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The Risk She Takes: A Rivals To Lovers Christian Romance
Not yet published
Expected 18 Feb 26For Robyn, singleness isn’t some tragic waiting room for real life to begin.
By the grace of God, she’s built a life she genuinely loves, one that doesn’t require a man in the equation. Especially not a man like Lucien Monet, her insufferably—and apparently—charming French coworker who has an uncanny talent for pulling the rug out from under her at every turn.
Lucien crossed an ocean to escape a past where caring too much always cost him something.
America was meant to be a clean slate, a place free of attachments. But somehow, the woman who treats him like a sworn enemy for reasons only known by God is the one he can’t stop thinking about. Robyn doesn’t merely dislike him, she bristles at the sight of him. Which is baffling, given that Lucien has only shown patience, kindness, and every other fruit of the Spirit in her vicinity.
When an unexpected trip to Paris forces them into close quarters, tensions rise, sparks crackle, and the questions they’ve both been dodging become impossible to ignore.
Can two people who’ve piled up prejudices against each other ever find common ground and discover that real, Christ-centered love might be worth the risk?
The Risk She Takes is a heartfelt rivals-to-lovers Christian romance about surrender, healing, and the unexpected ways God softens even the most stubborn hearts.
By the grace of God, she’s built a life she genuinely loves, one that doesn’t require a man in the equation. Especially not a man like Lucien Monet, her insufferably—and apparently—charming French coworker who has an uncanny talent for pulling the rug out from under her at every turn.
Lucien crossed an ocean to escape a past where caring too much always cost him something.
America was meant to be a clean slate, a place free of attachments. But somehow, the woman who treats him like a sworn enemy for reasons only known by God is the one he can’t stop thinking about. Robyn doesn’t merely dislike him, she bristles at the sight of him. Which is baffling, given that Lucien has only shown patience, kindness, and every other fruit of the Spirit in her vicinity.
When an unexpected trip to Paris forces them into close quarters, tensions rise, sparks crackle, and the questions they’ve both been dodging become impossible to ignore.
Can two people who’ve piled up prejudices against each other ever find common ground and discover that real, Christ-centered love might be worth the risk?
The Risk She Takes is a heartfelt rivals-to-lovers Christian romance about surrender, healing, and the unexpected ways God softens even the most stubborn hearts.
- GenresChristian Fiction
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 18, 2026
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About the author
Ella Marie
8 books97 followersElla Marie is a pen name of a wife to the man of her dreams, and a mama to a cute little boy. Jesus is her Lord and personal Savior, guiding her in all aspects of life. After publishing her first clean and sweet romance series, God put it on her heart to share the greatest gift in her life—Jesus—in her love stories.
All her future books will not only be heart-melting but will also point readers toward the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Expect to see broken characters finding healing, faith, hope, and of course, love in each of her Christ-centered love stories.
Her greatest prayer is that her books will encourage readers to live out their faith boldly, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and remember that no other book is to be cherished like God’s letter to us— the Bible.
All her future books will not only be heart-melting but will also point readers toward the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Expect to see broken characters finding healing, faith, hope, and of course, love in each of her Christ-centered love stories.
Her greatest prayer is that her books will encourage readers to live out their faith boldly, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and remember that no other book is to be cherished like God’s letter to us— the Bible.
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January 22, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Ummmmm excuse me what?!!! I'm literally dyinggggg.... I have no words for how absolutely amazing this was and I cant wait to write my full review!!! the roller coaster of emotions was unreal and I neverrrr have the insane reactions in a book like I did this one, I honestly just want to spend a few hours crying now that its over 😭😭😭🤭🤭
January 27, 2026
My favorite book in the series! I absolutely adored Robyn & Lucien’s journey to love & their Christ centered relationship. The friendship Robyn has with Pearl & Charlie is priceless. This book had multiple layers that had you invested in multiple characters throughout the book. It was fully engaging & beautifully written & gave glory to God throughout.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review/5 stars
(A Healing Kind of Love: book 3)
Every time I read a book in this series, I love it even more than the previous, which is really saying something because all of the books have been SO GOOD.
This is clean romance is primarily set in Paris, where rivals Lucien and Robyn must work together during an unexpected business trip. I loved the setting! Even though the travel is technically for work, it feels perfectly adventurous with beautiful tourist destinations and French food descriptions!
The main characters are great together! Lucien is the sweetest guy, and although I was a bit frustrated with Robyn's initial attitude toward him, reading her POV allowed me to understand her in a way that balances things perfectly! Her personal journey is layered and complex - and Lucien's background has lots of extra depth as well!
I also appreciated glimpses into various characters' relationships beyond dating. They serve as wonderful reminders that marriage is a journey of trust, faith, and family (all while keeping the romance aspects clean - light kisses only). And the Christian faith content overall is very prominent, especially as supportive friends share prayers, Bible verses, etc.
If you're looking for Christian romances with depth and character growth, I'd definitely recommend this! (Also, while it can be read as a standalone, I'd recommend the series in order to fully appreciate the friend group... Book one: The Game She Hates/Book 2: The Class She Skips)
*Content to note*
.....May contain minor spoilers.....
Brief discussions of infertility. Scenes of familial tensions/strained relationships. Discussions of past emotional traumas/flashbacks to father leaving family for another woman.
**Thank you to the author for providing a complimentary e-ARC. All thoughts expressed are my own.**
(A Healing Kind of Love: book 3)
Every time I read a book in this series, I love it even more than the previous, which is really saying something because all of the books have been SO GOOD.
This is clean romance is primarily set in Paris, where rivals Lucien and Robyn must work together during an unexpected business trip. I loved the setting! Even though the travel is technically for work, it feels perfectly adventurous with beautiful tourist destinations and French food descriptions!
The main characters are great together! Lucien is the sweetest guy, and although I was a bit frustrated with Robyn's initial attitude toward him, reading her POV allowed me to understand her in a way that balances things perfectly! Her personal journey is layered and complex - and Lucien's background has lots of extra depth as well!
I also appreciated glimpses into various characters' relationships beyond dating. They serve as wonderful reminders that marriage is a journey of trust, faith, and family (all while keeping the romance aspects clean - light kisses only). And the Christian faith content overall is very prominent, especially as supportive friends share prayers, Bible verses, etc.
If you're looking for Christian romances with depth and character growth, I'd definitely recommend this! (Also, while it can be read as a standalone, I'd recommend the series in order to fully appreciate the friend group... Book one: The Game She Hates/Book 2: The Class She Skips)
*Content to note*
.....May contain minor spoilers.....
Brief discussions of infertility. Scenes of familial tensions/strained relationships. Discussions of past emotional traumas/flashbacks to father leaving family for another woman.
**Thank you to the author for providing a complimentary e-ARC. All thoughts expressed are my own.**
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐
If you're looking for a cute, Christian romance book, then you need to check out The Risk She Takes by @ella_marie_author
This story is about the romance skeptic, Robyn Lahey, and romance loving, Lucien Monet, and how they turn to God as they navigate their feelings for one another.
Robyn doesn't let just anyone in her heart. She has a very small circle of friends that include her girlfriends, Pearl and Charlie, and their husbands. They, along with her overbearing, matchmaking mother want her to find love with someone who will make her happy and share her life with. Robyn is completely against romance, and focuses solely on her work (and a little side gig with social media). She wants the promotion at work and will stop at nothing to get it, but Lucien keeps getting in the way of that.
Lucien moved to the states from Lille, France to escape a past that he wants to move on from. He keeps in touch with his sister, Valentine, and his matchmaking mother. He also works at the same company as Robyn. For the life of him, he can't figure out why she despises him so much. He's been nothing but kind and a gentleman towards her.
Robyn and Lucien are assigned to a three week work trip to Paris, and an incident with Robyn requires Lucien's help. She starts to learn that, maybe, he's not as bad as she's made him out to be. Her walls start to crumble as they get to know each other while he shows her around Paris.
Through Christ and the power of prayer, and of course, with the help of their loved ones, Robyn opens her heart wide enough to let Lucien in.
The Risk She Takes is set to release February 18, 2026, so be sure to grab this one! Thank you Ella Marie for sending me this ARC. I truly enjoyed this story!
#theproperromantic #theriskshetakes #ellamarie #christianeromance #arcread
If you're looking for a cute, Christian romance book, then you need to check out The Risk She Takes by @ella_marie_author
This story is about the romance skeptic, Robyn Lahey, and romance loving, Lucien Monet, and how they turn to God as they navigate their feelings for one another.
Robyn doesn't let just anyone in her heart. She has a very small circle of friends that include her girlfriends, Pearl and Charlie, and their husbands. They, along with her overbearing, matchmaking mother want her to find love with someone who will make her happy and share her life with. Robyn is completely against romance, and focuses solely on her work (and a little side gig with social media). She wants the promotion at work and will stop at nothing to get it, but Lucien keeps getting in the way of that.
Lucien moved to the states from Lille, France to escape a past that he wants to move on from. He keeps in touch with his sister, Valentine, and his matchmaking mother. He also works at the same company as Robyn. For the life of him, he can't figure out why she despises him so much. He's been nothing but kind and a gentleman towards her.
Robyn and Lucien are assigned to a three week work trip to Paris, and an incident with Robyn requires Lucien's help. She starts to learn that, maybe, he's not as bad as she's made him out to be. Her walls start to crumble as they get to know each other while he shows her around Paris.
Through Christ and the power of prayer, and of course, with the help of their loved ones, Robyn opens her heart wide enough to let Lucien in.
The Risk She Takes is set to release February 18, 2026, so be sure to grab this one! Thank you Ella Marie for sending me this ARC. I truly enjoyed this story!
#theproperromantic #theriskshetakes #ellamarie #christianeromance #arcread
Review of advance copy received from Author
To all the women who grew up with so many expectations placed on them because of the environment they were raised in, this book is for you.
Every time I think about this book, I internally thank God for the privilege of having read it. It shows Robyn’s strength, but beneath that strength, it also reveals her hurt. It shows the shards of glass within the fence she has built and the pain inflicted on her, both by her past and by herself. And yet, amid it all, Robyn is such a wholesome, wonderful babeee.
The way she shows up for her friends, her confidence, her intelligence, her talent, goshhh! I love her so much!🤩
This is a rivals-to-lovers story, but one thing this book captures so well is how sad, and sometimes funny, it is to be at war with someone who isn’t at war with you. Lucien, with his patience and kindness, was the perfect person to show her that life isn’t always as it seems.
Lucien… what a man you are! Goshhh!! Truly an all-rounder🤭🤭
Another beautiful part of this book is the friendships. Guys, have good, godly friendships, friends who can advise you, pray for you, show up for you; friends you can laugh, cry, and rage with; friends who ground you. Pearl and Charlie are those friends to Robyn, and this was one of my favourite things about this book🥹🥹
All in all, this was an easy 10/10 book by Ella Marie, and I can’t wait for it to be officially released so everyone can enjoy it.
Every time I think about this book, I internally thank God for the privilege of having read it. It shows Robyn’s strength, but beneath that strength, it also reveals her hurt. It shows the shards of glass within the fence she has built and the pain inflicted on her, both by her past and by herself. And yet, amid it all, Robyn is such a wholesome, wonderful babeee.
The way she shows up for her friends, her confidence, her intelligence, her talent, goshhh! I love her so much!🤩
This is a rivals-to-lovers story, but one thing this book captures so well is how sad, and sometimes funny, it is to be at war with someone who isn’t at war with you. Lucien, with his patience and kindness, was the perfect person to show her that life isn’t always as it seems.
Lucien… what a man you are! Goshhh!! Truly an all-rounder🤭🤭
Another beautiful part of this book is the friendships. Guys, have good, godly friendships, friends who can advise you, pray for you, show up for you; friends you can laugh, cry, and rage with; friends who ground you. Pearl and Charlie are those friends to Robyn, and this was one of my favourite things about this book🥹🥹
All in all, this was an easy 10/10 book by Ella Marie, and I can’t wait for it to be officially released so everyone can enjoy it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 Stars
This is a sweet Christian romance where the FMC, Robyn, has shut herself off from the potential of love and is working desperately to climb the corporate ladder so that she doesn't ever become like her mother.
Lucien is from France, but is working in the US. He is also battling his own demons and is trying to make up for past mistakes.
While this book can be read as a standalone, you get Pearl and Charlie's story in the first two books of the series.
This is a faith packed book, where the main characters rely on their faith and draw strength from their beliefs. I enjoyed this story and liked how Robyn and Lucien's relationship evolved once they were in the forced proximity situation of being assigned to a work assignment together in Paris. I also enjoyed the strong friendship bond between Robyn, Pearl, and Charlie. Everyone needs friends that they know will be there for them no matter what.
I received an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Quotes:
"Single women should get a Nobel Prize for constantly having to reassure people they're actually content."
"That's the thing about hanging your hope on someone else's choice - disappointment is never far behind."
"Fear of being hurt can't be the reason you push away love."
This is a sweet Christian romance where the FMC, Robyn, has shut herself off from the potential of love and is working desperately to climb the corporate ladder so that she doesn't ever become like her mother.
Lucien is from France, but is working in the US. He is also battling his own demons and is trying to make up for past mistakes.
While this book can be read as a standalone, you get Pearl and Charlie's story in the first two books of the series.
This is a faith packed book, where the main characters rely on their faith and draw strength from their beliefs. I enjoyed this story and liked how Robyn and Lucien's relationship evolved once they were in the forced proximity situation of being assigned to a work assignment together in Paris. I also enjoyed the strong friendship bond between Robyn, Pearl, and Charlie. Everyone needs friends that they know will be there for them no matter what.
I received an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Quotes:
"Single women should get a Nobel Prize for constantly having to reassure people they're actually content."
"That's the thing about hanging your hope on someone else's choice - disappointment is never far behind."
"Fear of being hurt can't be the reason you push away love."
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lucien Monet. That’s it. That’s the review. Full SWOON. Watching Robyn slowly let her guard down with him, especially while they were in Paris, had me kicking my feet. The way he takes care of her without expecting anything in return was total chef’s kiss.
I really loved Robyn. She knows who she is, she loves the life she’s built, and she doesn’t feel like she’s missing something just because she’s single. That felt so refreshing to read. The tension between her and Lucien was so good, with the banter, the misunderstandings, and that slow burn that keeps you hooked.
Paris was such a dreamy setting, but what really stood out to me was the emotional depth and the faith woven naturally throughout the story. It was tender, heartfelt, and felt very real.
This book gave me all the swoony feelings while still having so much heart. If you love faith based romance, enemies to lovers, and a hero who takes care of his girl, this is a must read.
Thank you to the author for the advanced ebook! These thoughts are my own!
I really loved Robyn. She knows who she is, she loves the life she’s built, and she doesn’t feel like she’s missing something just because she’s single. That felt so refreshing to read. The tension between her and Lucien was so good, with the banter, the misunderstandings, and that slow burn that keeps you hooked.
Paris was such a dreamy setting, but what really stood out to me was the emotional depth and the faith woven naturally throughout the story. It was tender, heartfelt, and felt very real.
This book gave me all the swoony feelings while still having so much heart. If you love faith based romance, enemies to lovers, and a hero who takes care of his girl, this is a must read.
Thank you to the author for the advanced ebook! These thoughts are my own!
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you enjoy enemies to lovers (well—enemies to friends, and then more) and forced proximity flawlessly interwoven with faith, The Risk She Takes, the third book in the A Healing Kind of Love trilogy, is for you.
The Risk She Takes is Robyn’s story—a character readers have come to know and love through the first two books in the series. In this installment, we finally learn why Robyn is so career-driven and seemingly uninterested in romance. Watching her character develop and evolve is absolutely riveting. And Lucien, the MMC, could not be more perfect—he is positively swoon-worthy.
As the story unfolds, faith is beautifully woven throughout the novel in an encouraging and meaningful way. Readers will find themselves growing alongside the characters, making this book both emotionally satisfying and spiritually uplifting.
I highly recommend this book. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions are my own.
The Risk She Takes is Robyn’s story—a character readers have come to know and love through the first two books in the series. In this installment, we finally learn why Robyn is so career-driven and seemingly uninterested in romance. Watching her character develop and evolve is absolutely riveting. And Lucien, the MMC, could not be more perfect—he is positively swoon-worthy.
As the story unfolds, faith is beautifully woven throughout the novel in an encouraging and meaningful way. Readers will find themselves growing alongside the characters, making this book both emotionally satisfying and spiritually uplifting.
I highly recommend this book. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
Thank you very much Ella for this wonderful ARC! It has been highly anticipated and I am one among many and GOODNESS! It did not disappoint.
Ella is gifted in writing characters who are authentic, real, full of heart, faith and amazing personality. Robyn is a loveable busybody, modern christian women, has a heart of gold when it comes to appreciating family and friendship, and has more to her than what it may appear to be.
I was delighted to see her life blossom into something beautiful as the story progressed. Her walls of uncertainty, fear and hurt fall as she let life unfold as she grew to tolerate our MC and trust her life into the hands of the maker of heaven and earth. It truly is a wonderful testimony of the love of God reaches us when we least expect, and a clear revalation that Jesus is interested in our healing and wholeness as his precious children.
I am so pleased to hear that the series is not yet over.
All opinions are my very own (X AI)
Ella is gifted in writing characters who are authentic, real, full of heart, faith and amazing personality. Robyn is a loveable busybody, modern christian women, has a heart of gold when it comes to appreciating family and friendship, and has more to her than what it may appear to be.
I was delighted to see her life blossom into something beautiful as the story progressed. Her walls of uncertainty, fear and hurt fall as she let life unfold as she grew to tolerate our MC and trust her life into the hands of the maker of heaven and earth. It truly is a wonderful testimony of the love of God reaches us when we least expect, and a clear revalation that Jesus is interested in our healing and wholeness as his precious children.
I am so pleased to hear that the series is not yet over.
All opinions are my very own (X AI)
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
First things first, can we talk about the fact, that there’s a whole lot of food involved (as a food-lover myself, this I just LOVE) :)
Also the fact, that I feel like each book just keeps getting better and deeper.
After the last one I didn’t know how there would be a better portrayal of real life faith but truly Ella outdid herself - it was just so raw and real and vulnerable!
The depiction of Christ-like love in friendships as well as in relationships, how they come together and stand in for each other, especially in the hard things - beautiful.
Let’s not forget our MMC Lucien! Gentle, kind patient, so loving and of course he falls first, eeek!!!
And Robyn! Who doesn’t love a headstrong woman! The way she evolves is inspiring and awesome to read!
This book simply is filled with real life, hard, tender, gripping, emotional moments.
But also an oh so beautiful love story!
A must read!
First things first, can we talk about the fact, that there’s a whole lot of food involved (as a food-lover myself, this I just LOVE) :)
Also the fact, that I feel like each book just keeps getting better and deeper.
After the last one I didn’t know how there would be a better portrayal of real life faith but truly Ella outdid herself - it was just so raw and real and vulnerable!
The depiction of Christ-like love in friendships as well as in relationships, how they come together and stand in for each other, especially in the hard things - beautiful.
Let’s not forget our MMC Lucien! Gentle, kind patient, so loving and of course he falls first, eeek!!!
And Robyn! Who doesn’t love a headstrong woman! The way she evolves is inspiring and awesome to read!
This book simply is filled with real life, hard, tender, gripping, emotional moments.
But also an oh so beautiful love story!
A must read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I've been looking forward to this book for ages and so excited to dive into it. It did not disappoint.
For all the single pringles, not yet ready to mingle, we have a relatable character in Robyn. And I love having a sense of comraderie with a character. It hits closer to home and offers a new insight into our own thoughts and perspectives.
Lucien is the kind of man I'd hope for myself if I were so inclined, a perfect blend of green flags and golden retriever energy, a man pursuing God and trusted to follow His will in his relationship.
It was a blast seeing into Robyn's mind after following her from a distance in the previous books. Her journey through Paris and love is beautiful, giving a sense of calm courage throughout.
Uncomplicated but spiritually testing, you'll be rooting for the characters on every page.
For all the single pringles, not yet ready to mingle, we have a relatable character in Robyn. And I love having a sense of comraderie with a character. It hits closer to home and offers a new insight into our own thoughts and perspectives.
Lucien is the kind of man I'd hope for myself if I were so inclined, a perfect blend of green flags and golden retriever energy, a man pursuing God and trusted to follow His will in his relationship.
It was a blast seeing into Robyn's mind after following her from a distance in the previous books. Her journey through Paris and love is beautiful, giving a sense of calm courage throughout.
Uncomplicated but spiritually testing, you'll be rooting for the characters on every page.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh. Dear. GOODNESS!!! What a delight this trio series of books was BUT "The Risk She Takes", by far, was the most scrumptious!!! It was a joy to meet Robyn in "The Game She Hates" and dream about her potential love story but it was an entire new level of excitement actually reading it! This book was like a love story blanketed in a devotional and as if God himself was speaking to you as a reader through Ella Marie's words. I HIGHLY recommend the entire series and even just this book as a standalone. So pleased that I can finally share a love story with my middle school daughter since this is wonderfully encouraging and appropriate for all readers. Continuing to share with my church, friends, and social followers!!! THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT ELLA MARIE!!!
January 25, 2026
Favorite Quote:
“They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I hope at least a few of them manage to tell her how much she’s come to mean to me.”
I’ve been looking forward to Robyn’s story since she was first introduced in this series, and it did not disappoint! I was a teary mess by the time I made it to that epilogue. 😭
I loved seeing the growth Robyn went through, and just how patient, caring and romantic Lucien was 🥰
I gotta say, this was probably my favorite book out of the series and I’m kinda sad to say goodbye. 🥹
Thank you to the author for the advance copy, all thoughts are my own.
“They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I hope at least a few of them manage to tell her how much she’s come to mean to me.”
I’ve been looking forward to Robyn’s story since she was first introduced in this series, and it did not disappoint! I was a teary mess by the time I made it to that epilogue. 😭
I loved seeing the growth Robyn went through, and just how patient, caring and romantic Lucien was 🥰
I gotta say, this was probably my favorite book out of the series and I’m kinda sad to say goodbye. 🥹
Thank you to the author for the advance copy, all thoughts are my own.
January 30, 2026
ARC Review: I’m so thankful to Ella Marie for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC reader for The Risk She Takes! I can’t wait until you all get to read this amazing story that takes you through Robyn and Lucien’s relationship. I loved reading through the Robyn’s childhood and how that influenced her view of love and men and seeing the importance of community and friendship with Pearl and Charlie. I really enjoyed the emphasis on leaning and trusting in the Lord in all aspects of life, even when it may be uncomfortable or unknown and having faith in His timing! LUCIEN is AMAZING! I absolutely love him and his character throughout the plot and pursuit for Robyn!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Highly recommend! If you’ve read the first two books in the series, then you know Robyn was waiting pretty patiently for her story to be told.
This Christian romance wraps you in a warm hug while holding a mirror to some of the ways we discuss singleness and marriage. Ella Marie tackles big topics, giving space for complex and nuanced answers. But it’s also a cozy contemporary romance read.
I really loved the French elements in the book and the way Lucien pursued Robyn was as decadent as a mille feuille🥹
This Christian romance wraps you in a warm hug while holding a mirror to some of the ways we discuss singleness and marriage. Ella Marie tackles big topics, giving space for complex and nuanced answers. But it’s also a cozy contemporary romance read.
I really loved the French elements in the book and the way Lucien pursued Robyn was as decadent as a mille feuille🥹
Review of advance copy received from Author
This Christian romance series is among my favourites. Each book beautifully expresses the unconditional love of God based on scripture. The Risk She Takes had the perfect slow burn connection between work rivals who evolved to friends before romance developed, and it was fantastic.
Full review soon.
Full review soon.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my first book of the series and I totally loved it. the clarity and the vulnerability of it was beautiful. i loved how openly God centered it was as well as excellence in both Lucien and Robyn's life.
I got this as an advanced copy and this is my honest opinion
I got this as an advanced copy and this is my honest opinion
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely adore Robyn's no-nonsense attitude in this book and it's a delight to discover more about this finance executive who is as efficient with her life as she is with her work. Pairing her with Lucien, a French colleague who embraces a work-life balance and savours la joie de vivre, it's a blast to see their personalities and perspectives edge up against each other while sorting through their company's issues. When the opportunity to travel to Paris presents itself, it's clear that this trip challenges many of Robyn's notions toward life and that Lucien is just the fellow believer to help her work through them as he encounters his family again.
This book is a splendid and tender look into the fears that can hold us back, keeping us from what God may want for us. Ella Marie writes in an empathetic manner such that Robyn's heart is on full display, without a hint of condemnation or shame. The Risk She Takes has the best take on self-forgiveness that I've encountered in Christian fiction (it's not what you think!) and it exemplifies self-control and patience to the next level. Whether you've read the previous books in the series or not, this is a very satisfying story filled with Christian community and sacrificial love. Readers seeking a romance based on Christlike selflessness will find Robyn and Lucien's story to be stirring, realistic, and edifying.
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Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
This book is a splendid and tender look into the fears that can hold us back, keeping us from what God may want for us. Ella Marie writes in an empathetic manner such that Robyn's heart is on full display, without a hint of condemnation or shame. The Risk She Takes has the best take on self-forgiveness that I've encountered in Christian fiction (it's not what you think!) and it exemplifies self-control and patience to the next level. Whether you've read the previous books in the series or not, this is a very satisfying story filled with Christian community and sacrificial love. Readers seeking a romance based on Christlike selflessness will find Robyn and Lucien's story to be stirring, realistic, and edifying.
Review link: https://christianshelves.blogspot.com...
Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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