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Home to Collingsworth #2
Home Away from Home
This Christian romance, Home Away from Home, is book 2 in the Home to Collingsworth Series and continues the stories of the Collingsworth sisters and their struggles and triumphs as they deal with their faith, the bonds of family and love!
Home Is Where the Heart Is: Violet's Story (Available now!)
Home Away From Home: Laurel's Story (Available now!)
Love Makes a House a Home: Jessa's Story (End of May 2014)
The Long Road Home: Cami's Story (July 2014)
Laurel Collingsworth-Davis thought she had everything she could ever want: a beautiful home, a fulfilling career, financial security and a devoted husband. However, at the beginning of their marriage, she and Matt--each for their own private reasons--had agreed to never have children. When her grandmother dies, Laurel realizes that she does, in fact, want to be a mother. She desperately needs Matt to reconsider his position, but when he refuses, she fears her storybook life may be over.
Matt Davis has very real reasons for not wanting to become a father; reasons he's never shared with Laurel. Now he realizes that in order to get her to understand, he may have to reveal more of himself to her than he's ever revealed to anyone. But doing that may very well cost him his marriage regardless.
Will Laurel and Matt be able to trust God to help them overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that stand in the way of them staying a family? Or will their fears drive them apart and end the marriage that had seemed so perfect?
Other titles in the Christian romance series, Home to Collingsworth, by Kimberly Rae Jordan:
Home Is Where the Heart Is: Violet's Story (Available now!)
Home Away From Home: Laurel's Story (Available now!)
Love Makes a House a Home: Jessa's Story (End of May 2014)
The Long Road Home: Cami's Story (July 2014)
Don't miss out on these inspirational love stories of faith, family and romance.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2014
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December 21, 2014
There are two points I really like in this book; one has to do with Matt and the other Lauren.
Matt;
I like the way the author make him come to terms with the reality and application of God’s transformation of our soul at the new birth. It is a perfect example of how we are lacking in understanding of the extent of God’s work in our lives. This is why Matt could not trust himself to be a father.
Lauren;
Fearing that God will not give her the response or answer to her prayers about Matt and the baby. I can easily relate to this. The basic truth is the lack of faith or trust in God to do that, which is right for us.
She was right, because there are many situations where God could have done something prevented a seemly bad thing from happening but He did not so to say.
I such times we tend to forget the scripture that says to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and lean not on our own understanding.
Matt;
I like the way the author make him come to terms with the reality and application of God’s transformation of our soul at the new birth. It is a perfect example of how we are lacking in understanding of the extent of God’s work in our lives. This is why Matt could not trust himself to be a father.
Lauren;
Fearing that God will not give her the response or answer to her prayers about Matt and the baby. I can easily relate to this. The basic truth is the lack of faith or trust in God to do that, which is right for us.
She was right, because there are many situations where God could have done something prevented a seemly bad thing from happening but He did not so to say.
I such times we tend to forget the scripture that says to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and lean not on our own understanding.
July 16, 2014
Tear jerker
Well this is the second book in the series and I rated it a five star, again it was one that I could not put down.
I stronger recommend that if you were emotional with movies and TV series shows reading book that you do have a box of Kleenex because this is a tearjerker story. Well okay it was for me anyways.
Let's just say that Matt and Laurel had release of up-and-down issues throughout the story. One of the big issues was that when they got married that Matt told Laurel that under no circumstances is she to get pregnant he does not want any kids.
Laurel found out that she was pregnant and it was caused from being sick and while on antibiotics it takes the effect of birth control pills away.
Well I think you get the gist of the story so I'll stop right there and let you read the book.
Happy reading!
Well this is the second book in the series and I rated it a five star, again it was one that I could not put down.
I stronger recommend that if you were emotional with movies and TV series shows reading book that you do have a box of Kleenex because this is a tearjerker story. Well okay it was for me anyways.
Let's just say that Matt and Laurel had release of up-and-down issues throughout the story. One of the big issues was that when they got married that Matt told Laurel that under no circumstances is she to get pregnant he does not want any kids.
Laurel found out that she was pregnant and it was caused from being sick and while on antibiotics it takes the effect of birth control pills away.
Well I think you get the gist of the story so I'll stop right there and let you read the book.
Happy reading!
April 15, 2014
tissues needed. this book continues on with secrets being revealed to the Collingsworth sisters. Matt realises healing happens when the bad stuff is in the open n not hidden. We all need support when we struggle plus remembering God is wanting good things for us. Trust is a big hurdle but little steps need to be taken. Forgiveness. Second chances. Finding out you have another sibling and Lauren tells Rose she is her mother. Making promises of having no kids when God desires their be a baby!! what then do you do?
May 2, 2016
Like the first Home Away from Home, this one was just as great and enjoyable. I loved the turns and twists in the plots. The characters are funny, and the stories are addicting. You always want to know how someone's going to react, wonder how they'll find out this secret, if it will fall miserably. You see pain, fighting, joy, and resolutions in the book. However one thing spills after another, one conflict and then another. There's secret meetings, secret promises, and notes found. Absorb yourself in a book with wonderful yet crazy characters with surprising plots.
October 24, 2015
This one really pulled at my emotions, tissues were needed. I could not put it down, after reading just the first chapter I was so drawn into the story that I had to know what was going to happen. Loved the way the story unfolded. The theme from the previous book, secrets create problems, continued throughout this book. Honesty is really the best policy. I look forward to reading more in this series, I feel drawn to this family of sisters.
September 7, 2014
Such a good series. The author has thrown in some interesting elements that you'll just have to discover on your own. I read that each book could be a stand alone but I don't recommend it. You'll be missing much of the underlying themes and relationships unless read in order. I can't wait to see what progresses so I'm off to book three!
April 16, 2015
This one was even better than the last one.
I loved this 2nd book of the Collingsworth series by this author and it was much better than the last one. I read it in just a few hours. This one has many twists and turns. It wasn't predictable like the 1st book but I highly recommend that you start with book 1 because it tells the whole purpose of the series.
I loved this 2nd book of the Collingsworth series by this author and it was much better than the last one. I read it in just a few hours. This one has many twists and turns. It wasn't predictable like the 1st book but I highly recommend that you start with book 1 because it tells the whole purpose of the series.
July 9, 2015
This was a different kind of story line. Laurel and Matt married a couple of years with an agreement to have kids, but when Laurel ends up pregnant it cause a separation in their marriage. I enjoyed this book better than the first but Violet and Dean played a roll in this book so got to see more of them.
April 28, 2014
I liked the premise of this story and the characters, but it just had too much angst for a short book. I think it would have been better for the story to have started with some happiness between Laurel and Matt to let us get a feel for the couple before all of the problems inundated us.
May 10, 2014
Good book
This book was a good one to read. After reading book 1 I wanted to read more about these sisters and their journeys through life. I will be getting book 3 the day it comes out. I can't wait to continue reading these books.
This book was a good one to read. After reading book 1 I wanted to read more about these sisters and their journeys through life. I will be getting book 3 the day it comes out. I can't wait to continue reading these books.
December 18, 2014
Again another surprise. Filled with stress of life and making through trials with faith and trust. A hint still of mystery and secrets some told and some still to tell and keeping me hooked and reading.
March 21, 2015
Laurel is the only Collingsworth sister that is married but after her Grandmothers funeral her marriage struggles because of secrets they are both keeping from each other.
The second book in a series about sisters finding God and coming together to face challenges.
The second book in a series about sisters finding God and coming together to face challenges.
April 11, 2015
Good book
I enjoyed this book so much more than the first one. It wasn't as choppy, it flowed better. The sisters bonded and I really enjoyed Laurel and Matt's story. I am on to the next one!
I enjoyed this book so much more than the first one. It wasn't as choppy, it flowed better. The sisters bonded and I really enjoyed Laurel and Matt's story. I am on to the next one!
June 25, 2015
gy good read.
The author seemed to dwell on two different subjects for a longer time than necessary. Even after exploring those subjects in detail, she continued to write about them to the end. Other than that, it was a good read.
The author seemed to dwell on two different subjects for a longer time than necessary. Even after exploring those subjects in detail, she continued to write about them to the end. Other than that, it was a good read.
August 8, 2015
Different from the typical romances in that it involves a married couple struggling with challenges from the past and trials in the present. I liked how the author really tried to show a couple working through challenges, even with a brief separation. Really well done.
July 25, 2014
Love it cant wait to read the next book
August 7, 2014
Very good series so far! Love how all the sisters have different personalities but seem to get along for the most part. Can't wait to read the third and fourth books!!
July 21, 2014
This is an interesting 2nd installment to the series. This is a very sweet story of a couple who has kept secrets. And the work they have to do to get their marriage back.
May 12, 2015
Good, entertaining reading. Story line a bit different from many, though it does have several sub-plots and surprises.
August 21, 2015
Great Christian romance
Anyone who is looking for a book filled with romance but not all the worldly crap will enjoy this book.
Anyone who is looking for a book filled with romance but not all the worldly crap will enjoy this book.
October 25, 2015
Good
I enjoyed this book. I liked that it was sweet had no embarrassing details was a great love story. Liked it is based on Christian background
I enjoyed this book. I liked that it was sweet had no embarrassing details was a great love story. Liked it is based on Christian background
August 7, 2018
Ack! This book made me so angry! This is the most unhealthy marriage for so many reasons. Everything they said and did just ticked me off. I finished it so I had context for the remaining stories in the series but that was my only motivation.
November 14, 2021
Trust in the Lord with a!l thy heart
What a beautiful story of love, trust, pain and honesty, as the Collingsworth saga continues.
The sisters are forming a closer bond. Matt and Violet go through some fiery coals, but come through stronger.
Wonderful book.
What a beautiful story of love, trust, pain and honesty, as the Collingsworth saga continues.
The sisters are forming a closer bond. Matt and Violet go through some fiery coals, but come through stronger.
Wonderful book.
January 2, 2022
Sweet and strong
I have just read and loved books 1 & 2 of the Home to Collingsworth series. And I have just bought #3 there are 7 and I plan to read them all, this author tells great stories which are inspirational without being preachy
I have just read and loved books 1 & 2 of the Home to Collingsworth series. And I have just bought #3 there are 7 and I plan to read them all, this author tells great stories which are inspirational without being preachy
August 5, 2017
Cute
I like the family dynamic and now I want to know what other secrets are hidden in the arching plot of this series.
I like the family dynamic and now I want to know what other secrets are hidden in the arching plot of this series.
April 7, 2018
Fantastic Book!I
Like all of Kimberly's book's I have read so far, this book is excellent.I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Great job Kimberly!I
Like all of Kimberly's book's I have read so far, this book is excellent.I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Great job Kimberly!I
April 10, 2018
A heart-wrenching story.
January 27, 2019
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Loved this book, a good romance with a Christian theme. Can't wait to read more about this family in the rest of the series.
Loved this book, a good romance with a Christian theme. Can't wait to read more about this family in the rest of the series.
November 17, 2019
I had read book #1 a long time ago, and enjoyed it. I didn't feel I could afford the rest of the series at that time, but when I recently joined Kindle Unlimited, I went back and re-read #1, and then read this one. I really like the way Jordan continues the story line without any break, and the characters are all familiar. She does a good job with showing the conflicts between the characters and how the Lord helps them resolve things.
October 29, 2022
A Good Story of Healing
Matt had quite a few obstacles to overcome. It's good that Laurel had come to an understanding with God that through him all things are possible.
Matt had quite a few obstacles to overcome. It's good that Laurel had come to an understanding with God that through him all things are possible.
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