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By Design #2
By Design
Anne and Brad Young’s love for one another continues to blossom. The talented, young, southern designer inspires a depth of new emotions in the handsome surgeon as he finds her love for everyone in her path a magnetic force he cannot resist. But ... can he overcome his frustration with her independent ways?
Anne, on the other hand, finds Brad’s loving attentions and boyish Southern charm irresistible as she takes on the challenge of his somewhat spoiled nature. Will their life together withstand professional demands, daily challenges and the possibility of trust issues as they see their worlds so differently?
If you find it difficult to balance your life, work and family in the turmoil of our modern culture, you are bound to resonate with Anne’s and Brad’s story. But take heart, finding balance may just be possible!
Anne, on the other hand, finds Brad’s loving attentions and boyish Southern charm irresistible as she takes on the challenge of his somewhat spoiled nature. Will their life together withstand professional demands, daily challenges and the possibility of trust issues as they see their worlds so differently?
If you find it difficult to balance your life, work and family in the turmoil of our modern culture, you are bound to resonate with Anne’s and Brad’s story. But take heart, finding balance may just be possible!
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2022
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About the author
J. Boykin Baker
6 books15 followersJ Boykin Baker is an award-winning interior designer, author, speaker and founder of a nonprofit which provides clean water to families in 32 countries and provinces, as well as areas in the United States.
She grew up in the small town of Wilson, North Carolina. She knew from the age of seven, after seeing the old movie “Pillow Talk,” that the only career for her was interior design. After college, marriage, and babies, her dream of being an interior designer came true with the start of her own design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. As luck would have it, she just happened to be in the right place—at the right time—with the right look and ended up designing hospitals, corporate offices, and high-end residential projects across the nation.
With humor, tears, and professional insight, she enjoys sharing her wide-ranging experiences on national television, radio interviews, and international speaking engagements. She was honored to be named one of North Carolina’s Women of Achievement. To learn more or contact her, visit JBoykinBaker.com.
She grew up in the small town of Wilson, North Carolina. She knew from the age of seven, after seeing the old movie “Pillow Talk,” that the only career for her was interior design. After college, marriage, and babies, her dream of being an interior designer came true with the start of her own design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. As luck would have it, she just happened to be in the right place—at the right time—with the right look and ended up designing hospitals, corporate offices, and high-end residential projects across the nation.
With humor, tears, and professional insight, she enjoys sharing her wide-ranging experiences on national television, radio interviews, and international speaking engagements. She was honored to be named one of North Carolina’s Women of Achievement. To learn more or contact her, visit JBoykinBaker.com.
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January 6, 2020
This is the second book in the By Design series and continues the saga of Brad and Anne. This is a beautiful Christian series about trusting God in your life, using your gifts God has given you, being true to yourself, your faith and values, and finding love and happiness.
Brad and Anne are married and starting a family. Things do not always go smoothly, but their love and their faith see them through. Once they have started a family, Anne looks to give back to the world. Starting a women's home to help single mothers, or those who are pregnant and alone, leads her on a journey that changes her life. Working with others from her past and new acquaintances brought into her life, they make a difference in lives that they never expected. This is a wonderful faith based story about family, love, honour and helping others. The Southern charm and humor are present in this story and there are some expressions used that will make you smile. I am really enjoying this series. I have been listening to the audiobooks narrated by Hallie Ricardo. She has a very easy voice to listen to. She did not use voices for the characters, but her tone, expression and intonation gave the various characters an identity. I received a copy of this book from Caffeinated PR upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
Brad and Anne are married and starting a family. Things do not always go smoothly, but their love and their faith see them through. Once they have started a family, Anne looks to give back to the world. Starting a women's home to help single mothers, or those who are pregnant and alone, leads her on a journey that changes her life. Working with others from her past and new acquaintances brought into her life, they make a difference in lives that they never expected. This is a wonderful faith based story about family, love, honour and helping others. The Southern charm and humor are present in this story and there are some expressions used that will make you smile. I am really enjoying this series. I have been listening to the audiobooks narrated by Hallie Ricardo. She has a very easy voice to listen to. She did not use voices for the characters, but her tone, expression and intonation gave the various characters an identity. I received a copy of this book from Caffeinated PR upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
July 11, 2024
By Design: Book Two(By Design Series 2)
Book two was even better than Book one; if that's even possible! So very Down to Earth, heart warming, and exactly how our own lives are so much alike! This Author is a definite Favorite of mine! I Believe Anne and I could be wonderful friends!
Book two was even better than Book one; if that's even possible! So very Down to Earth, heart warming, and exactly how our own lives are so much alike! This Author is a definite Favorite of mine! I Believe Anne and I could be wonderful friends!
April 13, 2024
Even Better Than the 1st Book
I enjoyed the first “By Design” book but this one was even better. I could not put it down, and was moved to tears by it more than once. I can’t wait to read the 3rd one!
I enjoyed the first “By Design” book but this one was even better. I could not put it down, and was moved to tears by it more than once. I can’t wait to read the 3rd one!
May 4, 2025
I wish I could give this series more than five stars. It was very powerful in a gentle way.
May 31, 2025
Book two was such a fun read! It followed up on our favorite characters from the first book, but had so many moments of high highs and low lows for these beloved characters.
January 25, 2020
This is a continuation of the poignant love story between Ann and Brad. it starts off coming home from their honeymoon in Paris. Its a story of their love friendship, misunderstanding, but through it all a trust in God, famIly and love conquers it all. . There are many poignant moments between family and friends. There's laughter and tears, happiness and sadnes, life and death. Hallie Ricardo tells this story with so much love and emotion. 🎧audiobookobsessionreviewer🎧
July 6, 2019
Sweet continuation of By Design. Ms. Baker has a knack for bringing southern flare with a moral compass. Enjoyable.
November 18, 2019
Quick and enjoyable read! Even when facing painful obstacles or annoying frustrations, Anne's confidence pushes her forward. Thanks Ms. Baker! I can't wait for the third book of this trilogy!
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