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New Mercies: A Christian Romance Kindle Edition

by Julia Colquitt Allen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 148 ratings
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The church they both love drew them together...
Will it also tear them apart?

Dolores Hansen’s life is crumbling around her. Her little son has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, and her marriage has fallen apart as a result. Forced to return to the small town of Meadowbrook to live with her parents, Dolores feels like a failure and a burden on everyone, and must find a way to stand on her own feet.

New minister Chris Tanner is dynamic from the pulpit but painfully shy one-on-one. He is touched by the plight of this young woman and her sick child and vows to do anything he can to help her. As he gets to know her he finds his own courage growing from her strength.

The two soon become close friends, perhaps more than friends. But no good could ever come from a relationship between a divorced woman and a minister; especially in a town as gossip-ridden as Meadowbrook. Could it?

New Mercies is an inspirational romance that will strengthen your faith and touch your heart.

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    December 22, 2014
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A couple in front of a small church, looking over the small town as the sun sets in the distance.

Experience the transformative journey of "New Mercies."

A Compelling Tale of Forgiveness, Redemption, and Second Chances

In the face of life's trials, Dolores Hansen discovers the profound challenges of being the center of small-town gossip. Her journey of self-forgiveness and the pursuit of God's "new mercies" becomes a beacon of hope for all who have ever felt the weight of judgment.

Meet Chris Tanner, the town's new minister, whose dynamic presence in the pulpit contrasts with his personal struggles. Drawn to Dolores's resilience, he becomes an unexpected source of support, leading to a connection that challenges the norms of their judgmental community.

Delve into the emotional tapestry of "New Mercies," a poignant exploration of love, forgiveness, and the transformative nature of God's grace. As Dolores and Chris navigate the complexities of gossip and the possibility of a second chance at love, readers are invited to reflect on their own journeys toward healing and redemption.

Key Features:

  • Gripping narrative that delves into forgiveness and self-discovery
  • Uplifting portrayal of finding love amidst life's challenges
  • Characters facing relatable struggles in the midst of gossip
  • A story that resonates, leaving a lasting impact on the heart

Immerse yourself in the pages of "New Mercies" and discover a tale that beautifully captures the essence of forgiveness, the strength found in vulnerability, and the promise of a new beginning.

Editorial Reviews

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New Merciesis a wonderful contemporary Christian Romance story that will tug at the heartstrings. Author Julia Colquitt Allen weaves an uplifting tale that follows the story of newly divorced and single mom Delores "Dodie" Hansen, who returns to her hometown of Meadowbrook after he ex-husband abandons her. This is a inspirational story of forgiveness, faith, and personal growth, that will stir the reader's soul.
New Mercies is a touching romantic story that is enjoyable and heartwarming, it will put put a smile on your face.Jersey Girl Book Reviews

About the Author

Julia Colquitt Allen began writing poems and short stories at the age of 7. She lives in picturesque East Texas with her husband of more than 30 years. Her grown children and two grandchildren live nearby and visit often. She is the product manager of the training and educational content for a consulting company. She has a Ph.D. in learning technologies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading inspirational romance and mystery stories, sewing, crafting, and cooking.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00RCIB5CU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 3rd edition (December 22, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1003 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1503291227
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 148 ratings

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Writing has long been a passion of Julia Colquitt Allen. She began writing poems and short stories at the age of 7. She lives in picturesque East Texas with her husband of more than 35 years and one of her grown children. Her oldest son and his wife live around the corner and visit often with her two grandchildren, and her recently married daughter and husband live a few blocks away. The remaining three kids share an apartment in Denton, where they attend college. If the kids and grandkids aren't wild enough, they have a household full of cats (10 at last count), a bunny, a dog, and four birds. .

Julia works at a consulting firm, where she develops learning products. She has a Ph.D. in learning technologies and over 13 years of experience in instructional design and adult learning. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and writing inspirational romance and mystery stories, sewing, crafting, and cooking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clean Christian Romance
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Truly a beautiful engaging read. Strong characters with strong Christian beliefs. I was so happy the Story had a happy ending for everyone. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars New Mercies is a sweet Christian romance about a single mom struggling with life
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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New Mercies is a sweet Christian romance about a single mom struggling with life. Dolores moves back to her hometown after her husband leaves her to struggle with her 2 year old son Danny’s diagnosis of Cystic Fibrous. This is where she meets Chris the new minister to her hometown church. Chris befriends Dolores and her son and seems to feel a connection with her that he doesn’t often feel with others. Both spend a lot of time working through pent up emotions and troubles from their pasts and it seems to quietly pull the two together. Eventually they realize the feelings they have for each other and things progress from there. Of course there are more obstacles that they have to work through as a couple. This is a wonderful story of sweet romance, but it is also a great book on how much better life is with growth and forgiveness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars New Mercies
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015
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New Mercies is a wonderful contemporary Christian Romance story that will tug at the heartstrings. Author Julia Colquitt Allen weaves an uplifting tale that follows the story of newly divorced and single mom Delores "Dodie" Hansen, who returns to her hometown of Meadowbrook after he ex-husband abandons her because he couldn't deal with the news that their two year old son Danny was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. As Dodie struggles to come to terms with her rebuilding a life for herself and her son, Chris Tanner, the town's shy new Minister, befriends the young mother and despite the petty gossip of nosy church members, they overcome obstacles and their friendship slowly blossoms into a romantic relationship.

The author easily draws the reader into Dodie and Chris' story, you can't help but feel compassion and hope for as this couple struggles to deal with their pasts and finding their place in life. While Dodie struggles with her recent divorce and her son's diagnosis, Chris is struggling to find his place in his new ministry position, and as a couple their budding relationship struggles under the gossip from the town's nosy busybodies. You can't help but cheer Dodie and Chris on, and hope that their faith will strengthen their bond and help them overcome the obstacles together, so that they can get a chance of finding love. This is a inspirational story of forgiveness, faith, and personal growth, that will stir the reader's soul.

New Mercies is a touching romantic story that is enjoyable and heartwarming, it will put put a smile on your face.
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NetJunkie
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but sweet
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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I love second chances and Christian romances. This book fulfilled those two items. This book is a little shallow, but still a good read. Just a couple of minor typo's, like to instead of too. I imagine it is hard to not have any typos at all. I enjoyed the characters for the most part, though Dodie did get on my nerves a time or two. But if you are looking for a clean romance with some Christianity thrown in, then sit back and enjoy.
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Terry W. Sprouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Catches Your Heart
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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“New Mercies” is an enjoyable romance novel that catches your heart early on and keeps you interested as you come to know the main characters, single-mom Delores and shy new minister Chris Tanner.

The author did a nice job of allowing us to get to know Delores and Chris by how they interact with one other and with the other residents of Meadowbrook. In fits and starts, despite an awkward beginning when their heads collide as they both reach to pick up a bag, their friendship matures. They find strength in one another, and ultimately romance blossoms despite gossip from busy-body town folks.
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Cowgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars UPLIFTS AND GIVES A RAY OF HOPE
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015
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I found this book to be such a refreshing read ! This is a touching romance full of compassion as it takes you on a journey of life's ups and downs with Delores, a single mother of a special needs child. She struggles within herself through each peril of her journey to overcome the rejection, the gossip of the small town where she lives, her fears of trusting to love again. Should she attempt to love again with a Minister who shares her same beliefs ?
This author has a masterful way of pulling you into each character and into the story so deep you just want to help them !
It gives out a ray of hope to anyone who has endured one of Delores hardships and most all of us have as the story is so true to real life.
The classification of this book is a Christian romance but I believe anyone would feel uplifted after reading this sweet romance.
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Eileen H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christian story
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
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I liked how you had to wait and see would happen next. A great Christian romance and the inclusion of her son with CF!
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SusanB
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Chances
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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New mercies is a wonderful story following the difficulties a young, newly divorced, Christian woman faces. When she and her toddler son move back to her hometown, they are greeted with warmth and love by family and friends. But not all is rosy, members of her church like to gossip, and she is the hot topic. She struggles with what she believes her faith dictates she must do, and what her heart wants. Is she free to find love again? Her son’s illness and a bitter heart add to her turmoil. An emotional, heartwarming story of second chances.
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