Love Begins: a Contemporary Christian Novel Blessings Book

“If I wasn’t such a good Christian, you’d be in an orphanage somewhere, young lady.”Every day Michelle Hurley is reminded her livelihood depends on a grandmother who never wanted to raise her. Nearly twenty years later, she has accepted she isn’t worthy of the love she needed as a child.Her comfortable, albeit lonely existence is shattered the morning her kid sister abandons her two young children under Michelle’s lilac bushes. Michelle doesn’t want to raise her sister’s kids. She’s tired of fixing everyone’s mistakes and getting nothing in return.When an old boyfriend re-enters her life, Michelle is reminded of how nothing in her life worked out the way she wanted. Is Kyle Swann her second chance at love and happiness? Or is she destined to become like the cold, unloving grandmother she can’t forgive? Love Begins is the first installment of the Tender Blessings contemporary series.Scroll up to buy your copy NOW!****DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED****”This thought-provoking contemporary romance examines the changing dynamics of family relationships and issues. Infused with honesty and humor, (Tender Blessings Series) and its characters will capture the hearts of readers who love children, understand their challenges and appreciate the many definitions of family.” —Aspiring Retail Magazine”…Slack’s feel for her Ozarks setting and her knack for drawing minor characters…turns this romance into a fine realistic novel.” —Booklist”…The plot is tight and the characters are believable and realistic. Readers who have experienced abandonment or abuse in their own lives will especially be able to relate to it. Recommended.” —Church Libraries Magazine”Will pull at your heartstrings.””Heartwarming. The title sums it up well…..””Great book. Loved it so much I had to buy the sequel immediately…””This book has so much heart. …Very well done, with sincerity, humor, and interplay between the characters.””Characters are realistic, interesting and three dimensional. The author has done a great job with the story, drawing the reader in. I really want to know what happens next, so I have bought the next book and am looking forward to reading it.””The characters were so vivid! Even the dog Gypsy leaps off of the page””From the first few pages, I was thoroughly enthralled. Lovely characterization and a real page turner!”Also by Teresa SlackStand Alone NovelsJoy RedefinedThe Ultimate Guide to Darcy CarterCheater, Cheater–A Family Life Short StoryWillow Wood Brides SeriesA Promise for Josie: A Willow Wood Prequel (available to newsletter subscribers)A Lawman for LisetteA Love Letter for JessaA Dream for HarperA Wedding for FelicityA Hero for EllieA Cowboy for MegganNine Brides for Cowboy Creek–A Mail-Order Brides SeriesRennieElizaCarrieBridgetKatieMarianneScarlettRachaelAmeliaJenna’s Creek Series–Small Town Scandal SeriesStreams of MercyRedemption’s SongEvidence of GraceA Jenna’s Creek Wedding: A Christmas NovellaLegacy of FaithTender Blessings Series–A Family Life SeriesLove BeginsA Little Goodbye