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Jessica Kate
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Jessica Kate’s heartfelt and romantic debut proves that love always comes in God’s own time.
Natalie Groves once had big dreams. But soon after her fiancé, Jeremy Walters, inexplicably broke off their engagement and left town, her father was diagnosed with cancer. Now tasked with keeping her family afloat, Natalie’s grand plans have evaporated...and God feels very far away.
Fast-forward seven years, and Jeremy is back in Charlottesville with an infant son and years of regrets. When his niece, Lili, lands on his doorstep in need of a place to stay, Jeremy needs help - and fast.
An internship opening finally presents Natalie a chance at her dream job, but she needs a second income to work around it - and the only offer available is Jeremy’s. They could be the solutions to one another’s problems, provided they don’t kill each other in the process. When they join forces, sparks fly. But they both know there’s a thin line between love and hate...and that love will turn out to be the best decision - or the biggest mistake - of all.
This inspirational contemporary audiobook is a stand-alone novel, though it also features characters from Jessica Kate’s forthcoming novel, A Girl’s Guide to the Outback (coming January 2020).
Book length: approximately 90,000 words. Includes a reading group guide.
"A stunning debut.... This tale of love and redemption will stay with you long after you've closed the book. A must-read." (Rachel Hauck, New York Times best-selling author of The Wedding Dress)
"Witty. Charming. Heartfelt. I could go on and on about Jessica Kate’s debut novel. From its highly relatable characters to its pitch-perfect dialogue, Love and Other Mistakes is a delightful, romantic read filled with just the right amount of sass. I lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud as I watched Natalie and Jem navigate their relationships, careers, and faith. Definitely one of the most enjoyable books I've read lately, and I can't wait to see what’s next from Jessica Kate!" (Melissa Tagg, Carol Award-winning author of Now and Then and Always and the Walker Family series)
"Love and Other Mistakes wraps a poignant and warm look at relationships within a smart, sly, and knowing comedic voice. Readers of Sally Thorne and Bethany Turner will be immediately at home with Natalie: an all-too-real heroine who balances whip-smart agency with an endearing vulnerability and whose intersection with long-lost Jeremy helps her forge a path to confidence and discover the woman she was always meant to be. Kate’s unputdownable debut recognizes that all human relationships - familial, friendship, romantic - are worth the keen eye and clever insight of her talented pen." (Rachel McMillan, author of the Van Buren and DeLuca Mysteries)
"If you’re looking for a story with sass on top of style, or a fresh voice pumped full of fun, you need to read Love and Other Mistakes. Then after you’ve enjoyed this - and I’m confident you will - make a date with whatever this exciting new author writes next!" (David Rawlings, author of The Baggage Handler)
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Samantha Owens' estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucket - a place she fled years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up a financial windfall like oceanfront property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it...never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down. As their long-dormant romance begins to bud again, Samantha must face a past that separated her from the God of her childhood. And she must tell Landon why she fled the island in the first place - a secret that could tear them apart.
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Disappointing
- By Cody Wheeler on 04-28-20
By: Denise Hunter
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Before I Called You Mine
- By: Nicole Deese
- Narrated by: Mikhaila Aaseng
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now - the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first-grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path of international adoption. To satisfy her adoption agency's requirements, she gladly agreed to remain single for the foreseeable future; however, just as her long wait comes to an end, Lauren is blindsided by a complication she never saw coming: Joshua Avery.
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A very special book
- By Kelly on 04-15-20
By: Nicole Deese
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Color Me In
- By: Natasha Díaz
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Growing up in an affluent suburb of New York City, 16-year-old Nevaeh Levitz never thought much about her biracial roots. When her Black mom and Jewish dad split up, she relocates to her mom's family home in Harlem and is forced to confront her identity for the first time. Nevaeh wants to get to know her extended family, but because she inadvertently passes as white, her cousin thinks she's too privileged, pampered, and selfish to relate to the injustices African Americans face on a daily basis.
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Mixed feelings about this book
- By Rachel Kohlbrenner on 02-02-20
By: Natasha Díaz
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The Better Version of Me
- By: Marni Mann
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer, Erin Mallon, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
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At forty-two, Jesse Black had the perfect life. Even after surviving her father’s passing, she still had everything she dreamed of—two beautiful children and a husband madly in love with her. She was the owner of one of the most successful shapewear companies in the country. There was even a white picket fence around their home in Vermont. But underneath all that sparkle, shine, and achievement, Jesse was harboring a secret. A secret that would rip their perfect family apart and alter their lives forever—if it was ever revealed.
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✫✫ 5 Stars ✫✫
- By ❤️Cyndi Marie❤️🎧Audiobook Addicts🎧 on 07-31-19
By: Marni Mann
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Where I Left Her
- By: Amber Garza
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Whitney had some misgivings when she dropped her increasingly moody teenage daughter, Amelia, off at Lauren’s house. She’d never met the parents, and usually she’d go in, but Amelia clearly wasn’t going to let something so humiliating happen, so instead Whitney waved to her daughter before pulling away from the little house with the roses in front. But when she goes back the next day, an elderly couple answers the door - Amelia and Lauren aren’t there, and this couple swears they never were, that she’s at the wrong house.
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Kept me guessing!!
- By Sheppardspie on 09-13-21
By: Amber Garza
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Gone Again
- A Thriller
- By: Minka Kent
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
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On her fortieth birthday, Celia Guest has reason to celebrate. She has a loving marriage, a beautiful Connecticut home, and treasured friends. Celia has everything she’s ever wanted. But among the cards and well-wishes, she discovers a disturbing note: You don’t deserve any of this. Who could be so cruel, so resentful, so…knowing? Then, in the early morning hours, Celia vanishes without a trace.
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Nothing really happens
- By A reader on 04-11-23
By: Minka Kent
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Be the Girl
- By: K. A. Tucker
- Narrated by: Katie Schorr
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
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Almost 16-year-old Aria Jones is starting over. New postal code, new last name, new rules. Now she can leave her painful regrets behind. In the bustling town of Eastmonte, she can become someone else. Someone better. With the Hartford family living next door, it seems she will succeed. Sure, Cassie Hartford may be the epitome of social awkwardness thanks to her autism, but she also offers an innocent and sincere friendship. And Cassie's older brother, Emmett - a popular Junior-A hockey player - well...Aria wishes that friendship could lead to something more.
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✫✫ 4.5 Stars ✫✫
- By ❤️Cyndi Marie❤️🎧Audiobook Addicts🎧 on 06-01-19
By: K. A. Tucker
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The Cul-de-Sac War
- By: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Actress Bree Leake doesn't want to be tied down, but just when it's time to move on again, Bree's parents make her an offer; hold steady in Abingdon for one full year, and they will give her the one thing she's always wanted — her grandmother's house. Her dreams are coming true...until life throws her some curve balls.
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Love it! Lighthearted, Clean Rom-Com
- By ShanLK on 04-23-21
By: Melissa Ferguson
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What Happens Next
- By: Christina Suzann Nelson
- Narrated by: Rebecca Quinn Robertson
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne has made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy—but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. When she's asked to spotlight her childhood best friend's missing person case on her podcast, she uncovers desperate secrets and must face the truth before she can move forward.
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Enjoyed This!
- By Freida Keith on 05-14-23
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Wild Hearts
- Secrets and Lies, Book 1
- By: Sharon Sala
- Narrated by: Nina Alvamar
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Dallas Phillips refuses to believe her father committed suicide, even though things were tough on his farm and he was deeply in debt. When she hears he'd told a neighbor about an upcoming windfall, she grows suspicious, and her suspicion only deepens when she realizes someone is lurking in the nearby mountains after dark. For help, she turns to Trey Jakes, local police chief - and her former lover. As they begin to investigate, another mystery comes to light.
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Well written but frustrating storyline
- By debbolsen on 01-31-18
By: Sharon Sala
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- Janine Rosche
- 08-27-19
Witty and heartfelt
For me, romantic comedy is like that acquaintance you nod to across the room at a gathering. I respect it enough to acknowledge it, but I have to be in the right mood to cuddle under a blanket with it and a pumpkin spice latte for ten hours, you know?
Perhaps that’s why it took me awhile to crack open Jessica Kate’s Love and Other Mistakes. The cute illustrated cover teases romantic comedy, but what I found inside is thankfully so much more.
This book has a cast of characters that could easily be picked out of everyday life. The good people, just trying to make it through life on a hope, a prayer, and a lot of hard work (Jem, Natalie, and Stephanie). The too-good-for-our-world ones (Lili, Nick, Sam, Natalie’s parents). And the downright wretched, whose selfishness threatens to destroy everyone in their wake (cough...Mike...cough).
I felt every emotion while reading this novel. For me, that’s a great thing. I liked Jem and Nat’s relationship. They aren’t cookie cutter characters, and at times seem like their own worst enemy. But they each are doing their best, while still making sacrifices for those they love.
16-year-old Lili is the star of this show. Highly relatable, kind, and stuck in awful circumstances, she stole my heart. Her scenes with Nick, the boy from across the tracks, were my favorite. It had me sort of wishing the author would give the Young Adult genre a shot, because she could stand up next to John Green for sure.
I love Jessica Kate’s writing style. Her spin on words and witticisms kept me hanging on every sentence. She absolutely could write true light-hearted romantic comedy if she wanted to, but personally, I hope she sticks with the soul-deep stories that leaves a lasting impact like this one.
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- Ezinwanyi
- 10-27-19
Love leads to forgiveness and redemption
This was an interesting story. It was slow to get going and the author took her time building the world. But if you stick with it, you will find that this book was a gem. The writing was smooth and the plot was interesting.
Natalie Groves is looking for a job and ends up as a nanny for her ex-fiancee Jeremy "Jem" who unceremoniously left her a couple of months before they were set to get married seven years ago. While caring for Jeremy's son, Natalie tries her best not to dwell on the fact that he never explained his reasons for running out on her nor did he end a letter or email in the seven years that he was gone.
Meanwhile, Jeremy is back in his hometown where his brother Mike and his wife Steph are pastors and Mike's father is the town sheriff. This family has some unpleasant history and most of the book focuses on their strained relationships. So Jeremy has unfinished business with Natalie and with his father whom he doesn't really speak to.
The reader is taken on a journey which deals with parental failures, marital woes and how it affects children. Ultimately, the characters have to navigate their own feelings of purpose, worth and forgiveness.
What I really liked best was that the reader got an HEA but everything wasn't neatly tied up at the end. There is room for continual growth as the characters are on a life journey. And the writer was subtle with the Christian message. This story was a winner for me.
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- Metka
- 06-29-24
Pleasantly surprised
I really enjoyed this book however, I didn’t realize it was a Christian based book, which was a pleasant surprise. The narrator was good but not great, but that’s more personal preference. It was a very sweet story a little too Hallmark for me, again personal preference. If you’re looking for a sweet love story that puts God first, this is your book.
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- CieloBlue
- 04-02-20
Sweet but not for me
At first I looked forward to a story about forgiveness and second chances. I couldn’t finish the book though. Yes, forgiveness is spoken about. I was also excited that the book talks about working within a church. It’s hard to find a book that talks about growing up in the church but the book touches on the subject of divorce and the effects on the children of that marriage. Yes, your parents actions can make an impact on you but you can’t let it define you. The author uses the parents issues to allow a child to spiral out of control using it as an excuse to do whatever she wants. I’m done with this kind of mentality. People need to take responsibility for their actions. This book wasn’t for me but I know people who might like it because they identify
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