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Three Rivers #4
If It Ain't Broke
All Chris Donahue wanted was a place in his child's life.
All Pinky Black wanted was his love.
Chris Donahue was still obsessed with the married woman he had an affair with and the child they had created together. Though he wanted to, he found that he couldn't move on with his life without his son.
Pinky Black knew that Chris' emotions were engaged elsewhere but she wanted him to forget his obsession with Kelly and love her. That shouldn't be so hard? Should it?
All Pinky Black wanted was his love.
Chris Donahue was still obsessed with the married woman he had an affair with and the child they had created together. Though he wanted to, he found that he couldn't move on with his life without his son.
Pinky Black knew that Chris' emotions were engaged elsewhere but she wanted him to forget his obsession with Kelly and love her. That shouldn't be so hard? Should it?
- GenresChristian
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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Brenda Barrett
111 books237 followersBrenda Barrett is an award-winning and bestselling author who has a passion for writing real Jamaican romances.
When she's not weaving words that transport readers to exotic locales, you can find her nurturing her green thumb in the garden or doting on her beloved cats.
With an infectious zest for life, this author brings a unique perspective to her writing that is both relatable and thought-provoking.
Don't be surprised if you find yourself lost in the pages of her latest work, as she seamlessly blends romance with some drama, mystery, suspense, or even sci-fi, leaving readers wanting more.
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When she's not weaving words that transport readers to exotic locales, you can find her nurturing her green thumb in the garden or doting on her beloved cats.
With an infectious zest for life, this author brings a unique perspective to her writing that is both relatable and thought-provoking.
Don't be surprised if you find yourself lost in the pages of her latest work, as she seamlessly blends romance with some drama, mystery, suspense, or even sci-fi, leaving readers wanting more.
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January 17, 2016
By: Brenda Barrett
Published By: Jamaica Treasures
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Series: Three Rivers Series Book 4
Review:
"If It Ain't Broke" by Brenda Barrett was another one of this author's beautiful reads that I thoroughly enjoyed. This author was able to offer the reader four wonderful written stories that we all 'off the chart' EXCELLENT.' Wow! this series was of Chris and his new life...wife, daughter and even his ex-lover child Mark, which was his.
My suggestion if you haven't read this series...please do because it is a wonderful Christian read and a series that does have a good ending!
I liked the ending...prayer for the week:
"God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Trusting that You will make all things right, If I surrender to Your will, So that I may be reasonably happen in this life, And supremely happy with your forever in the next. Amen."
Beautiful said and all that is left is pick up this read as well as the series... you will be truly blessed from the read. Well done Ms. Barrett for a wonderful series that was enjoyed from Book One through Book Four of the Three Rivers Series.
Published By: Jamaica Treasures
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Series: Three Rivers Series Book 4
Review:
"If It Ain't Broke" by Brenda Barrett was another one of this author's beautiful reads that I thoroughly enjoyed. This author was able to offer the reader four wonderful written stories that we all 'off the chart' EXCELLENT.' Wow! this series was of Chris and his new life...wife, daughter and even his ex-lover child Mark, which was his.
My suggestion if you haven't read this series...please do because it is a wonderful Christian read and a series that does have a good ending!
I liked the ending...prayer for the week:
"God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Trusting that You will make all things right, If I surrender to Your will, So that I may be reasonably happen in this life, And supremely happy with your forever in the next. Amen."
Beautiful said and all that is left is pick up this read as well as the series... you will be truly blessed from the read. Well done Ms. Barrett for a wonderful series that was enjoyed from Book One through Book Four of the Three Rivers Series.
December 9, 2013
I could not put this book down. I read book 1 and skip right to book 4. I will go back and read the others later. But Chris and Pinky's story was great. A story of finding true love and redemption. All the things that was happening in Chris life finally brought him to his knees again. Loved it. He learned to give it to God. He knew but somewhere in there he forgot. All Pinky wanted was Chris love and she had it all the time but she needed the words and not the action.
November 9, 2024
Great storyline!
This author has excellent ideas and a propensity to craft an engaging story. It is almost as two people are writing. Some of the words and synonyms are distracting, from an amazing and beautiful story.
This author has excellent ideas and a propensity to craft an engaging story. It is almost as two people are writing. Some of the words and synonyms are distracting, from an amazing and beautiful story.
July 26, 2023
Three Rivers Book 4 (If It Ain't Broke
This book is dramatic, romantic and emotional. Pinky was Chris secret lover so she find her way to work where he is to get his attention. He fired her so many but always call her back. Chris had a fling with Kelly the pastor's wife she got pregnant move from Jamaica to Grand Cayman without telling Chris she was pregnant. Chris found out and started to check into legal advice about his child. Chris married Pinky so he could prove he had a stable home for his son. 3. months into the marriage Pinky got pregnant had a rough pregnancy had a baby girl. Call off legal custody call in love with Pinky and his daughter. It's a beautiful Christian love story. Love it.
This book is dramatic, romantic and emotional. Pinky was Chris secret lover so she find her way to work where he is to get his attention. He fired her so many but always call her back. Chris had a fling with Kelly the pastor's wife she got pregnant move from Jamaica to Grand Cayman without telling Chris she was pregnant. Chris found out and started to check into legal advice about his child. Chris married Pinky so he could prove he had a stable home for his son. 3. months into the marriage Pinky got pregnant had a rough pregnancy had a baby girl. Call off legal custody call in love with Pinky and his daughter. It's a beautiful Christian love story. Love it.
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July 29, 2020I enjoyed this book but didn't like the characters.
I love Brenda Barrett 's writing style, but this book wasn't one of my favorites because I didn't care for the main characters. I especially disliked Pinky because she was too childish.Chris wasn't too much better, going after his son so vigorously, and then dropping the pursuit once he found out Pinky was pregnant. I didn't feel the need to root for either character. I didn't care if they ever got together or not. What I liked was the story itself and if the characters were more relatable, I would have enjoyed the book more.
I love Brenda Barrett 's writing style, but this book wasn't one of my favorites because I didn't care for the main characters. I especially disliked Pinky because she was too childish.Chris wasn't too much better, going after his son so vigorously, and then dropping the pursuit once he found out Pinky was pregnant. I didn't feel the need to root for either character. I didn't care if they ever got together or not. What I liked was the story itself and if the characters were more relatable, I would have enjoyed the book more.
June 5, 2022
If it Ain't Broke (Three Rivers Book 4)
Chris wrestles with the sins of his past. He is finally convinced that he should try to get shared custody of his son Mark who was born after he had an affair with Kelly who was and is married to Theo. He is told to have any chance at joint custody he needs to be married. He decided to marry Pinky his ex-housekeeper who had confessed her undying love for him. So they marry but unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned. Chris made the statement that God has a unique way of teaching His wayward children a lesson.
Chris wrestles with the sins of his past. He is finally convinced that he should try to get shared custody of his son Mark who was born after he had an affair with Kelly who was and is married to Theo. He is told to have any chance at joint custody he needs to be married. He decided to marry Pinky his ex-housekeeper who had confessed her undying love for him. So they marry but unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned. Chris made the statement that God has a unique way of teaching His wayward children a lesson.
September 24, 2014
A great series! I really enjoyed this novel & how the author showed in the midst of seemingly irreparable situations God can give you a happy ending. My only complaint is a lot of grammatical errors but definitely a message comes forth in this series. Chris just had to realize time brings about a change and his time with Kelly had come & gone and during a very critical time in his marriage to Pinky he finally comes to realize it's time to decide what is most important in life!
June 4, 2016
The Three Rivers World
It took me actually five days but I finished the entire Three Rivers World collection. Author Brenda Barrett truly outdid herself, giving readers an opportunity to smile, laugh, scream, and cry (yes I did all of the above).
Her ingenious decision to end with Chris with whom it started was absolutely brilliant. If you desire a series that is sure to stir fresh emotions, try these four books, which ends with this great read If It Ain't Broke.
It took me actually five days but I finished the entire Three Rivers World collection. Author Brenda Barrett truly outdid herself, giving readers an opportunity to smile, laugh, scream, and cry (yes I did all of the above).
Her ingenious decision to end with Chris with whom it started was absolutely brilliant. If you desire a series that is sure to stir fresh emotions, try these four books, which ends with this great read If It Ain't Broke.
March 13, 2014
This book makes you think and you actually see the characters in your minds eye. I loved it. Love the fact Chris got his happy ending and a better relationship with God. It felt so real and it gave me a different outlook on my actions of late and I realize there're things, that I need to change. Lord give me strength, please.
June 27, 2015
Part 4 : if it ain't broken( three rivers series)
Good book. I read this in a day . I knew Chris actually love and cared for Pinky. But he was so stuck on Kelly and his son. I'm glad kelly and then decided to let Mark met his father and other relatives. Kelly was definitely stubborn for keeping their son away from him.
Good book. I read this in a day . I knew Chris actually love and cared for Pinky. But he was so stuck on Kelly and his son. I'm glad kelly and then decided to let Mark met his father and other relatives. Kelly was definitely stubborn for keeping their son away from him.
October 18, 2018
Side Eye
This book had me making side eyes quite frequently. It was probably my least favorite in the series. I did not like how everyone was against Chris seeing his son & for the life of me, somebody needed to put Pinky on some medicine! Read this one at your own risk, ai could have skipped over it. 2.5 out of 5 stars.
This book had me making side eyes quite frequently. It was probably my least favorite in the series. I did not like how everyone was against Chris seeing his son & for the life of me, somebody needed to put Pinky on some medicine! Read this one at your own risk, ai could have skipped over it. 2.5 out of 5 stars.
March 4, 2022
Excellent read
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Chris and Petrine (Pinkey) had a tumultuous relationship. Chris had sort out his past feelings, so he could move into his future. There was plenty of ups and downs for all involved, but God and love will prevail.
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Chris and Petrine (Pinkey) had a tumultuous relationship. Chris had sort out his past feelings, so he could move into his future. There was plenty of ups and downs for all involved, but God and love will prevail.
May 19, 2014
Excellent book
Excellent book
It appears you got to go through to get through. Life can deal you some rough time but getting to end is so sweet when you put everything in the Lord's hand.
Excellent book
It appears you got to go through to get through. Life can deal you some rough time but getting to end is so sweet when you put everything in the Lord's hand.
February 12, 2016
Great way to tie the books together
I seldom give 5 stars, but this rating is for the series. Beautiful storytelling. I became very invested in the characters and I wasn't disappointed.
I seldom give 5 stars, but this rating is for the series. Beautiful storytelling. I became very invested in the characters and I wasn't disappointed.
September 28, 2017
Good Read!!
An absolute phenomenal series this has been in Three Rivers!! So happy to see what the love of God can do in a person's life. Forgiveness... Whewwwwwwww!! Can heal even the hardest soul. Another story of redemption. Really sad Brenda has chosen to end it.
An absolute phenomenal series this has been in Three Rivers!! So happy to see what the love of God can do in a person's life. Forgiveness... Whewwwwwwww!! Can heal even the hardest soul. Another story of redemption. Really sad Brenda has chosen to end it.
June 7, 2018
Great book!!!
I loved this book and the entire series!!! Great way to be reminded of how God and will turn our situations around if we just trust Him! Great characters... Great storyline with real life situations!! I loved it!!!
I loved this book and the entire series!!! Great way to be reminded of how God and will turn our situations around if we just trust Him! Great characters... Great storyline with real life situations!! I loved it!!!
June 13, 2018
Really good book
I literally could not put this book down, hence me going to bed at 1 a.m. Lessons learned: deal with your issues before marrying another, don't marry for any deceptive reason and finally, communication is very important. Great read.
I literally could not put this book down, hence me going to bed at 1 a.m. Lessons learned: deal with your issues before marrying another, don't marry for any deceptive reason and finally, communication is very important. Great read.
November 2, 2018
Good read
The characters in the storyline were representative of what is currently happening in today’s lives of people; causing them to reconnect with the one who connects it all!!
The characters in the storyline were representative of what is currently happening in today’s lives of people; causing them to reconnect with the one who connects it all!!
April 8, 2020
Hated for the series to end!
Don't know how I started the first book but I was drawn in from the beginning. Just finished the last book and thoroughly enjoyed the series. Will be reading more from this author.
Don't know how I started the first book but I was drawn in from the beginning. Just finished the last book and thoroughly enjoyed the series. Will be reading more from this author.
March 28, 2013
A very good ending to the Three Rivers series. Chris & Pinky both had to show out. The book flowed well, as did the entire series. Can't wait to see what else Barrett has to offer.
June 29, 2013
I have fallen in love with all of these characters throughout the entire series. So sad the book ended. I really enjoyed it.
January 5, 2014
Ooh - its getting to the good part.
February 12, 2014
This was an awesome book. I truly loved it. I would recommend this series to anyone.
February 21, 2014
Awesome
I thoroughly enjoyed your entire series. I couldn't put it down no matter how hard I tried. looking forward to more.
I thoroughly enjoyed your entire series. I couldn't put it down no matter how hard I tried. looking forward to more.
June 18, 2014
As always Ms. Brenda's book taught a very lovely lesson and it was attention grabbing also. Loved this book.
March 9, 2015
Page Turner
I loved how the story was a continuation of other stories. If you never want a story to end this is it. Read the series.
I loved how the story was a continuation of other stories. If you never want a story to end this is it. Read the series.
October 4, 2016
Great series!
Read all three books on this series and they were great! Easy to read and always circling back to focus on what God's Word says!
Read all three books on this series and they were great! Easy to read and always circling back to focus on what God's Word says!
March 11, 2019
Loved
Loved this book a lot lm so glad that Chris finally got over Kelley and realized that he loved Pinky and that all she wanted was to be loved also
Loved this book a lot lm so glad that Chris finally got over Kelley and realized that he loved Pinky and that all she wanted was to be loved also
October 5, 2019
Awesome
Three rivers series is a must read!!!! Trust me you will not regret it,, Brenda Barrett is my second favorite author
Three rivers series is a must read!!!! Trust me you will not regret it,, Brenda Barrett is my second favorite author
September 29, 2021
Loved the series
The three river series was awesome. I was glad to see all of the stories worked out for each couple. Good reads!
The three river series was awesome. I was glad to see all of the stories worked out for each couple. Good reads!
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