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Hope
Recently widowed, Luna Salcedo is recovering from years of emotional and physical abuse. On her way home to her temporary housing at Hope House Women’s Shelter, she spots an injured dog lying in the road and realizes it’s still alive. Without a second thought, she carefully rushes the dog to the vet. Carl Thomas can’t explain his draw to Luna. He’s admired her from the day she came to Hope House, and they’d formed a tentative friendship. When she asks him to take in the dog she named, Hope, he immediately agrees. Only, he didn’t realize the amount of care required. As Luna and Carl work together to restore Hope’s health, attraction blossoms. Carl knows he’ll have to take it slow, but can he convince Luna that not every man is like her abusive late husband? Hope is the second book of the Rescued Heart series, where dogs help to bring love to the ladies of Hope House Women’s Shelter.
- GenresRomance
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2019
About the author
Leah Atwood
95 books126 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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December 17, 2019
Hope ( Rescued Hearts Book 2)
This is the second book in this series about a dog named Hope and the woman that found her and God has a plan
This is the second book in this series about a dog named Hope and the woman that found her and God has a plan
October 30, 2020
She's hurting but slowly healing.
He patiently understands. He sees her strength.
He offers her friendship. After a time friendship turns to love... but is it returned?
Oh, the story of the dog is heart rending. Good thing it ends well.
He patiently understands. He sees her strength.
He offers her friendship. After a time friendship turns to love... but is it returned?
Oh, the story of the dog is heart rending. Good thing it ends well.
June 5, 2021
Awesome
I laughed and cried ,for angry and hoped. This book shows the good and the bad in this world. . This is my favorite book by Leah ,that I've read so far, and I've read at least 20.
I laughed and cried ,for angry and hoped. This book shows the good and the bad in this world. . This is my favorite book by Leah ,that I've read so far, and I've read at least 20.
August 18, 2021
Adorable Love Story
This is a precious and adorable love story with awesome and loving FB characters that will definitely have you rooting for their happily ever after moment.
This is a precious and adorable love story with awesome and loving FB characters that will definitely have you rooting for their happily ever after moment.
April 5, 2022
Loved it
Loved this story of tragedy, abuse which lead to death but also brought life and healing for a family and a dog.
Loved this story of tragedy, abuse which lead to death but also brought life and healing for a family and a dog.
July 18, 2020
This one will hod your attention. Hope you enjoy reading it. I know I did.
August 26, 2025
Please don't let my three star review keep you from reading this book if you are a fan of Christian romance. To fans of that genre -- including several of the ladies from the book club at my church -- it would probably be a five. It is sweet, uplifting, and squeaky clean. It's also totally predictable, which means it just isn't for me.
In summary, a young mother who is living in a domestic violence shelter finds a dog who has been thrown from a car and left for dead. Seeing herself in this abused animal, she names the dog Hope and takes her to an emergency veterinarian. She is helped in this by the handsome security guard from the shelter, who offers to pay for Hope's medical care. He is a good and decent man of faith, who tenderly cares for the dog as he falls in love with the woman.
There are Biblical themes of how Christ's love can mend our brokenness, how we are all worthy in His eyes and how He has a good plan for each one of us.
In summary, a young mother who is living in a domestic violence shelter finds a dog who has been thrown from a car and left for dead. Seeing herself in this abused animal, she names the dog Hope and takes her to an emergency veterinarian. She is helped in this by the handsome security guard from the shelter, who offers to pay for Hope's medical care. He is a good and decent man of faith, who tenderly cares for the dog as he falls in love with the woman.
There are Biblical themes of how Christ's love can mend our brokenness, how we are all worthy in His eyes and how He has a good plan for each one of us.
December 22, 2019
Hope and the Hero
A place for shelter and protection while healing from an abusive husband is just what Luna needs. Her character as written is all too tragically real every day. It's nice to escape to a beautifully written story where a white knight exists and a ride into the sunset brings the happy ending we all crave. Not every abused woman, struggling to believe she has worth and raise her children has a place like Hope House but thankfully, all can find hope and rest in God's loving arms. The times I visit Hope House are very heartwarming with characters that draw you close .
A place for shelter and protection while healing from an abusive husband is just what Luna needs. Her character as written is all too tragically real every day. It's nice to escape to a beautifully written story where a white knight exists and a ride into the sunset brings the happy ending we all crave. Not every abused woman, struggling to believe she has worth and raise her children has a place like Hope House but thankfully, all can find hope and rest in God's loving arms. The times I visit Hope House are very heartwarming with characters that draw you close .
December 27, 2019
HOPE GIVES HOPE
I LOVED ROXY’S STORY AND I LOVE HOPE’S STORY THE SAME. DOGS ARE SPECIAL TO ME. I LOVE HOW God used a dog and a special man to help Luna and her girls heal. I can identify with the parts when Luna was so afraid she would get abused, even when abuse was the farthest from the people’s minds. I’ve never been physically abused, but all my life, I’ve been criticized, hearing all about what I can’t do and what I’m not good at. My poor husband has had to deal with my version of it, but God continues to work through him in my life. I thank God for His healing, for Luna, for me, and for you!
I LOVED ROXY’S STORY AND I LOVE HOPE’S STORY THE SAME. DOGS ARE SPECIAL TO ME. I LOVE HOW God used a dog and a special man to help Luna and her girls heal. I can identify with the parts when Luna was so afraid she would get abused, even when abuse was the farthest from the people’s minds. I’ve never been physically abused, but all my life, I’ve been criticized, hearing all about what I can’t do and what I’m not good at. My poor husband has had to deal with my version of it, but God continues to work through him in my life. I thank God for His healing, for Luna, for me, and for you!
December 21, 2019
Luna and Hope were both broken. Hope was so weak when Luna found her on the side of the road that she wasn't scared, but Luna is skittish after the way her dead husband treated her. I was angry along with Carl when Luna related more about his selfishness and abuse. I cheered for both Luna and Hope to recover and thrive and I loved that Carl was patient, loving, and didn't give up on either of them. Luna's girls Skye and Mercy were adorable and despite all she'd gone through they came first in her life and she was a wonderful mom.
January 31, 2020
Finding a very injured puppy named Hope helps to heal and find romance for Luna who was a victim of spousal abuse, while living in a group home with her two small daughters. Heartwarming with a Christian-based overview for those who enjoy this genre.
December 28, 2019
Beautifu Love Story
This is a beautiful love story about srcond chances
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
This is a beautiful love story about srcond chances
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
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