A young woman seeking her family. A young man searching for love…Determined and gritty, Marta Rodriguez has seen the best and worst of life, and is super protective of the new life she’s forged for herself and her young daughter.In the small town of Salford where she works at a women’s refuge, she’s finally found equilibrium and peace.Until her daughter, Angel, is teased at school because she … her daughter, Angel, is teased at school because she doesn’t know who her father is.
Paul Petersen holds high standards when it comes to choosing a life partner, but at age 26, he’s not actively searching for love. He’s studied hard and is enjoying his role as chaplain at the Salford Christian School. Although not overly religious, he’s happy to simply trust God to bring the right girl along at the right time.
But when his path connects with Marta’s, a captivating single mother who attracts him with her determination and grit, he wonders if she’s ‘the one’.
Marta’s determination to find her family leads her down a rabbit warren of twists and turns. Paul is patient with her, but when her obsession for helping a young pregnant girl results in a life and death situation, they both have to believe that God is greater than the crazed man holding her hostage.
Can Marta allow God to lead and guide her, or will her hasty decisions put both her and her daughter in danger? Will Paul and Marta find love before it’s too late?
Because We Believed is Book Four in Transformed by Love, a heartwarming, inspirational Christian Romance Series. Grab your copy now of this Christian romance novel filled with faith and hope, written by best-selling Contemporary Christian Romance author, Juliette Duncan.
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
Blessings of Love
The Hope We Share
A Time for Everything Series
A Time to Treasure
A Time to Care
A Time to Abide
A Time to Rejoice
Billionaires with Heart Christian Romance Series
Her Kind-Hearted Billionaire
Her Generous Billionaire
Her Disgraced Billionaire
Transformed by Love
Because We Loved
Because We Forgave
Because We Dreamed
Becuase We Believed
Middle Grade Christian Fiction
The Madeleine Richards Series
Rebellion in Riversleigh
Problems in Paradise
Trouble in Town
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I truly enjoyed this story. It touches the latter part of life which met me right where I am. There was a lot of family involved which was also heartwarming. The characters were so developed and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
You will enjoy this book of how God forgives our past when we turn to Him! Marta Rodriguez has an amazing story of never knowing any family except her mother who died when she was young. After being shuttled through foster homes where she was afraid to love anyone, Marta ended up pregnant and in an abusive relationship. Now Marta is works with women in a shelter as she supports her young daughter. You will admire Marta and how she looks to God for strength. Paul Peterson is a single school counselor who calls Marta when her daughter is being teased about not knowing anything about her father. The chemistry between Marta and Paul begins! There are surprising results when Marta becomes curious about her own family. I received a complimentary e-book from the author. This is my honest opinion.
Relationships are hard and sometimes we get into them and find out the other person isn’t who we think they are. Marta found this out the hard way. Thankfully someone saw her predicament and helped her out. Now she is helping others and healing broken lives. Paul is not looking for love, but finds it in Marta. Together they bring two people to new life in Chris and start a new relationship with each other. I am reviewing this book after receiving and advance copy. These thoughts are my own.
A beautiful story of growing up as a foster child, making a wrong choice as an adult and doing her best to do things better for her and her daughter. When a great man comes along only God can make a relationship worthwhile. Also maybe some dreams will come true. Volunteered to review complimentary copy.
This was a wonderful story of experiencing God’s love. Marta Rodriguez is a brave and courageous woman. She has lots of love for her daughter and others. Helping with abused victims and giving speaches to young girls on what she went through with an abusive relationship took a lot of prayer but with God’s help she got through. She had some amazing friends that helped her get out and straighten her life out. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this review. I loved this story.
A wonderful book that touches on some important issues. I can relate to this book because I was a single mom for some time after a difficult marriage.
This book is easy to read and has a great storyline.
I received an advanced copy from the publisher and the review is my own voluntarily.
Such a good story! God places the right person in your life for a reason.
This insperational story is about starting over and listening for God to speak to you.
I so enjoy the intriguing and heart pounding story that is included in the love story!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The review is my own.
5 stars
I received a free copy of the short novel Because We Believed: A Christian Romance (Transformed by Love Book 4)by Juliette Duncan and this review was given freely.
A poignant but inspiring story of Faith, trust, and finding both love and closure after abuse.
Multiple chance meetings bring the new chaplain at Salford Christian School,Paul Peterson, together with refuge worker and single mom Marta Rodriguez who is seeking out the truth of her parentage while caring for her six year old daughter Angel and trying to help troubled teenage girls.
I found the main characters, Marta and Paul, to be likable and admirable. Marta had overcome a horrible childhood and then, as a teen, an abusive relationship with an older man. She had escaped and became a responsible single mom to Angel, a sweetie that you’ll fall for too. Juliette Duncan seamlessly weaves faith into the story. Although the book deals with some tough subjects, it focuses on forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation and left me feeling uplifted. There are some twists and turns to the plot that I did not see coming. I would recommend Because We Believed to Christian fiction and Christian romance readers and to readers of clean/wholesome romance. I obtained my copy through KU.
Oh my, this was so good. I really enjoyed getting to know Marta, and being with her as she discovered the truths of her family. I was on the edge of my seat, fussing at her when she didn’t tell anyone what she was doing. Even though she was listening to the holy spirit, she put herself in a very dangerous situation. I highly recommend ‘Because We Believe’ if you like clean stories with heart. Very inspiring story! I received this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.
This was a very good clean read. I read it in two evenings after work before bed, so it flows well and keeps your attention. Good subject matter and characters. Unfortunately it is appropriate for our times right now, but lets those in these situations know there are ways out and you don’t have to take the abuse.
I received an advanced ebook and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
A sweet, clean, Christian romance. Themes of surviving a bad situation and making a life for yourself, of finding hope and second chances, and of being brave.
I received a free copy of they book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book! A young mother and her daughters councilor are thrown together because of kids at school and from there sparks fly! I received an ARC of this book and am giving my opinion of the book so others might find the book and enjoy it like I did!
Fabulous expression of God’s love and mercy as we learn how an abused, pregnant woman found safety and the Lord. Marta is an example of what one can do with one’s life no matter how low or damaged we may be. Juliet Duncan again shows God’s faithfulness in a well written story of love, hope and encouragement.
Because We Believed: A Christian Romance
By: Juliette Duncan
I enjoyed this story very much. I was drawn in and could not put it down. A woman who was abused in her younger life is trying to raise her young daughter on her own. She is a very protective mother who loved her daughter. This is a Christian romance and had me in tears . Hurt, abuse, emotion, helping others, and second chances. Can there be a second chance for a woman who has been through so much?
I was given a complimentary copy of this book, but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Juliette Duncan has a uniquely powerful way of dealing with sensitive subjects. Because We Believed deals with domestic violence and troubled teens. Yet it also promises the redemptive love of God. When everyone else lets you down and you are feeling all alone, God promises to be there.
Paul and Marta’s story is a sweet and moving love story which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review
This was a tearjerker but also filled with hope for those in abusive situations. The talks Marta gives are talks I hope those that read this book will also encourage their daughters to read. Hopefully & prayerfully forewarned can be a deterent to wrong relationships. “I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.”
Juliette Duncan’s book Because We Believed:
Marta had a awful childhood. When she met the amazing people at the rescue her life changed. Marta is a wonderful person who is always helping others plus raising her beautiful daughter Angel. When Paul request that Marta comes to the school to talk about Angel her life and everything changes for her. You will feel God working throughout this wonderful story. I had the honor to review this book for Juliette Duncan. She is a wonderful Christian author. I am blessed to be on her review team.
I loved this book. I have really enjoyed the whole series. Juliette Duncan has written a book about second chances and how people can find that happy ending. This one tells the story of Marta, a woman that was abused when younger and how she has used that to help others. It is a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down. I think when you start reading it, you’ll be hooked. The sun can come out after the storm and this book is a prime example.
I did receive a complementary copy of the book from the publisher, but the comments are all my own. Read this book. You’ll love it!
This is a book that is full of emotions. It hooks you on the first page and doesn’t let go. It’s a wonderful inspirational story about overcoming your past and helping others who are struggling. It has drama, suspense and romance, and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes well written christian fiction.