A Living Hope (Hope Series #2)
By E. C. Jackson Christian Contemporary Romance Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 287 Pages July 31, 2016 SYNOPSIS: It was a match made in heaven. Or so everyone thought. Sadie Mae Cummings is all set to marry her childhood sweetheart, Kyle, when she is assigned to tutor Lincoln, the new college football running back. This sophomore phenomenon has all the girls on campus knocking on his door. But Sadie isn't interested in his advances. Lincoln’s overblown ego doesn't take well to being shunned, and he resolves to make Sadie his own. He pursues her relentlessly, until finally Kyle finds himself shut out of Sadie's life, with their shared future crumbling around him. After two years, Sadie’s relationship with Lincoln ends, and she is left having to put the pieces of her life back together. She desires nothing more than to recapture her relationship with Kyle. He has stayed true to the dreams they had planned together, living the vision even without Sadie by his side. When she moves back to her hometown, she labors to rekindle their love. But things have changed, and Kyle has moved on. Sadie quickly discovers how hard it is to rebuild burned bridges. Follow Sadie’s story as she fights for a chance to restore broken dreams. Will love endure? This inspirational romance by E.C. Jackson is book two of the Hope series and is a standalone book. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository 
A Gateway to Hope by (Hope Series #1)
By E. C. Jackson Christian Contemporary Romance Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 297 Pages May 20, 2015 SYNOPSIS: Twenty-one-year-old Neka is a bit of an introvert, she also happens to be stunningly beautiful. When she discovers her friend James is about to be dumped, she sees the perfect opportunity to escape from her quiet life. Can she summon the courage to leave it all behind? James Copley comes from a ruthless family. It’s rubbed off. Years ago, he disengaged from his brother’s smear campaign, but now his father has offered him an ultimatum, “Get married or lose your seat at the table.” Plotting to stamp his design on the family business, he proposes to a woman, even though he doesn’t love her. But his carefully laid plans start to unravel when she leaves him on the day she’s due to meet his family. Could years of planning his comeback vanish with her departure? A possible solution comes in an unexpected form: Neka. She’s not only a friend, but the daughter of his benefactor. And she’s right there, offering to support him. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository 
The Confident Hope (Hope Series #4) by E.C. Jackson
Christian Contemporary Romance Paperback & ebook, 338 Pages September 28, 2020 SYNOPSIS: Is there hope for this love between friends? Pamela Hayes is a smart, successful business owner with a supportive family and a thriving bakery. She should be the happiest girl in the world. But she can’t shake the melancholy that accompanies every conversation she has with her best friend, Mark. Pamela doesn’t know how much longer she can hide her true feelings. Why can’t Mark see how perfect they would be together? She would make a much better girlfriend than the one he currently has. Pamela prays he’ll come to his senses soon and realize he’s with the wrong girl. But when her dream comes true, it isn’t the fantasy she had envisioned. There is trouble in paradise from the start, and all the red flags she’s been ignoring are starting to threaten her confidence…and her relationship with Mark. She’ll have to rely on family and her faith in God to help her secure the hope she so desperately needs. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository 
The Certain Hope (Hope Series #3)
by E.C. Jackson Christian Contemporary Romance Paperback & ebook, 318 Pages ~ December 5th 2018 SYNOPSIS: Love at first sight. It’s every girl’s dream. But Tara Simpkins is finding out it’s not as easy as it seems. Is this truly the man God sent to be her husband, or is she just desperate to escape her loneliness? The recent loss of both parents has left her reeling, and close friends don’t think she’s in any position to make major life decisions. She and her new-found love are convinced they can live happily ever after in the home of their dreams. His family thinks he’s moving way too fast and might disappoint the kind-hearted woman he’s fallen head over heels for. And then there’s Leah. Leah is supposed to be part of his past, but what if she decides she’s his future? Tara’s match made in Heaven may be over before it truly begins. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository 
REVIEW by LAWonder10: The Certain Hope is a story of that rare occurrence when two people meet and fall in love right away. Still, with such whirlwind of changes in her life, Tara's doubts and fears are bound to "set in". Tara and Luke are both in their thirties and want children. Tara is bombarded when Luke wants a life together right away. Friends and family try to talk them into a longer courtship. Luke is determined, Tara insecure and fearful. Will love conquer?.. Will the pressures from others win, or will the past and present collide and the happily ever after destroyed? The characters are very realistic and the scenes are portrayed well. The Book Title and Cover image are very "fitting". The story is well-written. I felt the one situation was slightly prolonged, but otherwise captivating. This book contains several great discussion points. It is a perfect book for Book Club discussions. There are great points bought up in the story expressing the pros and cons to each situation. I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating. This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review. 
Reviewers"Spoiler":
I personally now a few individuals who had the experience of meeting their mate and falling on love right away. I know it does happen. They all have lived many years together and even in hard times their love for each other never wavered. How many of us have had a successful marriage but who had friends and family try to dissuade us from marrying our companion because they felt the person wasn't right for us? How many relationships have been destroyed because of interference from family and friends? How many of us wish we had listened to others (or our own heart) and waited or never married the person we were dating? These are just a few of the great thought questions this book raises. 
ABOUT the AUTHOR:
E. C. Jackson began her writing career with the full-length play Pajama Party. Thirty-one years later, she adapted the play into Pajama Party: The Story, a companion book to the second book in the five-book standalone Hope series. Jackson’s favorite pastime is reading fiction. She enjoys taking the journey along with the characters in the books. That also led to her unorthodox approach to story writing. Her vision for each book she writes is to immerse readers into the storyline so they become connected with each character. “The Write Way: A Real Slice of Life” is the slogan on her website and Facebook author page. She feels that if every person reading her books feels connected to the characters, her job is done. Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Facebook | Twitter 
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2/3/2021 05:05:02 pm
Hi Lu Ann. Thank you for sharing the Hope Series and reviewing The Certain Hope. Wish I had thought to ask those questions in the book. Leave a Reply. |
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