Together for Good: A Novel

by Melanie Dobson

When Scott and Abby Wagner welcomed home their baby boy, they envisioned their son's future—his first date, his high school graduation, going off to college. They never dreamed that Hunter would be ripped from their hearts four months later when his birthmother wanted him back. Now, twenty years later, Abby's past still haunts her. To find some peace of mind, she returns to her family's cottage on Orcas Island only to discover a miracle in the most unexpected place.

Genres: Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Writing fiction is a fun excuse for Melanie to explore ghost towns and old houses, travel to unusual places, and spend hours reading dusty books and journals. She writes both contemporary and historical fiction with threads of romance and suspense.

Melanie is the award-winning author of almost thirty time-slip, historical romance, suspense, and contemporary novels including Catching the Wind, The Winter Rose, and The Wings of Poppy Pendleton. Five of her novels including Chateau of Secrets have won Carol Awards, Catching the Wind won the Audie 2018 Inspirational Fiction award, and Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana won Best Novel of Indiana. Catching the Wind and Memories of Glass were both finalists for Christy Awards in historical fiction.

Melanie and her husband, Jon, have two daughters. After moving numerous times with Jon's work, the Dobsons have finally settled near Portland, Oregon, and they love to travel and hike in both the mountains and the cliffs above the Pacific. When Melanie isn't writing or researching, she enjoys line dancing, biking, and making up stories with her kids.

More information about her and her books is available on her website at www.melaniedobson.com. You can also connect with Melanie at www.facebook.com/melaniedobsonfiction.

Reviews

[Heidi Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful story of Gods redemptive power

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a bit to get things sorted in the beginning and get hooked into the story. Not like the typical Melanie Dobson novel. As things unfolded, the story was predictable but it still got me emotionally involved. Some good life lessons on adoption, forgiveness and God's grace even though that part moved pretty quickly. I'd enjoy hearing more of the story as it may unfold.

[Paula White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. A bit predictable but I liked it.

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story started out a bit choppy. That felt a bit unusual for Melanie Dobson's books, but I was intrigued and pushed through. When I sorted out where everyone fit in, it made things easier, but I was wishing for a little more clarity earlier in the book. So, be warned, it takes a bit to sort out people, but worth pushing through. It had some great life lessons on adoption, forgiveness and judgement.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christian fiction

Mother and daughter have struggles but worked them out on a summer trip to an area outside of Seattle Washington.

Abby and Jennifer each have needs and answers are found.