Book Review: A Chance at Forever by Melissa Jagears

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What is this book about?

In early 1900s Kansas, Mercy McClain, determined to protect Teaville’s children from the bullying she experienced as a child, finds fulfillment working at the local orphanage and serving on the school board. When Aaron Firebrook, the classmate who bothered her more than any other, petitions the board for a teaching position, she’s dead set against him getting the job.

Aaron knows he deserves every bit of Mercy’s mistrust, but he’s returned to his hometown a changed man and is seeking to earn forgiveness of those he wronged. He doesn’t expect Mercy to like him, but surely he can prove he now has the best interests of the children at heart.

Will resentment and old wounds hold them back, or can Mercy and Aaron put the past behind them in time to face the unexpected threats to everything they’re working for?

My review:

Looking for a story of redemption? This is it. Aaron was a wonderful example of how God can take a broken person and breathe new life into him. I ached for Aaron throughout his journey to make right all the wrongs he’d committed before finding God. I rooted for him to find the peace that he craved. I applauded his patience winning over Mercy and the orphans.

The romance was slow and sweet and I loved every minute of it. Mercy was loving and kind. I really didn’t like her family.

The characters from the first two books in the series return for this one and the epilogue wrapped the series up very nicely.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Aaron’s journey to be the man God wanted him to be

What I didn’t like about this book:

Mercy’s brother and sister-in-law

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. A sweet romance with a wonderful redemption thread. This is the third book in the series and while you can read it as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order to get the best experience.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Melissa Jagears, author website

-Loraine Nunley

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