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Book Review | I’ll Always Choose You (Trinity Lakes #3) by Lisa Renee

Leah Thompson has spent the last two years building her business, Trinity Organics. She’s fallen for Justin Perry, the town’s one-time bad boy (literally). But her father, the local sheriff, hasn’t forgotten Justin’s past, and won’t allow Leah to date him.

Leah is torn between wanting to date Justin, and honoring her father … who she trusts, and therefore who must have a good reason for wanting to keep them apart. The sheriff suggests Leah date other guys, no doubt hoping that will distract her from Justin.

Justin is serious about dating Leah, so comes up with a foolproof plan.

(Yes, well all know what happens with foolproof plans.)

Justin decides Leah should date someone who is even less suitable than Justin. Leah should start a fake relationship with Marcus, the tattooed Australian chef working at Trinity Lakes Summer Camp.

Everything goes as predicted … which provides lots of fun for the reader (and a lot less fun for Leah and Justin). there are plenty of fun moments, embarrassing moments, and a few misunderstandings in the path of true love.

What makes I’ll Always Choose You different from most romances is that we don’t see Leah and Justin meet or their initial attraction – they’re well on the way to love before the story even begins. But, predictably, the path of true love does not run smooth, and that’s what I’ll Always Choose You focusses on.

It’s a fun, quick read, recommended for fans of contemporary Christian romance.

About Lisa Renee

Lisa Ren’ee is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Omega Writers, Australia.

Lisa adores babies enough to have seven of her own. Recently, Lisa has taken up breeding Ragdoll cats instead of breeding humans.

The tribe lives in Australia, where Lisa and her husband enjoy their writing projects and publishing.

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About I’ll Always Choose You

Leah Thompson is the Sheriff’s daughter of Trinity Lakes, Washington state. No one is good enough for his baby girl. At twenty-four, she should be able to choose who she wants to date, but her dad holds Justin’s past against him.

Justin has loved Leah for years, the woman where no guy has been brave enough to pursue. Who would want the grumpy sheriff as their future father-in-law? No one is that crazy. Except Justin is crazy in love and willing to do anything to win Leah’s heart, even to set her up on a fake date with his neck-tattooed mate from Australia. Surely the sheriff will see Justin is the better choice for his daughter. Until the fake love triangle goes terribly wrong.

A forbidden love, love triangle, small town contemporary Christian romance.
Visit Trinity Lakes and meet the fun and quirky characters who value family, faith, and happily-ever-after.

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First Line Friday

First Line Friday #283 | I’ll Always Choose You by Lisa Renee

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m quoting from I’ll Always Choose You by Australian author Lisa Renee, the third book in the Trinity Lakes Romance series, which released this week:

Justin Perry slipped behind the Trinity Organics shop counter and took Leah's hand in his.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About I’ll Always Choose You

Leah Thompson is the Sheriff’s daughter of Trinity Lakes, Washington state. No one is good enough for his baby girl. At twenty-four, she should be able to choose who she wants to date, but her dad holds Justin’s past against him.

Justin has loved Leah for years, the woman where no guy has been brave enough to pursue. Who would want the grumpy sheriff as their future father-in-law? No one is that crazy. Except Justin is crazy in love and willing to do anything to win Leah’s heart, even to set her up on a fake date with his neck-tattooed mate from Australia. Surely the sheriff will see Justin is the better choice for his daughter. Until the fake love triangle goes terribly wrong.

A forbidden love, love triangle, small town contemporary Christian romance.
Visit Trinity Lakes and meet the fun and quirky characters who value family, faith, and happily-ever-after.

Find I’ll Always Choose You online at:

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First Line Friday | Week #250 | No Filter by Lisa Renee

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from No Filter by Lisa Renee, an Australian rom-com author.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

Melissa Turner's stomach twisted like her camera strap as she strode down the half-decorated church aisle.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About No Filter

When San Diego videographer, Chance McMillan discovers a food photographer will shoot his friend’s wedding, he’s outraged.

Australian, Melissa Turner isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Her fire and spunk surprise Chance, and now he doesn’t want her to leave the US. He offers Melissa a documentary project to extend her stay, but as single parents, could two nations, two broken families build a bridge to a safe middle ground?

Melissa tags along to San Diego as a photographer for Lachlan’s sister’s wedding. Head strong Melissa, who has “no filter” clashes with videographer, Chance, who’s also a single parent.

Can she overcome her misconceptions of relationships and give him a chance before she leaves the US?

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First Line Friday | Week #226 | Love, Faith and Tender Kisses Collection

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from Fake Engagement Mistake by Lisa Renee, which is the first novella in the new Love, Faith, and Tender Kisses collection. Here’s the first line from Chapter One:

Paul Standford's elderly client turned the shoebox upside down, and receipts rained onto his mahogany desk.

I’m going to enjoy reading these novellas!

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Love, Faith, and Tender Kisses

Boy meets girl. Man meets woman. Sparks fly. All good love stories start here and usually face a myriad of challenges before the young couple find that together they are better.

This set of Contemporary Christian romance stories come from writers across both sides of the pond and Downunder, proving that romance is not only a sweet thing, it’s global.

Here’s a set of stories to inspire, encourage faith, and meet all the warm-fuzzy expectations.

 

 

In this boxset, you’ll receive a total of seven novellas from these popular Christian Romance authors:
  • Fake Engagement Mistake © 2021 by Lisa Renee
  • Last Flight Home © 2021 Milla Holt
  • Falling for Maddie Grace © 2021 Meredith Resce
  • The Billionaire’s Impromptu Bet © 2021 Lorana Hoopes
  • His Perfect Catch © 2021 Narelle Atkins
  • Originally Yours © 2021 Carolyn Miller
  • Imperfectly Proverbs 31 © 2021 Autumn Macarthur

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First Line Friday | Week 207 | The Heart of Christmas from The Mosaic Collective

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from Caught in the Act by Lisa Renee, a Christmas novella that’s just been released as part of The Heart of Christmas novella collection from the Mosaic Collective. Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

Page Martin pressed a finger into her ear and ground her molars as the eight-year-old angel screeched Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

 

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

About The Heart of Christmas

“At Christmas, we always…”

And thus a tradition is born. The rituals stay the same, but if betrayal, illness, unfaithfulness, or tragedy strike, can cherished traditions survive?

When unexpected twists throw life out of kilter for the people in these stories, will beloved, time-honored customs lead them back to the heart of Christmas?

 

The Heart of Christmas: A Mosaic Christmas Anthology III

♥ Brenda S. Anderson

♥ Eleanor Bertin

♥ Sara Davison

♥ Chautona Havig

♥ Lisa Renée

♥ Lorna Seilstad

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First Line Friday | Week 191 | Polarized Love by Lisa Renee

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Today I’m sharing from Polarized Love, the third book in the Single Again series from Australian author Lisa Renee.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

Bethany Michaels stared at chunks of beige vomit splatterd across the Navy officer's polished shoes--her vomit.

I have visited Rottnest Island, and it was great fun (although our crossing was a little calmer than this one). I’m looking forward to “visiting” again in the pages of this book, and meeting more quokkas.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

About Polarized Love

Polarized Love begins with a fun, romantic encounter on the shores of Rottnest Island. An American Navy chaplain meets a feisty Australian journalist investigating the Quokka mystery.

Why are the rare marsupials dying on the Island? Will the handsome American, Lachlan Peters, help Bethany Michaels with her cause or distract her from her mission?

Beth has served her family and father’s church faithfully, and now it’s her turn to leave the nest and spread her wings. But does her dad push her into the arms of the right man to launch his daughter into her God-given destiny?

When an American sailor, Nick DeHann, arrives on the shores of the West Coast of Australia, Beth is swept away with the promise of high aspirations. As the rushed relationship unfolds, Beth finds herself torn between following someone else’s dream or settling for the comfort of home and all she’s ever known.

Lachlan Peters returns to San Diego from his time in the Navy and tries to gain his footing in a life that has passed him by. Will Lachlan realize what he’s missing out on before Beth commits to another man?

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