Raine, Raine, Run Away

by India Tungate

After a decade away, Raine Wiley is forced to confront her past when a family emergency brings her back to Covewood, Kentucky—the small town she's painstakingly avoided. Her steer clear of Ryland Quinn at all costs. But fate has other plans, entangling her with Ryland as he oversees the renovation of her grandparents' farmhouse—a project she unwittingly signed up to lead.



Escaping the past is about to prove more complicated than she ever imagined.



Ryland Quinn’s world turns sideways when his long-lost love resurfaces. While juggling a thriving construction business and single parenthood, his carefully constructed barriers begin to crumble in the face of Raine's unexpected return. The allure of a second chance at love proves irresistible, tearing down the emotional walls he's built for years.



Told through alternating timelines of then and now, witness the blossoming of teenage friendship between Raine and Ryland, evolving into a deep love that crumbles when Raine abruptly vanishes following their high school graduation. As adults, their forced proximity reignites the spark they both left behind. Yet, Raine and Ryland must confront the pain of the past if they have any chance of moving forward. Will the discovered truths set them free, or will they propel Raine to flee once more?

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Second Chance, Fiction, Found Family, Second Chance Romance

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2024

About the author

India Tungate is an author of sweet, faith-filled, closed door romances. She’s living her own happily ever after in a small town in Kentucky with her husband and two children. She discovered her love for writing at the age of ten and has always dreamed of becoming an author. In 2023, India finally decided to go for it and self published her first book in 2024. She spends her time wearing many hats. Besides writing, India also manages her small homestead, homeschools her children, and runs a photography business. When she has time, you can find her making memories with her loved ones, baking, volunteering at her church, reading a sweet romance book, or re-watching The Office.


Follow India on Instagram at @indiatungateauthor

Reviews

[India Tungate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi there! I am the author of this book and this is my debut novel as an indie author. I am so excited to be here amongst the community of wonderful authors and books. Seeing my own book listed on Goodreads feels so surreal. I wrote this book during a difficult season of grief after the loss of my Grandmother. During the process I also lost my aunt who I was close with. This story helped me to confront my emotions, heal my broken heart, and put the pieces back together. Raine and Ryland’s complicated love story was what my heart needed at the time and I hope that they find the readers needing the same. I hope this book provides a warm hug to its readers. For those of you who read and leave a kind review (whether you enjoyed it or not) for this book, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[Maven_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raine, Raine, Run Away by India Tungate is a poignant small town second chance romance about Raine Wiley, who returns to Covewood, Kentucky after a decade away when family circumstances force her back, and finds herself face to face with her first love, Ryland Quinn, whose carefully built life as a single dad and woodsman‑builder begins to crack wide open when old feelings resurface and both must confront the past they once ran from. The story unfolds across two timelines, allowing us to watch their teenage friendship and first love alongside their tentative adult reunion as sparks fly and wounds begin to heal.

From the very first chapters I felt the deep, bittersweet tug of Raine and Ryland’s history, like finding an old photograph tucked in a drawer and being struck by both the joy and hurt it holds. Raine’s return to her grandparents’ farmhouse renovation project gave the present‑day narrative a tender immediacy, as she tried to keep her distance while grief and memory pulled her heart in unexpected directions.

Ryland’s steady, thoughtful presence as a devoted father and community man made his emotional walls both understandable and achingly vulnerable once Raine came back into his life. I was especially moved by how the dual timelines blended past warmth with present hesitation, letting me feel both the nostalgia of young love and the cautious hope of two adults learning to trust each other again.

Rating: 4 out of 5

This book gave me that cozy, emotional hug that stays with you long after the last page, combining small town charm, layered character growth, and heartfelt themes of forgiveness and renewal. My only small wish was for even more time in the present timeline as Raine and Ryland worked through their fears, but overall this tender, uplifting romance made my heart feel lighter and more hopeful.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES YES YES!

I’m gonna cry…. this was so so good!! This might be one of the best Christian romance Fiction books I have read in a while. Talk about real raw characters 🥹

[Holly Kiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a sweet Christian romance! I loved the dual timelines and getting to see how Raine and Ryland's love grew when they were teenagers, and eventually, what tore them apart. It is about love, family, friendships, and the fact that you can always go home again no matter how long you have been gone. I hope we will get to see more stories from Covewood!

[Mary Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ I had the wonderful opportunity to beta read this fabulous debut novel by India, and oh it was a joy. It puts you through all the feels and has such a happy, satisfying ending. Full of forgiveness, love, healing, growth and so much more.

Raine and Ryland were such sweet and beautiful characters, drawn together by their shared trauma with abusive parents. Watching them both grow through their grief and coming together again, stitched my own heart back together. Yes. This is one of those stories that breaks your heart, but puts it back together in the most heartwarming of ways.

I don’t particularly love a dual timeline, but for this book, it was perfect and a much needed part of the story. I enjoyed reading about their romance when they first met as teenagers a lot actually. It makes the second chance romance that much sweeter. They are THE definition of soulmates. With that said, flashbacks to the past include some heavy topics, such as alcoholic abusive parents with on page mental and physical abuse.

All in all, it was so sweet, and India deserves all the praise for this sweet debut romance, and I highly recommend it. Also, some fun side characters in this book are getting their own stories and I CANNOT wait.

Read if you enjoy:
- Dual POV
- Dual timeline
- Small farm town
- Second chance romance
- Christian themes
- Single dad
- Closed-door
- Adorable grandparents and friends

[Tatum - nuggetybooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ryland Quinn & Raine Wiley
- dual POV
- Dual timeline / flashbacks
- Built in playlist
- Healing from the past
- Second chance
- Ex-highschool sweethearts
- Friends to lovers
- Single dad MMC
- Processing grief

✨ a few of my favorite things:
- processing grief with the knowledge and hope of Jesus
- The four friends
- The Polaroid picture by the tree
- The flashbacks that provide deeper understanding of the couple
- The protectiveness everyone has for Raine
- Olivia & Raine 💕
- The competition between the uncles 😂
- All of the grandparents 💕 their love and grace for Ryland & Raine

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book 1 of The Covewood Series - this is not a light-hearted read as it dives deep into the pain and grief caused by loss and lifelong hurt. HOWEVER, it is full of the hope of Jesus and the healing and peace only He can provide. Grief is excruciating, but it does have the power to make people see more clearly or be more motivated. It can bring people together and it did in this book. This book showed how God can use even the worst things for good. I loved that the gospel was woven throughout the book and we got to see the MCs wrestle with Biblical truth while trying to navigate grief and forgiveness.

I really loved the flashbacks to high school; it was so special to see them fall in love and all the angst and waiting, while navigating really hard life circumstances. High school Ryland and Raine were so cute. I loved that we got to see glimpses of 10 years of growth for both MCs. Ryland’s growth for his daughter is amazing. He turned his life completely around and I loved how everyone loves him and his daughter so big.

This is a clean closed door romance. Author has content warnings at the beginning of the book. It does include traumatic events that lead to loss, as well as abuse, abandonment, and neglect from parents.

Songs:
Iris by Dean Lewis
WYD Now? By Sadie Jean
Religiously by Bailey Zimmerman
I wanna be the one you call by Bailey Zimmerman
How long, How low? By Chance Pena & Hayd
Chevy Silverado by Bailey Zimmerman
Loved you better by Dean Lewis and Jonas brothers

[Randi Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, this book! It absolutely has my heart and had my emotions going all over the place. The romance was so tender and swoon worthy with the undeniable chemistry between Raine and Ryland. I loved every moment with them together. Second chance romances are some of my favorites, and this one was done perfectly. The story alternates between the present and their high school days, allowing us to see them fall in love for the first time, but also to see the healing that needs to happen between them. Despite the sweet love story, their story was also one full of a lot of heartbreak. Grief and healing from past trauma were big themes in this story, and I thought the author did a fantastic job of balancing the two to create a beautiful story that I couldn't help but fall in love with. That said, it does deal with the loss of a grandparent, alcoholic parents, and abuse. As such, it could be potentially triggering for some readers. This was definitely one of those stories that will absolutely break your heart... but put it back together by the end. I am in complete awe that this is the author's debut novel. With such a beautiful debut, I absolutely cannot wait to see what she does next!

Raine, Raine, Run Away is a Christian closed-door romance with swoon worthy kisses, but nothing beyond that and no language.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awww this book🥹 Raine Raine Run Away felt like a hug to my inner self. The way that Raine and Ryland process their own, and shared, trauma is nothing short of inspiring. As a Christian, healing is so straightforward and yet so painfully difficult sometimes. Reading about a fictional Christian character go through their grief and grow through their past is sometimes all I need to see that it's possible.

I will be honest, the first half of this book seemed to move a little slow to me. After finishing and looking back, it's not that bad though. I feel like it represents how time can seem as if it stops when you lose someone, and how it seems to slow when you're experiencing trauma.

Raine and Ryland are the sweetest things ever! The way you can clearly see that he would do absolutely anything for her🥹 also, men who pray over and with you are *chef's kiss*

If you're looking for a super sweet and clean romance, then this is definitely the book for you! Thank you so so much India for sending me an e-ARC to read!

✨TW: this book contains topics of parental abandonment, physical and emotional abuse, alcohol abuse, grief, heart attack, anxiety attacks, and depression.

[Brittney (booksta.britt) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryland + Raine
This was such a great story. I love how these two meet and hit it off right away. They become the best of friends and are there for each other during so much. This is my first book by this Author and I thought she did an amazing job with this story and all of the harder topics. There are definitely moments in this one that get quite sad but it truly is a beautiful story. There is restoration of family, forgiveness, love, and faith throughout. The Author did a wonderful job with the side characters also because I am very much looking forward to reading book 2!


Quotes -
I hold her gaze as she makes her way toward me. I take this rare moment and memorize every detail, because if this is all I ever get with Raine, I want it seared in my mind like a cattle brand to become a permanent part of me.

Is this how we've decided to let each other in? Slowly healing each other’s wounds. Being each other’s source of light when the world gives us nothing but shadows. I've chosen to give Ryland my trust, and now he’s deathly close to my heart.


Content -
Mentions of parental abandonment and physical abuse
Alcohol abuse
Grief of family members (heart attack on page)
Mentions of postpartum depression
Language - 2 uses of h***
Kissing only

[Jami Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, Christian romance!
Can’t wait to dive into more stories from Covewood!

[Taylor Hoskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was like a breath of fresh air. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait for the next one!

[Liz Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brought my senses back. I relate to the anxiety attacks Raine had throughout the book. It reminded me that I NEED TO PRAY AND RECONNECT TO GOD. Thank you, your debut novel was just PERFECT. I hope to read more books from you, India Tungate !

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is definitely a bit of a left turn for me in terms of tone and content. This is a Christian Romance which does have the characters leaning heavily into their faith as they navigate through the story. It was wholesome, heartbreaking and a beautiful testament to the power of family (both blood and found), faith, grief, healing and forgiveness.

Raine Wiley left home 10 years ago to escape a life with a mother who was more interested in the bottle than her and her mother's abusive and controlling boyfriend. When she planned her escape she always thought it would be with her best friend/boyfriend by her side. Now she finds herself back in her hometown after a health issue with her Mamaw and is determined to take this chance to heal old hurts and move on with her life.

Ryland Quinn moved to Kentucky with his mom and brother to get away from his abusive father. He doesn't go willingly but soon realizes this is the best decision his mom has ever made for him and his family. He finds solace in his grandparents and quickly befriends Raine who slowly steals his heart. After she leaves town, he sticks around, and builds his life in Covewood. 10 years later when she shows back up, he's a single dad, running his Pop's business and living his life the best he knows how. One look at her and it all comes rushing back.

This story is told through alternating timelines and I love the glimpse of our characters in the past along side the present. Watching the journey and love develop as teens and simultaneously seeing the path to healing and forgiveness in their adult lives really wove a beautiful tale. There are some awful, heartbreaking scenes but they are thankfully very balanced with the heart melting, sweet moments that gave me all the feels. This was a beautiful debut! Thank you India Tungate for allowing me early access to your book! I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars.

“You just keep living until you’re alive again.”

🌈 The vibes:
- Grief & loss
- Second chance
- Dual timeline
- Christian themes
- closed door

🌧️ My thoughts:
India tackled a lot of tough topics here with a lot of heart and grace. I thought there was a good balance of lighthearted moments that felt more like a romcom, but also heavier topics, such as depression and loss, that felt more like a contemporary. The balance felt just right for me. With a dual timeline, I was completely sucked into the past and the present of Raine and Ryland.

🌧️ The “13 years ago” timeline where teenage Raine and Ryland are friends and falling for each other for the first time was so sweet to me. I felt so much nostalgia of my own teenage love from those moments, and I kept catching myself feeling giddy about these two. There’s so much swoon there but also a lot of grit as each teenager is experiencing a dysfunctional home life.

🌧️ I really enjoyed the set up and the characters. I also loved the faith elements that were sprinkled in throughout this story.

🌧️ The side characters brought a lot of depth to the story which I loved. Luke and Olivia!! I’m so excited for those developments, and I cannot wait for their book to release soon. I also loved the grandparents of Raine and Ryland. There were so many heartwarming moments involving them all.

🌧️ The “past” timeline was my favorite!! So much swoon amidst all the grit. In the “current” timeline, some conversations were put off that I was dying to have happen sooner. Some scenes/conversations in the “current” timeline between Raine and Ryland were mentioned but not shown on page. And I wanted those moments so much so that I could see how their connection had evolved and grown. The pacing of the “current” timeline felt a bit rushed towards the end; the forgiveness and the reunion had me wanting a little bit more time there.

🌧️ Overall- I think this was a solid debut, and I am excited to try more from this author as she writes more.

Note- closed door; Christian themes

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Arc e-book copy of this book and this is my honest opinion!

I want to start out by saying that if you are not into fluffy romances that will tug on your heartstrings (think Nicholas Sparks but a little less heavy) this book probably won’t be for you and THAT’S OKAY!! However, if you are (like me) a hopeless romantic, you’ll probably love it!

This book was very cute and maintained a light tone while covering some harder topics like growing up and missing home. There were also some christian themes but it didn’t feel preachy, which I appreciated! I love second chance and single dad romances and India perfectly encapsulated two of my favorite tropes.

Raine was a fun character, she came off extremely silly and bubbly to me and I found myself enjoying the contrast between her and Ryland. The family dynamics and the small town community vibes were adorable and this book kept me giggling at everyone’s antics.

I gotta say, I usually am not a fan of split timeline books but this one was pretty easy to follow and was clearly identified by “then” and “now.” If you read and liked “Love and Other Words,” by Christina Lauren you’ll likely enjoy this one as well.

I did really enjoy this, but if I had to give one critique it would just be that the writing style came off a bit YA to me personally, mainly with Raine’s character and the way she speaks to other characters. I am looking forward to hopefully reading more from this author and seeing her style continue to develop!

Tropes in this book:
-Small Town
-Single Dad
-Second Chance
-Christian Romance

Overall 4/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Madison Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raine, Raine, Run Away - India Tungate

** I received a free digital copy of this book in return for an honest review **

Raine Wiley ran away from her life and everything she knew ten years ago, including her ex-love Ryland Quinn. After a family emergency, Raine finds herself back in her hometown with a goal of steering clear of Ryland for the visit.
As fate does, it has other plans that land Raine and Ryland reliving the past and finding each other all over again.

“Lately, I have felt like that french fry, certain people in my life swooping in like the birds, nipping pieces of me for their own pleasure, until there is nothing left of me to devour.”

“Each person that leaves this Earth also leaves a missing piece in our lives.”

Read if you like:

+ Dual POV/Timeline
+ Single Dad
+ Second Chance Romance
+ Christian Themes

Spoilers-ish:

This was such a light, easy read with so much healing and character development. Each character went through plenty of heartache, before and during their childhood. Once they found each other, they felt the bond that was placed on them, like fate had brought them together. However, something drove a nail between the two. Ten years later, Raine returns to her hometown to find Ryland in the exact place that she needs to be, with her family. Through the book, Raine begins to remember the pieces of herself she left in Covewood and begins piecing herself back together, with the help of her friends and family.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raine, Raine, Run Away did my heart some good. It is the sweetest closed door romance, that gave me Sweet Home Alabama feels!

I don’t want to give away too much, but the book is written in a duel point of view. We get to see Raine and Ryland point of views of their present days and past romance. The way this book is written, you understand how deep their love was/is for one another, how they are dealing/handling tough situations in their life and how truly valuable family is to each one of them. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, and I shook my head so many times in this book.

This book hits on healing from past trauma, grieving from loss, abuse, alcoholism and clinging to God during your weakest and highest parts of life. Although those are some heavy topics, I felt like the book was balanced out well with sweet moments of love and tenderness, and supportive friends who held them accountable but also made them smile. The Christian elements in this book were not overwhelming to me at all and didn’t take away from the plot, if anything it added to it.

Raine and Ryland’s story has left me wanting more! I want more of them, their friends, their parents and grandparents stories! Covewood has a little piece of my heart now!

[Briana Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review ✨

First I would like to say a big thank you to India for letting me be apart of this ARC Team!

Rate: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 0/5🌶️

What to expect when reading Raine, Raine, Run Away;
-Single Dad
-Second Chance
-Small Town
-Dual POV
-Faith Based

Fate has a way of bringing you where you need to be. Raine has to go home for a family emergency. Going back to a place she ran far away from. A Ryland never thought the day would come that his long lost love would come back into his life. You get follow Raine and Ryland go through the ups, and downs of figuring out life now. Trauma, love, triumph and faith are just a few things these characters face. This story was so beautifully written! I love all the characters we get to meet! The character dynamics are everything🙌

Fav Line: the little text exchange in chapter 24🥹

Make sure you get the book when it releases on July 22nd🩵

[Heather Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

I started this book yesterday and read 90% of it in one sitting, it sucked me in that much!

This was a very uplifting, Christian story about two people that dealt with some tragic situations and events, but made the most out of them. Raine and Ryland were made for each other, they just needed to let go of the past.

I loved that we got chapters that showed them in the past and how their relationship started, and how it was in the present. Readers are able to see just how much the two main characters relied on each back then, and even now.

I thought the writing was fantastic and the author did a great job laying out the scenes and tying it all together. I loved meeting the other characters as well, and I hope we get other stories soon about them!

Thank you so much India for this ARC!

[Clean readers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 ✨

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Clean Level: 🫧

This is a cute book with rough emotions.

This story takes place between two timelines. When they are teens and when they are in the present as adults. I loved the way this is written because you get a better sense of the characters reasoning , in the past and present. All the decisions made in the past and currently.

I was enthralled in the storyline, wanting to understand why they both blamed each other and themselves at the same time. Why one was so willing ready to jump back in and the other so scared.

This book deals with tough topics, I believed to be handled well. It was tough to read but seeing the characters pull through and be a better version makes the story.

The book is well written, with characters you hope work things out for the best. Side characters you hope get their own story. Definitely looking forward to reading more of this author.

Content:
* Child abuse
* Alcoholism
* Light Christian themes
* Kiss only

Received this book as an ARC in exchange for a review. This review is my own thoughts and opinions, not persuaded in any way.

[lauren dedinsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

thank you so much india tungate for sending me this arc to read and review!

this was such a great feel good read! i really loved both raine and ryland and their story. the characters dynamics were everything. i especially enjoyed the little text exchange in chapter 24. raine and ryland were meant for eachother, they just needed to let go of the past.

the side characters were a lot of fun and just as amazing as the main characters and i cant wait for their own stories.

make sure to check this book out when it releases on July 22nd!

read if you enjoy:
-dual pov
-small town
-flashbacks
-second chance romance
-christian themes
-single dad

[Karen B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This sweet, contemporary closed-door romance took my heart and ran away with it. I laughed…I cried…I savored it. Raine returns to her hometown after a life changing event where grief and the past she longed to forget (which includes Ryland, her high school friend/boyfriend and now a single father) confronts her head on. I so very much appreciated and enjoyed the first person, dual point-of-view and in a then-and-now format—as each chapter brought forth revelations of the journey both Raine and Ryland had to endure and now are taking to reconnect. This was such a refreshingly beautiful, small-town, second-chance romance that carefully broached and intricately incorporated heavy topics as grief, abuse, alcoholism but was balanced out by many lighthearted, super sweet moments of love and tenderness, support and loyalty and found family. Christian based elements were present, although in my opinion did not overwhelm the plot or dialogue but added to it. Raine and Ryland’s story will forever be a cozy, comfort read that will warm me like my favorite flavored coffee and a blanket do on a chilly day.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raine, Raine Runway was an excellent read. This book will having you running to get a tissue with the some of the heart wrenching moments. It was an emotional rollercoaster, but in a good way. India Tungate has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. She did a phenomenal job of writing both grief and healing. It was carefully and thoughtfully done. While my heart broke many times for Raine and Ryland, there were many heartwarming moments. Ryland and Raine were the sweetest. There so many swoony and tender moments. I loved that there was a dual timeline. The story had a bigger impact with seeing how their relationship developed as teens to when they were reunited as adults. The romance was closed door and never went past kissing. Raine, Raine Runaway was a beautiful story and I am hoping Luke and Olivia’s stories are next. This book is perfect for those who love sweet second chance, small town, and single dad romances.

I volunteered to read an ARC copy of the book and all thoughts are my own.

[Alax Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank youuuu, to India Tungate for adding me to your ARC team for this amazing debut! Although this book was unlike any romances I’ve read, I freaking loved it so much. Zero spice, like none at all, only kissing. No vulgarity. Definitely faith-based. If you’re looking for a feel-good, happy read, this is for you. It did involve a lot of grief and trauma as well.

I loved that we got a look into Raine and Ryland’s both past and present, India did this SO well and it provided so much insight to their character development and the storyline. Their HEA was my absolute favorite. So much real and raw emotion. I loved getting to know the other characters and am hoping we will get more stories about them in the future.

This book is available TODAY, and if you love single dad, second-chance romance, small-town tropes and dual POV (in the past and present), you need to pick this up immediately 🥹

[Lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so grateful for this ARC read from India Tungate. It was such a sweet and encouraging read, involving many Christian themes and perspectives. I loved the little prayers that the characters do and their approach to different situations. It was truly refreshing and warming to find a Christian romance novel.

Raine and Ryland's love story is so realistic, genuine, and pure. I loved that the book is written with a dual POV and a dual timeline. You can really see each of their growth over the years but also how certain parts of them exists in the present time. Despite everything they've gone through, it's so warm to see how they so naturally gravitate towards each other.

Raine has truly gone through so much in her life and I found her to be such a relatable character. She's sweet and honestly, just going through life. Her struggles with her mom, her relationship with her grandparents, her wrestle with what she truly wants are all so realistic and written with so much passion and heart. I also absolutely loved Ryland. I mean, the ending when things are revealed truly had me in tears. It's so crazy to read about how two teenagers who are going through so so much are able to love one another with so much of themselves.

[Kaity · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars rounded up
Thank you India Tungate for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It was a beautiful Christian love story. There are elements of grief and trauma throughout the story, but it was done well and I personally did not find them triggering. There were some wonderful quotes in this book as well. Overall, I would recommend this book, especially if you’re looking for a clean and enjoyable romance.

[Bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book absolutely exceeded anything I expected. I loved the dual timeline and getting to fall in love with Raine & Ryland’s love story twice. 🥹🩵 This story has a graceful way of discussing difficult topics so that it doesn’t overwhelm you. 🩵⁣
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I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a book of second chance and healing from the past. ✅📖 ⁣

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: ⁣
🩵Dual POV & Dual Timeline⁣
🩵Christian faith elements ⁣
🩵Goat puns 🐐🤣⁣
🩵Small town⁣
🩵Best friends to lovers⁣
🩵Second chance romance ⁣
🩵Closed door (kissing only)⁣
🩵 Single dad ⁣
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𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: ⁣
❗️alcohol abuse⁣
❗️postpartum depression ⁣
❗️parental abandonment ⁣
❗️physical abuse⁣
❗️grief of family member (heart attack on page)⁣
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Thank you India for allowing me this opportunity to be a part of your ARC team for an honest review. Your book will definitely make my top of 2024. 🩵⁣
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[Karina Serrano · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

🥹🥹

This book was soo cute it literally has my heart😭🤍

Raine & Ryland’s romance was soo swoon worthy and really tender🥹

I loved how it showed the then and the now showing you how they met years ago and how their story unfolded,

They had to heal their past trauma to move on, everything about this book was soo touching and cute

The first half was a bit slow for me, but then I started getting into it and actually not wanting to stop reading it!

I’m not trying to spoil much, just know that this book will have you in your feels!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the author’s debut book; it’s a dual timeline, dual POV, second chance Christian romance.

The MC’s are going through, and growing through, some hard things in life. I appreciated seeing how they relied on their faith to help them and guide them.

The reader gets to see how their first chance at love started while seeing their second chance develop, which is definitely a slow burn!

Closed door, no swearing, lots of faith elements.

[Rebecca Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is romantic and oh so sweet, but it also carries so much truth and healing within its pages. I found myself tearing up during certain moments, underlining lines that packed such an emotional punch, and feeling as if Raine and Rhyland were real (literally found myself wanting to pray for them). ALSO, it got me swooning and kicking my feet during some steamy kisses.
The setting felt so real, it had me wanting to pack my bags and go live my best farm life feeding chickens and sitting by the lake.
I'm a huge fan of second chance romance and dual timeline and India did both so well. I ate up both past and present Raine and Rhyland (and their adorable grandparents, *sniffles* Little Duck).
It's such a beautiful, emotional, heartfelt read-- highly recommend it! I was so grateful I had a chance to read it and was truly blessed by it.