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Soaring in Faith
When grief brings them together, will faith give them wings to soar?
Construction foreman Aaron Grant never expected to become guardian to his fourteen-year-old niece Naomi. Still reeling from his mother's death, he's barely keeping his own faith afloat in small-town Brookside, Georgia. The last thing he needs is complicated feelings for his niece's beautiful history teacher.
But Meghan Townsend sees through his walls.
The dedicated educator understands grief all too well. She's been running from her own heartache for years. Her innovative cooking program at Greater Pines High School feeds souls as much as bodies, creating the community connections that both Aaron and Naomi desperately need.
As Aaron struggles to build a home while rebuilding his faith, and Meghan opens her heart despite past wounds, their growing attraction becomes impossible to ignore. With Naomi secretly matchmaking, a tight-knit church community cheering them on, and God's plan slowly revealing itself, these two wounded souls discover that love can bloom even in the soil of sorrow.
But when Meghan's ex-boyfriend resurfaces and Aaron's estranged brother returns seeking redemption, will their budding relationship survive?
From the summer heat of August through an uplifting June conclusion that will warm your heart, follow Aaron and Meghan's journey as they learn that sometimes the family you build is stronger than the one you've lost.
SOARING IN FAITH is a clean, inspirational Christian romance ✓ A reluctant guardian and the teacher who changes everything ✓ Slow-burn romance with genuine emotional depth ✓ Multicultural characters in a small Southern town ✓ Found family and second chances ✓ Faith-based healing from grief ✓ A matchmaking teenager with her own journey ✓ No explicit content—just pure, heartwarming romance
Perfect for readers of Karen Kingsbury, Denise Hunter, and Toni Shiloh who crave emotionally rich Christian romance with authentic faith journeys.
Start reading this uplifting story of love, loss, and learning to soar again through faith.
Construction foreman Aaron Grant never expected to become guardian to his fourteen-year-old niece Naomi. Still reeling from his mother's death, he's barely keeping his own faith afloat in small-town Brookside, Georgia. The last thing he needs is complicated feelings for his niece's beautiful history teacher.
But Meghan Townsend sees through his walls.
The dedicated educator understands grief all too well. She's been running from her own heartache for years. Her innovative cooking program at Greater Pines High School feeds souls as much as bodies, creating the community connections that both Aaron and Naomi desperately need.
As Aaron struggles to build a home while rebuilding his faith, and Meghan opens her heart despite past wounds, their growing attraction becomes impossible to ignore. With Naomi secretly matchmaking, a tight-knit church community cheering them on, and God's plan slowly revealing itself, these two wounded souls discover that love can bloom even in the soil of sorrow.
But when Meghan's ex-boyfriend resurfaces and Aaron's estranged brother returns seeking redemption, will their budding relationship survive?
From the summer heat of August through an uplifting June conclusion that will warm your heart, follow Aaron and Meghan's journey as they learn that sometimes the family you build is stronger than the one you've lost.
SOARING IN FAITH is a clean, inspirational Christian romance ✓ A reluctant guardian and the teacher who changes everything ✓ Slow-burn romance with genuine emotional depth ✓ Multicultural characters in a small Southern town ✓ Found family and second chances ✓ Faith-based healing from grief ✓ A matchmaking teenager with her own journey ✓ No explicit content—just pure, heartwarming romance
Perfect for readers of Karen Kingsbury, Denise Hunter, and Toni Shiloh who crave emotionally rich Christian romance with authentic faith journeys.
Start reading this uplifting story of love, loss, and learning to soar again through faith.
355 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2026
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About the author
Barbara Jane Oliver
3 books11 followersBarbara Jane Oliver is a faith and inspirational author who lives in the beautiful state of Georgia with her loving husband and partner in all non-crimes, Ronald. She has been an avid reader from an early age, often hiding in her parents’ closets to finish reading her books. Her love of reading nurtured her creative mind and sparked a passion for writing. She is also a U.S. Army Veteran and has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. Barbara and Ronald have a wonderfully blended family that includes two daughters, three grandsons, and two great-granddaughters.
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February 23, 2026
Initial thoughts: An hope filled story about managing Grief , finding your way back to God when you’re angry with him and allowing the unexpected (love).
Book overview: We follow Aaron and Meghan love story .
Aaron has been given an unusual responsibility after his mother died from cancer . He has become the sole carer for his 14 year old niece Naomi.
To manage the sudden loss, he decides to take a new building job in Bristol heights .
He had no idea that this move will not only help them with their grief and Healing but will also establish a new family and community around them.
Meghan is the history teacher at pine school where Naomi attends school . Her first encounter with Naomi and her uncle Aaron stirred more the concern in her heart. She knew, she had to help them deal with change and grief, something she knows all too well.
As she offers her extra curricular lessons to them, she soon becomes not just a teacher but a much needed friend to both Aaron and Naomi.
Read the story to find out what Aaron and Megan’s love story entails
Book overview: We follow Aaron and Meghan love story .
Aaron has been given an unusual responsibility after his mother died from cancer . He has become the sole carer for his 14 year old niece Naomi.
To manage the sudden loss, he decides to take a new building job in Bristol heights .
He had no idea that this move will not only help them with their grief and Healing but will also establish a new family and community around them.
Meghan is the history teacher at pine school where Naomi attends school . Her first encounter with Naomi and her uncle Aaron stirred more the concern in her heart. She knew, she had to help them deal with change and grief, something she knows all too well.
As she offers her extra curricular lessons to them, she soon becomes not just a teacher but a much needed friend to both Aaron and Naomi.
Read the story to find out what Aaron and Megan’s love story entails
March 22, 2026
I don’t usually read romance books, but I decided to give this one a try because I received an ARC. Thanks!
There was some confusion in the beginning with the storyline. Meghan would be repairing for the beginning of the school year, then she would be grading papers a few page later, only for her to say that she was looking forward to the start of the school year a few pages later. The plot moves at a slow and steady pace. Honestly, it was too slow for me. I found myself constantly looking at the percentage read and becoming somewhat disappointed that I wasn’t further along.
I was, however, pleased to find an actually Christian fiction book. It seems like many will label a book as Christine fiction if the Bible is mentioned or if an incidental character attends church. In this story, the characters actually rely upon their faith to help them solve the conflict. This is the true definition of Christine fiction.
While I wanted to know how things would end for the main characters, the story just didn’t pull me in and make me part of their lives. I found myself getting bored with their story. The plot is drawn out and should have been shortened so that the story would have been more compelling.
There was some confusion in the beginning with the storyline. Meghan would be repairing for the beginning of the school year, then she would be grading papers a few page later, only for her to say that she was looking forward to the start of the school year a few pages later. The plot moves at a slow and steady pace. Honestly, it was too slow for me. I found myself constantly looking at the percentage read and becoming somewhat disappointed that I wasn’t further along.
I was, however, pleased to find an actually Christian fiction book. It seems like many will label a book as Christine fiction if the Bible is mentioned or if an incidental character attends church. In this story, the characters actually rely upon their faith to help them solve the conflict. This is the true definition of Christine fiction.
While I wanted to know how things would end for the main characters, the story just didn’t pull me in and make me part of their lives. I found myself getting bored with their story. The plot is drawn out and should have been shortened so that the story would have been more compelling.
March 6, 2026
Aaron and Megan's similar experiences with grief fostered a deep connection. I especially value the various heartfelt moments with Liam. This silver-haired man powerfully illustrates how the Holy Spirit uplifts us daily and guides us to remain steadfast in our faith. As always, purposeful closeness brings genuine love.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another great book by Barbara Jane Oliver!! Love the promise that even though we may face trauma, God is always there in the end. “Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 I love the relationship between Aaron & Meghan and the family they make with Naomi.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed Soaring in Faith by Barbara Jane Oliver. The relationship between Aaron and Meghan was sweet, and I loved seeing the growth in the relationship between Aaron and Naomi and the three becoming a family.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed reading "Soaring In Faith', book 2 of the Wings of Faith series by Barbara Jane Oliver. This was a work of fiction, but it dealt with some realistic issues like death, abandonment, loss, addiction, emotional trauma, and self-esteem. Meghan and Aaron were instantly attracted to each other at their first meeting but fought it. Aaron is juggling a demanding job, estrangement from God and his brother, living in a new community, the death of his mother, and surprise guardianship to his grieving niece Naomi. Megan would like to marry and start a family, but her last relationship was awful, so she is hesitant to enter another relationship. Things look bleak, but the assistance of a mysterious elderly man with a fondness for shimmery silver feathers reminded them, with God all things are possible.
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