Can a special message from an otherworldly stranger save an EMS worker from his demons?Dolly Jones is proud of her husband, Travis. In addition to working a full-time job, he volunteers at the Sweet Grove Fire Department. When she gets big news, he’s the first person she wants to tell but the more she tries to communicate with him, the more distant he becomes.Travis Jones joined the local fire … joined the local fire department with the goal of saving a life, but when the opportunity presents itself the outcome doesn’t go as planned. In the aftermath of the tragedy, he holds the weight of the world on his shoulders, convinced life would be better for everyone if he’d never been born.
If you enjoy inspiring romances with a message larger than ourselves, then be sure to read Travis and Dolly’s sweet, romantic story of the healing power of love.
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Love’s Wonderful Life by Becky Muth returns readers to Sweet Grove, Texas. Travis Jones is a volunteer EMT with Sweet Grove Fire Department. They are called out to an accident where a bicyclist was hit by an automobile. Unfortunately, the teenager did not survive, and Travis realizes that he cannot save every patient which devastates Travis. Depression overcomes Travis affecting his personal and professional life. Dolly, Travis’s wife, wants to help Travis but he will not tell her what is bothering him. Dolly receives some wonderful news and she cannot wait to share it with her husband. Unfortunately, Dolly is unable to find Travis. She turns to her friends at First Street Church for help. Travis is off by himself and utterly despondent when he makes a bold statement. Travis is then given a rare opportunity that could change his life if he lets it. I thought Love’s Wonderful Life was a special story. It is well-written, and it moves along at a steady pace. It is novella length and can be finished in one sitting. I liked the character’s in this sweet story and how the people at First Street Church are like a family. Love’s Wonderful Life is an inspiring and heartwarming story.
Love’s Wonderful Life is a remake of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. Dolly and Travis experience a rough time when the teen from Travis’ first serious EMT run dies at the hospital. Dolly cannot reach Travis or get him to talk to her. With a little help from a guardian angel and with a lot of God’s love, Travis emerges from his depression. He and Dolly will receive a blessing. If you liked the movie, you are sure to love this book!
I really enjoyed the characters. Dolly is a hardworking waitress who loves her husband, Travis. He is a volunteer EMT who hasn’t seen much action until the fateful day he got to a callout where someone dies and he just can’t handle it, thinking he could have done something more. Dolly knows something is wrong with Travis but he wont talk to her. This is a tough situation for a young wife. Marriage communication is hard sometimes! I loved the scene that calls to “A Wonderful Life”. It’s emotional! Great story to remind us what’s important! I recommend it!
This retelling of the wonderful Christmas classic is a story that is sure to put you in the mood for Christmas! It was an emotional story and I was worried about Travis as I read, but God had everything under control. I loved the development of Travis and Dolly as we learn about their life as a couple. It is a sweet story with a wonderful ending you are sure to enjoy!
I received an advance copy of this book and I voluntarily wrote an honest review.
Down to earth characters, real life issues: good, scary, happy, unusual n more. Life can be full of ups n downs n even some surprises!