An Enduring Love

Unexpected Love #2

by Michele Ashman Bell

Alex McCarty didn’t expect to find love in Idaho. Then, she met Rich Greenwood, who was everything she’d ever hoped to find in a man. The fact that he was a Mormon and she was not raised a barrier between them at first, but when Alex finally listened to the Spirit, she and Rich were free to open their hearts to each other.

Now, because of her reputation as a national fitness consultant and aerobics instructor, Alex is invited to a European fitness convention and two-month tour across five countries. Before she met Rich, she would have been thrilled to go— and to see suave, handsome Nickolas Diamante again, the Supertour sponsor and owner of Pro-Star sportwear. Instead, she’d really rather stay home and get to know Rich better.

But to Alex’s surprise and dismay, Rich thinks a brief separation would be healthy for them. He’s found a new career as an artist, along with the perfect gallery to show his work. What’s more, the gallery’s stunning and glamorous director is sure that Rich will be her next star. And that’s exactly what Alex is afraid of. Will the beautiful Elena find more than painting to occupy Rich’s time while she’s in Europe?

An Enduring Love. . . as full of surprises and romance as Europe itself!

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Lds, Christian Fiction

334 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

About the author

I grew up in St. George, Utah, where a lot of my family still lives, but now reside with my husband and family in the Salt Lake City area. My favorite thing to do is support my kids in their many interests. Between basketball, ballet and piano lessons we squeeze a lot into a week, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so jealous of Alex and her travels throughout Europe visiting places I've only dreamed about. An imaginary character, she's an amazing missionary--kind of an example to me that I should be like her in real life. One thing very poignant in this book is the amazing power of faith and prayer.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly less plausible in my mind, and I lost a lot of sympathy for Rich. I just found his commitment phobias irritating.

[Daisy Dandelion · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book read like a way to write off a European tour vacation.

[Alysia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the travel through Europe. I already liked the characters from the first book in the series. Rich's problem with commitment and lack of caring became slightly annoying to me, though.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

[Rosemary Cantrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in the series. In this one, Alex listens to the spirit and is baptized into the Mormon church. Her romance with Rich has progressed until he suddenly decides they need to have a little separation.

Again, the events that occur seem a little contrived and not quite believable. The author is obviously trying to flesh out the characters more, but it doesn't always ring true.

I enjoyed the book, and will read the third one in the series, but I am disappointed that it wasn't developed to what it could have been .

[Jessica Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book. It was BY FAR the best in the series. I love how she travels to Europe and all that happens there. I loved reading about the fitness conventions. Rich drives me crazy throughout this whole series because you wouldn't think it would be THAT hard to commit - but it ends well so that's good! But I LOVED this book and have read this one multiple times - even skipping over the other two.

[Charity Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of wonderful moments in this book along with some not so wonderful moments. The first book, An Unexpected Love, is my favorite out of the two but this book isn’t bad either. It has been fun rereading it. Looking forward to the next book.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy LDS read. Great CLEAN romance novel! Part of a 3-book series.

[Judie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is a lot about trusting God's eternal path for each individual, even when it doesn't seem like life is going as planned.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good like the first one, but not as much of a "I can't put this book down!"

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Again love the romance one of those that I could not put down can't wait to read the next one.

[Liesl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This came after "An Unexpected Love". I enjoyed both of these books a lot.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sequel to An Unexpected Love 2of3
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[Emmeli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and it is amazing what missonary work can do to people. I loved how she changed lives in Europe. Very facinating.

[Chelsea Raadgep · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one felt like it was dragging. It was ok.

[Danica is Booked · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I like Michele Ashman Bell's style. She always has a goo dmessage. I loved the characters presented in this book.

[Mandy McHenry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just so-so. Cheesy LDS fiction, predictable, but an easy read to take my mind off of the daily grindstone.

[Verona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first of several novels. In this one, Alex finds love with a Mormon man. It wasn't what she was looking for. It was a good story. We listened to it on cassette tapes.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great sequel to An Unexpected Love

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