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Do You Believe?
Robert Matthews was a self- made man with a baby daughter, a bright future and a successful business. Through an unforeseen event, he loses everything that he has worked so hard for. Finding himself at a loss as to how to move forward, he proceeds to delve back into building up his business and hardens his heart so he will never be hurt again. Until he meets Dianna, who takes him on an incredible roller coaster ride of emotions.
The world once again opens up to Robert as he learns how to let this woman enter into his heart and become the center of his universe until she inevitably strikes him a crushing blow. Now, he resigns himself to remain single and focus on what’s most important in his life. His daughter and his career.
Just when everything seems to be going according to plan, Robert is once again torn between what he deems is necessary to do and what in fact he actually feels in his heart. When Dianna has a sudden and devastating event happen to her, Robert struggles with the decision he needs to make. Does he take the risk of reopening his heart once more to his one true love paying the ultimate price for his effort to help or does he remain steadfast in his belief to close his heart and deny himself of what he wants most of all?
The world once again opens up to Robert as he learns how to let this woman enter into his heart and become the center of his universe until she inevitably strikes him a crushing blow. Now, he resigns himself to remain single and focus on what’s most important in his life. His daughter and his career.
Just when everything seems to be going according to plan, Robert is once again torn between what he deems is necessary to do and what in fact he actually feels in his heart. When Dianna has a sudden and devastating event happen to her, Robert struggles with the decision he needs to make. Does he take the risk of reopening his heart once more to his one true love paying the ultimate price for his effort to help or does he remain steadfast in his belief to close his heart and deny himself of what he wants most of all?
478 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2016
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July 25, 2022
What I really love about Do You Believe is that there are a lot of twists and turns in every step of the way. The most exciting part is that those twists and turns look very real and believable, and totally just the flow of life.
Get ready for this book is going to have you at the edge of your seat all throughout the reading with its heart-wrenching series of unfortunate events. However, you would be surprised at how Cahill conveyed the message of faith. When Robert was hurt and got his heart broken by his first girlfriend and now with Dianna, he was certain that he was going to seal his heart from being in love again and focus on rebuilding his business and taking care of his daughter Courtney. Years have passed and he was doing quite well in his life when news broke that Dianna, whom he loved a long time ago and who broke his heart, is in a coma. He felt deep sympathy and decided to visit the hospital on a regular basis for three years. Just as when he gave up and stopped visiting Dianna, something unexpected happened. Yet, his heart is still sealed to protect himself from breaking again. When I reached the last chapters, I cried harder learning what had gone wrong and what could have been done but love knows no boundaries. I love everything about this book.
Get ready for this book is going to have you at the edge of your seat all throughout the reading with its heart-wrenching series of unfortunate events. However, you would be surprised at how Cahill conveyed the message of faith. When Robert was hurt and got his heart broken by his first girlfriend and now with Dianna, he was certain that he was going to seal his heart from being in love again and focus on rebuilding his business and taking care of his daughter Courtney. Years have passed and he was doing quite well in his life when news broke that Dianna, whom he loved a long time ago and who broke his heart, is in a coma. He felt deep sympathy and decided to visit the hospital on a regular basis for three years. Just as when he gave up and stopped visiting Dianna, something unexpected happened. Yet, his heart is still sealed to protect himself from breaking again. When I reached the last chapters, I cried harder learning what had gone wrong and what could have been done but love knows no boundaries. I love everything about this book.
July 27, 2022
I could not put it down and had to read it in one sitting! A must-read for classical romance enthusiasts.
Robert’s life is all he could ask for; a well-earned reputation in business, and a self-made man after starting his career right out of high school at the age of 18. All he ever wanted was to be with his girlfriend, his beautiful baby daughter Courtney and his dog Nakomie. With his blooming gardening business, he’s finally found that stability. Yet, his life was turned upside down unexpectedly in just a matter of days. After weeks of healing and recovering, Robert found love again with Dianna after thinking that she was going to fill the big hole in his heart. However, just as when Robert learned to love deeply, his heart is broken once more. Years had passed and Robert redirected his focus to his career which he found fulfilling. Then suddenly, his life and Dianna’s life crossed paths again. Will he open his heart once more to this same woman who hurt him before? I’m not going to spoil anything to the readers, I’ll let them find out and discover.
I am awarding this book 5 stars. It is well-written.
Robert’s life is all he could ask for; a well-earned reputation in business, and a self-made man after starting his career right out of high school at the age of 18. All he ever wanted was to be with his girlfriend, his beautiful baby daughter Courtney and his dog Nakomie. With his blooming gardening business, he’s finally found that stability. Yet, his life was turned upside down unexpectedly in just a matter of days. After weeks of healing and recovering, Robert found love again with Dianna after thinking that she was going to fill the big hole in his heart. However, just as when Robert learned to love deeply, his heart is broken once more. Years had passed and Robert redirected his focus to his career which he found fulfilling. Then suddenly, his life and Dianna’s life crossed paths again. Will he open his heart once more to this same woman who hurt him before? I’m not going to spoil anything to the readers, I’ll let them find out and discover.
I am awarding this book 5 stars. It is well-written.
July 25, 2022
An engaging and heart-wrenching romance from a talented author. A great novel that proves love always finds a way.
Starting out all over again did not come easy for this self-made man after his devastating breakup with his girlfriend. Robert is reluctant to fall in love again until he meets Dianna in a bar. The beginning of their love story is surely going to have butterflies in your stomach. I truly admire R.M. Cahill’s talent in writing because it has made me believe in faith despite the circumstance.
When Robert was ready to forget everything about Dianna and move on with his life, fate wasn't up for it. After finding out what had happened to Dianna, it seemed that he couldn’t get away with her and so he made a promise to hide his identity thinking that it would also hide his feelings. However, when love works, it always finds its purpose in the most unexpected of ways.
Despite the length of the novel, the love story that we get to explore is timeless. I have no doubt that this book is going to be a blockbuster.
Starting out all over again did not come easy for this self-made man after his devastating breakup with his girlfriend. Robert is reluctant to fall in love again until he meets Dianna in a bar. The beginning of their love story is surely going to have butterflies in your stomach. I truly admire R.M. Cahill’s talent in writing because it has made me believe in faith despite the circumstance.
When Robert was ready to forget everything about Dianna and move on with his life, fate wasn't up for it. After finding out what had happened to Dianna, it seemed that he couldn’t get away with her and so he made a promise to hide his identity thinking that it would also hide his feelings. However, when love works, it always finds its purpose in the most unexpected of ways.
Despite the length of the novel, the love story that we get to explore is timeless. I have no doubt that this book is going to be a blockbuster.
July 25, 2022
I am heart-struck after this! A touching read that will have you flipping pages eager to know more. A must for romance lovers.
Robert’s successful life is about to change in the most unexpected of ways.
Everything in Robert’s life was going well until one day when he returned to their condo in Corona, he was met with a shock as he slowly grasped the reality that his girlfriend and their baby daughter Courtney had left him. What came next was the aftermath of the devastating heartbreak. Yet, Robert tried his best to cope with the situation and tried to find relief and comfort with Bridget and Richard. When things seemed to be falling in place again, he met Dianna and once again, Robert was back into the game of love. However, life doesn’t seem to be turning out the way he wanted it to be.
I love the title. Besides the enchanting book cover, the title intrigued me. I am happy it did because I couldn’t put this book down. I was crying, laughing and on the edge of my seat to know more the entire time.
Robert’s successful life is about to change in the most unexpected of ways.
Everything in Robert’s life was going well until one day when he returned to their condo in Corona, he was met with a shock as he slowly grasped the reality that his girlfriend and their baby daughter Courtney had left him. What came next was the aftermath of the devastating heartbreak. Yet, Robert tried his best to cope with the situation and tried to find relief and comfort with Bridget and Richard. When things seemed to be falling in place again, he met Dianna and once again, Robert was back into the game of love. However, life doesn’t seem to be turning out the way he wanted it to be.
I love the title. Besides the enchanting book cover, the title intrigued me. I am happy it did because I couldn’t put this book down. I was crying, laughing and on the edge of my seat to know more the entire time.
July 27, 2022
Readers will find it easy to sympathize with Robert as he is taken on a journey of love and heartbreaks, pain, joy, and passion.
How would you look at life if you were deeply heartbroken twice? Would your outlook be positive or negative? What if it meant that to love is to love without expecting anything in return? You hear about people who have gone through tough times in their life in finding real love, and then surprisingly, after failing miserably a couple of times, their courageous outlook on life is eye-opening? That makes loving someone unconditionally and makes you look at how you live your own life. R.M. Cahill writes a beautiful and riveting romance about a man who has been through hell and is back in love. He lost everything but still found a way to love someone unconditionally.
R.M. Cahill’s characters are stunning and well-developed in this beautifully written novel. Readers will find it easy to sympathize with Robert in his journey of love and faith amidst the pain and heartbreaks. The pace is fast which I liked the most and is engulfing. Highly recommended!
How would you look at life if you were deeply heartbroken twice? Would your outlook be positive or negative? What if it meant that to love is to love without expecting anything in return? You hear about people who have gone through tough times in their life in finding real love, and then surprisingly, after failing miserably a couple of times, their courageous outlook on life is eye-opening? That makes loving someone unconditionally and makes you look at how you live your own life. R.M. Cahill writes a beautiful and riveting romance about a man who has been through hell and is back in love. He lost everything but still found a way to love someone unconditionally.
R.M. Cahill’s characters are stunning and well-developed in this beautifully written novel. Readers will find it easy to sympathize with Robert in his journey of love and faith amidst the pain and heartbreaks. The pace is fast which I liked the most and is engulfing. Highly recommended!
July 29, 2022
A classical romance with moving characters and dynamic situations which engage you. Definitely a must-read!
What’s a heartbroken man to do when the woman he’s meant for is lifeless and in an unconscious state? After years of visiting the hospital for Dianna who is in a coma, Robert had decided to give up and put everything behind him but fate has a different plan for them both. Do You Believe by R.M. Cahill is a classical romance set in the year 1991. The characters we meet are both interesting with their own hopes and dreams that just couldn’t fit together in the puzzle of love.
What I love about Robert is his deep commitment to his words and decisions. Though he learned what Dianna also felt after reading the letter, he had total integrity with his words. Maybe some readers might say that it’s pride, but to me, it’s security. And this is what I like the most about the book, you are free to make your own judgments on the characters. If you are into romance, especially classical ones, then you might enjoy Do You Believe.
What’s a heartbroken man to do when the woman he’s meant for is lifeless and in an unconscious state? After years of visiting the hospital for Dianna who is in a coma, Robert had decided to give up and put everything behind him but fate has a different plan for them both. Do You Believe by R.M. Cahill is a classical romance set in the year 1991. The characters we meet are both interesting with their own hopes and dreams that just couldn’t fit together in the puzzle of love.
What I love about Robert is his deep commitment to his words and decisions. Though he learned what Dianna also felt after reading the letter, he had total integrity with his words. Maybe some readers might say that it’s pride, but to me, it’s security. And this is what I like the most about the book, you are free to make your own judgments on the characters. If you are into romance, especially classical ones, then you might enjoy Do You Believe.
July 25, 2022
R.M. Cahill takes us on a journey of faith and love through the innocent and resilient eyes of a wonderful person whose perfect life gets turned upside down by the unexpected turn of events. Cahill portrays the journey of Robert Matthews extremely well, and I often found myself engrossed in the profound lessons of faith and love that such a kind protagonist imparts.
Do You Believe is a novel that fulfills both its entertainment and serious aspects in love without compromising each other’s qualities. It is a one-of-a-kind book that has stirred my heart multiple times, not just with romance, but also with passion, dignity, and sometimes, slight hints of angsty. Cahill has the incredible talent of weaving the characters' emotions into the readers’ hearts, and I believe that’s where the magic of this book lies. A must-read.
Do You Believe is a novel that fulfills both its entertainment and serious aspects in love without compromising each other’s qualities. It is a one-of-a-kind book that has stirred my heart multiple times, not just with romance, but also with passion, dignity, and sometimes, slight hints of angsty. Cahill has the incredible talent of weaving the characters' emotions into the readers’ hearts, and I believe that’s where the magic of this book lies. A must-read.
July 27, 2022
Be deeply moved and touched by Robert Matthews' love story as he tried to forgive and forget this same woman who had hurt him the most. Yet, it seemed that destiny had other plans for them both.
When Robert found out that the woman whom he loved so much but hurt him deeply a few years back was in a coma, he just couldn't turn his back on her.
My only review for this book can only be a simple note. I am equally as hooked by Robert’s deep love for her as well as Dianna’s. It is so well written, realistic, and never over-dramatized. Here we see R.M. Cahill’s talent in this stand-alone book which is no mean feat. The writing style is flawless, and there is never a dull or forced moment within. Yet again I was hooked in minutes and devoured the book page by page until I finished the book within hours of sitting down.
When Robert found out that the woman whom he loved so much but hurt him deeply a few years back was in a coma, he just couldn't turn his back on her.
My only review for this book can only be a simple note. I am equally as hooked by Robert’s deep love for her as well as Dianna’s. It is so well written, realistic, and never over-dramatized. Here we see R.M. Cahill’s talent in this stand-alone book which is no mean feat. The writing style is flawless, and there is never a dull or forced moment within. Yet again I was hooked in minutes and devoured the book page by page until I finished the book within hours of sitting down.
July 29, 2022
Faith and love hold different definitions but move in the same direction. This is a love story of pain and heartbreaks, and a love story of redemption and acceptance. Definitely worth my time.
After years of healing and recovery from two devastating heartbreaks, an adult Robert has had enough. He sealed his heart from loving again and focused on his career and daughter Courtney. But then, just as you know what’s going to happen next, R.M. Cahill brings in fortuitous twists and turns like crazy then you find yourself again engrossed in faith and love as you flip the pages of Do You Believe. You find yourself crying, nodding, gasping, and feeling an array of emotions as R.M. Cahill takes you on a journey of faith and love for around 400 pages with Robert Matthews. I look forward to seeing more from R.M. Cahill.
After years of healing and recovery from two devastating heartbreaks, an adult Robert has had enough. He sealed his heart from loving again and focused on his career and daughter Courtney. But then, just as you know what’s going to happen next, R.M. Cahill brings in fortuitous twists and turns like crazy then you find yourself again engrossed in faith and love as you flip the pages of Do You Believe. You find yourself crying, nodding, gasping, and feeling an array of emotions as R.M. Cahill takes you on a journey of faith and love for around 400 pages with Robert Matthews. I look forward to seeing more from R.M. Cahill.
July 29, 2022
A pleasantly surprising story that contains the perfect mix of romance, betrayal, and a happily ever after! I’m sorry for spoiling the ending, but guaranteed, though this book started with heartbreaks, and pains, it has a happy ending.
“Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a teardrop.” Robert is deeply in love with Dianna. They have the most perfect love story beginning, but when Dianna found out that Robert has a daughter, she broke his heart by leaving him. Now that Robert’s heart has been broken once again, he promised to not fall in love again. But then a tragedy crossed their paths once more, and Robert is found in the middle of a whirlwind of emotions again.
While the touching scenes were well done, I loved the humor at the end. If you are looking for the perfect romance to make you swoon - here it is!
“Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a teardrop.” Robert is deeply in love with Dianna. They have the most perfect love story beginning, but when Dianna found out that Robert has a daughter, she broke his heart by leaving him. Now that Robert’s heart has been broken once again, he promised to not fall in love again. But then a tragedy crossed their paths once more, and Robert is found in the middle of a whirlwind of emotions again.
While the touching scenes were well done, I loved the humor at the end. If you are looking for the perfect romance to make you swoon - here it is!
July 20, 2022
The best thing about books, especially novels, is that they introduce the readers to completely different worlds one after another without having to leave the comfort of their reading area. R.M. Cahill’s Do You Believe is no exception. The author sets up a world different in both place and time from the ones I am most familiar with. From it, I learned so many things. Cahill expertly weaves beautiful scenery without veering away from the main plot. He keeps the reader’s attention on the story itself.
Get your tissues ready for this one is undoubtedly going to melt your heart every step of the way. This is perfect for people who have gone through a lot in their lives and are thinking about giving up their beliefs in love and faith. Truly a mesmerizing work of art.
Get your tissues ready for this one is undoubtedly going to melt your heart every step of the way. This is perfect for people who have gone through a lot in their lives and are thinking about giving up their beliefs in love and faith. Truly a mesmerizing work of art.
July 20, 2022
My favorite thing about this book is how the author strategically places golden nuggets of wisdom on a wide variety of subjects in different parts of the story. Instead of being a simple story of love and betrayal, I felt like I was reading a compilation of life lessons.
Do You Believe? tickled all the right philosophical, logical, and adventurous sides of my being. This might be the only novel on my reading list with so many highlights and the sheer amount of faith this book imparts. I found myself engrossed in every page as I continued to turn it one after another. I had a blast reading this, and I feel much more inspired than before I started reading. Kudos R.M. Cahill for delivering such a well-written novel.
Do You Believe? tickled all the right philosophical, logical, and adventurous sides of my being. This might be the only novel on my reading list with so many highlights and the sheer amount of faith this book imparts. I found myself engrossed in every page as I continued to turn it one after another. I had a blast reading this, and I feel much more inspired than before I started reading. Kudos R.M. Cahill for delivering such a well-written novel.
July 20, 2022
This book epitomized the complex story of love and faith.
Left broken-hearted from his first relationship, Robert gambled again in love in hopes of finding true love one more time, but things don’t really seem to come to terms. This beautiful heart-stopping life story of Robert and his quest for true love will surely leave a hook in your heart making it bleed and heal all over again.
The author has indeed written a book that would surely make you believe in faith and in true love no matter how bad the circumstance is. The plot, the characters, and the conversations will surely make you speechless. Despite its tenterhook experience, Do You Believe is surely an inspiration. I highly recommend this one.
Left broken-hearted from his first relationship, Robert gambled again in love in hopes of finding true love one more time, but things don’t really seem to come to terms. This beautiful heart-stopping life story of Robert and his quest for true love will surely leave a hook in your heart making it bleed and heal all over again.
The author has indeed written a book that would surely make you believe in faith and in true love no matter how bad the circumstance is. The plot, the characters, and the conversations will surely make you speechless. Despite its tenterhook experience, Do You Believe is surely an inspiration. I highly recommend this one.
July 25, 2022
I have always believed that a book is an outer manifestation of its writer’s innermost being and Do You Believe perfectly lives up to this saying. R.M. Cahill, the author, pours out his whole heart into writing this masterpiece and it truly shows in the way that his words held so much impact. Cahill’s love and passion for writing are extremely tangible in this one and one cannot help but appreciate such devotion.
The author writes in a special way that effectively introduces the character’s deep feelings and thoughts without delineating them from the plot. It is mesmerizing to me when he themed his book with pain and heartbreaks only to turn them at the end with happiness and a pinch of humor. This book is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Highly recommended!
The author writes in a special way that effectively introduces the character’s deep feelings and thoughts without delineating them from the plot. It is mesmerizing to me when he themed his book with pain and heartbreaks only to turn them at the end with happiness and a pinch of humor. This book is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Highly recommended!
July 25, 2022
Dig into the world of love and heartbreaks that bring new surprises in every chapter. Can Robert leave his past behind and find love again?
This was an enjoyable and engaging read. The focus is on Roberts' willingness to fall in love again and whether he’d be able to bury his past and open his heart again for Dianna the second time around. I particularly liked the way in which we see Dianna grow in love and the patience Robert shows in waiting. One thing he wasn’t prepared for was the way Dianna would feel when she realized that it was Robert who had been visiting her in the hospital for three years while she was in a coma. Moreover, the ending was unexpected. It was a whirlwind of emotion. It’s a must-read!
This was an enjoyable and engaging read. The focus is on Roberts' willingness to fall in love again and whether he’d be able to bury his past and open his heart again for Dianna the second time around. I particularly liked the way in which we see Dianna grow in love and the patience Robert shows in waiting. One thing he wasn’t prepared for was the way Dianna would feel when she realized that it was Robert who had been visiting her in the hospital for three years while she was in a coma. Moreover, the ending was unexpected. It was a whirlwind of emotion. It’s a must-read!
June 1, 2022
Do You Believe? is an exceptional love story filled with emotional turmoil. It tells the story of a young man, Robert Matthews, who was left devastated after his girlfriend left taking their baby daughter with her. Robert has a huge heart, which is now shattered. He must learn how to cope with not only becoming a part-time dad but also rebuilding his life. In an effort to do so, he meets a beautiful woman whom he falls in love with, but she too leaves him with a broken heart and thus begins Robert's story.
So many life lessons are shared in this creative work by R. M. Cahill. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has opened their hearts and discovered the meaning of true love.
So many life lessons are shared in this creative work by R. M. Cahill. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has opened their hearts and discovered the meaning of true love.
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