to the Director of the ICU, and he’s dating the most beautiful woman he’s ever known. But just as he’s about to propose, he receives a call that will change his life forever.
A young teacher, Caydence Simmons, has just been admitted to the ICU. She was struck by a truck while saving the life of a young girl. While she is teetering between life and death, Jake becomes more and more intrigued by his unconscious patient.
As the days pass, Jake hears story after story of how she has touched the lives of her many visitors. Learning more and more about her incredible character and selflessness, he starts questioning his life and what he truly wants. Weeks go by with no signs of improvement. Jake begins to struggle with unwanted feelings for this amazing woman whom he has never met or spoken to and who may never wake up. His only hope depends upon something he doesn’t believe in but desperately hopes for—a miracle.

251 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2024

About the author

Valerie grew up in small southern towns. She was blessed to come from a culture where life revolved around Jesus and family. She always had a vibrant imagination and enjoyed all things media related. As a young adult, she attended Lee University where she majored in telecommunications. After college, she enjoyed a successful career working as a video editor. She has worked for both local networks as well as a national entertainment network. During this time, she met and married Steven.

After getting married, she continued working until she was blessed with her first child. After becoming a mother, she found that her heart’s desire was to be a stay-at-home mother and wife. Since making that decision, she and Steven have become the proud parents of four biological children, two adopted children, as well as serving as foster parents.

While her first loves will always be God and her family, she has never lost her passion of crafting an engaging story. She hopes to turn her stories into series that will take her readers on an entertaining journey of romance and spiritual awakening. She hopes her writing will bring both an escape from the world’s daily problems and a testimony of God’s goodness, love, and grace.

You can connect with Valerie, learn more about her upcoming books and future giveaways, and subscribe to her blog at www.valeriezahn.com.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great faith story

The author has a quote that God could have used angels but, instead he designed humans to help each other.
This story begins with a human helping others. Through her, a life was saved. Then through her reputation, others began to understand God's design of helping others. The joy spread, giving happiness & peace.
A great story of encouragement

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved reading this book. I loved the characters. I enjoyed the story very much. I couldn’t put this book down.

[Butterflittin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was intriguing... I feel it could have been more detailed in places but enjoyed reading the book.

There were a few typos; not enough to be distracting.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

First read by this author but won’t be the last. Beautifully written.