My Unexpected Hope

By Tammy L. Gray

Book Overview

After a year of grieving her divorce and living a life permanently stuck on pause, Laila Richardson is finally ready to have her own happy ending. Then a listing for a quaint cottage in another town answers her prayers for a fresh beginning--one that will bring her closer to her new boyfriend, Ben. Unfortunately, in her small town of Fairfield, Georgia, letting go of the past is virtually impossible. No one wants to see her move on, including the man who destroyed her heart to begin with. Chad Richardson has spent years in misery but finally has his life on somewhat stable ground. When he learns his ex-wife is dating, he knows it's time to go back and fight for the life he abandoned. Bolstered by his newfound sobriety, Chad has every intention of winning back the woman he loves, even if that means facing old demons that are waiting for him to fail. Passions run deep as two souls searching for a second chance find the courage to let go of old patterns. Can they recognize that their dreams are still possible, even when forged from a broken past?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542045797
• ISBN13: 9781542045797
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Waterfall Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Another Great Read by Tammy L. Gray

From the very beginning, Laila and Chad’s story was one that intrigued me. When I finally got the chance to read Tammy L. Gray’s My Unexpected Hope, I knew I would not be able to put the book down! It has been a year since Chad and Laila’s divorce was finalized. Wanting her happily ever after, Laila tries to move on. She has found a new place to live in a nearby town and a man who treats her right. However, letting go of the past and moving forward are hard things to do in the small town of Fairfield, Georgia. When Chad learns that his ex-wife has started dating, he knows it is time to go back home. He finally has a stable job and almost a year of sobriety under his belt. Hoping to win back the love of his life, he heads to Fairfield. But will Laila forgive him? Will Chad be able to be the man Laila needs? This story, much like My Hope Next Door, tackled the very real subject of addiction. But that is one thing I love about Ms. Gray’s books: her characters and storylines involve material that is real and applicable to anyone. While it is nice to read a story about a prince falling in love with a commoner, it is not likely to happen to everyone. However, having a friend or family member fall into the trap of addiction is more common. I also love the way that Ms. Gray weaves Truth into these fictional tales, too. It is nice to connect with the problems of a story, but it feels even better to find the solution. Knowing exactly what the characters need the most and waiting for them to grasp the concept is one of my favorite parts of reading Christian fiction. Overall, I think this is a must read if one desires a novel full of romance, drama, forgiveness, and truth. If I had to give My Unexpected Hope a rating, I would give it five out of five stars! I was provided a copy of this book by the author. All opinions in this review are my own.