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by Rachel Hauck (Author)
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Elle's living the dream-but is it her dream or his?

Elle loves life in Beaufort, South Carolina-lazy summer days on the sand bar, coastal bonfires, and dinners with friends sharing a lifetime of memories. And she's found her niche as the owner of a successful art gallery too. Life is good.

Then the dynamic pastor of her small town church sweeps her off her feet. She's never known a man like Jeremiah-one who breathes in confidence and exhales all doubt. When he proposes in the setting sunlight, Elle hands him her heart on a silver platter.

But Jeremiah's just accepted a large pastorate in a different state. If she's serious about their relationship, Elle will take "the call," too, leaving behind the people and place she loves so dearly. Elle's friendship with her new tenant, widower Heath McCord, and his young daughter make things even more complicated.

Is love transferrable across the miles? And can you take it with you when you go?


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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson (July 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1595543384
  • ISBN-13: 978-1595543387
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,378 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winning read, July 16, 2008
By Cara Putman (Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews
  
One thing I count on in one of Rachel's books is a spiritual thread that will challenge me and often hit me between the eyes. Elle struggles with entering a relationship of deep intimacy with Christ. She's invited to join an older woman for prayer every weekday morning for prayer. She shows up once out of a sense of obligation, but soon can't imagine her days beginning without that time. How I long for a similar sense of relationship -- yet, I have to take that step and draw near to Him, so He can draw near to me. Am I willing to make the sacrifices required to develop what my soul yearns for?

Rachel also presents characters who are fully human and struggle with real-life issues. There's no candy coating on these characters. One of Elle's sisters has to deal with the last fall-out of an earlier relationship that resulted in a daughter. Watching her struggle with real emotions without the veil of fictionalized Christianity challenged me. Am I willing to provide the accountability and support that someone needs when they find themselves confronted by the lingering effects of sin. We all have those areas, so why pretend otherwise.

This book was a joy to read. It impacted me on several levels, while being a real page-turner. If you're looking for a romance with depth, this is a fantastic one to read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Disappointed, December 30, 2008
I bought this book because of the reviews and I really enjoy Christian Fiction. Though this book is labeled as Christian Fiction and had many references to Christianity, there are several parts of this book regarding the intimacy of the main characer to her fiancee that read slightly like a mainstream romance novel. I usually choose Christian Fiction because there is a purity to the relationships, though the characters are flawed and real. This was somewhat lacking in this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Keeper", July 18, 2008
By Peggy Blann Phifer "Peg" (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
Okay, with this book, Rachel Hauck just jumped into the top tier of my favorite authors--one whose books are labeled 'keepers' and remain on my bookshelf forever.

Elle (pronounced like the letter 'L') Garvey is an artist and art gallery owner living in lowcountry Beaufort, South Carolina. We met and loved her in Sweet Caroline as the slightly wacky best friend of Caroline Sweeney. Now Elle is back with her own story. When pro-football-player-turned-minister Jeremiah Franklin proposes, Elle's dreams seem to have come true. Then she learns Jeremiah has accepted the senior pastorate of a large church in Dallas. Leave Beaufort? Sacrifice and compromise plague the couple as they plan their wedding.

In the meantime, successful New York lawyer, Heath McCord, needs some time away from the pressure-cooker of NY law as well as time to heal from the tragic death of his wife. So, he packs up his four-year-old daughter and heads to--you guessed it--Beaufort, SC, where his family has roots, and moves into Elle's cottage which she has leased out due to her relocation to Dallas.

I'll leave the rest to you to discover. I loved Elle. She's spunky, talented, smart, beautiful and fun, not to mention a gifted gal when it comes to quick repartee. Her character grows as she learns more about prayer . . . and herself. One of a writer's major responsibilities is to show character growth through the story, and Rachel aces it in Love Starts With Elle. I highly recommend this book. It's a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sequel...
After reading and loving "Sweet Caroline', I was going to lay off the Christian Fiction for a bit as I'm not generally a fan of the genre. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mercedes L. Johnmeyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I loved this book! The characters are real and human. They make mistakes and learn from them. It's nice to read a christian book that doesn't make you feel like you are lacking in... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What is LOVE ACTUALLY!! Find out in this book!
I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of this book. From the very first page to the last I delighted in Elle's life and her family, and you will too. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nora St Laurent

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just a Story
Love Starts With Elle is more than just a great story. The spiritual thread of this wonderful novel hit me right where I was and changed me. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jamie Driggers

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read
I am really on a non-fiction kick this year, and starting to prefer non-fiction actually. However, it doesn't hurt once in a while to put my feet up with a nice, warm, fuzzy... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Meg

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book!
Take a look at this delightful book! It is a sweet story with some real life struggles in it, but for those of us who like a sweet romance, you will enjoy this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Martha A.

4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
LOVE STARTS WITH ELLE started slow and I was starting to get frustrated with the story a bit. I read this in the hospital when I was recovering from surgery and it seemed Elle's... Read more
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