Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to...
Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path of international adoption. To satisfy her adoption agency's requirements, she gladly agreed to remain single for the foreseeable future; however, just as her long wait comes to an end, Lauren is blindsided by a complication she never saw coming: Joshua Avery.
Joshua may be a substitute teacher by day, but Lauren finds his passion for creating educational technology as fascinating as his antics in the classroom. Though she does her best to downplay the undeniable connection between them, his relentless pursuit of her heart puts her commitment to stay unattached to the test and causes her once-firm conviction to waver.
With an impossible decision looming, Lauren might very well find herself choosing between the two deepest desires of her heart ... even if saying yes to one means letting go of the other.
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Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to...
Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path of international adoption. To satisfy her adoption agency's requirements, she gladly agreed to remain single for the foreseeable future; however, just as her long wait comes to an end, Lauren is blindsided by a complication she never saw coming: Joshua Avery.
Joshua may be a substitute teacher by day, but Lauren finds his passion for creating educational technology as fascinating as his antics in the classroom. Though she does her best to downplay the undeniable connection between them, his relentless pursuit of her heart puts her commitment to stay unattached to the test and causes her once-firm conviction to waver.
With an impossible decision looming, Lauren might very well find herself choosing between the two deepest desires of her heart ... even if saying yes to one means letting go of the other.
Before I Called You Mine$27.99
Koorong code550018
ISBN9780764234958
Pages368
PublisherBethany House Publishers
Publication date31 March 2020
Dimensions20 x 139 x 215mm
Weight0.87kg
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This story stayed with me long after I read it because of the depth beyond romance and the faith elements. Also enjoyed the humour.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 years ago
Good depth
I appreciated this story that looks beyond a character and their love story to how they can give and live out their faith.
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Anonymous
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
a favourite
I absolutely loved this story. It was funny, sweet, poignant, inspiring, and had the perfect ending. As someone with an interest in adoption, it was beautiful to follow Lauren's journey to motherhood (although I would have liked to know more about why she chose international adoption etc). I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Anonymous
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Frustratingly beautiful
I am in no way familiar with the rules of international adoption, and, whilst I realise that Before I Called You Mine is fiction, it probably reflects the actual rules of a specific agency, or country or period of time. However Nicole Deese came up with the rules, they were the cause of a great deal of frustration to me. Surely if a child has to adapt to being away from the only home they've ever known, to living in a new country with new sights, sounds, smells, customs, places, food and language, it would be just as easy, or perhaps easier, to do it with two new parents to love them as it would be with one. And, to my way of thinking, it would be far easier for the prospective new parents to focus on the emotional struggles of their new child with each other for support. So, whilst I appreciated the romance and the humour and the 'what choice will she make' page-turning drive, I was frustrated at the basic premise. You'll have to read it for yourself to decide what you think!
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful
Oh my! This book was incredible! As much as I really wanted to read it, I put it off for a while because I was sure it was going to make me sob and I'm not a huge fan of sad books. Silly me for worrying. Yes, I cried, because it really was beautifully written and totally broke my heart, but it made me laugh just as much. The relationship between Lauren and Joshua and the situations they found themselves in were so much fun. Such a perfect balance of heart, depth, humor, family and hope. Absolutely loved it and know it's a book I'll read again and again. \\n
