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Where It All Began

Heartbeats, Book 1

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Where It All Began

By: Lorana Hoopes
Narrated by: Corry Reynolds
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Can a wrong choice have a happy ending?

Sandra Baker thought her life was on the right track until she ended up pregnant. Her boyfriend, not wanting the baby, pushes her to have an abortion.

After the procedure, Sandra's life falls apart, and she turns to alcohol. Her relationship ends, and she struggles to find meaning in her life.

When she meets Henry Dobbs, a strong Christian man, she begins to wonder if God would accept her. Will she tell Henry her darkest secret? And will she ever be able to forgive herself and find healing?

Find out in this emotional love story.

©2016 Lorana Hoopes (P)2018 Lorana Hoopes Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Multicultural Romance Heartfelt
Emotional Storytelling • Redemptive Narrative • Enjoyable Listening Experience • Engaging Storyline • Great Chemistry
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While I enjoyed the Pro-life message, it came at the expense of the aboration of two babies (very sad face). While one lady had a very ho-hum attitude about it, the orher was very distraught about her decision which ultimately lead her to the Lord and a relationship with him (happy face). This storyline has a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns and emotions. I did like the overall redemption message, because the Lord loves us no matter what and He will forgive us if we ask.

Emotional

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This is about Sandra and her boyfriend living together before marriage. Sandra became pregnant and had an abortion. Her boyfriend broke up with her. She meet Henry on a blind date.They fell in love and married. She became saved but found out she could have children. It broke her heart. I loved the story and how it ends I highly recommend listening to this book.

Where It All Began

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So many emotions in this book! It is a good story of forgiveness! I can't say too much or it would be a spoiler so that is the only thing I will say along withit should be on your TBR list.

What an emotional read!

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I was given a copy of this audio book for an honest review. This sweet, christian romance novel is written by Lorana Hoopes & narrated beautifully by Corry Reynolds. Once again, Lorana delivers a dynamic story that tests the characters beliefs and commitments with a few gut punches. I loved listening to the first book in the Heartbeat series.

Heartache & love

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Loved it. I was laughing in parts and crying in parts. Loved the voice of the narrator.

Wonderful Christian Story

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Excellent story, the audible voices were fantastic. I enjoyed this story very much. I would recommend this story.

good

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This book begins with Sandra becoming pregnant and under the advise of her then boyfriend and best friend, she has an abortion. Her life spirals downhill with guilt, alcohol and nightmares of her baby. It deals with many tragic and difficult situations, but ends with God's redeeming love showing through. Sandra and Henry's journey will bury into your heart. Once I started listening to this book, I did not turn it off.

I would highly recommend this book. The narrative is good, the story is both heart-wrenching and beautiful, God's grace is seen, and the narrator is wonderful. I think this should be required reading for late-teens!

Amazing book with difficult issues

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This book is wonderful. It tells a story of Sandra who went through an abortion and how it made her feel. It goes futher when later she finds the abortion left her unable to have any children. It is a Christian book so its very clean. Lets you know that God does forgive.
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Great clean story

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Sandra is a fulltime nursing student, living with her boyfriend. She isn't religious. She doesn't go to church. She finds herself pregnant and her boyfriend pushes her to get and abortion. She immediately is sorry and starts having bad dreams and turns to alcohal. After the relationship breaks she meets Henry Dobbs a Christian man. They start dating and she goes to church with him and starts to read the bible. She has discussions with Henry. She never feels she is good enough for God to forgive her because of the abortion. Sandra goes through many trials and finally asks God for forgiveness. She finds peace. This is a great story with believable characters. I love how she brings in how God forgives us if you are sincere. I highly recommend this book.

Great Inspirational Christian Book

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A well written beautifully narrated story.  This engaging storyline is a standalone but gives  great background and insight into the town and characters if the blue moon series. This amazing love story takes you back to where it all began, moving, emotional, romantic and just plain out addicting from beginning to end.  The characters are interesting and well developed with great chemistry. 

beautiful love story

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