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Always
What if one emotional choice has the power to change everything?
Jordan Sanders has spent his life trying to be who God wants him to be, and Brooke Collins has been there for every moment along the way. Through hardship and joys, their friendship has only grown and matured, leading them into a new season with unexpected challenges. When the unthinkable happens, everything is called into question. Can Jordan keep his promise to always be there for her? Can Brooke trust that grace and mercy is enough, no matter what?
Always is a redemptive story about finding Christ in even the low moments of life. While it is Christian fiction, the book deals with sensitive topics and details not often found in this genre and may make some readers uncomfortable.
Jordan Sanders has spent his life trying to be who God wants him to be, and Brooke Collins has been there for every moment along the way. Through hardship and joys, their friendship has only grown and matured, leading them into a new season with unexpected challenges. When the unthinkable happens, everything is called into question. Can Jordan keep his promise to always be there for her? Can Brooke trust that grace and mercy is enough, no matter what?
Always is a redemptive story about finding Christ in even the low moments of life. While it is Christian fiction, the book deals with sensitive topics and details not often found in this genre and may make some readers uncomfortable.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2017
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About the author
Jenn Faulk
81 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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September 3, 2017
Title says it all
It's a chick lit, simplified in it's resolution, there is a romantic pleasant story, likable main characters, and always God's love and grace. I wonder the reason the author allowed the crime to not be reported and that's why I'm giving this read which had so much going for it a 3.
It's a chick lit, simplified in it's resolution, there is a romantic pleasant story, likable main characters, and always God's love and grace. I wonder the reason the author allowed the crime to not be reported and that's why I'm giving this read which had so much going for it a 3.
August 3, 2017
Good read
Its a good book but I think it needed into be made clearer she was not at fault for what happened.
Its a good book but I think it needed into be made clearer she was not at fault for what happened.
February 25, 2018
This book sounded very good and I was excited to start reading. It began strong.
However, it wasn’t long before all the chapters going back to the past were dull and mostly unnecessary. I found myself skimming until about 70% into the book. It picked up again, but I found the ending quite unlikely and too neat and tidy.
I think this book could have been much better than it was. The past could have been referenced, when needed, in a briefer way. The long dives into the past didn’t hold my interest at all. It felt very chopped up and confusing.
I really wanted to like this book, but 2 stars is the best I can do.
However, it wasn’t long before all the chapters going back to the past were dull and mostly unnecessary. I found myself skimming until about 70% into the book. It picked up again, but I found the ending quite unlikely and too neat and tidy.
I think this book could have been much better than it was. The past could have been referenced, when needed, in a briefer way. The long dives into the past didn’t hold my interest at all. It felt very chopped up and confusing.
I really wanted to like this book, but 2 stars is the best I can do.
July 9, 2020
❤️❤️ Brooke and Jordan ❤️❤️
Oh my word...what a powerful book! I have tears in my eyes as I type this review. Especially due to that last sentence! I'm an emotional wreck right now!
Brooke and Jordan have been best friends practically their entire lives. He's a very godly young man with Jesus filling his heart. Jordan lives and breathes the Lord. He has always been Brooke's best friend and confidant. Guiding her, protecting her. Until Travis, her brother, insisted she go to college. There, sadly, she falls into the wrong types of friendships.
Without giving anything away, Jordan keeps his promise to be there for her. Always 💞🙏🏼💞
Oh my word...what a powerful book! I have tears in my eyes as I type this review. Especially due to that last sentence! I'm an emotional wreck right now!
Brooke and Jordan have been best friends practically their entire lives. He's a very godly young man with Jesus filling his heart. Jordan lives and breathes the Lord. He has always been Brooke's best friend and confidant. Guiding her, protecting her. Until Travis, her brother, insisted she go to college. There, sadly, she falls into the wrong types of friendships.
Without giving anything away, Jordan keeps his promise to be there for her. Always 💞🙏🏼💞
August 29, 2017
Personally this wasn't my favorite book by this author. The story and characters and spiritual truths were excellent, and I loved Brooke and Jordan's happy friendship; the content was darker and dealt with heavier topics than I would have expected. I'd say this book is for adults - and for young people who have been on or are on that darker road so that they can be encouraged that there is redemption and healing in Christ.
September 5, 2018
Agree the title says it all. This book is about unconditional love it’s about hope, about trusting in God to get you through the hard times especially the mistakes you make. God is always there for us no matter what and it takes a awhile for Brooke to realise that but she finds Gods forgiveness but first she needs to forgive herself. I liked Jordan’s love and character. A great story worth reading.
July 7, 2017
Always!!!
I loved this story by Jenn Faulk!! It was a precious story of love between two people who had known each other their whole lives. It was about a subject that was hard, but well written and handled beautifully. I think Jordan the hero was precious! I definitely recommend this story!! Great job by the author.
I loved this story by Jenn Faulk!! It was a precious story of love between two people who had known each other their whole lives. It was about a subject that was hard, but well written and handled beautifully. I think Jordan the hero was precious! I definitely recommend this story!! Great job by the author.
July 7, 2017
Always by Jenn Faulk is a little different than most of her writings. The romance is still there but this novel is a little darker and deals with subjects you don't find often in Christian romance novels. This would be a good novel for the girl in her late teens to read before heading off to college. Maybe she can afford some of the heartache that the heroine went through.
July 18, 2018
A good story
This is a story about best friends, faith in God and how one is always struggling in this world to continue growing in one's faith. It is hard to be young and trusting but to be a young woman without a mother to guide you makes it even harder. This story tells us how to love as God love's us ....unconditionally.
This is a story about best friends, faith in God and how one is always struggling in this world to continue growing in one's faith. It is hard to be young and trusting but to be a young woman without a mother to guide you makes it even harder. This story tells us how to love as God love's us ....unconditionally.
July 14, 2017
Needs better research
An epi-pen only gives you an extra 10 minutes to get to the emergency room. It doesn't take care of a severe allergic reaction all by itself. This book would have been just as good as the previous Jenn Faulk books if it weren't for that glaring error.
An epi-pen only gives you an extra 10 minutes to get to the emergency room. It doesn't take care of a severe allergic reaction all by itself. This book would have been just as good as the previous Jenn Faulk books if it weren't for that glaring error.
August 1, 2018
A great story!
This is an easy to read book. There was a lot of emotion and true love in this story. It showed how God can help you through your problems. The problems of suicide and rape are included. it shows how you can forgive in all circumstances.
This is an easy to read book. There was a lot of emotion and true love in this story. It showed how God can help you through your problems. The problems of suicide and rape are included. it shows how you can forgive in all circumstances.
December 27, 2018
Jenn Faulk very gently and tactfully dealt with some truly difficult realities in this book. So much was glossed over but I do applaud the attempt she makes to deal with truly heart wrenching realities. A good read.
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July 8, 2020What a great book!
I love reading books by Jenn Faulk and this one did not disappoint! I love when in caught by surprise in a book and the pregnancy caught me by surprise! I enjoyed this book!
I love reading books by Jenn Faulk and this one did not disappoint! I love when in caught by surprise in a book and the pregnancy caught me by surprise! I enjoyed this book!
July 1, 2017
This book was awesome. I love how her writing style keeps me interested without being overly wordy. Great story that kept me turning the pages.
August 7, 2017
I'd read Faulk's "Take Heart" recently, and "Always" reminded me a lot of that book. There are enough plot differences that both are enjoyable. "Always" is a lot more gut-wrenching, and doesn't have as much humor. Lots of good insights on real love, commitment, forgiveness, grace.
September 15, 2017
Likable characters. Much of the book was flashbacks which I perused through.
March 3, 2018
True love story
Excellent book. If you wonder what true love looks like, by all means, read this book. True love never fails.
Excellent book. If you wonder what true love looks like, by all means, read this book. True love never fails.
March 21, 2018
Great book
This was a very good and enjoyable book to read. It was very well written and moved along well. It was a very emotional book.
This was a very good and enjoyable book to read. It was very well written and moved along well. It was a very emotional book.
December 1, 2022
Always
I wanted to like this book more than I did. The message is powerful, but unfortunately I didn't love the execution. I did like the ending though.
I wanted to like this book more than I did. The message is powerful, but unfortunately I didn't love the execution. I did like the ending though.
did-not-finish
January 21, 2019I started this book but it began with the aftermath of a rape. It wasn't what I wanted to read about and frankly, too many books I've started recently had begun like that.
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