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Aaron Lucas and Libby Phelps grew up together in the same small town. Apart from a love for Jesus, though, they had nothing in common and barely knew one another. Aaron’s life was easy and happy, and Libby’s was difficult and full of turmoil. When the time came for them to move on and move away, Aaron left with great enthusiasm for the future while Libby chose a very different path.
When Aaron comes back home, they meet again. As Libby learns to trust him and hope for something more than what she’s always known, Aaron’s called to greater faith himself, discovering that Christ alone can heal the hurts of the past and give them a future.
When Aaron comes back home, they meet again. As Libby learns to trust him and hope for something more than what she’s always known, Aaron’s called to greater faith himself, discovering that Christ alone can heal the hurts of the past and give them a future.
320 pages, ebook
First published August 6, 2015
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About the author
Jenn Faulk
83 books143 followersJenn Faulk is a native Texan who enjoys reading and writing chick lit. She's a pastor's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a marathon enthusiast who loves talking about Jesus and what a difference He's made in her life. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and a MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...
Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever
While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...
Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever
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November 4, 2017
2.5 stars.
A sweet story with a strong Christian message. The writing style wasn’t really for me- first person narratives almost always feel like they’re telling not showing, but the character development still shone through. I liked that no character was perfect and that God can redeem anyone and any situation and use it for His glory.
The h’s story was realistic and heartbreaking. It was easy to root for her and feel the love she had for Max. I appreciated how the MCs took their time to get to know one another, instead of being driven by physical desire. The only complaint I have about the characters is that the H was too good to be true. I adored his character, but he was almost like a dream. I know that he does exist since there are examples of godly young men (and women) in our society today, but they are so seldom featured by our media. It is encouraging to think that they’re out there.
A sweet story with a strong Christian message. The writing style wasn’t really for me- first person narratives almost always feel like they’re telling not showing, but the character development still shone through. I liked that no character was perfect and that God can redeem anyone and any situation and use it for His glory.
The h’s story was realistic and heartbreaking. It was easy to root for her and feel the love she had for Max. I appreciated how the MCs took their time to get to know one another, instead of being driven by physical desire. The only complaint I have about the characters is that the H was too good to be true. I adored his character, but he was almost like a dream. I know that he does exist since there are examples of godly young men (and women) in our society today, but they are so seldom featured by our media. It is encouraging to think that they’re out there.
October 31, 2017
Success! Aaron and Libby were so sweet my teeth kind ached. I mean that in the most positive way. Max was great and so spot on (four year olds are a hot mess). Eli, Isaac, Craig and the rest of the Lucas gang all made appearances much to my delight. I can't wait to read Isaac's book.
June 28, 2020
❤️ Libby and Aaron ❤️
Now this...this was a true romance, unlike the previous book "Perfectly Pretend". I loved this story of Libby and Aaron! He fell in love with her in Kindergarten. How sweet is that. No conflict, no lack of communication. Awesome job, Jenn!
Libby had a train wreck of a home life growing up, but with God's help she overcame her circumstances and made a life for herself, plus raised her nephew.
Little Max was a sweetheart! However, at four years old, I don't think he would have had the vocabulary he had in this book. But regardless, he was a cutie pie. I loved the relationship he and Aaron had. So sweet!
Aaron was a wonderful, Godly man who took care of Libby and became a dad to Max. Even teaching Max "The Man Code". LOL
My only complaint is the abrupt ending. That and the speedy resolve of the problem with Riley. And once again, no wedding, sadly.
Now this...this was a true romance, unlike the previous book "Perfectly Pretend". I loved this story of Libby and Aaron! He fell in love with her in Kindergarten. How sweet is that. No conflict, no lack of communication. Awesome job, Jenn!
Libby had a train wreck of a home life growing up, but with God's help she overcame her circumstances and made a life for herself, plus raised her nephew.
Little Max was a sweetheart! However, at four years old, I don't think he would have had the vocabulary he had in this book. But regardless, he was a cutie pie. I loved the relationship he and Aaron had. So sweet!
Aaron was a wonderful, Godly man who took care of Libby and became a dad to Max. Even teaching Max "The Man Code". LOL
My only complaint is the abrupt ending. That and the speedy resolve of the problem with Riley. And once again, no wedding, sadly.
July 8, 2017
I have come to expect that a Jenn Faulk book will make me laugh, cry, and leave me uplifted and edified. Haven't been disappointed in one yet. The only trouble is that once I've started a book, I have a hard time putting it down. Today was too hot to do anything but sit under the fan and read :-)
July 21, 2018
A very good story.
This story tells us about well laid plans not always going as planned. It is also about people who miss a connection due to life changes and reconnecting years later. I love the characters and so very glad I read this story.
This story tells us about well laid plans not always going as planned. It is also about people who miss a connection due to life changes and reconnecting years later. I love the characters and so very glad I read this story.
June 30, 2020
What a great family, I am really enjoying reading about all of them. I loved how Aaron stepped up no matter that Libby had a son. He found that she was as caring a person as she always was in high school. Aaron, Libby and Max were perfect together.
June 28, 2017
Really enjoyed this sweet little romance. The little boy Max is just plain adorable. Love it that they connected in kindergarten and then later in life.
December 13, 2018
Probably one of my favorites in the series. A wonderful love story about purity and courage and overcoming odds sprinkled with a bit of intrigue. A quick and very good read.
August 13, 2016
Heart-stopping
Jenn Faulk has done it again! Every time I read one of her books, my heart stops as I'm swept away into the story as if I'm the main character. I laugh, I smile, and I even get choked up on stifling a sob as I find myself going through the plot. I love every book Jenn Faulk writes ans this one is just as awesome! Well done, author. Well done.
Jenn Faulk has done it again! Every time I read one of her books, my heart stops as I'm swept away into the story as if I'm the main character. I laugh, I smile, and I even get choked up on stifling a sob as I find myself going through the plot. I love every book Jenn Faulk writes ans this one is just as awesome! Well done, author. Well done.
July 10, 2016
Sweet Romance
Wow! I'm swooning over the hero, Aaron in this sweet romance. He was so precious. The heroine, Libby was an amazingly strong young lady who took on so much responsibility at such a young age. The couple was so adorable. I loved this book. I highly recommend it.
Wow! I'm swooning over the hero, Aaron in this sweet romance. He was so precious. The heroine, Libby was an amazingly strong young lady who took on so much responsibility at such a young age. The couple was so adorable. I loved this book. I highly recommend it.
March 3, 2016
Really sweet and clean Christian love story.
January 17, 2017
Sweet, easy read.
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