When grief hovers like a cloud, will the sun ever shine again for Wendy?Wendy McCarthy knows the overwhelming heartache of grief all too well. While well-meaning friends tell her she’ll get over her loss in time, she knows that you never get over the loss of a child, instead, with God’s help, you learn to live with it.Each day she thanks God for bringing Bruce into her life. Her cowboy husband is … Bruce into her life. Her cowboy husband is not only her friend and lover, but her rock. He understands the hurricane of emotions sweeping through her and encourages her not to shut herself away, but to instead slowly re-engage.
Baby Elysha, tiny and defenceless, is the blessing that helps her through each day and gives her a reason to get out of bed. Natalie and Adam, Wendy’s daughter and son-in-law, are wonderful parents-to-be to the little girl who’s been thrust into their life unexpectedly, and they eagerly await the day when she will be released from the hospital and will come home with them.
But the unimaginable happens when Elysha’s father appears on the scene, and all they can do is pray and trust that God has the situation under control.
Can God work this out so there are no losers? Will the sun ever shine again for Wendy and Bruce and Natalie and Adam?
“A Time to Abide” is Book 3 in the A Time for Everything series, a mature-age Christian Romance series. Whilst it can be read on its own, you’ll enjoy it better if you’ve read Book 1, “A Time to Treasure” and Book, “A Time to Care”, first. Read them now and be blessed!
Books by Juliette Duncan
Contemporary Christian Romance
The Shadows Series
Lingering Shadows
Facing the Shadows
Beyond the Shadows
Secrets and Sacrifice
A Highland Christmas
The True Love Series
Tender Love
Tested Love
Tormented Love
Triumphant Love
True Love at Christmas
Promises of Love
Precious Love Series
Forever Cherished
Forever Faithful
Forever His
The Potter’s House Books Series
The Homecoming
Unchained
Middle Grade Christian Fiction
The Madeleine Richards Series
Rebellion in Riversleigh
Problems in Paradise
Trouble in Town
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A Time for Everything Series Boxset Books 1-4 from Juliette Duncan is a very moving heartwarming clean romance. It is a well-written novel with subjects that move you deeply. People’s love for each other and their faith are deeply moving. They are great characters that you will really love and it is a shame when the book is out because you don’t really want to say goodbye to them. Juliette duncan surpasses herself with these great Christian series.
Wendy and Bruce are excellent Christian examples of trusting God through trials! Wendy’s daughter Natalie and son-in-law Adam learn to trust God even when the biological father shows up and contests their adoption of their niece. Life isn’t easy in A Time to Abide but God is there through dealing with death, loss, adoption and homosexuality in a family member! I recommend this contemporary romance to others. I received a complimentary e-book from the publisher. This is my honest opinion.
I love this series. Each one of these books has made me cry. It brings back the feelings when family and friends have died, and how hard it is to adjust to the “new” circumstances. This book is a wonderful example of how to show Christ in your daily life, even when it is really hard. I hope many of you will read this series of books. They are amazing.
What a great story even with the difficult issues approached in the story; things that you seemed to hear more about. I loved how the story made me realize how lucky we have a wonderful God who still loves us even though we may not be acting in the manner he would want us to. I truly recommend this book!
I was given a copy and this is my honest review.
This is a heartwarming story about how God helps a family overcome more heartbreaking troubles. It is written in a loving christian way and has bible verses through out the book. I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest opinion. You won’t regret reading this book.
So inspirational. Juliet Duncan’s stories give hope in a time where you feel there is no hope. A family can come together with love and faith!
A beautiful story of love and faith. Wendy and Bruce continue to learn about each other and this time Wendy’s family. Excellent reminder that God loves all of us regardless of any sins and we are called to love in the same nonjudgmental way. Well done!
Wendy went threw a lot with the things that happened in her life,but she always trusted in God and had faith. She came out stronger.
This is my first book by Ms Duncan and how I loved each and every page. Wendy’s story really pulls your heartstrings in many directions. From finding faith, learning to trust in that faith to forgiveness and hope, we see Wendy’s story overcome many battles, all so close to home. Wendy is a very courageous woman and leaning on God is how she overcame the hard roads placed upon her. To have her strength, wow, she is so inspirational and encouraging. I love how Ms Duncan touched on subjects that are true to today’s world showing insights on how we can all learn from Wendy and lean on God for our struggles. This book is a must read, it’s so on point to how God loves us and He always walks with us.
A Time to Abide shows the love and romance between married couples, and I would love it for that reason alone. It also deals with some very tough topics–the death of a child and Christian parents finding out their son is gay. The main characters’ dependence upon God, his word, and prayer are a natural part of their lives. God’s comfort, guidance, and forgiveness are all displayed throughout the book. The characters also show mercy, grace, and love. I enjoy Juliette Duncan’s writing style and feel privileged to be given a copy to read. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this excellent book.
This third book in the series is just as emotional as the other two. Well written. Juliette shows much compassion as she writes about sensitive issues that are also prevalent in out society. The characters have earned a place in my heart and I look forward to more to come. Highly recommend
This book is truly amazing inspirational story that you won’t be able to stop reading. Bruce and Wendy are very special people. The struggles that they go through with their family are truly sad and upsetting. Watching how they get through this times with prayer and family is wonderful. I had the honor to review this book for the author for a honest review. I would give this book a higher rating than a five star review if I could.
Wendy and Bruce are happy of their new house in the farm. it is almost Christmas and they’re planning to celebrate it
with both families from Australia and Texas, when.. nice book, tear jarked, realistic, good characters.
I loved the story and the characters. Following your heart and letting God have control. This family had hardships and trials but they prayed and stayed faithful to God and he let things work out in there own time. This is a page turner and tear jerker. I highly recommend reading this book. It is clean and well written. I was given a copy and this is my honest opinion.
“With God all things are possible”. A wonderful book, #3 in the series. Recommend that you read them in order to get the complete sequence. Loved Juliette’s books!!
This is the third book in this series. Wendy and Bruce’s story continues. With Paige’s death still fresh, Wendy is grieving. She’s also in turmoil over learning her son, Simon, is gay. He’s lost his job, he’s drinking a lot and now he’s announced plans to marry his partner, Andy. With this be so contrary to the way he was raised and to what Wendy believes, how can she stand for right and not lose her son.
The bright spot in her life, besides Bruce, is Paige’s baby. Elysha is going to be adopted by Adam and Natalie, Wendy’s oldest daughter. With her and Adam unable to conceive, it seems God planned. But when the baby’s father steps in and petitions for Elysha, everything seems so unsettled.
Where is God in all of this? Can they trust Him to work it out?
This is a book about faith and trust. Believing in the power of prayer and trusting God to know what is best. Learning to be content with what you have and where you are. Accepting that God may not answer your prayer the way you want and learning to be okay with that. Lots of biblical truth in everyday life situations that we can all apply to our own lives.
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This is the third book in a series. I shed lots of tears both of sorrow & joy while reading this continuing series. I am glad the isssues were dealt with with love & concern for all people & it was pointed out that we are all sinners & GOD wants all of us to repent. Some people’s sins are on the outside for all to see & some are hidden inside where they cannot be seen but GOD sees them all & none of us are exempt from sin. It is Christ righteousness that saves us & the Holy Spirit’s tranformation of our lives that changes us & it is a process that will not be completed until Christ returns. But GOD continues to love all mankind & reaches out to embrace all. Looking forward to the next book in the series A Time to Rejoice.
WOW! How does Juliette continue to improve her stories each time. This story is so full of the full range of emotions. Joy to heartache to fear and trust. An easy story to read of how God works through the frailty of His children to bring hope to those who need it. How God gently leads His lost sheep back home. I have truly felt like the people in this series have become my friends. The theme of trusting God when it doesn’t fit with our desires or time table continues in this story. I highly encourage others to read this series. I received a complimentary copy of this story, but have freely given my honest and heartfelt opinion.
I enjoyed reading this book! There were some hard subjects to read about but all turned out in the end. The good thing about it is that everyone was trying to serve God by the end of the book! I recommend this book to anyone who loves the Lord!