Can a bad boy turn good? Billionaire Maxwell Banks enjoyed his single life. He was free to do what he wanted, until a blast from his past showed up on his doorstep with a daughter he didn’t know he had. Now he is forced to become a father overnight and he has no idea what he’s doing. Can he change to become the role model she needs? Alyssa Miller hasn’t had the best luck with past relationships … hasn’t had the best luck with past relationships and she’s heard nothing but negative comments about Maxwell, but when she is tasked with helping him care for Peyton, she begins to see a different side of him. Will she fall for the one man she is sure will break her heart or can he be redeemed?
Fans of Colleen Coble, Melissa McClone, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance by best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. Grab your copy today!
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The story line shows how someone so far gone from God’s path can be led back with the help from a couple of Christian women. Through their insight, love of God, faith, and God’s intervention anything can happen.
The characters are well fleshed out and I felt myself immersed in their world almost immediately. The character of four year old Payton, was precious. Her innocent childlike qualities were spot on. Alyssa, was continually struggling with trust issues, but with God’s help, she began to see the change she wanted to see in Maxwell.
The story is about great love, deep faith, and possibilities. It’s an inspiring and emotional read. Keep the tissues handy.
The Billionaire’s Secret (Heartbeats #4) was a great read by Lorana Hoopes. Maxwell is a billionaire who has enjoyed his single life. That was until his ex showed up with a daughter he didn’t know about. He is lost at being a father or role model. He calls his exes best friend for some help with his daughter. While they work with each other to take care of Peyton, she begins to see him with new eyes. I enjoyed reading Maxwell and Alyssa’s story and can’t wait to read more by Lorana Hoopes.
Entertaining story about a rich bachelor who only has one night stands. His life is drastically changed when a girlfriend from 4 years ago shows up at his door one night. Lots of set backs and some sadness in this clean, Christian roamance.
This story starts out a lot like other billionaire romance stories. It isn’t long before the christian aspect is introduced and expanded as the story went on. The characterization was spot on and the pacing kept me waiting to see what would happen next.
Lorana Hoopes (author), the narrator, did a great job with the portrayal and voices of the characters. I did feel that the rate of speech could have been a little slower, at times it felt like she was reading the story quickly instead of telling the story naturally. Overall a great job.
I recieved a Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
An amazing billionaire romance with a refreshing Christian twist. This engaging storyline shows the flaws of the characters whether their good or bad. It shows how their are consequences from choices made can still have redemption and forgiveness. This enjoyable journey includes interesting characters through vivid descriptions and sincere dialogue as this sweet story show how anyone who lets God into their lives can be transformed adding in a fantastic romance and a surprise beautiful little girl. There are struggles but also so much personal growth, faith and hope. A truly must read from a fantastic author.
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Max would Chase the ladies and couldn’t always remember their names. He has lived Sarah but she left. Then he came home one night with a date and Sarah showed up with his little girl Payton, she needed to go to New York for cancer treatments. Alyssa was Sarah’s friend and was willing to help. But she also helped Max find his way to church and love.
This book has a few editing mistakes but has been rebranded as “A Billionaire’s Secret” so I would recommend you read that one instead.
I wouldn’t consider this clean (although it is pretty heavily Christian) because you are introduced to Max, who is an ultimate billionaire man-whore. You learn in the beginning how he treats women, sleeping around with them only for one night stands usually not even learning their names. Then, an ex drops off a 3 year old daughter at his doorstep that he didn’t even know he had. His life completely changes and he struggles with what to do. It is a come to Jesus book, and he meets a nice godly woman.
A very real story that does not sugarcoat the reality of trying to fulfill an emptiness in ones life with partying and one night stands. Until your life turns drastically and you start to do the right thing with the right people and letting God be the ruler of your life not yourself will you truly be happy. I received a complimentary audio and I am voluntarily reviewing.
This book is pretty emotional! You have the feelings of love, kindness, sympathy, sadness, happiness, forgiveness, acceptance and much more! The story of Max, his ways & how he turns out is inspiring! I couldn’t stop listening to it until it was over! Definite MUST READ!!
What an inspirational story. Lorana Hoopes has written one of the best Christian books I have ever read. Every character makes a journey in this story line.There are struggles but also so much personal growth, faith and hope.Just amazing.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of love and forgiveness. Forgiveness of others and most importantly forgiveness of self – opening the door to true love and happiness. Highly recommend!
Max is a single rich playboy. He’s the love them and leave them type, leaving a trail of heartbreak everywhere he goes. That is until one night the one girl he ever though about settling down with shows up at his door. She leaves Max with their 3 year old daughter Peyton. With no idea on how to raise a kid or how to be a good father he calls upon Alyssa for help.
Alyssa is there for Max. She helps him to learn the ropes and fills him in on all the things he needs to know.
At first it seems overwhelming and more than Max can handle but Peyton quickly steals his heart and has him wanting to be the best father he can possibly be.
Max also finds himself wanting to become a one woman kind of guy. Now he only has to find a way to prove that to Alyssa. It may not be easy but he’s not willing to give up.
I liked seeing how Max’s love for his daughter helped him grow and inspired him to be a better man.
This was another beautiful story by Mrs. Hoopes and I can not wait to read what she writes next.
A Father’s Love was my second read from author Lorana Hoopes. The author’s Texas roots show as both books are set in The Lonestar State. Bringing Callie, from The Power of Prayer, was a nice touch, tying the series together. I’ve read 300 books so far this year and this book is among the very best of them. A must read. No spoilers from me.
This book had a good plot and a good message. I felt the writing was a little too simplistic for my taste. Perhaps the author is used to writing for a younger audience? The story line was definitely not for a young audience though since it dealt with consequences of a promiscuous lifestyle.
I love this clean romance about the redemptive love of Christ. As a believer with a colorful background it is nice to see stories about God’s forgiveness and the way it can change people. Sometimes we forget that the message to come to Him is that we do it with a child’s heart, keeping it simple. I love the simple way this author gives us a simple truth and in turn can touch the heart that can’t be touched with the heavy hand. We have to remember God’s hand is not cutting and vicious as we tend to be and I thank God for that. I love and highly recommend this book.
This author is new to my world and I look forward to reading her work. This is a refreshing standalone read made clear and simple and down to earth to touch those that are hungry.
Lovely Christian Romance
This is a sweet Christian romance. The story moves along at a rapid clip. The characters are quite believable and the emotions seem realistic. The only complaint that I have is that this story is told in present tense which makes me a bit crazy. I really enjoyed this story on all other fronts. I will be reading more of this author’s work. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to share my honest review.