Sara Williams wasn’t always Sara Williams. Twelve years ago, she was Liz Jennings—small-town nobody and best friend of Ian Hart. The only future she could imagine included him, but after one tragic night, she’s forced to flee her home and leave behind the best friend she secretly loves.Ian Hart was sure of two things. He was in love with his best friend, and he’d do anything to protect her. As … protect her. As teenagers, they made a pact to run away together, but when she left town without him, Ian spiraled into a storm of anger.
Now she’s back with a new name and a dozen secrets. When they’re forced to work together, the things they don’t say threaten to shatter any hope that they could regain their lost trust. Meanwhile, a town of busybodies are stirring up trouble, and Sara is a sitting duck while her biggest threat is on the move. What if the monster she’s running from steals their happily ever after?
A homecoming story about forgiveness that’s sure to touch your heart.
What if I Loved You is the sixth book in the Unfailing Love series, but the books can be read in any order.
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What If I Loved You was the first book of the Unfailing Love series by Mandi Blake that I had read. I was drawn to What If I Loved You when I read the description and I liked it so much that I decided to read the rest of the books in the series. Although What If I Loved You can be read as a standalone, it is so much better in the series.
Sara Williams was forced out of town twelve years ago, running from her small-town because of one tragic night. She left behind her only home and her best friend, who she secretly loves. I felt so bad for Sara, she was forced into a situation that she didn’t’ want to be in. She was such a sweet girl who just wanted her life back together. She never wanted to leave Ian, but she didn’t want him to leave his life for her. He was her best friend, her protector.
Sara had a hard life, but she didn’t allow it to get her down. She learned to trust God through all of her trials. However she also needed to learn to trust her friends and know that they would stand by her. She needed to learn that Ian would stand by her and that she loved her.
Ian was a big bear, he was gruff but he cared deeply. Sara, or Liv Jennings as he knew her before, was his best friend and the love of his life. He fell apart when Sara left him and he never recovered. He tried to fix up his life, but he ended up making big mistakes. Ian had to learn to forgive Sara for leaving and turn back to God. He loved Sara deeply, and she nearly broke his heart when she left. She was his everything and he had to learn how to let her back in.
What If I Loved You was such a sweet book, and I adored the characters. Ian and Sara were perfect together and they deserved their happy ending. I really liked seeing the other characters again and they were such good friends, they stood by Ian and Sara. I would definitely recommend What If I Loved You! I actually recommend the whole Unfailing Love series! What If I Love You is a sweet, clean, Christian romance.
This is a wonderful story. The way the characters were torn apart for years then brought back together, was a nice surprise. Action, love, turmoil. It is in this story and you won’t be disappointed. I truly love the book. I received this book as a gift in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this last book in the Unfailing Love series! Ian & Sarah’s story is so sweet. I loved catching up with the other characters at the end of the book as well. Great series and I highly recommend!
This was an excellent clean read. The characters are all well written and developed. The story and the emotional turmoil between characters, the suspense, it was all very well written. I have not read any of Mandi Blake’s books that I have not loved and this one did not disappoint either.
What a great way to end this series!! Such a sweet, clean romance. It was a super easy read. The whole series was amazing. I hate that I’m done with it!!!
Mandi Blake has broken my heart with these words “sixth and last book of this series”. I highly recommend you read the first 5 books to get the best experience from this book. All of Sara’s and Ian’s friends will be familiar to you and you will know their stories. These books have the right amount of romance, conflict, wit and compelling story line. Another word of warning don’t start this book if you are wanting to go to sleep anytime soon. You will be forced to finish one more chapter until you are so close to the end that you might as well finish the book.
Sara aka Liz and Ian were best friends growing up and he tried to protect as best he could from her abusive father until one day he came home from vacation and she wasn’t there. It’s revealed in the story why and the situation adds to the suspense. Ian has to get past being angry all the time in order to let her into his heart again. There was plenty of suspense, sweet romance, and Christian messages. I love that the epilogue caught up on the rest of the characters in this series and their growing families.
Wow!! I’ve loved this series, but I have to say, Mandi saved the best for last!!! Ian was a hard man to get to know, but in this book, he shines!! From the angry man to the gentle, loving, accepting man; from the man that turned away from God to the man that turned back and became a great man!! WOW!!! Liz left without a chance to say goodbye. Made a decision to not include Ian, afraid of what he might do, and afraid of what might happen to him. Now, she’s back, and getting back with Ian is her dream come true. Their journey back together isn’t easy, but man, is it worth it!! Ian had led her to Christ when they were younger, and she leads him back as a man. Great story!!!!!! This series is best read in order.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, was not required to leave a review, and the opinion expressed is my own.
What If I Loved You by Mandi Blake is the last in the Unfailing Love Series. This features Ian and Sara. This has mystery, suspense and of course romance. I loved how the author tied up the ending with an update on all the characters from each of the previous books. It was a sweet happily ever after.
Sara and Ian were best friends and planned a future together until she disappeared without explanation now years later she has returned. Sara left because of the danger and the only way she could think to do was to leave all that she loved. Can Ian and Sara rekindle the feelings that they once had and is the threat from years ago gone away? Wonderful story and well written characters.
Lizzy/Sara had to leave her best friend without saying goodbye as she was whisked away by her elderly neighbor in his version of a witness protection plan. Twelve years later the elderly neighbor has passed away and Sara goes back to her hometown where Mr. Garrison’s will strives to bring 2 people together again. This is a Christian romance and shows you the power of love. I really enjoyed the mini-epilogues of each of the friends at the end of the book.
This is an amazing story. What Sara (Liz) has gone through in the past has not inherently changed who she basically is. Ian has allowed his anger and hurt to consume his life. This is the story of their second chance. Wonderfully written characters.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
A well written, interesting story of major life changes that were not anticipated and the effect on all involved. Heartwarming, wonderful story to fill these days of quarantine with hope in our loving God. I truly recommend this book. It is the 6th in a series but easily stands alone.
This is a well written book that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. It has action, drama, suspense and romance. The author makes the book come to life with her words, you can feel all of the emotions and the book played out like a movie in my mind. I can’t say enough good things about this book without letting a spoiler slip out. I highly recommend this book and the entire series. I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
The book had me in its power from the first page! It was exciting, dangerous, captivating, romantic and filled with love from friends and family! Loved how everyone from the series had a little spotlight at the end!