Finding Wren

by Jenny Beth Hall

She’s hidden behind walls she swore would never break.

He’s relentless in his faith and won’t let her face the storm alone.

Or will the flames take everything before love has a chance to ignite?

She’s hidden her heart behind walls of pain.
He’s steady in his faith and refuses to walk away.
Together, they might discover love strong enough to heal.

Callie Jo “Wren” Thomas has spent years running—not just from her past, but from the God she isn’t sure she can trust. Determined to protect herself, she’s convinced her heart is safer alone.

Mitch Johnson has faced battles on foreign soil, but nothing like the guarded woman beside him. A soldier turned protector, his quiet strength and unwavering faith may be exactly what Wren needs to believe in love again.

When shadows from yesterday threaten her future, Callie Jo must keep hiding, or risk everything on the God, and the man, who refuse to give up on her.

Tropes you’ll
✨ Grumpy/sunshine banter
✨ Running buddies to something more
✨ Small-town suspense
✨ Found family and firehouse brotherhood
✨ Faith that heals broken places

Strike Team Faith Book Two delivers a slow-burn, clean romance full of sparks, second chances, and the kind of faith only God can ignite.

430 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Jenny Beth is a mom, wife, and lifelong military dependent who has called more places "home" than she can count. She grew up riding horses, hiking, and camping in the mountains of Alaska, Colorado, Montana, and Tennessee, where big skies and big‑hearted people shaped her love of small towns and storytelling. A seasoned traveler who's moved around the country, she writes clean, faith‑forward romance about resilient women, steadfast men, and communities that show up when it matters. Her stories are inspired by her own faith journey and by the ordinary heroes-family, friends, and strangers-who've left fingerprints on her life. When she isn't plotting porch‑swing kisses and wildfire sunsets, you can find her chasing kids, planning the next trip, or hunting down the nearest bookstore.

Reviews

[JENNEE M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the strike team series. I was very touched by the spiritual aspects of this book and our main female characters journey back to God. There is a large element of mystery in this book as the Community is searching for an arsonist. I enjoy the aspects of the Fire Dept behind the scenes. Mitch, the main male character is an absolute cinnamon roll. The family dynamics in his life are very uplifting and sweet. Callie Jo, or Wren, has been through a lot of loss and trauma in her life. And Mitch is the perfect guy to pull her out, with her yielding to God‘s will in her life. Adorable meet cute. And a very slow burn.

This is a clean, kissing only romance. You could possibly consider it romantic suspense, there’s definitely an element of mystery and danger lurking. The character development is very good. And you really do get to know several people in the series between the two books and especially in this one which is a bit longer and there’s more characters involved.

I rated this five stars because of how much it actually administered to me personally. I very much enjoyed the journey of all of the people involved. I did get an early version so there were some typos, but I’m sure that was fixed after. That’s really the only negative thing I have to say about it.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read!

Nice story with lots of build-up to the climax. Wholesome—-something the world needs more of these days. Just enough of everything. ;-)

[Rick Molitor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christian romantic suspense

This is a story of faith and healing. It is about two damaged people who, with prayer and the help of friends, find healing and each other. It is a good story that keeps you engaged.

[Jenny Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m excited to share this book. I have enjoyed writing these characters and walking through their journey.
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