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If Not for You

A Novel

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If Not for You

By: Debbie Macomber
Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
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An emotionally stirring novel that shows how obstacles can be overcome, differences can be strengths, and sometimes a choice can seem wrong, even though it's absolutely right.

If not for her loving but controlling parents, Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to Portland, Oregon, where she's reconnected with her spirited aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend Nichole, Beth would never have met Sam Carney, although first impressions have left Beth with serious doubts. Sam is everything Beth is not - and her parents' worst nightmare: a tattooed auto mechanic who's rough around the edges. Reserved and smart as a whip, Beth isn't exactly Sam's usual beer-drinking, pool-playing type of woman, either.

But if not for an awkward setup one evening, Beth might never have left early and been involved in a car crash. And if not for Sam - who witnessed the terrifying ordeal, rushed to her aid, and stayed with her until help arrived - Beth might have been all alone, or worse. Yet as events play out, Sam feels compelled to check on Beth almost daily at the hospital - even bringing his guitar to play songs to lift her spirits. Soon their unlikely friendship evolves into an intense attraction that surprises them both.

Before long, Beth's strong-willed mother, Ellie, blows into town spouting harsh opinions, especially about Sam, and reopening old wounds with Sunshine. When shocking secrets from Sam's past are revealed, Beth struggles to reconcile her feelings. But when Beth goes a step too far, she risks losing the man and the life she's come to love.

©2017 Debbie Macomber (P)2017 Random House Audio
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Sagas Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Critic reviews

"[Narrator Khristine] Hvam will captivate listeners with her performance of Macomber's newest classic." (AudioFile)

“[An] uplifting and deliciously romantic tale with vibrant characters and a wide range of emotions.” (RT Book Reviews)

“A heartwarming story of forgiveness and unexpected love.” (Harlequin Junkie)

Engaging Storyline • Well-developed Characters • Realistic Observations • Heartwarming Romance • Intertwined Christianity
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Obsessed with both storyline and happy to g ear an update on Nicole and Rocco..

Great storyline!

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I am so incredibly addicted to Debbie M’s books!!
This was a gripping story that I could not put down❤️

Addictive

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The story was a very interesting and beautiful and wonderful and very very well written.

The love that you can get in life.

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As a christian, I was happy to see the positive presentation of the bible. Thanks to Debbie

I loved this book, sorry to see it over.

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Why we all need 2nd chances at love. This is a clean romance, nothing to hot a steamy like other books I love to read. Anyways, first time grade school teacher meets a mechanic that her fellow co-worker set up. They didn't hit it off at first since they both didn't know they were setup on a blind date. But, a accident occurs which brings them together as friends and slowly becomes more. But secrets are brought up to surface and things turns things upside down.

But there are other stories along with this main two co-mingle here. And, oh man this is a slow burnn..

I'm Glad I Found this book

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I was bored for most of book but then the story picked up toward the end. Narrator was really good and gave the characters personality. At times I wanted to shake a few characters but glad I finished the book because the ending had a message.

Almost didn't finish

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The only problem is after the story is over, I want more!!!!! It's another great book by a great author!

Another great story!

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This story was a really good story I thoroughly enjoyed it, the narrator did a wonderful job.

Enjoyed

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Excellent writing. Great story line. Great narration. This book is worth the time to hear it.

Story line

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Funny, sad, happy, bittersweet, heart warming, joyous and loving. Debbie Macomber has exceeded her self

great story!

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