 Author: Sara Brunsvold Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 336 Release Date: October 6, 2026 Publisher: Revell She's spent a lifetime keeping her heart under lock and key. Now others are reaching out. But is she ready to receive them? At forty-two, fiercely independent Jess Becker is starting over in Kansas City with minimal furniture, two houseplants, and a newfound faith. After a lifetime of poor choices, she's determined to finally get it right. When she befriends her fourteen-year-old neighbor and agrees to drive her to church, she's swept into a caring community where she meets Reva, a wise mentor figure, and Austie, a troubled young woman. Jess reluctantly opens her home to pizza nights with her new friends, unwittingly opening her heart to a sisterhood of faith. Just as these relationships begin reshaping her carefully controlled life, Jess receives news that changes everything. Now she must decide whether to accept the very help she's been trying to give others or risk losing everything she's worked so hard to build.
 Reviewer: Elizabeth Eckmeyer This story was amazing and nothing that I thought it would be. This is the first story I have read by this author and she didn't disappoint. Four unlikely friends create an unexpected bond. Jessica Becker is a 40 year old women starting over in a new city. Running away from the mess in her small home town she finds freedom. As a new Christian she unexpectedly goes to a new church and finds more then God. Reva is a church greeter who has past scars that make her who she is in Christ. Austie is a lost girl from a tough background. Kayla is Jessica's new neighbor. All find solace in their church and create an unlikely bond. I was fascinated by how much I resonate with Jessica's character. This story has unexpected turns and make the bond and friendship so much more special. I couldn't stop reading this to see what happens next. I definitely recommend this book! A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Baker Publishing Group through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. All opinions are mine alone. Reviewer: Lori Parrish Just finished this heartfelt novel of love, friendship and trust in Jess, Kyla and Reva. I knew when I saw this book I had to read it because you know what you’re getting with this author. She’s now my auto buy author. I loved this story from page one, and it still hasn’t let go of my heart. Which is why I said heartfelt. Faith-filled themes and reconciliations are throughout the story. I liked how Brunsvold put the different characters through the toughest of subjects and showed us that there is hope at the other end and how they handled it going forward. Life isn’t easy. Jesus said it wouldn’t be. It’s the choices that we make and how we handle them, wrong or right. What a weird name for a girl, Austie, but again, I like weird. Her name fit her just right . She’s the most interesting character in this story for certain sure. I was really struggling to like her at first. I wanted to scream at her and not to do the things she did. I still found myself rooting for her throughout the whole story. There are people in real life going through what Austie has. It’s a shame more people don’t have compassion for others, but the thing is you have to want help and follow through with it if you want to come out on the other side. This author shows us many, many things in this beautiful story of love given freely. That’s right, love is given freely. All you need to do is ask. I’m giving this delightful story 5 stars! Wish I could give it more. Brunswick deserves more for this outstanding novel. This book is definitely in the right category for women’s fiction. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine. I received this book from Revell through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. Reviewer: Mindy Houng
“Small, everyday acts created the strongest stitches between one life and another.” It’s another heart-stirring, thought-provoking women’s fiction by Sara Brunsvold. Her writing is so engaging and captivating. Narrated entirely in Jess’ first person voice, the story transported me to 2022 Kansas as Jess navigated a new life in a new city with nothing but a new job and a new home. I loved her spunk and grit, her love for her dad, and her desire to do the hard things to keep her promises. Kyla, Austie, and Reva all represented different stages of life and maturity, and I really enjoyed this sisterhood coming together despite the age and life experience differences. The regrets each character carried ran deep, and their vulnerability in letting the others see their true, unfiltered selves was eye-opening. This book showed me in tangible and practical terms what it means to carry one another’s burdens the way Jesus taught. Real forgiveness - the accepting and giving of it - was at the heart of this sisterhood, and I loved how church life and Bible lessons translated into daily living for these four women. I highly recommend this book that will make you rethink and reassess what Christian sisterhood means and looks like. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interview & Reviews and NetGalley, and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own. Leave a Reply. |
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