Call Me! A Call Family Novel

by Mary Beth Padovich

Boden Call once liked being the big man on campus, but after being accused of something he didn’t do, he shunned public attention and dedicated his senior year of college to academics and long hours on the practice field. He didn’t believe he should have the privilege, nor was there time for meeting someone with whom he could develop a serious relationship.

Krista Bennett liked to keep her life private and uncomplicated. That is why she loves numbers… they are simple and non-complicated. The second her eyes met Boden’s, Krista knew her life would no longer be simple. Little did she know that it would no longer be private, either.

Together, they learn to overcome their past trauma as they tackle academics, family, and the media.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2023

About the author

M.B. loves to write. She writes clean LDS romance novels that focus on today's challenges that many of us experience, such as heartbreak, death, birth, financial worries, inequality, raising kids & teenagers, LGBTQ loved ones, marriage, divorce, illness, and abuse. She also loves to infuse humor, banter, and of course... kissing! M.B.'s fictional stories are based in faith, love, and hope in Christ.

M.B. writes self-help nonfiction books based on her life experiences in the hope that others will find positive ways to navigate the new normal of their lives. Her self-help books are based on Christian principles and love.

M.B. also loves to write life stories of family members that have passed away. She believes in the importance of living family members to know the faith-filled journey their loved ones chose to take and having their life story published is a vital part of sharing their faith.

As an author, M.B. opens her desert vacation home every summer to offer a writer's retreat to anyone who has a desire to write , develop, and grow their writing skills.

She is an elementary teacher, avid reader, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, seminary teacher, bonfire builder, gardener, and grandmother.

Enjoy reading!

Reviews

[Lolene Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The characters were relatable and intriguing. I enjoyed the mysteries surrounding their backgrounds which kept me looking forward to the next chapter. The author describes characters who have very human imperfections and does so in a nonjudgmental manner allowing the reader to become invested in the challenges they face. Boden demonstrates a determination to overcome issues of self-esteem and does not dwell on the resentments that could have lead to a loss of faith. Krista finds the internal strength to move through potentially incapacitated grief and finds herself able to trust others. A feel good read!