Valerie M. Bodden
Christian romance to touch your heart and soul
"Karen Kingsbury meets Nicholas Sparks"
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"I have read thousands of novels but this is the first novel that has touched and ministered to me in such a profound manner…. All the characters were so believable that they stuck with me even when I was not reading the book…. I couldn't put it down and I didn't want it to end."
A former crush, a Christmas wedding, and a second chance at a first kiss…
Madison has spent her entire life in her big sister’s shadow. So she’s not exactly thrilled when her sister assigns—not asks—her to be the maid of honor in her Christmas wedding. Especially when she learns that the best man is the groom’s brother…also known as Madison’s former crush. The boy who kissed her and then made it clear he would never see her as more than a silly schoolgirl.
Luke never planned to return to River Falls. After over a decade away, he has to keep one thing in mind: Madison Monroe is dangerous. Not because she’d ever harm anyone. But because he enjoys spending time with her way too much. And she made it clear after they kissed years ago that he would never be her type.
But between planning a party for their siblings, working together at a fundraiser, and taking an impromptu sledding run, neither can deny that their old crush has regained a foothold—and is on the verge of developing into much more. Should they stamp it out again…or trust that God could use it to bring them a Christmas—and a lifetime—of joy?
Do you love Jesus, books, and love stories?
What a coincidence—I do, too!
I knew we'd get along well.
A little bit about the types of books you'll find here: I write emotional books about real Christians dealing with real problems of life, love, and faith. Your heart might crack a little bit for these characters because their problems are our problems, their hurts are our hurts, their deepest needs are our deepest needs. But I promise your heart will always be put back together by the end, and you'll walk away feeling uplifted and reminded of the power of love—not only romantic love but, more importantly, the love our heavenly father has for each of us. A love so great that he sent his son to pay the price for our sins so that we would have the promise of eternal life.
Motivated by that promise, my desire is to show the power of love in the lives of my characters. Don't forget to grab your free book below to get started. I can't wait to go on this journey together.
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See what great love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
-1 John 3:1