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Bridgeport Lake Summer Series #3
Falling In Together
Two Strangers. Two Secrets. One Tiny Heartbeat.
When 22-year-old Lauren Derian finds out that one bad mistake led to an unexpected pregnancy, she has to shake her terror and find a way to make it through her summer working at Bridgeport Lake Christian Camp. Keeping the pregnancy quiet, and adjusting her plans for fashion school in the fall might be doable. But she never expected to pass out at lunch on the day of her first doctor’s appointment. And she definitely didn’t expect the gorgeous new staffer at camp to be her only ride to her appointment.
It’s been a year since 24-year-old Carter Wilson’s wife passed in the freak car accident they were in. As a former Marine, he hasn’t been able to get past the fact that he couldn’t save her, or his leg. It feels like a twisted lifetime ago since he met her at Bridgeport Lake. When his old friend, Tucker, asks him to come work the rest of the summer at Bridgeport, he takes the opportunity, hoping to work through some of his pain. The job starts out basic, but when he meets a girl that rocks his world, and finds out she’s pregnant, his military instincts are triggered again, and he can’t ignore the intense urge to protect her.
But when protection turns to attraction, and when attraction grows into an unforeseen bond, Carter has to decide between the past he doesn't want to lose, and the girl who somehow haunts his present.
When 22-year-old Lauren Derian finds out that one bad mistake led to an unexpected pregnancy, she has to shake her terror and find a way to make it through her summer working at Bridgeport Lake Christian Camp. Keeping the pregnancy quiet, and adjusting her plans for fashion school in the fall might be doable. But she never expected to pass out at lunch on the day of her first doctor’s appointment. And she definitely didn’t expect the gorgeous new staffer at camp to be her only ride to her appointment.
It’s been a year since 24-year-old Carter Wilson’s wife passed in the freak car accident they were in. As a former Marine, he hasn’t been able to get past the fact that he couldn’t save her, or his leg. It feels like a twisted lifetime ago since he met her at Bridgeport Lake. When his old friend, Tucker, asks him to come work the rest of the summer at Bridgeport, he takes the opportunity, hoping to work through some of his pain. The job starts out basic, but when he meets a girl that rocks his world, and finds out she’s pregnant, his military instincts are triggered again, and he can’t ignore the intense urge to protect her.
But when protection turns to attraction, and when attraction grows into an unforeseen bond, Carter has to decide between the past he doesn't want to lose, and the girl who somehow haunts his present.
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First published May 1, 2020
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June 29, 2020
Ms. Arie is a new to me author, so I did not know what to expect when I picked this up. I have to say, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a very well-written, emotional read. The characters were well-developed and relatable with realistic qualities. You can't help but fall in love with them and feel their pain. Carter and Lauren meet each other at Bridgeport Lake camp where they’re both working. Both have personal issues they are dealing with, and they gradually start to become friends and open up to each other. It's a beautiful, sweet, and heartfelt story that showcases redemption and unconditional love. I became invested in the story and outcome from the very beginning. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by Ms. Arie.
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May 3, 2020
Carter and Lauren meet at Bridgeport Lake camp where they’re both working. Carter is still grieving the loss of his wife and dealing with the guilt of why she died and he didn’t. Lauren has some family issues of her own to deal with. Gradually, they become friends and start spending their free time together. They grow closer and open up to each other. I’m not going to say anything else because it would leave a spoiler and I can’t stand it when people do that. Grab your copy and see if someone’s actions makes you not like them as much, as they did me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 13, 2020
All. The. Feels.
This is an absolutely amazing story. A beautiful example of how the Lord takes our messes and makes them beautiful.
I wasn't sure how everything would come together, but it did. And I felt all of the pain they went through. And I learned some lessons myself along the way!
I definitely recommend this to anyone that's ever felt alone. Or that they were lacking. This goes straight to the heart.
This is an absolutely amazing story. A beautiful example of how the Lord takes our messes and makes them beautiful.
I wasn't sure how everything would come together, but it did. And I felt all of the pain they went through. And I learned some lessons myself along the way!
I definitely recommend this to anyone that's ever felt alone. Or that they were lacking. This goes straight to the heart.
May 16, 2020
Unique Christian book - highly recommend
This series just keeps getting better and sets the bar so high for the next one. Danielle Arie is a marvelous writer with an adept vocabulary that takes you places you never imagined going. Even this emotionally challenged Granny used an awful lot of tissues.
Unusual situations with original responses based on God’s love. We need more like this!
This series just keeps getting better and sets the bar so high for the next one. Danielle Arie is a marvelous writer with an adept vocabulary that takes you places you never imagined going. Even this emotionally challenged Granny used an awful lot of tissues.
Unusual situations with original responses based on God’s love. We need more like this!
August 7, 2020
Redemption for even “Miss America”
Wow! Carter was so bound by guilt after Megan’s death that he didn’t think he had the capacity to love again. Lauren needed to accept god’s forgiveness. Even the “Miss America” type can feel unloved and unworthy. But praise God! His forgiveness can change lives. Very well done! Do I really have to wait for the next book! :(
Wow! Carter was so bound by guilt after Megan’s death that he didn’t think he had the capacity to love again. Lauren needed to accept god’s forgiveness. Even the “Miss America” type can feel unloved and unworthy. But praise God! His forgiveness can change lives. Very well done! Do I really have to wait for the next book! :(
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