Matters of the Heart, Kelly Irvin
Matters of the Heart, Kelly Irvin
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Matters of the Heart

Author: Kelly Irvin

Narrator: Lauren Berst

Unabridged: 9 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 07/16/2024


Synopsis

He's the community's jokester auctioneer. She's the serious caregiver for her siblings who also works at the local plant nursery. What future could they have together?Declan Miller has always had feelings for Bethel King. Back when they were in school, she was the smartest girl in the class and, in his opinion, by far the prettiest. Now the two of them are in their twenties and while the attraction is still there, Declan is as hesitant as ever to let Bethel know how he feels. His corny jokes and wisecracks cover a heart that's afraid of rejection.Bethel can't deny Declan is nice, funny, hardworking, and pleasing to the eye--a perfect match if you asked any Plain girl in the area. But marrying Bethel would also mean marrying into her family. Two of her younger brothers have a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and her sister Claire is now showing signs of having it as well. Fiercely loyal and nurturing, Bethel has promised herself her siblings will always come first. With a good chance that she carries the gene and could pass it on to her children, Bethel has tried to convince herself marriage and family just aren't in the cards for her.When a devastating diagnosis of his own turns Declan's world upside down, he looks to Bethel for understanding, compassion, and a realistic outlook. As they share their dreams and fears and grow together in faith, a bond begins to develop between them. Perhaps their combination of optimistic extrovert and thoughtful introvert really isn't such a bad thing--perhaps it's actually a part of God's beautiful design.

About Kelly Irvin

Kelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, four grandchildren, and two ornery cats. Visit her online at KellyIrvin.com; Instagram: @kelly_irvin; Facebook: @Kelly.Irvin.Author; X: @Kelly_S_Irvin.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cristinna on July 06, 2014

I absolutely love Danielle Steel even if I haven't meant her presently face to face. I admire this women who strucks your soul and imagination to go where ever it wants not only that when you open her books just by the note that she writes you can tell it's going to be a good read. I do not agree wi......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on November 11, 2019

You’ll get a frustrated with Hope for not leaving sooner. It was a bit predictable and she it was red flags galore. It is just a story but readers can still get annoyed by her overlooking some of the red flags and his constant verbal abuse. Overall though it was still a good story!......more

Goodreads review by Ajanta on April 23, 2021

Well it took me a while to get into the book. And for its my first Danielle Steel book it was kinda hard. But now that I'm completely into it, I can feel Hope's emotions, Finns unresolvable jealousy, Paulo's care, Marks concern, everything. I really appreciate Paul for making the right choice for Hop......more

Goodreads review by السيد on July 23, 2013

"تجرفك الحياة بقوة أحياناً، وحتى لو كنت تحب شخصاً، لا تستطيع العثور على طريقك إليه مجدداً". بهذه العبارة يمكن لنا أن نكتشف "هموم القلب" رائعة سيدة الرواية الأميركية المعاصرة "دانيال ستيل" التي ترجمت رواياتها إلى أكثر من 28 لغة، وتصدرت قائمة الكتب الأكثر مبيعاً حسب النيويورك تايمز؛ وتحولت أكثر من 28......more

Goodreads review by What to read next ....... on May 02, 2011

This is a fantastic read. Matters of the heart is a love story that captures your heart but in different ways than you would think. It is all about a women Hope Dunn, she has been a wifew, mother, who has loved and lost. She went through so much sadness and heartbreak. Finally she turned her life aroun......more


Quotes

'An unlikely pair finds love amid challenging circumstances in Irvin's wrenching latest (after THE HEART'S BIDDING) . . . Irvin gracefully braids together themes of sorrow and faith with a sweet opposites-attract romance . . . this is sure to tug on the heartstrings.' Publishers Weekly