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Come to Me #2
Come to Me Free
Career-driven Dani Trahan wasn’t interested in finding a husband. She was only twenty-eight and had plenty of time in her future to settle down and have a family, but for now, her sole focus was keeping her restaurant afloat. When tragedy strikes, however, she’s forced to examine her priorities and relationships.
Rob Jackson didn’t do relationships. He’d long ago accepted that happily ever afters didn’t belong to him. That was a decade ago, right around the time he stopped believing in God. Then he met Dani, and for the first time in ten years, he wanted to believe again—in love and in God.
To move beyond friendship, Dani and Rob must first accept several truths, but can they learn to rely on faith before it’s too late?
Rob Jackson didn’t do relationships. He’d long ago accepted that happily ever afters didn’t belong to him. That was a decade ago, right around the time he stopped believing in God. Then he met Dani, and for the first time in ten years, he wanted to believe again—in love and in God.
To move beyond friendship, Dani and Rob must first accept several truths, but can they learn to rely on faith before it’s too late?
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First published April 20, 2015
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About the author
Leah Atwood
94 books124 followersLeah is a small-town girl at heart and currently lives in a rural town in South Louisiana, though Maryland will always be home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in International Business but gave up a career in sales and marketing to follow love, a decision she's never regretted.
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
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January 2, 2023
It was okay, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first book. The first half was pretty good, but the ending felt really rushed, especially the last scene which was basically just a summary of events. That was really disappointing. You want and expect the end of a romance novel to give you all the feels, but this didn’t accomplish that.
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August 15, 2016Nice story line. Braedon and Alicia work together as Alicia waits for a call to the mission field. Alicia has taken a vow of celibicy as a child...not wanting to marry or break her vow, she needs to figure out her feeling for Braedon. I recommend this read.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
March 4, 2017
"Regaining Faith And Love"
In this clean, easy reading romantic story, restaurant owner Dani Trahan is 28 years old and still hasn't met a man to fulfill her life. There's still plenty of time to have a family, but now she just wants to keep her business going. Rob Jackson doesn't do relationships. He still suffers the loss of his bride-to-be in an auto accident years ago. He also has stopped believing in God. But ... God just might change both their lives. A sweet story with sweet characters. Very well written.
In this clean, easy reading romantic story, restaurant owner Dani Trahan is 28 years old and still hasn't met a man to fulfill her life. There's still plenty of time to have a family, but now she just wants to keep her business going. Rob Jackson doesn't do relationships. He still suffers the loss of his bride-to-be in an auto accident years ago. He also has stopped believing in God. But ... God just might change both their lives. A sweet story with sweet characters. Very well written.
June 3, 2018
after listening to the first book of the series, I wasn't sure where the storyline would go from at the end. But I was pleasantly surprised. This follows the unlikely romance of Dani and Rob. Dani is a sweet go-getter determined to make her restaurant business a success; while Rob seems like your standard egotistical punk rocker. Will sparks fly when the two cross paths at the band leader's wedding? Although this book is part of a series, I found its plot to be lagging in some chapters. So much so that I had to multitask because at times I got bored
April 10, 2020
Setting goals as a child and still holding to them at twenty eight, and adding the goal of her restaurant to be a success. Rob has suffered a lost, and changed his focus in several ways. Fate and God’s timing came in, wanting them to trust, love and to help one another. Nice enjoyable clean story. Given audio which added to the story for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
March 22, 2018
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This is a great story with characters and dialogue that will have you turning the pages to discover what’s going on with your new friends. Grab this if you are in the mood to be plunged into a sweet romance that echoes of faith,hope and forgiveness,
This is a great story with characters and dialogue that will have you turning the pages to discover what’s going on with your new friends. Grab this if you are in the mood to be plunged into a sweet romance that echoes of faith,hope and forgiveness,
March 28, 2018
Really good!
Leah Atwood is a favorite author. She makes her characters come alive and makes you feel you ate experiencing life with the characters. Love this band of family and friends.
Leah Atwood is a favorite author. She makes her characters come alive and makes you feel you ate experiencing life with the characters. Love this band of family and friends.
June 23, 2020
Another good book. I really like these series. These two people have different problems to over come.
I think the guy's has the harder of the two. I just hope you all enjoy this one as must as I did.
I think the guy's has the harder of the two. I just hope you all enjoy this one as must as I did.
August 12, 2020
The second book in this series continues the family saga but focusing on the relationship with Dani and Rob and their newfound love. Rob was previously hurt in a relationship and is learning to rebuild his love life and his relationship with his family.
May 29, 2017
3.5 stars
March 24, 2018
Fun and uplifiting story! Look forward to the next book in the series.
July 25, 2018
Enjoyed it
August 20, 2018
WOW!!!
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The stories are really great, and they show the restorative power of God's love and forgiveness.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The stories are really great, and they show the restorative power of God's love and forgiveness.
December 1, 2021
Great Story
I like how the author was able to write several books interweaving each story to the one before it. Love the characters, they are each very believable and the plots always keep my attention and interest.
I like how the author was able to write several books interweaving each story to the one before it. Love the characters, they are each very believable and the plots always keep my attention and interest.
September 7, 2022
Great read. The most compelling part of the story was Rob getting over his past hurt/tragedy and trusting God again. The book had its humorous parts when Dani was trying to hate Rob.
May 8, 2015
IN ANOTHER TIME ~ ANOTHER PLACE
I loved this beautiful Christian based romance that centered around Danica "Dani" Trahan and Rob Jackson. Rob is charming and comes off as a flirt and carefree, but in reality it is a farce to cover-up the pain and loss of his fiancée. Dani is so career driven to make her dream restaurant work, be there for her family, that she doesn't even have time for herself or romance. Throw these two together for the wedding of her cousin Bryce, and sparks happen, but not necessarily in a good way. The story is heartwarming with delightful characters and entertaining dialogue. This is the second story after Come To Me Alive, but can easily read as a stand-alone. The story does share God's love without being preachy. With God, all things are possible and happily ever after is reality. Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
I loved this beautiful Christian based romance that centered around Danica "Dani" Trahan and Rob Jackson. Rob is charming and comes off as a flirt and carefree, but in reality it is a farce to cover-up the pain and loss of his fiancée. Dani is so career driven to make her dream restaurant work, be there for her family, that she doesn't even have time for herself or romance. Throw these two together for the wedding of her cousin Bryce, and sparks happen, but not necessarily in a good way. The story is heartwarming with delightful characters and entertaining dialogue. This is the second story after Come To Me Alive, but can easily read as a stand-alone. The story does share God's love without being preachy. With God, all things are possible and happily ever after is reality. Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
April 17, 2015
Dani is determined to make a go of her restaurant at the expense of relationships.
I enjoyed this second book by Leah allowing us to see the people in the first book involved in Dani and Robs life. Neither one was looking for a relationship but Rob loved flirting and annoying Dani at the wedding. It wasn't until later and words of wisdom from Dani's gramps that Rob really started to be interested in her. Rob had past hurts that he needed to deal with before he could consider getting serious. Dani was so focused on her restaurant that she lost the opportunity to be with those she loved. This was a good, clean story of healing, restoration, dealing with death and learning to trust in love.
I enjoyed this second book by Leah allowing us to see the people in the first book involved in Dani and Robs life. Neither one was looking for a relationship but Rob loved flirting and annoying Dani at the wedding. It wasn't until later and words of wisdom from Dani's gramps that Rob really started to be interested in her. Rob had past hurts that he needed to deal with before he could consider getting serious. Dani was so focused on her restaurant that she lost the opportunity to be with those she loved. This was a good, clean story of healing, restoration, dealing with death and learning to trust in love.
April 6, 2015
Come to me Free by Leah Atwood is an inspirational romance about forgiveness and God's love.
This the second book I have read in the last week that says that it's an insult to God not to let go of guilt.If God can forgive our sins,why can't we forgive ourselves?
I love the main characters of Dani and Rob and how they work through their issues.
The sage advice of Grams and Gramps is a pivotal part of the book.
I loved this book and look forward to reading more by this author.
A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review
This the second book I have read in the last week that says that it's an insult to God not to let go of guilt.If God can forgive our sins,why can't we forgive ourselves?
I love the main characters of Dani and Rob and how they work through their issues.
The sage advice of Grams and Gramps is a pivotal part of the book.
I loved this book and look forward to reading more by this author.
A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review
April 5, 2015
I loved the first book in this series and loved this one just as much. I very much enjoyed picking back up with the characters from the first book and then following Dani and Rob as they overcome the obstacles they faced in finding their path to love. This book is a wonderful combination of faith and romance that I definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a good Christian romance. I certainly will be looking forward to the third book in the series. I was given an e-copy of this book in return for an honest review.
March 24, 2016
I really liked reading Dani’s and Rob’s story. I love how they were drawn to each other but had to overcome obstacles in order to be with each other. One of the things that was brought out was that a lot of times that the hardest person to forgive is yourself and living with guilt will keep you from moving forward. I would definitely recommend this book.
I was given a digital copy by the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
I was given a digital copy by the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 7, 2015
I love this Christian romance of faith with the message of forgiving ourselves. Rob and Dani have so many problems to overcome and with Gramp's and Gram's advise and help how can they fail? I love these main characters. Dani has a family with so much love. How does this affect Rob? This is a good, easy read that I highly recommend. I was given an ARC for an honest review.
April 7, 2015
An awesome clean read!
In this world (4-2015) there is not enough good clean novels. This is a good one and I suggest that if you are looking for a clean realistic read this is the one! Thank you for writing this because I needed something to keep my mind active that is not full of smut and swear words.
In this world (4-2015) there is not enough good clean novels. This is a good one and I suggest that if you are looking for a clean realistic read this is the one! Thank you for writing this because I needed something to keep my mind active that is not full of smut and swear words.
March 1, 2016
Leah Atwood has crafted another sweet romance with hard working, down to earth characters. Come to Me Free is the second book in the series and flows nicely from the first although it would be just fine as a stand-alone. I enjoyed Dani and Rob's story and look forward to reading more books in the series!
December 4, 2015
Engaged from the beginning. What a page turner. Recovering from loss and moving on with your life. How long does it take? As long as it takes. The author did a super job of sharing so many feelings regarding loss and moving on. Leaning on God is paramount and this shines through out the book. Highly recommend this story. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 17, 2016
I had the honor to review this wonderful book for the author. Dani'S life completely changed after Her cousins wedding. Dani is a complete workaholic and puts work ahead of everything until she looses her Gramps. Watching Dani change after that awful day is amazing. Dani and Rob's relationship grows after he allows God back into his life. You will feel God working throughout this book.
October 15, 2016
Great read.
I really enjoyed Rob and Dani's story. It is always when love hits from out of no where. You are living your life the best you can and have no time to invest in a relationship . But there is something special in this person that you seem to be drawn to so what can you do. You take that chance.
I really enjoyed Rob and Dani's story. It is always when love hits from out of no where. You are living your life the best you can and have no time to invest in a relationship . But there is something special in this person that you seem to be drawn to so what can you do. You take that chance.
March 8, 2016
I love Christian romance. Clean, fun stories where God and real romance without smut come together. This book and I bet this series was a fun one for me to read. I love strong women. I love men willing to change their ways. I love it when a plan comes together.
April 10, 2015
Amazing story of faith and peace with a beautiful romance interwoven in their journey. I loved both books in this series!!! Look forward to the next. Ms. Atwood has a gift!
September 12, 2015
Sweet and saucy
Loved this second book in the series. A sweet romance with a bit of drama,a wise grandma and a sweetly conniving cousin/brother.
Loved this second book in the series. A sweet romance with a bit of drama,a wise grandma and a sweetly conniving cousin/brother.
October 5, 2015
I liked this book, but I must say I enjoyed the first book in the series a lot more (Come to Me Alive). (Grade: "B-".)
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