Jennifer Carr

The Lost and Found by Jennifer Carr is book 2 in the No Matter What series. Having not read the first book in the series, I easily read and enjoyed this story. It is well written with enjoyable characters. The story gives good back ground on the people so it is easy to follow.

Marc and Jess are former FBI agents and now live in a small town where he is the sheriff. I enjoyed how loving and caring Marc is to others and how thoughtful Jess is. When she is offered a baby show, she accepted it as a shower for other expectant mothers less fortunate than herself. This is an inspirational story in that is repeatedly shows that Gut puts us where He wants us to be in his timing. And, He tells us what we need to hear when we need to hear it.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this wonderful story, this is my honest review.… (més)

What starts out as a nice slow moving story quickly escalates when two young boys are found homeless and a murder is discovered. Someone is stealing simple little items from stores but it sounds like it may be supplies for survival. Getting to know Mark we discover he has a big heart and adores his wife and sweet little girl Hayley. With his wife pregnant he is overly cautious with her. Being the sheriff does bring Mark a little closer to danger but he never suspected that what he uncovers will cause pain, secrets and a mystery that reaches far from just the town.

Within the story are two young boys who are now orphaned. Mark thinks he has found a solution to provide a safe place for them. I was shocked when a relative of the boys is found. Why did this person never step up to help and try to prevent the chaotic environment they lived in? I like how the author talked about foster care and how important it is for children to be part of a loving family.

Mark’s wife Jess has such a good heart and always seems to be very observant. When a stranger comes to their small town her senses pick up that this man is hiding something. I like how she is careful not to draw attention to herself but lets her husband know the man is near her.

The story takes on an emotional turn as we get a glimpse into Mark & Jess’s past. Both have lost something or someone and that pain is still there. I loved how the author brought faith into the story as well as how important it is to have family. I will be looking for more books from this author.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (més)

Truth be told, I’ve been a little burned out on romances lately. It seems like I’ve been reading the same old story wrapped up in a different package, but from the first few scenes of Fall When You’re Ready I knew in my heart this was going to be different.

I love how Jordan and Rachel’s story literally starts at their first meeting in kindergarten and takes us through the full progression of their relationship. So many stories gloss over the important first meeting but Jennifer Carr put us there, allowing the reader to see the full evolution of their relationship, and how their friendship took them through life. It’s these small details that endear me to a character, so from the beginning I was smitten with both Jordan and Rachel and their story.

The development of the novel is smooth, a large part due to the shorter segments within the chapters, as well as the natural progression of life itself. I love that I didn’t have to guess whose point of view I was reading, or the fact that we were able to see both Rachel and Jordan navigate throughout life but also their thought and emotions during those progressions.

This novel brought me back to my past relationships and growing up in general. I had always wished I had a ride-or-die like Rachel and Jordan were for one another, especially when I was growing up, but hormones always got in the way of friendships, and I loved that these two put their friendship first, which is so important in a partnership.

I don’t know how the author does it but she weaves this incredible tapestry between two simple individuals, their souls intertwined despite everything that life throws at them. The emotional rollercoaster of this story is immense, with times of struggle, moments of pure heartwarming elation, and everything in between, but baby was I here for the ride! This was one of my favorite reads so far for 2024 and I cannot wait to see where this new series takes us next!

*I have reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.… (més)