What she most needed was right there in front of her all along. At the age of thirteen, Clarise Aylward and her two best friends each pen a wish list of things they want to achieve. Deciding to bury a tin containing their life goals, the friends vow to unearth the metal box once they’ve all turned forty. But as the decades pass and each girl chases her dreams, the lists are forgotten.Heath Brock … forgotten.
Heath Brock has been in love with Clarise for over twenty-seven years and counting. As a young man, he’d plucked up the courage to ask her out on a Valentine’s date, but the couple succumbed to pent-up passions, sending Clarise dashing for the other side of the country.
Years after Clarise’s sudden departure, Heath serves as youth pastor. He’d held out hope of Clarise’s return, but buries his feelings for his childhood sweetheart when he learns she’s married.
Almost penniless, divorced, and with nowhere to go, Clarise returns home to Chapel Cove, her future uncertain. She’s approaching forty with her dreams in tatters. When old feelings resurface, Clarise wonders whether she’s ever really fallen out of love with Heath.
What’s the man of God to do when his old flame returns, seemingly to stay?
With Clarise back in town, Heath is determined not to repeat past mistakes, but if he has anything to say about it, never again will he lose the only woman he’s ever loved.
Welcome to Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty.
As their fortieth birthdays loom, three childhood friends return unexpectedly to their home town. Stunning coastline, a harbor against life’s storms, and a welcoming community await them. Hurt by challenges, disappointments, and failures; reminded of their unfulfilled hopes and dreams, they’re offered a fresh start. And, if they’re brave enough to accept it, a second chance at love. Will they allow God to safely anchor them in their hearts’ home, or will doubt and uncertainty drive them to repeat their old mistakes?
Discover this small town filled with love, hope, and faith, in Chapel Cove Romances, a series of sweet and clean standalone Christian stories from three bestselling authors.
Book 1 – Remember Me by Marion Ueckermann
Book 2 – Love Me by Alexa Verde
Book 3 – Cherish Me by Autumn Macarthur
Book 4 – Choose Me by Marion Ueckermann (launching summer 2019)
Book 5 – Hold Me by Alexa Verde (launching fall 2019)
Book 6 – Marry Me by Autumn Macarthur (launching late fall/early winter 2019)
And more stories to come in 2020!
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I’m the teensiest bit biased because Marion is a friend, but a friend I choose to work with because I love her books! This is no exception. A wonderful story of second chances and new beginnings.
Remember Me is an inspiring start to the new series: A Chapel Cove Romance. Set in Chapel Cove, Oregon Marion Ueckermann weaves a twenty seven year romance between Reese and Heath with heart breaking hiccups, second chances, and unexpected revelations into an intriguing page turning story. Does life begin at forty? As we traverse the valleys of life, “God, who is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine” may not give us a do-over, but gives us second chances and hope. God’s mercies are new every morning.
When we’re young we think we can do anything, and the world is ours.
Unfortunately, most of the time that doesn’t happen. In a moment, we may make a wrong decision and do something, then regret doing it. We let people see an act and not the real us because it hurts too much if they do. They might see all the things we feel are wrong with us. Then we feel like our life is shattering all around our feet. These are some of the issues confronting the main character – Reese.
She has lost so much; can she find hope?
There’s a beautiful quote in the book which Heath says to Reese:
“God can give you beauty again for your ashes – never let go of that truth.”
Remember Me, is a wonderful story of love and hope.
This author wrapped all this story in the wonderful message of God’s love for us, even when we think our past is too bad.
The setting for this book is in my favorite state of Oregon in a coastal town. Which, if you’ve never been, is so stunning!
Marion Ueckermann is a gifted author. She blends together vivid pictures by her words to make all the scenes come to life. So much so, I started believing there really is a Chapel Cove, Oregon. (NOT!)
The characters in this story are written in such a way they are real and believable. I’d love to meet them. Some of the characters I really got a kick reading about. Aunt Ivy is one character who I’d love to meet. She’s spunky and full of life.
Now I can’t forget to mention this tale also has some swoon-worthy moments. Reese and Heath have a hard time not heating up the scenes too much! But what’s a romance novel without romance?
I will carry this story in my heart and smile when I think of it. I highly recommend you pick it up, also look for the next books in this series. I think we’ll all love this piece of Oregon flair.
I was given this book by the author for an honest review, all opinions are my own.
Remember Me: is a great novel set in chapel Cove. It is about old friends who meet again. Reese’s life is turned upside down after a successful career she has lost everything. She meets her childhood love Heath and God wonderfully restores her life. A very nice book to read
Another wonderful Christian fiction! It is a story of young love lost, life’s obstacles along the way sending one full circle to at last find everlasting happiness.
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. What an enjoyable story about lost dreams, second chances, and redemption. The faith aspect really added to the plot and character development. Marion did a great job with the characters and their attributes.
Healing…”emotionally and spiritually”
This story is fashioned to encourage love, trust, and faith especially in the Lord and to remind of God’s love. “Just because He might answer your prayers differently than what you’d hoped, doesn’t mean that He’s turned His back on you.”
This series starts with three young ladies turning 13 and making their plans for their lives. They bury a box with lists of 5 things they plan to do before they turn 40. Fast forward 27 years and all 3 are back in Chapel Cove and basically starting again. This story is about Reese and Heath. Marion Ueckermann has done an excellent job of developing their characters. I enjoyed this book.
I loved this book!! Finally, a great start to a series with older characters!! Had me from the first page!! It’s a great read!!
3 young friends, Noemi, Clarise and Kristina, lives in Chapel Cove, Oregon.
They are inseparable, but the life and future have lot of surprises to everyone.
this is the story of Clarise. lovely!
This book is about a second chance at love after forty, with God’s help.
The story flows well with a strong cast of characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance with an inspirational message.
I am always amazed and gratified with Marion’s stories. Her grasp of human nature makes her characters believable and lovable.
And in Remember Me, I fell in love with not just a couple, but an entire community. A community full of people I want to know better.
As soon as I can locate it on a map, I’m saving for a trip to Chapel Cove. Will you join me? I can hardly wait for the rest of the series.
Very heartwarming, although sometimes heartbreaking, story filled with renewed hope of forgiveness, healing, trust, second chances, and new beginnings. The fictional town of Chapel Cove became so vivid in my mind that I wanted to linger in it, and even wished I could visit it in real life. Any reader can relate to wondering about the “what-if’s” and the “why’s” that are part of the characters’ struggles in this story. I love this quote: “Jesus didn’t react to betrayal in the way humans did. Instead of running in the other direction, not wanting anything to do with those who’ve lost their way, lost their first love, He went in search of them, determined to find His lost children and bring them home.” This is a story that will capture your heart and imagination and will remain with you past the last word.
Remember Me by Marion Ueckermann is a sweet yet powerful Christian Fiction. I think this was my first book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. I liked how the main characters (for at least the first 3 books in the series) were introduced when they were turning 13 and making their lists in the prologue, thus fleshing them out and adding to the depth/background of the story. On the other hand, I found it refreshing to have a whole series with the main characters being in their 40s, but still relatable to people at least a decade younger than them (if not more, as it was my case).
I definitely loved how much the author referenced the Bible, and how the Christian community was represented as far from perfect. The message of God’s love and redemption is timeless, and I think the author did a beautiful job portraying it in the lives of both Heath and Reese.
Overall, a fantastic start to a multi-author series, perfect for CF and sweet romance fans, and with a small community that makes me wish I could be a part of. Can’t wait to dive into the next story! ~ 4.5 stars
I really wasn’t impressed with the writing style f this book. We don’t get attached to the characters. We don’t share their emotions and experiences. Which make it hard to route for them. I gave this book three stars because of the ending. It was very sweet.