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Chasing Hope
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Hope Phillips is an attractive, shy, naïve 17 year-old girl seeking to begin a new, drama free life in college where she can be herself without drowning in a sea of peer pressure, boys who only want one thing, and backstabbing friends.
However, she soon discovers that no such place exists.
Pushing the hurt of her parents’ recent divorce aside and learning to live with her party-craving, unpredictable roommate, Hope must keep herself occupied with homework and projects to numb the sting of her lingering bad decisions that once ended up in her arrest during high school. As her new college life begins to take off, trouble stirs once again in Hope’s heart when Jace Giovanni, a charming sophomore, flatters her with attention and sweet words. However, she soon finds herself in a familiar situation from her high school partying days, one that she tried so hard to avoid since swearing off boys. Low and behold, when Hope meets Aiden Williamson, a tall, dark, and handsome classmate, her feelings become even more conflicted and her heart even more confused. To top it all off, her troubled roommate soon reveals shocking news that brings Hope head-to-head with a painful secret from her past.
Didn’t Hope select a college away from home to leave the drama behind and obtain a fresh start? Will she be forced to stare her past in the eye and ask God for forgiveness? Surrounded by a whirlwind of betrayal, resentment, and ultimately learning how to let go and forgive, Hope must also learn to stop running in the dark from her broken road and learn to walk in the light by faith.
Hope Phillips is an attractive, shy, naïve 17 year-old girl seeking to begin a new, drama free life in college where she can be herself without drowning in a sea of peer pressure, boys who only want one thing, and backstabbing friends.
However, she soon discovers that no such place exists.
Pushing the hurt of her parents’ recent divorce aside and learning to live with her party-craving, unpredictable roommate, Hope must keep herself occupied with homework and projects to numb the sting of her lingering bad decisions that once ended up in her arrest during high school. As her new college life begins to take off, trouble stirs once again in Hope’s heart when Jace Giovanni, a charming sophomore, flatters her with attention and sweet words. However, she soon finds herself in a familiar situation from her high school partying days, one that she tried so hard to avoid since swearing off boys. Low and behold, when Hope meets Aiden Williamson, a tall, dark, and handsome classmate, her feelings become even more conflicted and her heart even more confused. To top it all off, her troubled roommate soon reveals shocking news that brings Hope head-to-head with a painful secret from her past.
Didn’t Hope select a college away from home to leave the drama behind and obtain a fresh start? Will she be forced to stare her past in the eye and ask God for forgiveness? Surrounded by a whirlwind of betrayal, resentment, and ultimately learning how to let go and forgive, Hope must also learn to stop running in the dark from her broken road and learn to walk in the light by faith.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2016
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About the author
Deborah McCollum
1 book5 followersDeborah McCollum was born in Merced, California. She currently resides in Elk Grove, California and teaches high school physical education. She has her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology.
Deborah began writing her first novel, Chasing Hope, while studying for her Bachelor's degree in 2010 and decided to self-publish in 2016 after Chasing Hope was sent off to a former college professor to help edit the novel. Deborah had not originally planned on becoming a self-published author but felt inspired through drastic life events and experiences. Her goal was to share Chasing Hope with the world so that others may have a chance to relate to the main character Hope Phillips, who lives a far from perfect life. She believes that everyone has their own story and situation, that life is hard, and that everyone should have the chance to find sort of comfort in reading books that speak to them.
Deborah began writing her first novel, Chasing Hope, while studying for her Bachelor's degree in 2010 and decided to self-publish in 2016 after Chasing Hope was sent off to a former college professor to help edit the novel. Deborah had not originally planned on becoming a self-published author but felt inspired through drastic life events and experiences. Her goal was to share Chasing Hope with the world so that others may have a chance to relate to the main character Hope Phillips, who lives a far from perfect life. She believes that everyone has their own story and situation, that life is hard, and that everyone should have the chance to find sort of comfort in reading books that speak to them.
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February 19, 2017
This is an amazing debut book for this new author. It's an excellent YA that hits on a lot of relatable subjects. This is the perfect book for a teenager or young adult that is new to reading. As a mature reader, however, I did find it very enjoyable and well written. Can't wait to see what this author does in the future!
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