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Life Unwritten
Recluse ghost writer Harper Blume has spent most of her life hidden in the shadows. All of that changes after Sergeant Beck McCaffery saunters into her life with aqua eyes that see everything she tries to hide. The intimidating man pushes Harper until she has no choice but to begin penning a life unwritten.
257 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2019
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T.I. Lowe
28 books1,860 followersT.I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories and is the author of nearly twenty published novels including her debut, LULU’S CAFÉ, a #1 bestseller. She lives with her husband and family in coastal South Carolina. Find her at Tilowe.com or on Facebook (T.I.Lowe), Instagram (Tilowe), and Twitter (@Tilowe).
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March 28, 2017
I really liked this one. I liked that you felt the sexual tension and the chemistry, but the couple did not jump into having sex.
March 8, 2017
This is one of those novels that is hard to step away from. Lowe managed to once again captivate me with her storytelling. I love how her characters feel completely real and are not cookie-cutter or perfect. They have issues, hopes, and I delight in seeing them find their way into grace and truth. This novel is edgy, humorous, touching, sweet and tender; dashed with a good bit of spice! Couldn't put it down tonight until I finished it!
November 8, 2020
Simply Divine
It's as if Lowe got a glimpse into my very soul. Harper's insecurities are so similar to my own. Her story is a gentle, loving reminder that the ONLY thing that fill the darkness is a relationship with Jesus Christ. We can try to bring in light with a whole host of coping mechanisms, but only Christ is our Light in the darkness. I love Beck and Harper's so very much! LIFE UNWRITTEN feels as if it is my own story.
It's as if Lowe got a glimpse into my very soul. Harper's insecurities are so similar to my own. Her story is a gentle, loving reminder that the ONLY thing that fill the darkness is a relationship with Jesus Christ. We can try to bring in light with a whole host of coping mechanisms, but only Christ is our Light in the darkness. I love Beck and Harper's so very much! LIFE UNWRITTEN feels as if it is my own story.
December 23, 2016
Loved every second reading this book!
I just finished this book and I can honestly say that it was amazing. The heroine has so many issues, self worth being the main one. she abuses alcohol and is a recluse. Then, her world gets turned upside down by handsome manly man who is a marine. It's a beautiful story of him showing her tough love and gentleness as well. The hero made me swoon on many occasions. This book will be giving me a book hangover. It was that good.
I just finished this book and I can honestly say that it was amazing. The heroine has so many issues, self worth being the main one. she abuses alcohol and is a recluse. Then, her world gets turned upside down by handsome manly man who is a marine. It's a beautiful story of him showing her tough love and gentleness as well. The hero made me swoon on many occasions. This book will be giving me a book hangover. It was that good.
December 30, 2016
Another amazing book by this author. She really knows how to dig down deep and make us feel so in touch with her characters. This book shows us readers that we all have our addictions, we are all scared of something, and it is hard after being one way for so long to see how people really see us. We all need friends in our lives to pull us through and need more than anything God. Thank you for showing your readers that it is never over.
May 3, 2023
Not what I expected...
But I loved this book! I am always drawn to books that feature a writer as the main character which is why I picked this one. I really enjoyed the story. And it was humorous as well as sad. I could relate to Harper in some ways.
But I loved this book! I am always drawn to books that feature a writer as the main character which is why I picked this one. I really enjoyed the story. And it was humorous as well as sad. I could relate to Harper in some ways.
December 2, 2017
Life Unwritten
And it’s only going to get better...
-‘“What others think about you shouldn’t matter. Don’t let anyone have the power over your self-worth.”’-
-‘‘Life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. It’s about collecting the scars to prove you showed up for it.’”-
-‘“You need to get a handle on your insecurities. You also need to realize you’re the one who is playing judge all the time with slinging up my faith in my face and painting it falsely with the holy-roller jabs.”’-
-‘“You pushed your way in and sought out the darkness of my soul… Not giving up until filling me completely with light, making me see for the very first time. Life. I see it now. Clearly. Unwritten life that longs to be written with you. I can only see it with you.”’-
I really enjoyed the humour in this novel. The author had me in stitches, laughing. I loved the heroine’s snarky comebacks.
The ‘hawt’ romance - whew! Steamy!!
I love that this author’s stories are so original and creative. They aren’t like everything else out there and it’s so refreshing!
The characters were amazing, I loved their relationship. They felt so real, so down-to-Earth. The fact that the hot, fit, army guy was attracted to the girl who didn’t have a perfect body, had me cheering! Yesss!
Definitely going to be reading this story again. Now that I’ve discovered this Author, I’m going to be obsessively loading up my kindle with her books! Every time I read one of her stories, I feel like my soul has been rung out and I’m completely squeezed with emotion. This is an other excellent book. Highly recommended.
And it’s only going to get better...
-‘“What others think about you shouldn’t matter. Don’t let anyone have the power over your self-worth.”’-
-‘‘Life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. It’s about collecting the scars to prove you showed up for it.’”-
-‘“You need to get a handle on your insecurities. You also need to realize you’re the one who is playing judge all the time with slinging up my faith in my face and painting it falsely with the holy-roller jabs.”’-
-‘“You pushed your way in and sought out the darkness of my soul… Not giving up until filling me completely with light, making me see for the very first time. Life. I see it now. Clearly. Unwritten life that longs to be written with you. I can only see it with you.”’-
I really enjoyed the humour in this novel. The author had me in stitches, laughing. I loved the heroine’s snarky comebacks.
The ‘hawt’ romance - whew! Steamy!!
I love that this author’s stories are so original and creative. They aren’t like everything else out there and it’s so refreshing!
The characters were amazing, I loved their relationship. They felt so real, so down-to-Earth. The fact that the hot, fit, army guy was attracted to the girl who didn’t have a perfect body, had me cheering! Yesss!
Definitely going to be reading this story again. Now that I’ve discovered this Author, I’m going to be obsessively loading up my kindle with her books! Every time I read one of her stories, I feel like my soul has been rung out and I’m completely squeezed with emotion. This is an other excellent book. Highly recommended.
August 29, 2017
This was a good story but I felt I was kind of mislead about the content. I don't mind references to God and church here and there but this felt like it ended up being a great big message. It was disappointing because I thought the story was so good and I really liked the two main characters. I dislike reading religious themed stories because they feel too preachy and that's how this ended up for me. God appeared to be the answer to everything. She admitted to alcoholism and depression and her love interest's answer to this was to force her to go to church with him. He should have made her go to AA meetings or sign up for the therapy that she so desperately needed. I just wish that this book would have been marked as religious so that I would not have been taken by surprise. I couldn't even finish it completely.
June 18, 2024
I've struggled rating this book and I've loved others by T.I. Lowe.
This is a Christian book but woah the sexual content is super high - it's true they don't have sex, but lust and all the physical emotions are thoroughly described/implicated. I've read comments before about Mills & Boon being Christian girls' porn: I haven't read Mills & Boon but this could definitely rate as Christian girls' porn. I don't feel like I'm a prude, but I certainly have different standards to where a Christian man should allow himself to go with a non-Christian girls and say, "It's okay. We haven't done anything wrong."
But, although the book was 90% lust, the story premise was good and there are some phrases definitely worth quoting.
This is a Christian book but woah the sexual content is super high - it's true they don't have sex, but lust and all the physical emotions are thoroughly described/implicated. I've read comments before about Mills & Boon being Christian girls' porn: I haven't read Mills & Boon but this could definitely rate as Christian girls' porn. I don't feel like I'm a prude, but I certainly have different standards to where a Christian man should allow himself to go with a non-Christian girls and say, "It's okay. We haven't done anything wrong."
But, although the book was 90% lust, the story premise was good and there are some phrases definitely worth quoting.
August 22, 2018
This book was WOW!! I would say that this books is a hopless-romantic type book....
The way the story was told kinda reminded me of a Nicholas Spark movie, (I can't compare when I haven't read any of his books). I must say that I enjoy being single, but after reading this book. Im like damn, I need to join a boot camp, so I can get my own Beck plus lose weight on top of that..
Also, I can say that I see myself in Harper, and maybe that is why I really enjoyed this book.
I do recommend people to read this book, especially those who are hopeless-romantic type of person, like myself!!
The way the story was told kinda reminded me of a Nicholas Spark movie, (I can't compare when I haven't read any of his books). I must say that I enjoy being single, but after reading this book. Im like damn, I need to join a boot camp, so I can get my own Beck plus lose weight on top of that..
Also, I can say that I see myself in Harper, and maybe that is why I really enjoyed this book.
I do recommend people to read this book, especially those who are hopeless-romantic type of person, like myself!!
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June 13, 2019
Great
I really enjoyed this book. I am a Christian but I find most Christian fiction boring and I feel that I am reading a lecture. This book didn't try to beat you with the bible and it touched on a lot off feelings that some people who felt they were forced to go to church feel. I was able to reflect on my life choices and enjoy a good read that even had a bit of humor thrown in.
I really enjoyed this book. I am a Christian but I find most Christian fiction boring and I feel that I am reading a lecture. This book didn't try to beat you with the bible and it touched on a lot off feelings that some people who felt they were forced to go to church feel. I was able to reflect on my life choices and enjoy a good read that even had a bit of humor thrown in.
September 20, 2017
Very good!
Loved the story of ghost writer Harper Blume and her amazing, though few, friends. I know from experience, it's hard to get over phobias that hold us back from developing our true selves. This book is well done and well written. I'm glad for the Christian theme, which was definitely not overdone.
Loved the story of ghost writer Harper Blume and her amazing, though few, friends. I know from experience, it's hard to get over phobias that hold us back from developing our true selves. This book is well done and well written. I'm glad for the Christian theme, which was definitely not overdone.
March 11, 2018
As a person with an eating disorder to hide from things in my life I find I can relate to Harper. Beck's unending support andd love for Harper is the true fairytale. His unending support and guidance and unrelenting direction towards God is true love. The heavy "soul ache" is real and the relief from giving it up to God is like no other feeling ever.
February 17, 2021
Drool worthy in more than 1 way
I truly like this author and the cast of characters with flaws. This one was a bit more edgy than I like, but we are talking addictions here and they aren’t pretty. The “club” scene at the end didn’t thrill me at all, hence the 4 star rating. There was no need for it.
I truly like this author and the cast of characters with flaws. This one was a bit more edgy than I like, but we are talking addictions here and they aren’t pretty. The “club” scene at the end didn’t thrill me at all, hence the 4 star rating. There was no need for it.
January 31, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! I haven’t laughed so hard at a story in years! The story had such a good balance of fun and light heartedness while still bringing heaviness and depth to the table. I loved the very happy ending full of love and God. No spice, real life, hilarious moments, God centered, no profanity. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
May 15, 2025
Extraordinary Redemption Story with a Spicy Romance
T.I. Lowe has done it again; created remarkable characters who are slightly imperfect, and seeking something to complete their lives. “Life Unwritten” is a shining example of how much we need each other and need God to fill the empty places. Excellent read!
T.I. Lowe has done it again; created remarkable characters who are slightly imperfect, and seeking something to complete their lives. “Life Unwritten” is a shining example of how much we need each other and need God to fill the empty places. Excellent read!
October 5, 2022
It's not until three-day quarters of the book that you realize what the title actually means
Beck's faith in Harper Blume is what brought about a change. His patience and non-judgmental approach is a lesson we can all learn.
Beck's faith in Harper Blume is what brought about a change. His patience and non-judgmental approach is a lesson we can all learn.
January 24, 2023
I couldn't put it down!
I loved this story from start to finish. I'm going to read all her books. They make you laugh out loud and also make you cry. I feel like she's someone I'd want as a friend.
5 stars!
I loved this story from start to finish. I'm going to read all her books. They make you laugh out loud and also make you cry. I feel like she's someone I'd want as a friend.
5 stars!
April 14, 2024
T.I.Lowe has such a beautiful gift for writing. Warning: This book does address some tough topics and has a fair amount of sizzle but the redemption and healing within the characters is beautiful to watch. This book is relatable and realistic which is always refreshing.
October 10, 2024
I loved that this book brought God into the story but I just found it hard to get on board with Beck and Harper’s relationship. Seemed to evolve too fast but didn’t have any romance or courting/dating to be so serious so fast.
August 19, 2025
It’s a rom com with a message.
I really like this book. The characters are flawed, and they know it. They try to deal with their junk, sometimes in very unhealthy ways. But the thread of forgiveness & redemption is strong.
I really like this book. The characters are flawed, and they know it. They try to deal with their junk, sometimes in very unhealthy ways. But the thread of forgiveness & redemption is strong.
February 4, 2018
This is a nice sweet romance. I really enjoyed the characters.
April 10, 2020
This is truly a wonderful addition to my collection of healthy books, good for your heart, your mind and your soul! Well written, well organized and I am thrilled to have discovered this author!
August 13, 2020
Such a sweet book
Loved this book!!! A simple sweet message deliver within an amazing story. You will not want to put it down.
Loved this book!!! A simple sweet message deliver within an amazing story. You will not want to put it down.
January 13, 2022
Gripping story, but too much physical contact for my tastes.
September 13, 2022
Great love story
This book kept you guessing and wondering . The way it brought up challenges and not wanting to let others know what was going on in your life .
This book kept you guessing and wondering . The way it brought up challenges and not wanting to let others know what was going on in your life .
October 17, 2022
T.I. Lowe never disappoints. Great book.
July 23, 2024
Really good!!
January 9, 2025
Awesome!!!!
This book is one that makes you feel like you know the characters and see it play out in your mind. The characters are so relatable and interesting. I loved it!
This book is one that makes you feel like you know the characters and see it play out in your mind. The characters are so relatable and interesting. I loved it!
May 15, 2025
An Interesting Book
Life Unwritten is a unique book with a Christian theme. A book to read if you enjoy a Christian romance with a happy ennding.
Life Unwritten is a unique book with a Christian theme. A book to read if you enjoy a Christian romance with a happy ennding.
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