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Glendale #2
A New Day: A Contemporary Christian Romance
When the past collides with the future, will love find a way forward?
In A New Day, book two of The Glendale Series, Jessica returns to Washington, D.C., leaving behind the idyllic year she spent in Glendale—and the love she gave everything for. Heartbroken, she struggles to find her way until an unexpected ally helps her see that out of the ashes of loss, new life can emerge.
In time, Jessica begins to build a new life for herself. But when her past collides with her future, will things be too different to pick up where love left off?
A New Day weaves themes of faith, redemption, and hope into a soul-stirring contemporary Christian romance that explores the transformative power of grace. With raw and relatable characters, gripping relationships, and a powerful ending that will leave you breathless, this contemporary Christian romance series is an unforgettable journey to health, wholeness, and joy.
In A New Day, book two of The Glendale Series, Jessica returns to Washington, D.C., leaving behind the idyllic year she spent in Glendale—and the love she gave everything for. Heartbroken, she struggles to find her way until an unexpected ally helps her see that out of the ashes of loss, new life can emerge.
In time, Jessica begins to build a new life for herself. But when her past collides with her future, will things be too different to pick up where love left off?
A New Day weaves themes of faith, redemption, and hope into a soul-stirring contemporary Christian romance that explores the transformative power of grace. With raw and relatable characters, gripping relationships, and a powerful ending that will leave you breathless, this contemporary Christian romance series is an unforgettable journey to health, wholeness, and joy.
- GenresChristian Fiction
319 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2011
35 people are currently reading
33 people want to read
About the author
Ann Goering
17 books13 followersAnn Goering is an award-winning journalist and author of Christian fiction.
Goering is passionate about helping women encounter Jesus, experience transformative hope, and live a life deeply rooted in the Word of God. She’s worked alongside an international Christian ministry for the past 15 years, as well as serving at her local church, and leading groups of women into encounters with Jesus through small groups and Bible studies.
She believes so much in the power of stories to illustrate spiritual principles, grow faith, and increase empathy, so wherever she is, you’ll find her sharing stories that reveal the beauty of Jesus amidst everyday life.
Goering loves entrepreneurship, travel, rodeos, interior design, deep friendships, and good hair days, but her absolute favorites are the people in her life.
She’s a Midwest girl soaking up the sunshine in the American Southwest, living on chicken molé and sweet tea, homeschooling her three best friends (aka daughters) with the only guy she’s ever kissed.
Goering is passionate about helping women encounter Jesus, experience transformative hope, and live a life deeply rooted in the Word of God. She’s worked alongside an international Christian ministry for the past 15 years, as well as serving at her local church, and leading groups of women into encounters with Jesus through small groups and Bible studies.
She believes so much in the power of stories to illustrate spiritual principles, grow faith, and increase empathy, so wherever she is, you’ll find her sharing stories that reveal the beauty of Jesus amidst everyday life.
Goering loves entrepreneurship, travel, rodeos, interior design, deep friendships, and good hair days, but her absolute favorites are the people in her life.
She’s a Midwest girl soaking up the sunshine in the American Southwest, living on chicken molé and sweet tea, homeschooling her three best friends (aka daughters) with the only guy she’s ever kissed.
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December 18, 2014
I loved the first book in the series. Started to get a bit frustrated in the second one though because of secrets not being told (felt it dragged a bit). But the lessons in the book about forgiveness and trusting God with circumstances were strong! Also how just by loving people can make a difference as well.
Still to read the third book. Was not ready for the third book yet as I got a bit annoyed with the characters when I read the extract for the third book.
Still to read the third book. Was not ready for the third book yet as I got a bit annoyed with the characters when I read the extract for the third book.
August 31, 2012
I feel as if I'm learning a different way life can be & I love it.
October 23, 2025
✅Christian romance
✅Second chances
Jessica “Jessi” Cordell thought she left her heartbreak behind in Glendale. Small town? ✅ Sweet boy named Joe? ✅ Emotional damage? DOUBLE ✅✅
Now she’s back in D.C. trying to rebuild her life — new job, new routines, same old broken heart. 💔
But God? Yeah, He’s got other plans. 😭
Me reading:
Page 1: “Oh no… she’s still hurting 😢”
Page 40: “Wait is that Joe?? 👀”
Page 90: “God really said ‘Let there be character growth’ 😭👏”
Page 200: “Faith, hope, and tears — I’m unwell 🥹”
In A New Day, Ann Goering teaches that healing and renewal come through God’s grace, forgiveness, and faith. The story shows how letting go of guilt and surrendering control allows God to bring peace and purpose back into a broken life. Through Jessi’s journey, readers see that faith isn’t about being perfect it’s about trusting that every ending can become a new beginning when you let God guide you. The novel beautifully reminds us that His mercy is new every day, and no one is ever too lost for redemption. 🌿✨
✅Second chances
Jessica “Jessi” Cordell thought she left her heartbreak behind in Glendale. Small town? ✅ Sweet boy named Joe? ✅ Emotional damage? DOUBLE ✅✅
Now she’s back in D.C. trying to rebuild her life — new job, new routines, same old broken heart. 💔
But God? Yeah, He’s got other plans. 😭
Me reading:
Page 1: “Oh no… she’s still hurting 😢”
Page 40: “Wait is that Joe?? 👀”
Page 90: “God really said ‘Let there be character growth’ 😭👏”
Page 200: “Faith, hope, and tears — I’m unwell 🥹”
In A New Day, Ann Goering teaches that healing and renewal come through God’s grace, forgiveness, and faith. The story shows how letting go of guilt and surrendering control allows God to bring peace and purpose back into a broken life. Through Jessi’s journey, readers see that faith isn’t about being perfect it’s about trusting that every ending can become a new beginning when you let God guide you. The novel beautifully reminds us that His mercy is new every day, and no one is ever too lost for redemption. 🌿✨
March 11, 2025
This was the perfect continuation of Joe and Jessi's story. Jessi moved back to DC to live with her dad and new stepmom and even though it started out rocky, God revealed Himself to Jessi and her dad. They both became Christians during really rough times in their lives. Jessi found herself dealing with teenage pregnancy, and Bill was involved in a car accident that claimed another's life. There will always be hard times in life, but God is there waiting and ready to help us through it. I love how Ann uses real life situations and shows how God will work through those times with us. Can't wait to read the next book in this series!
June 24, 2020
Loving this series! I never purchase books just get them free but with this series I’ve been getting them all! Thank you for some heartwarming, touching, lesson teaching books that we all need to read. Her characters are enthralling and the lessons they learn are important.
July 1, 2024
Sweet Story
Very sweet story. Clean and enjoyable. A bit idyllic but touching and heartwarming. This book and its predecessor are worth reading.
Very sweet story. Clean and enjoyable. A bit idyllic but touching and heartwarming. This book and its predecessor are worth reading.
March 3, 2025
This book is second in a Christian contemporary romance saga series. Our main characters start off in this book where we left off in book 1, as high schoolers who have been separated. They’ve made mistakes and have to face the consequences. Jessi is back in Washington DC with her dad and step mom. Joe is still back in his small town and then heads off to college as a football star. This book is unique and has a very strong faith focus. Jessi has a huge secret that encompasses the entire book. Throughout the years this book covers, we see tragedy and faith intertwine and grow. Family, reconciliation, and redemption. I’m curious to continue this series.
I received an eARC of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an eARC of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
July 2, 2012
A rather typical book 2 of a trilogy, but still an easy read and entertaining. Another 99cent download from amazon, and it was a great power-outage read. The series could end at book 2, but the author throws in a twist with the epilogue. I am not sure why she did that, but I will obviously be reading book 3 to find out.
March 21, 2016
..If wishes came true
A mother who had lost contact with her precious twins father wished many times to have back in their life. She had given him up because she wanted him to have his dreams. She became a Christian and learned love and forgiveness. A very good story.
A mother who had lost contact with her precious twins father wished many times to have back in their life. She had given him up because she wanted him to have his dreams. She became a Christian and learned love and forgiveness. A very good story.
June 19, 2012
The series keeps getting better!
April 21, 2013
I'm loving this series. Now on to book three.
May 31, 2013
One of the best in the Glendale series.
June 1, 2025
A wonderful story of reconciliation!
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