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Loving Feelings
When Todd Bronski realized an eight-year-old boy had stolen his laptop, he was set to call the police. But then Jenni Anderson, little Cory's aunt, came to apologize, and, well, she was lovely.
Jenni was grateful that Todd had decided to leave the police out of it and help teach Cory a better way. The man was handsome, intelligent, kind and caring with Cory. Todd awakened feelings she hadn't experienced in years.
But Jenni wasn't looking for a man. She had way too much on her plate. Besides, Todd had agreed to be her new business partner, and she wasn't about to mix business with pleasure...
Jenni was grateful that Todd had decided to leave the police out of it and help teach Cory a better way. The man was handsome, intelligent, kind and caring with Cory. Todd awakened feelings she hadn't experienced in years.
But Jenni wasn't looking for a man. She had way too much on her plate. Besides, Todd had agreed to be her new business partner, and she wasn't about to mix business with pleasure...
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Gail Gaymer Martin
147 books137 followersMulti-award-winning novelist, Gail Gaymer Martin writes Christian fiction for Winged Publications with many books published by Love Inspired and Barbour Publishing, where she was honored by Heartsong readers as their Favorite Author of 2008. Gail has 77 published novels or novellas with over four million books in print. She is the author of Writers Digest’s Writing the Christian Romance and a founder of American Christian Fiction Writers, a keynote speaker at churches, libraries and civic organizations and presents workshops at conference across the US. She was named one of the four best novelists in the Detroit area by CBS local news. Gail loves to hear from readers through her website contact and adds the reader's name to her bi-monthly drawing for a free book or two.
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March 21, 2024
I could not finish this book. Th main male character was to manipulative.
July 12, 2021
Great storyline.... Very interesting and strong characters... Highly recommended
April 16, 2019
Love and trust seem to be themes of this book.
Cory, who apparently fears abandonment, wants love and attention and acts out when he feels threatened.
Jenni fears no man could love her with her scarred body and possible infertility--so much so that she's convinced herself to avoid romance and be content with raising her nephew, Cory, alone. She also needs to get past her feelings about her father and stepmother.
Todd blames himself for not seeing the path his brother was on and stopping him before he self-destructed.
Cory's the bridge that brings Jenni and Todd together. Cory steals Todd's laptop. Instead of calling the police, Todd works out a "Community Service" type method for Cory to help him. Jenni comes along with Cory until she trusts Todd. Jenni's also trying to start a candy store to get her business out of her house--but she needs a business partner. Todd's willing to invest--and he has a marketing background that's a good match for starting a new business.
We don't get to see what happens with Hannah. Is she really in an abusive relationship? (I'm guessing so based on the few clues we have in this book.) Does she come to work at the chocolate store? If so, does working there help her escape her abuser?
I liked that the sisters who ran the B&B decided to allow their B&B to be used for a domestic violence shelter when they decided to move closer to their niece.
Cory, who apparently fears abandonment, wants love and attention and acts out when he feels threatened.
Jenni fears no man could love her with her scarred body and possible infertility--so much so that she's convinced herself to avoid romance and be content with raising her nephew, Cory, alone. She also needs to get past her feelings about her father and stepmother.
Todd blames himself for not seeing the path his brother was on and stopping him before he self-destructed.
Cory's the bridge that brings Jenni and Todd together. Cory steals Todd's laptop. Instead of calling the police, Todd works out a "Community Service" type method for Cory to help him. Jenni comes along with Cory until she trusts Todd. Jenni's also trying to start a candy store to get her business out of her house--but she needs a business partner. Todd's willing to invest--and he has a marketing background that's a good match for starting a new business.
We don't get to see what happens with Hannah. Is she really in an abusive relationship? (I'm guessing so based on the few clues we have in this book.) Does she come to work at the chocolate store? If so, does working there help her escape her abuser?
I liked that the sisters who ran the B&B decided to allow their B&B to be used for a domestic violence shelter when they decided to move closer to their niece.
November 8, 2021
This delightful, heartwarming inspirational romance is a comforting story with depth and will especially be appreciated by women who have had mastectomies. I'm one of them. This story is realistic as well as entertaining with its unique characters which include an eight-year-old thief.
It's a fast read with lots of interesting activities. The Gospel message comes thru clearly in the story line, but it doesn't come across preachy. There is also one encounter with a bat that is hilarious to those of us who know how challenging it is to try too swat a bat in your house.
Hope Irvin Marston, author of the Charlotte Award 2021 novel, THE WALLS HAVE EARS: A BLACK SPY IN THE CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE.
It's a fast read with lots of interesting activities. The Gospel message comes thru clearly in the story line, but it doesn't come across preachy. There is also one encounter with a bat that is hilarious to those of us who know how challenging it is to try too swat a bat in your house.
Hope Irvin Marston, author of the Charlotte Award 2021 novel, THE WALLS HAVE EARS: A BLACK SPY IN THE CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE.
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June 1, 2017
Christian romance. Klepto child Cory steals laptop from unlocked car. Aunt Jenni returns it to Todd. Todd ends up investing in Jenni's business (Jenni's Loving Kisses -- a candy store).
August 3, 2017
It was okay. Pretty slow read but nice and easy.
April 5, 2014
Author says God caused boy to steal, so that boy could get her to meet man boy stole from and boy could get a mentor.
Author clearly does not know what the Bible says about teaching children God's Word. She makes all spiritual teaching come from a stranger on Sunday, while boys guardian, in this case aunt, is off doing other things. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7) "These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up."
Secondly, God will not make someone do an act clearly against his written laws. Only false religious teachers teach that. Thus author lies about God. Making people think that God manipulates us into wrong doing.
Satan is the manipulator. (read Genesis 3:1-5)
Clearly this author that claims to be a Bible based author picks and chooses which verses to apply to her writings, so that she can sell a story.
Since I hate lies about God, and his written word, the Bible, I will rate this a one.
Author clearly does not know what the Bible says about teaching children God's Word. She makes all spiritual teaching come from a stranger on Sunday, while boys guardian, in this case aunt, is off doing other things. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7) "These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart, and you must inculcate them in your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up."
Secondly, God will not make someone do an act clearly against his written laws. Only false religious teachers teach that. Thus author lies about God. Making people think that God manipulates us into wrong doing.
Satan is the manipulator. (read Genesis 3:1-5)
Clearly this author that claims to be a Bible based author picks and chooses which verses to apply to her writings, so that she can sell a story.
Since I hate lies about God, and his written word, the Bible, I will rate this a one.
November 19, 2013
This is the first non YA book that I've read since high school and it was a nice change from the usual teen angst stuff. Jenni is a homemade candy maker with a nephew with behavioral problems. In the beginning of the story, Cory (her nephew) steals a laptop from a car. Jenni catches him on the laptop and nowadays right away that it is not his. On the computer she finds the owners resume and calls to return the laptop to him. Despite the awkward situation, Jenni and Todd think of a way to help Cory from his destructive self. Hard to believe he was 8 years old and getting into serious trouble. Jenni and Todd become business partners to take Jenni's candy making to the next level. The two eventually start having feelings for each other but Jenni is very strict on having a business only relationship. Even though she has faith in God, she still struggles with the past that led her to become a brave woman.
July 6, 2009
Good story about trust and faith. Its one thing to say you have faith and another thing totally to put that faith into action.
This was also a story about how we can let fear completely control our lives id we aren't careful and how that fear can then permeate ALL area's of our lives.
Jenni and Todd's story was good and very believable. I enjoyed finding out how they resolved their conflicts. PLUS, there was chocolate in the story. YAY! YUM!
August 5, 2008
This is what I learned from reading this book, no matter what life brings we must never lose our faith, for everything happens for a reason. And even if we question why, it's something meant to make us stronger. Our trials are what make us who we are. We all need to be happy with ourselves, with the way we look, for we're all daughters of God, and are all worth something.
September 12, 2013
Meh. Some of this book was cute but mostly it was meh. Little Corey's turn around was nice but Todd and Jenni's relationship was sometimes sweet and sometimes annoying. Kept me interested enough to finish but it was just okay.
September 19, 2011
Awesome!
September 11, 2014
LI--woman raising her nephew meets a man and falls in love.
June 5, 2015
This story is amazing, especially for people who are hopeless when it comes to love. It's a sweet story about trust and opening up to the one you love :)
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