Faith, Hope, and Love - Scrivenings Press LLC

Set in Carbondale, Illinois, the Faith, Hope, and Love series follows Katie McGowan as she deals with heartbreak, an ailing parent, and her choice between her first love and the possibility of a new love.

The following books are included in this series:

Faith’s Journey – Faith, Hope, and Love series Book 1

Set in Carbondale, Illinois, Faith’s Journey follows Katie McGowan as she deals with heartbreak, an ailing parent, and her choice between her first love and the possibility of a new love.

Through new and unexpected friendships, Katie is challenged to take an honest look at the faith she left behind when she left home and desires a renewal of her relationship with God.

In the end, Katie finds the way back to faith and discovers living out God’s plan for your life isn’t always easy.

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Grasping Hope – Faith, Hope, and Love series Book 2

When dreams turn to nightmares what’s left to hold onto? Katie McGowan knows her fears are irrational. They’re also beyond her control. Her mind says her fiancé is faithful, but the betrayal of her past love ignites a fear stronger than her trust. Attempts to overcome it are unsuccessful. Nothing banishes her panic attacks for good. Dreading Austin’s response if he finds out about her struggle to trust, Katie hides the truth nearly destroying their relationship. It takes a lesson in hope to start healing.

Katie is released from the nightmare holding her captive to enjoy the blessings God has given. But when tragedies change her life forever, Katie’s understanding of hope is challenged. Unresolved anger and disappointment leave Katie doubting the sincerity of her beliefs. Desperate to prove her faith and minimize her failure as a believer, Katie buries her feelings beneath all the right words. When she’s faced with losing everything, will Katie abandon her hope or cling to the lifeline God has given?

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Relentless Love – Faith, Hope, and Love series Book 3

Living with limits protects a heart from hurt. After unexpectedly losing her husband, it’s a lesson Katie Blake has learned well. From moving in with her elderly father to staying at home with her son, Sammy, Katie’s life has been arranged to avoid further pain.

After three years, life feels stagnant. It’s time to carefully venture into the world once again. Sammy needs friends his age, and Katie needs a project to focus on.

As Sammy adjusts to preschool, Katie finds her perfect job. Her position even allows her to befriend Anna, a young mother who needs encouragement. Events also bring Nathan Phillips, a childhood friend, back into her life. Each successful step forward encourages Katie to continue opening her heart. By the time her friendship with Nathan begins to deepen, Katie is ready to pursue the relationship.

Nathan’s encouragement gives Katie strength to make tough decisions regarding her father’s care as his dementia progresses. But when Sammy is injured while in Nathan’s care, Katie knows she’s made a mistake. It won’t happen again. Abandoning their relationship in favor of safety is only the beginning. Katie has felt God calling her to help change Anna’s situation, but the risk is too great. God will have to find another way to help.

It takes a strange message from her father for Katie to understand God’s relentless love and desire for her life to reflect His love. But will Katie take the risk or continue limiting love in favor of a life without hurt?