Promise Of Forever Love (Second Chance at Love V3) [Paperback]

Vanessa Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2011 | Series: Second Chance at Love (Book 3)

Ever since the death of her husband almost two years ago, the church that Yvonne Milner pastored with him has been losing members and money–fast. When the board decides to find a new senior pastor, Yvonne determines to hang on to her position and do a better job of shepherding her flock. She's neither ready nor willing to hang up her minister's robe just yet.

Just before a pivotal meeting of the church board, Thomas Reed steps back into her life. The handsome, world–renowned motivational speaker was her husband's best friend, and, as a widower, he knows the pain she's going through. With his help, Yvonne fights to stay in the ministry, trusting that God has great plans yet for the church.

When a threat of a different kind targets the church, as well as her daughter, Yvonne is grateful to have Thomas standing by her side. But when long–buried emotions arise in their friendship for the first time, Yvonne hesitates, not wanting to betray her husband or break her promise to love him forever. Will her passion lie forever buried in the past, or can she let it live again?

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About the Author

Vanessa Miller is a best–selling author, playwright, and motivational speaker. Her stage productions include Get You Some Business, Don't Turn Your Back on God, and Can't You Hear Them Crying. Vanessa self–published her first three books and, in 2006, signed a five–book deal with Urban Christian/Kensington. Her first book with Whitaker House, Yesterday's Promise, released in Spring 2010 and is the first book in the Second Chance at Love series.

Vanessa holds a degree in organizational communication from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. She is a dedicated Christian and a devoted mother who also serves in her church as an ordained exhorter. Vanessa lives in Dayton, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House (March 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603742093
• ISBN-13: 978-1603742092
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming....., March 28, 2011

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LOVE2READ "TJ" (HOME OF THE CRABS, MARYLAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Promise Of Forever Love (Second Chance at Love V3) (Paperback)

I enjoy reading all of of vanessa miller's books. This was a great story about a woman minister, Yvonne who loses her husband of over 30 years to cancer. After his death, members of the church would like to fire her because of members leaving the church. Her husband's best friend a minister, Thomas Reed comes to help restore the church along with her. They begin to spend time together and are attracted to one another. Great beginning of a love story. I highly recommend the entire series. The story also has a man who is set on revenge who is trying to destroy the church structure. You will be anxiously awaiting what is going to happen next.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read, May 18, 2011

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Kelly Burns (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Promise of Forever Love (Second Chance at Love) (Kindle Edition)

A Promise of Forever Love is the story of Yvonne Milner, a rising female pastor in Detroit who hits a slow patch as she tries to recover from the death of her husband David two years older, and manage the church that she and her husband had co-pastored together for years. Things are further complicated by a declining economy, and scheming individuals intent on removing Yvonne from her her post as senior pastor and destroying her church. Meanwhile, her growing feelings for longtime family friend Thomas Reed has her confused. Yvonne's hands are full with her personal life and her church and she must depend on her faith to navigate her way through the crises.

This was my first read from Vanessa Miller and I enjoyed it. I actually purchased another book from her but have not received it yet and so ended up reading this one which I bought on kindle first. I wasn't wowed by the concept but the story turned out to be interesting. The characters felt real, except for Marvel who seemed a bit over the top. But this did not detract from the story. I felt that it started out a bit slow,(I actually put it down for a few days which is unusual for me) but once it picked up, it kept me hanging on until the end. As a younger reader I can't really say I identified with the protagonist who is in her 50s, but I still enjoyed the book. It was a little heavier on the scriptural references than most books I read, but this did not take away from the story - however it should be a warning to those who are unsure whether or not this is Christian fiction or just another church drama story.

This is a great inspirational offering from Miller and I look forward to reading more work from her.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 28, 2011

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This review is from: A Promise of Forever Love (Second Chance at Love) (Kindle Edition)

I have been following the series and can't wait until the next book is released. Thank you Vanessa for trying true to yourself. Each day holds a new promise. Thank you for reminding us to keep HOPE alive.