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"Finding You" is a clean romance from Amy Clipston. This one features two main characters who both have undergone kidney transplants.
Their health issues have presented problems that they've had to live with. But the whole premise of the story is whether or not Darcy and Carter can each get past their problems to make a life together. Yet none of that will happen until they're each honest with the other about everything they are dealing with!
From the time the first meet during a chance encounter in a parking lot through to the end of the story, I found myself rooting for them and hoping they could heal and grow from the very different experiences they've been through.
Needless to say, without giving too much away, Amy brings them through it all.
Thank you to Amy Clipston, the publisher and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
Finding You is a sweet romance between two people who have both had health issues in the past few years, and they're both keeping it a secret from each other. Not only that but Darcy lost her fiancé 18 months prior and is learning to live again. Carter is the perfect new man for her, but it'll take them some time to figure it out! I enjoyed watching their romance progress. If you are looking for a clean romance, choose a book by Amy Clipston!
I read/listened to the audio version and loved Melissa Moran as narrator.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Publication date: 9 July 2024
First of all, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC of this book. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances I was unable to download and review this book on time. That said, I have since purchased this book and have read it, there fore would still love to complete this review.
Although the review for this was meant to be of the audiobook, I read the kindle version, so I am unable to comment on the narration,
This was a cute little book what dealt with health issues and with my own husband on the transplant list, there were many things that hit home for me and made me think and feel. At 350 pages, it was a change of pace between some of the books that I have been reading of late,
I enjoyed this book and will recommend it to friends and family who I think will enjoy this
The ending though! I almost saw it coming but really I didn’t, I think I just wanted to- if that makes any sense! I love how reserved she was and how he was so patient and caring to help her move forward. Both parties were hesitant in the romance but it was relatable and understandable too. Ultimately, I love how they were tied together and didn’t even know it.
A sweet, sweet story that was just a delightful read. I enjoy these types of books as "palate cleansers" between some of the grittier (and bloodier) titles I read. This one fit the bill!
Sometimes you need a sweet romance to read after a lot
Of heavy reading. This fits the bill. Though the story goes deep it is sweetly written. This is the first book by this author and I enjoyed it because it is a clean read and I enjoyed the characters.
Thanks for the advanced copy to the publisher and net galley.
I have read quite a few books by Amy Clipston and this one read a bit differently. Maybe it was because there wasn’t a Christian component, Nevertheless the story was sweet and the romance was “clean”. I enjoyed the storyline and the character were mostly like able - however at times they reacted very immaturely with each other. And I found myself getting annoyed.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. All comments are my own.
I appreciated this sweet, easy, chaste story. I loved how the author dived into some heavy topics like adoption, organ failure/donation, loss of a loved one, and kept it light enough that I could read it without feeling depressed. The relationships were well fleshed out, but I most appreciated that the romance in this book was very chaste. The unmarried pairs slept in different places, which is so unusual to read about these days, and it was a breath of fresh air! I could safely hand this book to my teenager or my grandmother.
Beautifully written sharing the journey about kidney disease. Amy Clipston writes a heartfelt story of hope, unselfish acts, and love,
This was a sweet romance. I thought the audio was done well. There were so many issues that both characters had I was afraid it would bother me, but it all comes together and makes sense!
I received an advanced copy of this e-audiobook from the publisher for a honest review. This book is so well written and well read. The characters are described well. I absolutely adored the characters in this audiobook. This Christian romance will suck you in the minute you start listening. The characters are relatable. I absolutely enjoyed this author’s writing style and narrator’s voice. This audiobook is in stores for $17.99 (USD).
I want to express my thanks to #NetGalley #Amy Clipston and #Thomas Nelson for providing me with an advance reader copy and audiobook of Finding You. I loved this light-hearted read! While the plot included some serious topics, the characters typically navigated these areas with maturity, healthy communication, and grace. Finding You is a relatable story with a Hallmark feel. I love to have stories like this in my reading stack.
This book was amazing! I absolutely loved the main characters and the message in this book was wonderful and I highly recommend!
Thank you #netgalley for the ARC of this audiobook.
A beautiful chance meeting romance that will have your heart smiling. It broaches many hard subjects of loss, illness, hurt, adoption, and abandonment in such a beautiful telling of love. I can’t wait for the rest of this series to come out.
4.5 stars This was a good audiobook and book. I liked the narration a lot. The story kept me interested. carter and Darcy are an amazing couple. The book also brings more awareness to the importance of organ donation and educates about shared/paired kidney donation. There was a small aspect of the story that I didn’t like, but it still was an enjoyable book. I got an advanced “readers” copy of the audiobook from netgalley , but my review is unbiased.
I just finished reading a sweet and cozy romance about Darcy and Carter, who both have kidney disease and have received transplants. They meet when Darcy's car breaks down and Carter, a mechanic, helps her out. As they become friends, a potential romance starts to blossom between them. However, both Darcy and Carter are reluctant to share their health struggles, fearing that it might change the way the other person sees them. The author, Clipston, has a personal connection to the topic of kidney disease and transplants, which adds depth to the characters' experiences. Despite some unrealistic situations in the story, overall, it's a heartwarming read that can evoke strong emotions. While the adults might lack communication skills and self-esteem, the book still delivers a satisfying romance. If you enjoy sweet and heartwarming stories, this book is definitely worth a read.
A fun and easy read, Finding You was my first book by Amy Clipston. I loved how "normal" the characters were with normal people jobs and challenges of life. I found the medical issue of the story intriguing and loved that it worked out for the characters. There were times during the story that it felt a little unbelievable that two people would care about each other so much and not share a major aspect of their life. Overall however I enjoyed the love story! A great listen.
I can't decide which I enjoy more. Amish Fiction or Contemporary Romance. Amy Clipston can write anything! She's great at creating a world that comes alive in the readers mind & makes us long for her books to be Hallmark movies. I had read Clipston's non-fiction book 'A Gift of Love' which she wrote about her experience donating a kidney in a similar situation as explained in 'Finding You.' I couldn't help but to picture Amy as Darcy & her husband Joe (who is also a mechanic) to Carter. I tried not to, because their stories are different (which, you'll realize once you read 'A Gift of Love'). In the beginning, when Darcy & Carter meet, it's THE cutest meet-cute!! I was hooked & listened to the audiobook within a matter of days. I couldn't listen to anything else. Thank you.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!
What a great romcom!! I enjoyed this book so much. A first for me by this author but will not be my last! Wow!! So good!! I loved the characters and they worked so well together.
Finding You is a nice Christian Romance. Darcy and Carter are both living life post transplant and, in Darcy's case, also after the loss of her fiancé.
This is a really sweet story about a chance meeting ending up being so much more. Darcy is trying to live after the loss of her fiancé, a death she feels responsibility for since he was picking up her medication. Carter is trying to get his life back together after medical debt from his transplant acquired him some hefty debt.
I really enjoyed this one! Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian publishing and Amy Clipston for the opportunity to read and review this story.