A MOTHER’S WORST FEARCharlene Hubbard wanted the dream—a loving husband, a fulfilling career, and a few kids. When it looked like she’d have to settle for two out of three, God dropped a child into her empty arms. For fifteen years Charley kept the secret of that adoption close, fearful that the truth would make her less of a mother in the eyes of the child she loves.A CHILD’S WORST NIGHTMARE… CHILD’S WORST NIGHTMARE
Kinsley Hubbard has lived her whole life under the shadow of a secret. The shadow dissipated in the harsh light of truth the day she opened an Instagram message from a new friend. “You’re adopted. Ask your mother about her old college friend.” What are you supposed to do once you find out your whole life has been a lie?
CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Fifteen years ago, Melissa Emmerson gave up her daughter with no intention of ever looking back. Now she needs a kidney, and she’s caught between an old friend and a husband determined to do whatever it takes to save her life even if it means destroying the family Melissa helped build.
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Imagine the emotional upheaval when a fifteen year old finds out from someone other than her parents that she is adopted! As usual Sharon Srock has written an intriguing story! All of the characters, Charley and her husband Jason, the daughter Kinsley and the birth mother Melissa are great! I recommend this contemporary book to others. I received a complimentary copy of Charley from the author. This is my honest opinion.
Charley by Sharon Srock
Sisters by Design Series Book Three
Charlene “Charley” Hubbard and her husband are both employed at Garfield PD. Years ago, working in another small town…one night of pulling someone over had changed life for Charley and Jason. Kinsley. Their adopted and only child.
Now, fifteen years later a phone call changes everything once again. Melissa, Charley’s old college roommate and friend…and Kinsley’s birth mom, enters back into their life with bad news. To top it off…they’ve never told Kinsley she’s adopted. The little ball of snow on top of the mountain has just rolled down and become very large and is rolling right through their lives.
Charley struggles with issues of being the adoptive mother and trusting God that He knows what is happening and is in control. Control is something Charley really struggles with giving up to anyone… Wonderful story. Very emotional in good ways. Definitely a tissue alert.
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This is a moving story of a mother’s fear of losing her adopted daughter. The characters are well developed and grow throughout the book.
I loved the relationship of Charley and her husband, Jason, and theirs with their daughter Kinsley. Charley’s friends don’t let her get away with hiding what’s going on, nor do they hold back what they’re thinking. They love her fiercely and pray with her as an important part of that friendship. Charley seeks God’s wisdom, and He answers her.
This is a book that I would recommend highly to my friends and any readers of Christian fiction.
I received an ARC. I chose to review this book, and the opinions are my own.
Charley was a page turner like none other! Sharon Srock kept the twists and turns coming through the entire book. There was a little humor as well as some eye widening disbelief in this book! Great as always!!
A story that grasp at your heartstrings. A dilemma that has no quick or easy solution. With faith and a lot of prayer, with family and friends to help is the only way. Taking baby steps hoping it will the right ones, and secrets that had been hidden will bring a joy now.
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“His parents love him because they want to, not because they have to. I think that’s a pretty smart way to look at it ” Absolutely the best piece of wisdom in my opinion for the struggling character of fifteen year old Kinsley to hear upon learning she was adopted. Her friend, Benjamin, was telling her about someone he knew in the attempt to calm a very distraught Kinsley. Charley is Kinsley’s mom in every way except the physical. She is forced to dig deep mentally, emotionally, and spirituality if she is going to be able to fight her feelings of jealousy when Kinsley’s birth mom comes back. I received an advanced copy from the author but she didn’t influence my review. Clean read.