Before I Called You Mine

this book was beautiful. Simply put I just finished reading it and still am in shock of how utterly beautiful it was. Lauren Bailey and Joshua Avery... Another fictional couple who took my another piece of my heart❤😇

Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese Lauren Bailey wants to be a mother and for the last year-and-a-half, she has been waiting for the call that will make her dream of motherhood come true. Being a teacher to a classroom full of first-graders is satisfying but she wants to give more. At 31 years it seems that romance and finding the one has passed her by. She is now committed to remaining single for the foreseeable future - she's signed the paperwork saying that she'll be adopting as a single woman. Joshua Avery isn't a teacher but he has the necessary background to allow him to fill in as a substitute when one of Brighton's first-grade teachers has a medical situation take her off the day-to-day roster. Joshua Avery couldn't be more different than Mrs. Walker and dinos are high on his list of teaching tools as his first day quickly proves. But he soon manages to make a spot for himself in the school becoming a favorite. And unfortunately, for Lauren, they seem to click, which won't work with her chance at adoption now so close. Before I Called You Mine is an emotional read as Lauren works through the current situation that she finds herself in as she works through all the legalities of international adoption and the endless waiting. And there are most definitely moments of heartbreak and of joy that will most certainly touch the heart of most readers (not going to go into detail so as to not spoil anything) but very moving! Having friends who have gone through adoption this book is very realistic in the emotional ups-and-downs that they went through. I highly recommend this book - it is good for your free weekend hours or for a virtual book club meeting. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

God places the lonely in families...Psalm 68:6 An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break. Ancient Chinese Proverb As this was my introduction to this author, I can only say I will be watching for more incredible stories! The story begins with Lauren, a wonderful first grade teacher, the kind you would wish your child would have. At 30 something, with no romance in sight, she has decided to concentrate on the international adoption she has been working on. Enter a substitute teacher in the other first grade classroom and her organized world is turned upside down. There were so many wonderful things about this book, you simply have to read it for yourself. I found myself laughing, wiping tears, yelling at individuals and absolutely loving the whole thing. From disappointments to meeting an unexpected role model, the author weaves this cast of characters right into your heart. Every good story deserves a fabulous ending and you won’t want to miss that thread that never breaks. I was privileged to read an ARC through Bethany House Publishers, Baker Publishing Group and NetGalley. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.