Close to His Heart

Name: Close to His Heart
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Carolyne Aarsen
ISBN: 9781977331472

Author: Carolyne Aarsen

Series: Sweet Hearts of Sweet Creek #3

Narrator: Sarah Beth Goer

Unabridged: 6 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/25/2018

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance

Synopsis

He's chasing his dreams. She's hiding from her past. Can a hometown fundraiser heal their broken hearts?

Jace Scholte is determined to rise above his poverty-stricken childhood. Years after a real estate developer took him under his wing, Jace has a mission: return to his hometown of Sweet Creek and win the residents' support for a high-rise condo. He volunteers in a local fundraiser to melt their resistance, but he never expected he'd work side-by-side with the one who got away . . .

Tess Kruger remembers the plan she and Jace constructed all those years ago. But try as she might, she can't forget the dark secret that caused her to run away from their potential future. When her high-school sweetheart returns, she keeps him at arm's length. She's still not ready to tell him why she abandoned a promising career . . . and him . . .

Old flames reignite between Jace and Tess, though they find themselves questioning a past they thought they knew. For a second chance at love, they'll have to face the truth together.

About Carolyne Aarsen

Even with over 1.5 million copies of her books in print, Carolyne Aarsen still feels like she hasn't written the perfect story. From her office in the woods of Northern Alberta, she will keep trying. Inspired by spectacular sunrises and incredible Northern Lights and long walks through winding trails, the stories keep coming.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paula on January 20, 2022

Hometown sweethearts. Their lives split for 6 years. Is that love still there? So nice to read a romantic book without foul language or explicit sex!......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on August 08, 2019

Just another winner from Christian author Carolyne Aarsen. I really enjoy reading these clean, wholesome romances. This story has two characters, Jace and Tess, who have a past history with a similar dream, also in the past. These two could not be more different now. Jace has left his hometown in th......more

Goodreads review by MaryEllen on October 02, 2021

Wow...excellent... well done The story was compelling and the characters and situation realistic. Ms Aarsen did a fantastic job with a delicate subject. Having not been in the situations, I don't know for a fact the actions and reactions are authentic, but they certainly seem so. The story culminates......more

Goodreads review by Pam on February 26, 2018

Another awesome story! Great story by one of my favorite authors! Carolyn Aarsen is not afraid to tackle hard subjects and all the emotion and angst that come with the problems. She also does not hesitate to let her readers know that relationship with God is the only way for things to get better. Lif......more

Goodreads review by Dixie on October 16, 2022

Secrets can be destructive This story appealed to me because it so clearly showed the damage that can be done when people keep secrets from each other and don't communicate. The romance between Jade and Tess showed much promise for a bright future for them, but only if they can get on the same page. It......more