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Reviewed by Stephanie Lynn for Readers' Favorite
In Search of Forever by Patricia Lee starts on an interesting note. Jayden Clarke had big dreams of honoring his dad by joining the Marines. Those dreams are cut short when he winds up injured and finds himself back in the States. Returning to the ranch he grew up on isn't easy, but what else is there? He misses his mom, but with the encouragement of his commanding officer, he reluctantly agrees, only to find his mom isn't the only one waiting for his return. Can his high school best friend, Baylie Summers, really be the beautiful woman who greets him? But it seems she has some secrets and struggles to face as well. Will they be able to find their way together, or will the secrets from the four years he was away be too much for them to overcome?
I picked up this book on a whim. I hadn't heard of the series or the author before and wasn't sure what to expect. I'm so glad I did! In Search of Forever by Patricia Lee is exactly the book I needed. I adored meeting these characters. Both the main couple and the side characters really stood out in this book. Jayden and Baylie both have some difficult choices to make, and I loved seeing how their friends stepped in to help where they could. Parker's wise counsel, Jayden's mom's friendly teasing, Kurt's supportive friendship, and others made the story special. I also loved the faith woven throughout the story. I always appreciate a story where the faith aspects aren't ignored, and this one has some beautiful faith moments along with some powerful reminders. An absolutely beautiful story!
