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This is Us
Cliché best described them. They were the typical couple.
Together since eighth grade. High school sweethearts.
He asked her to marry him. She said yes.
Two I do’s and a happy ever after.
Until it wasn’t.
Betrayal.
Unimaginable hurt.
Can they find their way back to each other?
Is forgiving and forgetting really possible?
Together since eighth grade. High school sweethearts.
He asked her to marry him. She said yes.
Two I do’s and a happy ever after.
Until it wasn’t.
Betrayal.
Unimaginable hurt.
Can they find their way back to each other?
Is forgiving and forgetting really possible?
150 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2022
15 people are currently reading
19 people want to read
About the author
April Decton
12 books69 followersApril lives in Indiana and is a mother to two, extraordinary daughters and their husbands. She has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her family means everything to her.
When not with family, reading, or writing, April enjoys walking, hiking, loves to travel and is most happy with her toes at water’s edge of a beach. She also looks forward to attending worship with her church family each week.
April Decton never aspired to be a writer. After fighting her first story for nearly five years, she gave in. She appreciates those that have encouraged her since the writing journey began and is in love with each story she's writes. April loves attending author events and meeting new readers at her table.
When not with family, reading, or writing, April enjoys walking, hiking, loves to travel and is most happy with her toes at water’s edge of a beach. She also looks forward to attending worship with her church family each week.
April Decton never aspired to be a writer. After fighting her first story for nearly five years, she gave in. She appreciates those that have encouraged her since the writing journey began and is in love with each story she's writes. April loves attending author events and meeting new readers at her table.
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May 7, 2022
I read this book in one sitting. April Decton is a new author who has given us an awesome and inspirational story. The minute I read the prologue, a song popped into my head. I absolutely love this couple, Gabe and Shelby. Love and God are their strengths. When a mistake is made that in most cases would have torn a couple and marriage apart, this couple shows us with prayer, love and God, forgiveness, love, and miracles can prevail.
August 14, 2025
This is a great book, I throughly enjoyed it. LOL it did remind of “ Hearts song “ All I wanna do is make love to you”. BUT I do have to say I still loved it. It’s a great story 🙏🏻❤️
May 12, 2022
April Decton's debut novel gives a realistic look at love and marriage. Gabe and Shelby are high school sweethearts who glide into marriage thinking life will be easy. Enter the struggles of infertility and Shelby makes a mistake that could cost them everything. Will pastoral counseling and forgiveness be able to save their relationship?
With God all things are possible, and Gabe and Shelby will need to rely on God more than ever.
Decton will have you turning pages to see if Gabe and Shelby's faith can overcome their past. A heartfelt debut by Decton.
With God all things are possible, and Gabe and Shelby will need to rely on God more than ever.
Decton will have you turning pages to see if Gabe and Shelby's faith can overcome their past. A heartfelt debut by Decton.
October 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Closed door/ 🌶️
This story follows Shelby and Cade. Sweethearts since eight grade, saving themselves for marriage and just a beautiful relationship between the two of them. They ended up getting married. Of course, they are obstacles or trials that arise Cade looses his father and now has to take over the company.
But run across a tough patch when they aren’t able to get pregnant (I won’t spoil why - you’ve gotta read) when they get this news Cade had to go out of town for work which leaves Shelby alone and vulnerable.
That night leads to a decision that carries guilt and shame for Shelby. Shelby isn’t sure what’s going to happen when she shares this with her husband, Cade.
This is a story of true and pure love, that touches throughout the story on prayer, a relationship with God and that forgiveness is possible and when two people truly love each other and God is in the center of it what seems impossible becomes possible.
Looking forward to starting the next book! This was a great debut novel!
Closed door/ 🌶️
This story follows Shelby and Cade. Sweethearts since eight grade, saving themselves for marriage and just a beautiful relationship between the two of them. They ended up getting married. Of course, they are obstacles or trials that arise Cade looses his father and now has to take over the company.
But run across a tough patch when they aren’t able to get pregnant (I won’t spoil why - you’ve gotta read) when they get this news Cade had to go out of town for work which leaves Shelby alone and vulnerable.
That night leads to a decision that carries guilt and shame for Shelby. Shelby isn’t sure what’s going to happen when she shares this with her husband, Cade.
This is a story of true and pure love, that touches throughout the story on prayer, a relationship with God and that forgiveness is possible and when two people truly love each other and God is in the center of it what seems impossible becomes possible.
Looking forward to starting the next book! This was a great debut novel!
May 2, 2022
Run do not walk to get your hands on this book! Oh my gosh! This is the fastest I have ever read a book, I could not put it down! This book hit deeper than I can even say and more than the author will ever know!! I am so happy this story came to her and will forever hold a special place in my heart for many reasons! ♥️ All I can is is wow! I am so excited to see what is next! This couple is amazing and “with god all things are possible!”
March 26, 2023
This was a beautiful story of the power of love and the search for forgiveness, beautifully penned by April Decton. Her characters were very relatable, if at times shockingly flawed. A very readable, hard to put down book. I look forward to reading everything written by this new author.
May 9, 2022
What a great book! The story is so wonderful and moving. I love all the characters in the book, they make you feel like you’re a part of the story, Each chapter draws you in more and more. Leaving you wanting to know more. I hope this author continues her writing journey for a long long time.
July 7, 2022
What. Refreshing story!
Seriously people. This story took me a little bit to get started, but once I did, let me tell you, I couldn’t put it down! I only wish there was more! Well done on your debut novel, April. I look forward to seeing what else you can bring to the table.
Seriously people. This story took me a little bit to get started, but once I did, let me tell you, I couldn’t put it down! I only wish there was more! Well done on your debut novel, April. I look forward to seeing what else you can bring to the table.
July 4, 2022
Such a great love story between high school sweethearts. The story showed real life horrors between a couple. I couldn’t put the book down!
February 11, 2024
This is first time reading this author. But it was an excellent book. Read for number two
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