Before I Called You Mine

by Nicole Deese Narrated by Mikhaila Aaseng

Overview

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. Although 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.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

06/26/2020

First-grade teacher Lauren Bailey has been focused on one thing for years—being matched to a child through an overseas adoption agency and finally becoming a mother. With a heart full of love to share, Lauren is anxious and ready to begin the newest chapter of her life. After a litany of disastrous set-ups and even worse first dates, committing to the agency's requirement that she stay single seems easy. Lauren hadn't planned on Joshua Avery, however—the charming new coworker who is determined to steal her heart away. As she and Joshua grow closer, Lauren fears she may have to sacrifice one dream to realize another. VERDICT Deese's (A Season To Love) latest novel will touch readers' hearts, moving them near to tears on one page even as they laugh out loud on the next. Those who enjoy inspirational fiction and imperfect characters striving to find their own path to happiness will find this difficult to put down.—Rebecca Moe, Alden Ewell Free Lib., NY

Product Details

BN ID:	2940179014911
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	03/31/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	982,790

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