I really enjoyed this romance novel by Tammy L. Gray. I
experienced waves of emotions while reading this unique novel.
MY HOPE NEXT DOOR centers
around two people who are hurting. They both have made mistakes
and struggle each day with the choices they made in their past.
This romance story is a lovely example of what happens with two
people with troubled pasts come together and choose to see good
in each other. The story is full of struggles, hope, love,
second chances, and friendship.
Katie was considered a trouble-
maker or mean girl while growing up. Now that she has grown up,
she has completely changed and regrets the things she did
in her past. The problem with change is that not everyone
believes you. People in her hometown still cannot believe her
and do not trust her. This includes her parents! Katie has to
work hard to convince everyone that she really has had a change
of heart. During this time, she meets Asher. He reminds her
that no matter what hope is still possible. Asher encourages
her to stay the course, work hard, and soon she will show
everyone she has really changed. Katie is battling with all of
this and the reason she came back home. Her mother is battling
a disease and needs her help. Many people can relate to moving
back home to help a family member or loved one. While Asher has
a different set of personal problems to deal with. All of this
drama makes for a truly great romantic read.
Former bad girl Katie Stone can feel the weight of her
reputation settle over her as she drives home for the first
time in years. Feeling deeply guilty about her past
mistakes, Katie wants to do the right thing for once. But
the small town where she grew up is not nearly as forgiving
as she’d hoped. Despite it all, she’s determined to help her
parents cope with her mother’s recent illness, and Katie
finds a surprise ally in the man next door.
Asher Powell never minded being the son of a small-town
pastor until a recent breakup leaves him wounded by lifelong
members of his church. He remembers his new neighbor as a
mean-spirited high school troublemaker, but he senses that
her newfound faith and desire for forgiveness are sincere.
Through an unexpected friendship, two people from different
worlds find peace, hope, and a second chance they never
dreamed was possible.