For years now, Christmas has been the only merry part of Mary's life, but that's all about to change...
When Mary's mom walked out on them, her dad started drinking and never stopped. The one bright spot in her miserable childhood was a charity called Sub-for-Santa. It restored her faith in magic and brought hope and love into their home. She's run the program as an adult for nearly a decade to bring the same joy to children all over Atlanta.
When the same man's name pops up both the donor and the recipient list, she's a little frustrated. How can she figure out where he belongs without hurting his feelings? After making the trek out to his address, she's prepared to mark down 'recipient.' It is a trailer park, after all.
But when he answers the door, it's the ridiculously handsome, polished man she met last week. He's also the first man she's agreed to go on a date with in more than a year. He definitely doesn't need anyone to bring his children Christmas gifts?he travels for work, hence the trailer. But Mary made a vow to herself long ago that she would never have children. She didn't want to risk being like her parents.
She knows she needs to walk away?he has two beautiful children, after all. But Luke doesn't make it easy. Can Mary find enough faith in herself to do something she never thought possible?
"Despite the complexities [of] this tale, Finding Faith reads like the honeymoon stage of a relationship. It's filled with laughter, an idealized reality, and an endless craving for the story to continue. Luke's and Mary's love offers a temporary euphoria that shows romance is sometimes found where it is least expected." ?Publisher's Weekly
USA Today Bestselling author, Elana Johnson said, "Finding Faith is a heartwarming and brilliant story about love, loss, and learning what you really want."
NYT Bestselling Author, Victorine E. Lieske said, "A fun romance! I highly enjoyed it. Bridget knows how to tug at your heartstrings. A fantastic read!"
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"Despite the complexities [of] this tale, Finding Faith reads like the honeymoon stage of a relationship. It's filled with laughter, an idealized reality, and an endless craving for the story to continue. Luke's and Mary's love offers a temporary euphoria that shows romance is sometimes found where it is least expected." --Publisher's Weekly
★ Like mother, like daughter? Mary sure hopes not. ★
Two decades ago, Mary's mom walked out. A few days later, her dad started drinking. He never stopped. Mary swore off alcohol. She also decided she'd never have kids, just in case she took after her parents.
A year ago, Mary's boyfriend dumped her because she didn't want to have any children.
Yesterday, for the first time in a year, Mary met someone. Someone hunky. Someone smart. Someone who made her goofy smile. Someone who sent a shiver up her spine.
Tomorrow she's going on a first date. She won't find out he's a widower with two kids for at least two more days. Can she overcome her fear and find the faith to trust someone else. . .and herself? **Author's Note: Titles are really hard! I struggled to find a good one for this book, and I've discovered that some readers think this book is Christian fiction. It's free of bad language and adult content, but it's not religious in nature. Make your choices accordingly. ★ Trade Reviews and Author Recommendations ★ Publisher's Weekly said, "With an opening line that is both assertive and striking, the book begins with a strong narrator who claims her own story. As Mary tells her past, she becomes vulnerable with those in her life and her readers. Baker's dialogue has the capacity to reflect the diction of a thirty-year-old and a five-year-old, encompassing a wide range of perspectives. Amy's and Chase's imperfect sputters and continual deviance paint an authentic picture of children's behavior. The Christmas setting nearly typecasts this book with all the novelistic qualities of a Hallmark movie. The honeyed beginning and equally passionate ending provide a childish delight that kindles the spirit of a hopeless romantic. Despite the complexities littered throughout this tale, Finding Faith reads like the honeymoon stage of a relationship. It's filled with laughter, an idealized reality, and an endless craving for the story to continue. Luke's and Mary's love offers a temporary euphoria that shows romance is sometimes found where it is least expected." USA Today Bestselling author, Elana Johnson said, "Finding Faith is a heartwarming and brilliant story about love, loss, and learning what you really want."
NYT Bestselling Author, Victorine E. Lieske said, "A fun romance! I highly enjoyed it. Bridget knows how to tug at your heartstrings. A fantastic read!"