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Courageous Hearts by Elle H. Raye is book 1 in the Mister Right series. It follows BrookLynn Laird, a widow who still grieves for the loss of her beloved husband. With a broken and vulnerable heart, BrookLynn starts to wonder if she will ever experience love again. She wants to be happy but decides to let God do the match Himself. Shortly after, she concludes that photography could be a new hobby on which she should focus. Nelson Wright is in search of purpose. He recently retired as a freelance photographer and believes it's too late for him to marry. Nelson feels lonely sometimes. However, when he sees BrookLynn for the first time, she captures his heart instantly, even though it wasn't a lovely first encounter. They both start developing feelings for each other, which scares them, but are they right for each other? Why does BrookLynn feel like she's betraying her deceased husband? Is Nelson truly the one?
Courageous Hearts is a meaningful, touching, and uplifting contemporary Christian romance. Elle H. Raye has created a heartfelt tale of loss, grief, guilt, the chance to open your heart and love again, and the strength to move forward with peace despite lingering doubts and insecurities. This is an inspirational love story and a tale of courage and faith in God's will for one's future. It's perfect for fans of Christian fiction as it focuses on love, faith, and family. It's also for those readers who prefer short, clean romance novels with small-town living and raw and relatable characters and situations.
