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Faith and Love #3
Stay with Me
She's giving up. He's holding on.
Izzy and Sam Pierce were high school sweethearts who got married in college and started their happily ever after.
Now years later Izzy is a stay-at-home mom who has lost herself in her marriage and her children. In the midst of her identity crisis, she tells Sam they need time apart.
Sam is a family man who has worked hard to provide for his family. But work has cost him valuable time with his wife and kids. When Izzy is ready to call it quits, he is ready to put up a fight for the life he loves.
Izzy and Sam will have to reach into the past to remember who they are and look to the future to decide what they both want.
Izzy and Sam Pierce were high school sweethearts who got married in college and started their happily ever after.
Now years later Izzy is a stay-at-home mom who has lost herself in her marriage and her children. In the midst of her identity crisis, she tells Sam they need time apart.
Sam is a family man who has worked hard to provide for his family. But work has cost him valuable time with his wife and kids. When Izzy is ready to call it quits, he is ready to put up a fight for the life he loves.
Izzy and Sam will have to reach into the past to remember who they are and look to the future to decide what they both want.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2019
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July 1, 2020
THE VERY BEST!
Dear Hannah! I really LOVE your view of marriage and emphasizing the fact that when we lose our closeness with God, our other relationships suffer. I also love the fact of you emphasizing that if we "Let go and let God", He corrects our mistakes and love blossoms! I TRULY LOVE your books! Full of true love, perseverance, hope, romance and happy endings. THANK YOU!
Dear Hannah! I really LOVE your view of marriage and emphasizing the fact that when we lose our closeness with God, our other relationships suffer. I also love the fact of you emphasizing that if we "Let go and let God", He corrects our mistakes and love blossoms! I TRULY LOVE your books! Full of true love, perseverance, hope, romance and happy endings. THANK YOU!
July 19, 2023
This was a well written romance story about a married couple with three children. They were struggling with their relationship and were drifting apart. I felt that most of the story was sad and quite depressing. They were each searching to find themselves and each other. They were rapidly losing ground until they let God back into their relationship. Like I said earlier, it was sad and depressing most of the time yet I would still recommend it!
July 19, 2020
Stay with me
One of the best books written in reality. A young couple getting married as college students not realizing the path that life will take them. Knowing that God must be the center of every relationship and He then blesses such a union. Many times we drift thinking we can handle life on our own. Once turned back to the Lord is what gets us grounded and back on the path God has chosen for us.
Thank you for this encouraging and well written book. The most real I have read in a long time.
One of the best books written in reality. A young couple getting married as college students not realizing the path that life will take them. Knowing that God must be the center of every relationship and He then blesses such a union. Many times we drift thinking we can handle life on our own. Once turned back to the Lord is what gets us grounded and back on the path God has chosen for us.
Thank you for this encouraging and well written book. The most real I have read in a long time.
May 21, 2025
The story follows Izzy and Sam Pierce, high school sweethearts who married young and are now navigating the challenges of adulthood. Izzy, feeling overwhelmed by her roles as a mother and wife, suggests a separation, believing it might help her rediscover herself. Sam, dedicated to his family, is reluctant to let go and strives to rekindle the connection they once shared. Their journey is a testament to the power of faith and commitment in overcoming marital struggles.
July 21, 2020
Stay With Me
This was a good story about a couple drifting apart. The problem was they didn’t realize they were drifting. Couples get caught up in everyday life and don’t stop to think about what their partner is needing. You will enjoy reading about this couple getting back on tract and trusting God for their leadership
This was a good story about a couple drifting apart. The problem was they didn’t realize they were drifting. Couples get caught up in everyday life and don’t stop to think about what their partner is needing. You will enjoy reading about this couple getting back on tract and trusting God for their leadership
May 31, 2020
Soking It In
Dive into Hanna Jo Abbot's stories and you float in warm waters, are shaken about over troubled waves then glide into peaceful calm as you end your journey to a happy ending. Gotta get back on that ride!
Dive into Hanna Jo Abbot's stories and you float in warm waters, are shaken about over troubled waves then glide into peaceful calm as you end your journey to a happy ending. Gotta get back on that ride!
June 30, 2024
Another great story
Wow this author is really a fantastic writer. I don't know where she comes up with these ideas to write about , but they are like watch a real life story as you read it. I guess it all boils down to have trust and faith.
Wow this author is really a fantastic writer. I don't know where she comes up with these ideas to write about , but they are like watch a real life story as you read it. I guess it all boils down to have trust and faith.
August 5, 2020
Great read. Lovely written.
April 8, 2023
Great Read
That was a great story. I loved that when they were having troubles and genuinely placed it with God, how He led them back to the path they should be on.
That was a great story. I loved that when they were having troubles and genuinely placed it with God, how He led them back to the path they should be on.
January 17, 2024
sweet story
I enjoyed this story, it shows real life marriage struggles and how it is important to communicate and include God in our actions. It is a beautiful story.
I enjoyed this story, it shows real life marriage struggles and how it is important to communicate and include God in our actions. It is a beautiful story.
July 8, 2024
I’m sure we could all name a couple that has had the same struggles as Izzy and Sam have. It’s an important reminder for us all.
January 27, 2022
Izzy and Sam had been high school sweethearts and married young. Now, years later, Izzy is restless and unhappy. She decides she doesn't want to live this way anymore. She wants out. If she is going to live like a single parent, she might as well be one for real. Sam is always late and never around and constantly criticizing Izzy for her parenting and housekeeping skills. Izzy just doesn't want to invest anymore in a loveless marriage. But is it really loveless or is she listening to the wrong voices telling her that her marriage isn't worth fighting for?
This story describes what challenges a marriage experiences. At times, a couple may feel more like roommates rather than lovers. This author does a beautiful job of moving through the way to get back to the love that can be renewed if both partners are willing to invest the necessary energy and time to rebuild a lasting love.
This story describes what challenges a marriage experiences. At times, a couple may feel more like roommates rather than lovers. This author does a beautiful job of moving through the way to get back to the love that can be renewed if both partners are willing to invest the necessary energy and time to rebuild a lasting love.
July 8, 2022
Tear jerker
I love that the author did not hold back on the emotions that Izzy was feeling throughout her marriage. She accurately tackled all the pains and doubts a women faces in a long time marriage. As woman that married at a young age, I cried reading this book because it helped me realize that I ignorantly committed similar sins as Izzy, but I love my children dearly and pray that God helps me fix my mistakes.
I love that the author did not hold back on the emotions that Izzy was feeling throughout her marriage. She accurately tackled all the pains and doubts a women faces in a long time marriage. As woman that married at a young age, I cried reading this book because it helped me realize that I ignorantly committed similar sins as Izzy, but I love my children dearly and pray that God helps me fix my mistakes.
February 20, 2020
Love this series
July 30, 2020
Well written clean wholesome read! I must admit that this book took off in a different direction than I would have expected but I loved the thought processes the characters had to go through in order for the story to follow through.
I enjoyed it as it was different in a good way.
I enjoyed it as it was different in a good way.
February 17, 2022
Heartbreaking through out. I blame it on the "girls." So glad she stopped seeing them. That made all the difference in the world. No more propaganda and Izzy can concentrate on what is most important in her life.
January 7, 2021
While this was a satisfying read with a HEA for the couple, it was not a romance so much.
March 23, 2026
1=dnf / why bother?; 2=meh; 3=A good story; 4=I liked it a lot; 5=a favorite must-read!
November 27, 2022
Loved it
Marriage is work. Learn to work with each other, not just beside each other.
Features:
Marriage restoration
High school sweethearts
Marriage is work. Learn to work with each other, not just beside each other.
Features:
Marriage restoration
High school sweethearts
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