All Isabelle, my heroine in ALWAYS WITH YOU, wants is
to be loved without conditions. She’s eighteen, has healed from a health
setback, and after losing her mom years ago and being raised by an emotionally
distant father and grandmother, wants her Prince Charming. In her mind, she
doesn’t care what faith or race or background he is because she’s certain that
when her heart tells her who this destined man is, she’ll have no problem
recognizing him. In the meantime, she’s not especially seeking him, will wait
patiently, and is ready for love when it grabs her.
Love, in the very real body of an attractive young man, pays a needed visit just
in time to even call him a true hero! Tyler intervenes when a gang of punky
teens has less than stellar plans for Isabelle. But, many eyes around her small
Adirondack town, let alone her own dad, are suspicious of the community where
Tyler lives. She’s forewarned of possible dangers, but chooses to see only the
Wonderful in Tyler and The Faithful, and that’s with a Capital W.
What causes a fairly intelligent woman to fall for a man that society sees as
less desirable?
In Isabelle’s case:
She knows the close family and faith she lacked growing up, and doesn’t want
to repeat that sadness for the rest of her life. In Tyler, she has a strong man
who isn’t afraid to take a stand, a man of faith, one who is devoted to his
siblings (his parents died tragically) and community.
She feels Tyler’s anguish and wants to make it better for him. Tyler is
orphaned, has more responsibilities—both to family and community—than someone
his age should have, and hasn’t had the traditional opportunities (like college
or career) that usually come along when connected from a more supportive family.
Though loved by her dad and grandmother, Isabelle empathizes with Tyler’s
emotions and believes she can be the one to make a difference in his life.
She and Tyler are young and can start over in time to enjoy the rest of
their lives. They both want love, a real family bond, and faith in a God who
wants them, missing tickets from their childhood. Determined, and with
headstrong tenacity, their minds and more importantly, their hearts, tell them
that their union is meant to be.
Enter the unknown, aka tension or obstacles to their Happily
Ever After. It’s not until Isabelle marries
Tyler and is pregnant with their first child that she slowly comes to learn and
accept that Tyler and the community she now lives in, one that is isolated from
her old life with her dad, grandmother, and friends, have deceived her into
making her think that they are kind and morally right folks.
But, Isabelle loves Tyler. Doesn’t she? Yet, with a baby on the way, she must
make an important decision of her life, even if it’s the most heart-ripping one
she’s ever faced.
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Can she move forward without knowing her past? Will he enjoy his present if
he can’t free himself from what he left behind? In the heart of the Adirondacks,
Isabelle lives in the shadow of a dark family secret whose silent burden strips
her family of emotional warmth and faith in God. Tyler belongs to the religious
sect called The Faithful, which Isabelle’s father dislikes immensely. Yet,
because Tyler belongs to this group, Isabelle sees only a man devoted to his
family and faith. She wants it; she gets it; they marry. And when the truth
comes out, Isabelle faces two choices: Staying could endanger her child. Leaving
could cost her life.
Inspirational Romance
[Elk Lake Publishing, On Sale: January 19, 2016,
Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781942513841 / ]
Elaine Stock is the author of Always With You, which released in
January 2016 and has made the Kindle bestseller list. Her novels fuse family
drama and psychological suspense. She is a member of American Christian Fiction
Writers and Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and contributes to the
international “Happy Sis Magazine.” In addition to Twitter, Facebook, and
Goodreads, she hangs out on her active blog, Everyone’s Story, dedicated to
uplifting and encouraging all readers through the power of story and hope.
Love stories are always great to read. But is any story really perfect? That's where the decisions get to be made... (Nancy Ludvik 12:44pm September 30, 2016)
Falling in love is never a sure thing. Like everything in life you have to work at it daily but it is well worth it! (Bonnie Capuano 10:00am September 30, 2016)
Stories with emotions and depth such as yours are captivating. (Sharon Berger 11:00am September 30, 2016)
Love can be fickle an ddo not always end happy. Marilyn (Marilyn Collins 7:12pm October 1, 2016)
Love the location of the book in the Adirondacks. (Susan Clickner 3:36pm October 2, 2016)
I like to read love stories with happy endings.Since they are make-believe why not make them happy ? (Jackie Wisherd 12:45pm October 3, 2016)
Sounds like an interesting story. I've read a few like this in the past. I would say most of my books have HEA ending in them so this is a goo change of pace. (Valerie Miller 10:35am October 3, 2016)
This sounds like an interesting story and I would love to read it. I have always loved reading books and I respect all the authors for so much time and energy to come up with Amazing ideas to entertain the readers. (Tarushi Kaur 2:14pm October 3, 2016)
A lasting, loving relationship requires work from all parties involved. It can be done and is worth the work! (Kathleen Bylsma 5:12pm October 3, 2016)
I desperately want to read this book. It is very relateable to things I've been through. (Erica Green 8:46pm October 3, 2016)
Oh, in relationships and characters, I love the back and forth of shall I, must I, maybe not (this time) with all that baggage attached to the bad boy, unless there are redeeming qualities. (Alyson Widen 11:48am October 4, 2016)