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Two hurting people. Two continents. Two countries. And the same God, who sees them both and calls them to more.
For years, Quinn Cullen has overseen the panda conservation program in Houston, dreaming of an even greater future for the zoo and its research work. When she’s told that she’ll have to send her most beloved panda, Jin Bao, to China so that he can enter the breeding program in Chengdu, she’s both distraught and angry about the loss. To make matters worse, she’s been told that once she’s home from China, she won’t return to the same job position and that her wealthy father, the panda conversation program’s main donor, has other plans for her. She finds herself at a crossroads, fully feeling the emptiness in her heart and a hopelessness that leaves her breathless.
Hudson Robinson has spent the majority of his life in China and the last several years in Chengdu, leading the breeding program at the panda base there. His life in China isn’t just about his work, though, as he spends a good portion of his time and his efforts sharing Christ with those around him and leading a secret house church. He’s confident that he’s given everything to Christ – his work, his ambition, and his life choices – but still, there’s conflict in his heart over past hurts that have left him wounded. As his breeding program readies itself to welcome Jin Bao to China, Hudson is clinging to his own self-sufficiency and ability to handle anything, never guessing that God is about to change everything.
Mine is a story about love, loss, and letting God have everything.
For years, Quinn Cullen has overseen the panda conservation program in Houston, dreaming of an even greater future for the zoo and its research work. When she’s told that she’ll have to send her most beloved panda, Jin Bao, to China so that he can enter the breeding program in Chengdu, she’s both distraught and angry about the loss. To make matters worse, she’s been told that once she’s home from China, she won’t return to the same job position and that her wealthy father, the panda conversation program’s main donor, has other plans for her. She finds herself at a crossroads, fully feeling the emptiness in her heart and a hopelessness that leaves her breathless.
Hudson Robinson has spent the majority of his life in China and the last several years in Chengdu, leading the breeding program at the panda base there. His life in China isn’t just about his work, though, as he spends a good portion of his time and his efforts sharing Christ with those around him and leading a secret house church. He’s confident that he’s given everything to Christ – his work, his ambition, and his life choices – but still, there’s conflict in his heart over past hurts that have left him wounded. As his breeding program readies itself to welcome Jin Bao to China, Hudson is clinging to his own self-sufficiency and ability to handle anything, never guessing that God is about to change everything.
Mine is a story about love, loss, and letting God have everything.
- GenresRomanceChristian Romance
235 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2020
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About the author
Jenn Faulk
81 books143 followersJenn Faulk is a native Texan who enjoys reading and writing chick lit. She's a pastor's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a marathon enthusiast who loves talking about Jesus and what a difference He's made in her life. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and a MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...
Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever
While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...
Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
August 25, 2020
Quinn and Hudson 💞💞💞
Sweet love story of two panda experts. Which made the story even more fun! Hudson is Taylor's older brother who lives in China and Quinn lives in Houston working with pandas. She gets sent to Chengdu to bring a male panda she's raised from birth. She's extremely protective of Jin Bao and doesn't hesitate to let everyone know that.
Hudson immediately judges Quinn as certifiably crazy because of her mood swings. But over time he becomes drawn to her and invites her to his house church. There, she meets Mei, who we met in Taylor's story. Through Quinn's friendship with Mei, she eventually comes to know Jesus.
Enter in Hudson's former love...can he forget the pain Lily caused him and believe that Quinn will not betray him as well?
I loved this story!! I loved their trips to promote their facility. I loved their banter and early romance. I loved and laughed out loud at Hudson and Quinn's first time meeting each other and how he was...ummm..dressed....or not...lol
I especially loved the pandas!
Sweet love story of two panda experts. Which made the story even more fun! Hudson is Taylor's older brother who lives in China and Quinn lives in Houston working with pandas. She gets sent to Chengdu to bring a male panda she's raised from birth. She's extremely protective of Jin Bao and doesn't hesitate to let everyone know that.
Hudson immediately judges Quinn as certifiably crazy because of her mood swings. But over time he becomes drawn to her and invites her to his house church. There, she meets Mei, who we met in Taylor's story. Through Quinn's friendship with Mei, she eventually comes to know Jesus.
Enter in Hudson's former love...can he forget the pain Lily caused him and believe that Quinn will not betray him as well?
I loved this story!! I loved their trips to promote their facility. I loved their banter and early romance. I loved and laughed out loud at Hudson and Quinn's first time meeting each other and how he was...ummm..dressed....or not...lol
I especially loved the pandas!
October 21, 2020
Finding yourself by finding faith
Quinn has it all on the outside! Rich girl with her dream job and living the life, but on the inside, she’s hurting and lonely.
Hudson’s faith is not just something he has, it’s what defines him. China isn’t the safest or easiest place to spread Christ, but Hudson was unfazed.
Loved the glimpse of Hudson’s parents and brother that we got. Catching up with previous characters is always good.
Putting Quinn and Hudson together just worked on a beautiful level. Great book!
Quinn has it all on the outside! Rich girl with her dream job and living the life, but on the inside, she’s hurting and lonely.
Hudson’s faith is not just something he has, it’s what defines him. China isn’t the safest or easiest place to spread Christ, but Hudson was unfazed.
Loved the glimpse of Hudson’s parents and brother that we got. Catching up with previous characters is always good.
Putting Quinn and Hudson together just worked on a beautiful level. Great book!
September 6, 2020
Wonderful story!
Jenn Faulk does it again with a beautiful story of Jesus' redemption in our messed up lives through the lives of Quinn and Hudson. What a beautiful, wonderful story. I could not put this story down until I was finished! Thank you Jenn for your gift of storytelling.
Jenn Faulk does it again with a beautiful story of Jesus' redemption in our messed up lives through the lives of Quinn and Hudson. What a beautiful, wonderful story. I could not put this story down until I was finished! Thank you Jenn for your gift of storytelling.
August 22, 2020
Captivating
I always think the last book is my favorite...but this one is my favorite! I loved getting to know the characters and their love of pandas. I found myself not wanting to leave when the book was over.
I always think the last book is my favorite...but this one is my favorite! I loved getting to know the characters and their love of pandas. I found myself not wanting to leave when the book was over.
August 23, 2020
I loved this book! Who doesn't want to read about pandas, enemies turning into friends, China, and more pandas?! Faulk handles lots of issues well, most relating to the different meanings of the title.
September 28, 2020
I never knew pandas were so interesting and fun until I read this book!
I loved that is was different in setting and subject matter but still presented the gospel in such a clear way. And what a great beginning and end!
January 10, 2021
I love the pandas!
Another wonderful book from one of my go-to authors. I enjoyed the glimpse of China and loved the panda keepers and their romance.
Most of all, I appreciated the encouragement to trust God with every aspect of my life and with my brokenness.
Another wonderful book from one of my go-to authors. I enjoyed the glimpse of China and loved the panda keepers and their romance.
Most of all, I appreciated the encouragement to trust God with every aspect of my life and with my brokenness.
August 22, 2020
Mine
A good story about realizing that trust should be placed in God. Quinn and Hudson are good likable characters, can’t wait to read more of their adventures
A good story about realizing that trust should be placed in God. Quinn and Hudson are good likable characters, can’t wait to read more of their adventures
September 6, 2020
Another great one by one of my favorite authors.
January 2, 2021
Mine
This is another wonderful book by Jenn Faulk! She weaves the Gospel message in so clearly and I love reading her books!
This is another wonderful book by Jenn Faulk! She weaves the Gospel message in so clearly and I love reading her books!
September 6, 2020
This is such a wonderful story so sweet how they interact and fall in love with these pandas and then eventually with each other. I love reading stories that are set in other countries because you learn a little about the other countries and there animals and surroundings. Beautiful story Jenn
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