Place Called Home

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ANDERSON, BRENDA S.
PLACE CALLED HOME

All she wants is a settled place to call home.
He can't wait to make home a life-long road trip.

All Tessa Chansen ever wanted was a stable place to call home. She though she'd found that when she moved in with Jared -- until his home became her prison. When his control escalates, the only answer is to escape -- an escape that's hampered when she falls and fractures her ankle.

While building his graphic design company, Nate Brooks is focused on the future he's dreamed of: traveling around the country from the comfort of his renovated school bus. But when he picks up a wounded, mysterious hitchhiker, those well-laid plans take a backseat to protecting her.

Hobbled by her injury, Tessa fears she'll never find freedom. Or has she found it with the family who graciously opens their home to her? And with Nate's protection put his family -- and his heart -- at risk?

My Review:

This is the eleventh book in the innovative Potter's House series -- a multi-authored series of standalone books loosely  linked through the theme of "hope, redemption and second chances."

"I'm learning that when God sends me on a detour, I need to enjoy the view." (p 58). That's Nate Brooks -- gregarious, mission-minded and compassionate. Always ready to share the gospel and come to the aid of someone in need. In fact, he has a reputation for picking up 'strays' of the two-legged variety. He can't help it when those God nudges prompt him to offer help before he can think things all the way through.

Nate is young -- just out of college and starting up his own business. He's all about fiscal responsibility and making a dent in those student loans. He doesn't have the time or inclination to get mixed up in Tessa's complicated story...only there's that divine nudge...more of a shove, really that has him reaching out to help even though Tessa's loathe to accept it. She's aggravating and captivating and it doesn't take long for Nate to become completely entangled in her life.

Fleeing an emotionally abusive relationship, Tessa hardly recognizes the woman she's become. So far from the faith she grew up with and the music she lived for. Watching her slowly regain her confidence and sense of self makes for a captivating read. Alternately sweet and heart-wrenching. Even funny in places.

Place Called Home is a short novel that packs a wicked punch. A story with heart and hope and the miracles that come in the form of divine second chances.

My thanks to the author for gifting me wih a copy of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

Paperback copy only available for US and Canadian readers. Ebook for International readers.

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