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I have simply fallen in ♥️ with this author‘s books. She writes beautiful novels of faith that are relatable, at times gut-wrenching and always heartwarming. This one is about the conviction to adopt (something Deese has experience with), and an excruciating decision that has to be made through faith by the heroine before she can move forward to realize her dreams. Deese is definitely a go-to for me now. 4.5/5⭐️ #bookspin

My 5th book by Ms Deese in as many months! This one features Lauren who is determined to remain single and adopt a child from China. She signed paperwork for a single parent adoption, but when she falls for Joshua, she begins to question her faith and her priorities.

This was fantastic and a good perspective into the emotional roller coaster adoptive parents face. The author has personal experience with international adoption, so it‘s heartfelt.

This is my first time reading from this author and I loved it so much that halfway through the book I pre-ordered her newest release on Amazon! This book had be feeling all those girly feels!

Try to paint edges of paper back book. Not go has I thought it did. Pages ripped a little while carefully taking the pages part. I either put to much paint on or didn‘t have the book together tightly while painting. Other then that I love it and kinda nice with the rough edges. I love the this color. I think have to my whole bookshelf of books now 😂. #paintededges #newhobbie

sʟᴏᴡʟʏ ɢᴇᴛᴛɪɴɢ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ɪɴᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ. ʜᴀs ᴀɴʏᴏɴᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴛʜɪs? ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛs ?
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ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ? ᴀɴʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛs ɢᴏɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ʟɪᴋᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅᴀᴛʜᴏɴs ᴏʀ ᴀɴʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ?

Gah! I didn't want this book to end! God's perfect plan and timing aren't always known but when we trust in Him we can take comfort in knowing who's at the helm no matter the storm. A perfect story for those waiting to be parents and a family of their own.

What a gift Nicole Deese has given us in Before I Called You Mine! Lovable characters, check. Witty banter, check. Heart-melting hero, check. But also a glimpse at Lauren Bailey's (and, I suspect Nicole Deese's) heart, moved by God to give an orphaned child on the other side of the world hope and a home.

What follows is not just an entertaining escape, but a moving story of courage and love.

* Heartfelt story of faith, family and God‘s perfect timing
* Realistic storyline and characters, including the best contemporary hero ever written
* Brilliantly executed text message conversations
* One of the sweetest, most refreshing romances ever penned – THIS is how contemporary romance should be written!

Do NOT miss this book! Full review at jengalaxy4.wordpress.com

I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Phenomenal! Five out of five stars and a book I'll read again and again.

Happy birthday, Before I Called You Mine!
This novel is incredible. A must-read for contemporary romance fans. Joshua Avery is an unforgettable hero and Nicole's writing will give you all the feels!
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Nicole Deese has created a masterpiece where hopes and dreams dance intimately with disappointments and faith. Told in Lauren's sweet and tender first person voice, this beautiful story of international adoption explores the obstacles and rewards in adoption but also asks what the substance our faith is made of when unforseen circumstances roll our way. The author's writing is melodious, the dialogue is clever, and the characters are amazing.