Love's Challenge
by Aubrey Wynne
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Pub Date Nov 15 2017 | Archive Date Jan 26 2018
Laurie White | First Street Church Kindle World
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Description
The Korean War destroyed their plans, but the battle at home may shatter their hearts…
Laura Beth Walters fell in love with Joe McCall when she was six years old. Now she is counting the days until Joey graduates from college so they can marry and begin their life together. But the Korean War rips their neatly laid plans to shreds. Instead of a college fraternity, Joey joins a platoon. Laura Beth trades a traditional wedding for a quick trip to the courthouse.
They endure the hardships of separation, but the true battle is faced when Joey returns from the war. Their devotion is soon tested beyond endurance. Joe and Laura Beth must find a way to accept the trials thrown in their path and remain steadfast, or lose their faith and each other.
A Note From the Publisher
This is Christian fiction inspired by my in-laws. They are no longer with us but their sorrows and joys will live on.
Advance Praise
"Love’s Challenge will cause you to gasp and bring tears to your eyes. It is a powerful story of love, loss and triumph." Amazon Reviewer
"A beautifully written story about perseverance and love." Amazon Reviewer
"This was a well-written tale that will have you weeping and filled with warm-fuzzies. In Aubrey's signature style, the story is based on real-life characters, and that adds a layer to the story that you have a hard time finding in other writers." Reads2Love
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781946560063 |
| PRICE | $1.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 424837
I received an arc from Netgalley. This short love story is one of love, forgiveness and faith. It teaches you that no matter what, you need to be there for each other and forgive each other and definitely to lean on one another in hard times.
No matter what was thrown at Joey and Laura Beth their love and faith got them through trying times.
Definitely a short story I would recommend. 4.5 stars
Elizabeth D. M, Reviewer
This was a beautiful gem of a story about a young couple in a small town, and the love they share which sustains them through the harsh times of war and loss and life's struggles. Laura Beth and Joey begin with the world at their feet, happily in love and a well-planned-out future ahead of them. But life is not all sunshine and roses, and rarely works out the way we want it to. When Joey is unexpectedly drafted, plans turn upside-down. But they won't sacrifice their love even in uncertain times and fear, or the sorrows that walk hand-in-hand with the joys.
The author works in subtle descriptions into an old-charm town and family life that transports the readers into the story. This isn't your typical boy-meets-girl-they-get-married-and-live-happily-ever-after-the-end story. This is sweet romance in the midst of real life hardships and pain, and a love that will press through and triumph.
I loved the family interactions—how family is so important. The faith/religion side of the story is light, not preachy. My heart went out to both Laura and Joe and the trials they suffered through. Some heartbreak brought me near tears. But there were smiles from moments of joy too!
I really enjoyed this story, although be prepared that about 50% through, the story begins skipping months in leaps and bounds, giving it a pace feeling too fast at times. There are kissing and touching as far as the romance is concerned, but no sex scenes and no explicit material.
I would recommend this story to any reader who enjoys romance and historical fiction and just good old-fashioned charm, whether you are of the Christian faith or not, this is a story that will touch you and pull at your heartstrings.
I received a free digital copy of this book through NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review!
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