Badge of Hope
Her past has come back to haunt her, and this jaded detective is her only hope.
Twelve years ago, Wrenley Bennett witnessed the brutal murder of her best friend. In her grief, she turned to faith to bring her through, and from that tragedy, Hope’s Second Chance was born. Now the women’s and children’s shelter has become a sanctuary for abuse victims all over the country.
Due to the evil he’s seen in the world, Detective Alaric Simmons has never been one for faith. But even he can’t deny the inexplicable pull he feels toward Wrenley Bennett, or the fact that he happens to be in the right place at the exact time someone tries to kidnap her.
As the danger escalates and Wrenley’s life once again hangs in the balance, this cynical cop finds himself grasping at his faith and praying that God will lead him to the answers he needs…before it’s too late.
*Note: This short novel was originally included in the Silent Night anthology. It is now available as a standalone eBook, audiobook, and paperback!
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5 STARS - Romeo
Trigger warnings: substance abuse, SA, grooming, abduction.
Want a Christian version of Romeo & Juliet but with a happy ending? This is the one.
Some of us have a past and we want to forget it, sometimes we also try so hard to avoid repeating it. Jules' story will have a deep place in my heart. From feeling like a failure and constantly being blamed to finding strength, faith, and love and realizing that she matters.
This book is a reminder that whenever we feel alone and a disappointment, we are NOT. God, our Father, will never leave His children even after making the same mistakes over and over again. So, if you struggle with that, pick this book up. If you seek, He will be there to guide you and lead you.
Riley, oh Riley. Sorry Bradyn (eldest Hunt brother) but Riley is now my number one. This man not only has long eyelashes and is romantic, but also loves to read, cook, and paint your TOES?! I want one for me too... *sobs*
Jules character development was fantastic. From not trusting ANYONE to opening her heart to Riley and to the Lord. Riley? He was always there for her too - protecting her from anyone and anything.
Plot? Amazing.
Writing? Splendid
Characters? Beautifully made
The Epilogue? I. LOVED. IT.
Favorite quotes:
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you."
"the devil attacks what God wants to use"
*thank you for the arc! Hard to put down!
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* I feel like we could've gotten more information about Micah AND maybe there could've been a reunion at the end? Maybe we'll see them at their wedding?
It’s been along time since I’ve had the urge to binge a series, but with her costal hope series, Jessica started just that. I can’t wait for every new installment of any of her series.
Just like the Coastal Hope series, these books are amazing. Great story lines and characters. I couldn’t put them down.
My only hope for future books is that someday the author writes about a girl or a guy who is a brunette with brown eyes. I get that emerald eyes are beautiful and hazel eyes kind of sound masculine and dreamy, but most of your characters already have those. The occasional blonde haired blue eyed beauty makes an appearance so why not the brunettes? 😁
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