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Summit County #3
New Beginnings in Summit County
What happens when you’re forced to face the person who left you brokenhearted and disillusioned? Or when the answers you’re looking for test everything you believe about God?
Rick’s heart was broken when the woman he loved answered his marriage proposal with silence. Faith was devastated when the man she loved answered her pregnancy announcement with silence.
Twenty-six years later . . .
Rick has just found out that he’s a father. Pushing aside his fury that his child was kept from him, he’ll do anything to form a relationship with the daughter who is a stranger to him.
Faith has just gotten her life together after an accident left her in a pain- and narcotic-filled fog for years, and all she wants is a new chance with the daughter she couldn’t take care of. Incensed that the man who abandoned them is trying to have a place in their daughter’s life, she’ll stop at nothing to protect her.
When the two are forced to come together for their daughter’s wedding, they must grapple with questions of truth, belief, and forgiveness—with each other and with God. Is the love that once burned so brightly still there, or is it too late?
Rick’s heart was broken when the woman he loved answered his marriage proposal with silence. Faith was devastated when the man she loved answered her pregnancy announcement with silence.
Twenty-six years later . . .
Rick has just found out that he’s a father. Pushing aside his fury that his child was kept from him, he’ll do anything to form a relationship with the daughter who is a stranger to him.
Faith has just gotten her life together after an accident left her in a pain- and narcotic-filled fog for years, and all she wants is a new chance with the daughter she couldn’t take care of. Incensed that the man who abandoned them is trying to have a place in their daughter’s life, she’ll stop at nothing to protect her.
When the two are forced to come together for their daughter’s wedding, they must grapple with questions of truth, belief, and forgiveness—with each other and with God. Is the love that once burned so brightly still there, or is it too late?
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2018
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Katherine Karrol
14 books94 followersKatherine Karrol is both a fan and an author of sweet, clean Christian romance stories about imperfect people with imperfect lives. Because she does not possess the ability or desire to put a good book down and generally reads them in one sitting, she writes books that can be read in the same way.
Her books are meant to entertain and even possibly inspire the reader to take chances, trust God, and laugh at life as much as possible. The people she interacts with in her professional life have absolutely no idea that she writes these books, so by reading this, you agree to keep her secret.
If you would like to contact her to share your favorite character or share who you were picturing as you were reading, you can email her at KatherineKarrol@gmail.com or get social with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bookbub, and Goodreads. Click here to join her mailing list!
Her books are meant to entertain and even possibly inspire the reader to take chances, trust God, and laugh at life as much as possible. The people she interacts with in her professional life have absolutely no idea that she writes these books, so by reading this, you agree to keep her secret.
If you would like to contact her to share your favorite character or share who you were picturing as you were reading, you can email her at KatherineKarrol@gmail.com or get social with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bookbub, and Goodreads. Click here to join her mailing list!
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April 10, 2019
This is the third in the series and I cannot wait to read the fourth. Katherine Karrol accomplishes her goal beautifully to provide a page turning tale with very likable and believable characters in a town setting that breathes family. The message of grace and forgiveness is equally refreshing and believable. I highly recommend this series. Who doesn't need a page turn or two of comfort and inspiration!
Thank you Katherine Karrol.
Thank you Katherine Karrol.
January 13, 2022
Love how Katherine Karrol blends these series of books together!! I can't wait for the next one! This book had me not wanting to put it down!! It touched my heart to see these very likeable characters suffer years of lies and betrayal. I loved the grace and faith woven throughout this book. I give this book 5⭐
July 26, 2020
This is the kind of book that pulls at the heartstrings. It is a faith based romance novel but lessons taught and learned here are for everyone. Both, Faith and Rick suffered through years of believing an untruth. They both felt betrayed by the other. Rick was sure Faith blamed him for an intimacy that went too far the night before he was to be shipped out to war. He was sure she wanted nothing to do with him. However, Faith was certain Rick abandoned her and their unborn daughter, Rachel.
Rick was putting his life on the line daily in Afghanistan fighting a war. He loves Faith, misses her desperately and feels guilty for their indiscretion. He writes her, telling her he loves her and is sorry for what happened. He asks her to marry him ... but he never hears back from her.
Faith received Rick’s letter and replied immediately with a big YES. She also told him she was pregnant. She never heard back from him. She believed the worst, thinking he abandoned them. But the truth was that Rick never received Faith’s reply. Her letter was lost somewhere between the U.S. and Afghanistan.
Jumping to hasty conclusions led to 26 years of suffering. They loved each other but obviously didn’t trust each other. If they had, they wouldn’t have allowed one unanswered letter produce so much pain and grief. Rick was teased by his military buddies that he was a wuss to keep waiting for a girl’s letter. Faith told herself to toughen up and forget about Rick, that he didn’t care and she had a baby to provide for and protect. Both messed up …. big time.
One Christmas morning, Rick gets the surprise of his life. He gets an email from a DNA data base saying he has a daughter. Herein starts a roller coaster of events. Feelings run high, emotions are pivotal and somehow, some way the truth will bubble to the surface. There will be misunderstandings, angst and self-righteousness. But as the Good Book says, all things work together for those who love the Lord. Beliefs that once were forsaken, now are needed to make right all the wrongs that Faith and Rick fostered. It’s not an easy path to follow but it’s a journey worth taking.
Rick was putting his life on the line daily in Afghanistan fighting a war. He loves Faith, misses her desperately and feels guilty for their indiscretion. He writes her, telling her he loves her and is sorry for what happened. He asks her to marry him ... but he never hears back from her.
Faith received Rick’s letter and replied immediately with a big YES. She also told him she was pregnant. She never heard back from him. She believed the worst, thinking he abandoned them. But the truth was that Rick never received Faith’s reply. Her letter was lost somewhere between the U.S. and Afghanistan.
Jumping to hasty conclusions led to 26 years of suffering. They loved each other but obviously didn’t trust each other. If they had, they wouldn’t have allowed one unanswered letter produce so much pain and grief. Rick was teased by his military buddies that he was a wuss to keep waiting for a girl’s letter. Faith told herself to toughen up and forget about Rick, that he didn’t care and she had a baby to provide for and protect. Both messed up …. big time.
One Christmas morning, Rick gets the surprise of his life. He gets an email from a DNA data base saying he has a daughter. Herein starts a roller coaster of events. Feelings run high, emotions are pivotal and somehow, some way the truth will bubble to the surface. There will be misunderstandings, angst and self-righteousness. But as the Good Book says, all things work together for those who love the Lord. Beliefs that once were forsaken, now are needed to make right all the wrongs that Faith and Rick fostered. It’s not an easy path to follow but it’s a journey worth taking.
January 6, 2022
I loved the way this story began. Before I even met one of the main characters, I was pulled into his story by reading his email! I mean, I rarely get invited to read someone's email before even meeting them. And an important and life-changing email at that! It was a great start to this book.
This was a very sweet story of how the pain of the past can be overcome with God's help. I really enjoyed seeing characters that I've grown attached to (from the first two books) become more of who God created them to be. In this story, focusing on Rick and Faith, God shows up mightily. He heals the hurting. He restores the broken. He allows forgiveness to change lives. He makes people new. And He gives new purpose to those who thought they had none.
I'm looking forward to the next story in this series.
This was a very sweet story of how the pain of the past can be overcome with God's help. I really enjoyed seeing characters that I've grown attached to (from the first two books) become more of who God created them to be. In this story, focusing on Rick and Faith, God shows up mightily. He heals the hurting. He restores the broken. He allows forgiveness to change lives. He makes people new. And He gives new purpose to those who thought they had none.
I'm looking forward to the next story in this series.
August 15, 2023
Third book in the series and I’m enjoying Summit County even more. It’s fun to read about an older couple who get a second chance. I loved how we saw them make some poor choices, struggle with real difficulties, and finally turn to God for answers and direction. Looking forward to seeing more from this small town.
February 2, 2022
Good read
Good clean reading with nice story. I’m on my way to reading the whole Summit series. Love the way the story continues.
Good clean reading with nice story. I’m on my way to reading the whole Summit series. Love the way the story continues.
February 4, 2023
A nice series, clean and pleasant read.
August 19, 2023
Wow!
God's timing is always perfect for His plan. We are the ones who have to be patient and wait for His plan to be revealed.
God's timing is always perfect for His plan. We are the ones who have to be patient and wait for His plan to be revealed.
March 13, 2024
This was a sweet, quick read. I loved that the two main characters were in the their 40's and had a chance at love. Rick and Faith's ability to turn some trials around and see the good in life was my favorite part. I loved how they both doted on Rachel and made that a main focal point. Nothing felt too rushed or too easy, it just reminded me that life is sometimes complicated and messy.
PG for some talk of past mistakes, characters have a child out of wedlock, kisses
PG for some talk of past mistakes, characters have a child out of wedlock, kisses
July 21, 2023
Surprise Family
Faith thought Rick had left her pregnant and alone, and ended up on a dangerous path. Rick was heartbroken and never knew he had a child until the DNA results came in.
A sweet story about reconnecting and reconciling, this Christian romance takes us into the minds and hearts and prayers of broken people who might just get another chance.
Faith thought Rick had left her pregnant and alone, and ended up on a dangerous path. Rick was heartbroken and never knew he had a child until the DNA results came in.
A sweet story about reconnecting and reconciling, this Christian romance takes us into the minds and hearts and prayers of broken people who might just get another chance.
January 29, 2024
I am so thankful Katherine Karrol included Rick and Faith's story! I loved watching more of Rachel's story play out in this book, but also being witness to redemption and restoration of relationships and family. Also I appreciate authors who include older couples showing that love.. even romantic love.. isn't just for the young.
June 20, 2024
Faith is the key.
Misunderstanding ruins the best thing they ever had. Telling the truth and learning to forgive brings healing and hope to more than one couple.
Misunderstanding ruins the best thing they ever had. Telling the truth and learning to forgive brings healing and hope to more than one couple.
September 13, 2025
My favorite so far
This one took a different twist but I'm glad we got a longer story of Emily. About to download the next book in this series.
This one took a different twist but I'm glad we got a longer story of Emily. About to download the next book in this series.
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