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A Love Like Ours (A Porter Family Novel Book #3) by Becky Wade

I have been waiting for this book for several months since I greatly enjoyed book 1 and book 2. Although this says its book 3 of the Porter Family series, you do not have to read these books in order or even read the other books to read this one. They mention characters and siblings from the previous books, but other than that, it can be read as a stand alone book.

I really loved the main character Lyndie and her faith and determination with everything in life. I loved how the author was so descriptive with Lyndie’s love and emotion towards animals and with her family, especially her special needs sister Mollie. I have a nephew that is exactly like Mollie, so I was able to visualize what kind of relationship and emotional connection they had. Lyndie was best friends with her guy friend Jake until she and her family moved away. After 20 years they move back to their home town and she goes to see Jake to hopefully reunite their friendship and maybe more.

Jake served in the military and suffered from severe PTSD and had also turned away from his faith and God. He loved working with animals but stayed away from people and relationships.

I liked this book and loved the depth of emotions and feelings that Lyndie and Jake had, as well as all their family relationships. I love how faith in God and trusting him was such an important part of this book.

Realistically though, I had a hard time with the fact that after 20 years Lyndie still had feelings for a guy she never had contact with after she moved-it was like she was obsessed with him. And the fact that she took a chance on love with a non believer and someone with emotional issues was a huge risk. I know what its like to have a relationship with someone with past “issues” and its a huge struggle the rest of their life even with God being part of it. Love doesn’t overcome everything.

I did still like this book, but I would recommend reading the other ones first because this may not leave the best first impression of this author’s writing or this series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

Book Description
Former Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships.

When Lyndie James, Jake’s childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake pairs her with Silver Leaf, a horse full of promise but lacking in results, hoping she can solve the mystery of the stallion’s reluctance to run.

Though Jake and Lyndie have grown into very different adults, the bond that existed during their childhood still ties them together. Against Jake’s will, Lyndie’s sparkling, optimistic personality begins to tear down the walls he’s built around his heart. A glimmer of the hope he’d thought he’d lost returns, but fears and regrets still plague him. Will Jake ever be able to love Lyndie like she deserves, or is his heart too shattered to mend?

About the Author
Becky Wade is a native of California who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and moved to Dallas. She published historical romances for the general market, took time off to raise her children, then felt God nudging her to pursue contemporary Christian fiction. Becky’s work has been a finalist for both a RITA and an INSPY Award. Learn more at www.beckywade.com.

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