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Finding Love
Well-known baker Brianna Lawson may speak her mind quite often and have a witty sense of humor, but she's clever at using those qualities to mask her fears. When the man that used to haunt her in her sleep emerges from hiding, Bri can't get a grip on her spiraling anxiety.Deputy Police Chief Brandon Smith has known Bri his entire life, but he's never been let in on the secret that constantly keeps her on edge. When Brandon's own suspicious past begins to unravel, Bri and Brandon realize they have a lot more in common than they thought. But Brianna can't let her guard down, not when her life is at stake.Will Brandon be able to put Bri's stalker behind bars and help her conquer her anxiety in the process? Will they find love along the way?
342 pages, Paperback
Published May 15, 2021
About the author
Katlyn Grace
7 books41 followersKatlyn Grace is a twenty-four-year-old writer residing in a small town in beautiful West Virginia. When she’s not writing, she fills her days with homemaking, being a wife to her husband, Brad, and leading a small group of teen girls in Bible study. She also owns a candle business with her sister and enjoys time with loved ones. Her prayer is to inspire others to follow Christ more intimately through her writings.
Discover more at: www.katlyngrace.weebly.com
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July 7, 2021
It has been a little while since I finished reading this book, but life got busy so I haven't had as much time to write a review for it.
This book has fun banter, genuine faith, intense excitement, tender relationships, and sweet romance.
One of my favorite parts about this book is how much Grace fills it with the truth of the gospel. She doesn't shy away from talking about Christ and having her character's learn to really trust Him. I love when Christian fiction is truly Christian and this is one of those books.
Sometimes I found the story moving a little slowly, but there was generally enough excitement to move on past those parts. Overall it was an enjoyable read. Though I haven't read the middle book in this series yet, I could tell that the author has grown a lot in her writing skills.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author\publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
This book has fun banter, genuine faith, intense excitement, tender relationships, and sweet romance.
One of my favorite parts about this book is how much Grace fills it with the truth of the gospel. She doesn't shy away from talking about Christ and having her character's learn to really trust Him. I love when Christian fiction is truly Christian and this is one of those books.
Sometimes I found the story moving a little slowly, but there was generally enough excitement to move on past those parts. Overall it was an enjoyable read. Though I haven't read the middle book in this series yet, I could tell that the author has grown a lot in her writing skills.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author\publisher for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
June 22, 2021
My full review can be read here: bit.ly/2TRSuNh
“Hey, we’re going to catch him, okay?” He stood and made her do the same, then pulled her into his arms.
She made her chin stop wobbling and buried her head in his chest. “What if we don’t?”
“Don’t talk like that.”
“I’m so tired of living in fear, Brandon.”
He pulled away, making her look in his eyes. “Perfect love casts out all fear, remember?”
I need to start this review by saying that I've been rooting for Bri and Brandon since the first book of Katlyn Grace's The Lawson series (previous reviews can be read: here), and I'm prettyyyyy sure they're my favorite couple from the series. 👀🙈
The relationship that Bri and Brandon had was just too precious for words. Obviously, they had a bumpy start, but once they started spending more time with each other...it was SO great to see them open up and bond in more ways than one. Also, their bickering was ADORABLE. As was Brandon's puns/flirting.
As far as content goes: So, the book is a clean Christian read...however, there were several elements (drugs/drug smugglers, rape and abuse, trafficking, anxiety, grief, abandonment, fear, anger) that could be triggering for some readers. None of this was triggering for me, but the book definitely had heavier themes.
Despite the darker parts of their journey as a couple and individually, Brianna and Brandon finallyyyy got their well-deserved happy ending...and I am THRILLED.
Overall, this book had a beautiful message about love, faith, trust, and forgiveness.
Also, I can't believe the series is over!! 😱😭
~I received an e-copy of this story from the author, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.~
“Hey, we’re going to catch him, okay?” He stood and made her do the same, then pulled her into his arms.
She made her chin stop wobbling and buried her head in his chest. “What if we don’t?”
“Don’t talk like that.”
“I’m so tired of living in fear, Brandon.”
He pulled away, making her look in his eyes. “Perfect love casts out all fear, remember?”
I need to start this review by saying that I've been rooting for Bri and Brandon since the first book of Katlyn Grace's The Lawson series (previous reviews can be read: here), and I'm prettyyyyy sure they're my favorite couple from the series. 👀🙈
The relationship that Bri and Brandon had was just too precious for words. Obviously, they had a bumpy start, but once they started spending more time with each other...it was SO great to see them open up and bond in more ways than one. Also, their bickering was ADORABLE. As was Brandon's puns/flirting.
As far as content goes: So, the book is a clean Christian read...however, there were several elements (drugs/drug smugglers, rape and abuse, trafficking, anxiety, grief, abandonment, fear, anger) that could be triggering for some readers. None of this was triggering for me, but the book definitely had heavier themes.
Despite the darker parts of their journey as a couple and individually, Brianna and Brandon finallyyyy got their well-deserved happy ending...and I am THRILLED.
Overall, this book had a beautiful message about love, faith, trust, and forgiveness.
Also, I can't believe the series is over!! 😱😭
~I received an e-copy of this story from the author, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.~
June 20, 2021
Finding Love is the feisty new addition to Katlyn Grace's Lawson Series. When Bri Lawson's greatest nightmare shows up in town and threatens her safety, she finds herself having to turn to the last person on earth she wants to rely on: longtime family friend Officer Brandon Smith. Thrown together on her case, Bri and Brandon are both forced to face their deepest fears hand in hand, reaching for faith in God in the midst of turmoil and finding love and hope along the way. In this friends slash enemies-to-lovers story (depending on if you're asking Brandon or Bri), Katlyn Grace deftly weaves together suspense and romance with mental health struggles, all ensconced in solid theology and a loving family setting with personalities that leap off the page. Katlyn holds the reader by the heartstrings as they discover along with Brandon that the key to Bri's future may very well lie in the most painful parts of his own past.
July 7, 2021
4.5 stars
This book is one of a kind.. it takes you through a journey and struggles of 2 lives and how they face the fear with faith and love...
✨ The power of faith and the strength of family...
✨This is indeed one of the best family I've ever read..
✨I feel I could connect to it.. being a Christian girl.. it took me through such emotions and feelings...
✨The story was laced with every aspect of life and faith... and perfect humor which kept me going on to turn the pages with a grin on my face 😁
Read the synopsis to know what the story is about.
I must say that Brandon and Brianna have been a joy to read , this is definitely a good good read
Wow, that's really a awesome read
The author was truly a blessed author... Can't wait to read more from her
I recommend this book to contemporary Christian romance readers.. you'll love it💕
This book is one of a kind.. it takes you through a journey and struggles of 2 lives and how they face the fear with faith and love...
✨ The power of faith and the strength of family...
✨This is indeed one of the best family I've ever read..
✨I feel I could connect to it.. being a Christian girl.. it took me through such emotions and feelings...
✨The story was laced with every aspect of life and faith... and perfect humor which kept me going on to turn the pages with a grin on my face 😁
Read the synopsis to know what the story is about.
I must say that Brandon and Brianna have been a joy to read , this is definitely a good good read
Wow, that's really a awesome read
The author was truly a blessed author... Can't wait to read more from her
I recommend this book to contemporary Christian romance readers.. you'll love it💕
June 24, 2021
Grace wrote a story filled with hope and love and displayed God’s faithfulness. Finding Love was a touching story full of broken characters, learning to trust God in everything and give it all to Him. It is the third book in Katlyn Grace’s Lawson series. We finally get to read Brianna and Brandon’s story!
Wow, both Brandon and Brianna had devastating backstories, they were two hurting people. I had read Mark’s book, Finding Faith, so I was really interested in learning about Brianna. As I got to know her more, I was amazed by all she had overcome. However, she was still struggling with learning how to live again. She went through a horrible thing, and it was haunting her. I felt so bad for her and I wanted her to find peace. But I was also encouraged as she learned to trust God through all of life’s circumstances. She had to learn that God was stronger than her demons. I was cheering her on, as she fought to trust God and the people God had brought into her life.
Brandon was a troublemaker, but he was also super kind. He tried to enjoy life, but also look out for those around him. It was sweet to read about him coming alongside Brianna. He had to learn that not everything is always as it seems. He also had his share of hardships. He had lost so many people in his life. He was scared to lose Brianna too, she had become one of the most important people in his life. But he had to learn that he couldn’t protect Brianna on his own. He also had to deal with his past, the memories of his childhood. Would he be able to stand by Brianna or will life pull them apart?
I felt for Brandon and Brinna as they tried to work out their feelings while keeping Brianna safe. This was a battle for Brianna’s life and at times they felt like they were losing. But there were also sweet moments with them just hanging out. The side characters were a lot of fun, especially Blake. Blake and Brandon had a fun relationship. I was definitely interested to see how this book would end and I think that the pacing was excellent. The characters were also engaging and I felt like I knew them.
Finding Love was a sweet Christian romance. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to those who like clean contemporary romance. However this book does mention rape, and an abusive relationshp but there is nothing graphic.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
Wow, both Brandon and Brianna had devastating backstories, they were two hurting people. I had read Mark’s book, Finding Faith, so I was really interested in learning about Brianna. As I got to know her more, I was amazed by all she had overcome. However, she was still struggling with learning how to live again. She went through a horrible thing, and it was haunting her. I felt so bad for her and I wanted her to find peace. But I was also encouraged as she learned to trust God through all of life’s circumstances. She had to learn that God was stronger than her demons. I was cheering her on, as she fought to trust God and the people God had brought into her life.
Brandon was a troublemaker, but he was also super kind. He tried to enjoy life, but also look out for those around him. It was sweet to read about him coming alongside Brianna. He had to learn that not everything is always as it seems. He also had his share of hardships. He had lost so many people in his life. He was scared to lose Brianna too, she had become one of the most important people in his life. But he had to learn that he couldn’t protect Brianna on his own. He also had to deal with his past, the memories of his childhood. Would he be able to stand by Brianna or will life pull them apart?
I felt for Brandon and Brinna as they tried to work out their feelings while keeping Brianna safe. This was a battle for Brianna’s life and at times they felt like they were losing. But there were also sweet moments with them just hanging out. The side characters were a lot of fun, especially Blake. Blake and Brandon had a fun relationship. I was definitely interested to see how this book would end and I think that the pacing was excellent. The characters were also engaging and I felt like I knew them.
Finding Love was a sweet Christian romance. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to those who like clean contemporary romance. However this book does mention rape, and an abusive relationshp but there is nothing graphic.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
June 8, 2021
Thanks to the author for providing my review copy! This was a very heartfelt story! I loved Brianna and Brandon's bickering, and the cliche of "best friend's sister/brother's best friend" is always a classic favourite. I love how protective Brandon is of Brianna.
I also had a few LOL lines like "If she ever did get married, she’d be wearing white Converse. And no one would argue."
"The comment warmed her a little, but Bri didn’t want
Brandon complimenting her. She wanted him to be arguing
with her instead."
But it also had so many moments that made me go 'aww', it was just a really sweet book. Yet I would also classify this more as Romantic Suspense than a Romcom. I'll admit I did spot the plot twist when I was halfway through the book, but it was still a super enjoyable story. Bri and Brandon are really friends-to-lovers but also maybe with a sprinkle of enemies to lovers, which was very cute.
I haven't read the first 2 in the series but I definitely will now! Just a note - I would have appreciated a family tree to keep track of all the characters :)
I also had a few LOL lines like "If she ever did get married, she’d be wearing white Converse. And no one would argue."
"The comment warmed her a little, but Bri didn’t want
Brandon complimenting her. She wanted him to be arguing
with her instead."
But it also had so many moments that made me go 'aww', it was just a really sweet book. Yet I would also classify this more as Romantic Suspense than a Romcom. I'll admit I did spot the plot twist when I was halfway through the book, but it was still a super enjoyable story. Bri and Brandon are really friends-to-lovers but also maybe with a sprinkle of enemies to lovers, which was very cute.
I haven't read the first 2 in the series but I definitely will now! Just a note - I would have appreciated a family tree to keep track of all the characters :)
June 13, 2021
This book wowed me! I went in knowing very little and expected a sweet love story, which was definitely given, but it had so much more! The mystery element was so thoughtfully woven into this beautiful love story that I just couldn’t put it down! Brianna’s past is preventing her from taking her walls down and her worst nightmare, her stalker, is haunting her. Brandon, the deputy police chief, has had a crush on Brianna since they were young but can he set aside his taunting to protect Bri when she needs it the most? The character growth in this novel was so beautiful to watch! Christian fiction isn’t a genre I’m well versed in but I can tell you this won’t be my last by Katlyn Grace! This book will sit with me for awhile!
Thank you so much to the author for my review copy!
Thank you so much to the author for my review copy!
June 16, 2021
Katlyn Grace writes about faith in a way that only someone with a deep faith herself could. She discusses the struggle of accepting the truth of the bible when times are challenging, and her characters sometimes question the goodness of God when the world around them can be so evil. These are themes that many believers and non-believers alike can relate to, and Katlyn wraps up the story in a way that proves that loving like Jesus, and trusting him even in difficult times is the key to true safety and comfort.
I really enjoyed reading the conclusion to the Lawson series, and getting to see the complexity of Brianna's backstory. The way the plot unfolds was shocking at times, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down until I had read it all-I was so invested in these characters! This was another fantastic book by Katlyn Grace.
I really enjoyed reading the conclusion to the Lawson series, and getting to see the complexity of Brianna's backstory. The way the plot unfolds was shocking at times, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down until I had read it all-I was so invested in these characters! This was another fantastic book by Katlyn Grace.
June 5, 2021
Really enjoyed this conclusion to the Lawson series! I love how many threads from the previous books came together and resolved in this book, and I loved the themes and characters and sibling banter. If you're looking for a clean, homey-feeling read, definitely check out this series!
~I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review~
~I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review~
June 8, 2021
Finding Love is a powerful story about not just worldly love, but the every so important godly love that we all need and seek. The way Katlyn intertwines both sides of Brianna and Brandon’s story in faith and love is beautiful. It is not only a love story but a story about putting your faith and trust in god and also learning to trust others because no one has to go through things alone. I am happy to say that this story was a wonderful read and that I cannot wait for Katlyn’s next project!
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