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He lost the love of his life. She’s running from the pain of her past. Can hope take root in their broken hearts?

Police officer Zeb Calvano has spent three years learning to live again after losing his wife and unborn child. His faith is the only thing that keeps him steady—along with his work protecting the small town of River Falls. But when he agrees to watch over his friend’s sister and her little boy, his carefully ordered world is turned upside down.

Tori Christiansen never planned to come back to River Falls. But with her abusive ex out of prison, it’s the only place she and her special-needs son can feel safe. The last person she expects to run into is the man she once secretly adored—and the last thing she wants is his pity. But Zeb’s quiet strength—and his gentle faith—make her wonder if healing might be possible after all.

As they’re drawn together by faith, family, and a little boy who adores “Officer Zeb,” both begin to wonder if God might be writing a new story. But will trusting again cost them everything—or show them that God’s love can turn even the deepest pain into a heart of hope?


A tender, faith-filled romance for anyone who believes that even after heartbreak, God still makes all things new.

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"The perfect ending to the River Falls Series! An amazing journey of hope."

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A little bit about the types of books you'll find here: I write emotional books about real Christians dealing with real problems of life, love, and faith. Your heart might crack a little bit for these characters because their problems are our problems, their hurts are our hurts, their deepest needs are our deepest needs. But I promise your heart will always be put back together by the end, and you'll walk away feeling uplifted and reminded of the power of love—not only romantic love but, more importantly, the love our heavenly father has for each of us. A love so great that he sent his son to pay the price for our sins so that we would have the promise of eternal life.

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Motivated by that promise, my desire is to show the power of love in the lives of my characters. Don't forget to grab your free book below to get started. I can't wait to go on this journey together.

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See what great love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

-1 John 3:1

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