Book: Broken Together Authors: Brenda S. Anderson & Sarah S Anderson Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction Release date: December 1, 2021
How do you persevere when you have no more will to fight?
Jennifer and Chad Taylor had dreamed of opening a coffee and cocoa shop since before they said, “I do.” When Chad is sent to prison for murder despite claiming innocence, that dream—along with their family—is shattered.
After years of fighting for Chad’s release, Jennifer finally breaks free from her shame, anger, and hopelessness, and forges ahead with the dream the two of them once shared. With the help of their college-aged twins, she begins to move forward.
Without Chad.
When their lawyer arrives with news of evidence that may prove Chad’s innocence, a strange mixture of emotions overtakes her. Does she want Chad to return home? He isn’t the same man he once was, and she certainly isn’t the same woman. She’s worked hard to piece the remnants of their family back together, and his coming home could fracture the family once again.
It all comes down to one question. She loves her husband enough to fight for his release from prison, but does she love him enough to fight for their marriage?
Broken Together Excerpt Six
“And it’s probably way expensive.” This from Jason, who kept Chloe grounded. Today, he had to pull his twin back to earth.“
That too.” Jenn sighed. “But your father would remind us that it’s always good to dream.” With a sigh, she headed to her car. Someday she and Chad would realize their dream of opening a coffee and cocoa shop, but first he had to be released from prison. Her immediate dream—her daily prayer—was that evidence would come forward proving his innocence.
No way did her husband murder his former mentor.
“Mom, can’t we at least check it out?” Chloe grabbed her arm then thrust a note into Jenn’s hand. “Here’s the realtor’s number. Give her a call, please?”
Jenn stared down at the number, wanting to call, more out of curiosity than anything, but they’d be wasting the realtor’s time. Chad wouldn’t have hesitated. “You do realize we probably wouldn’t see it today.”“We can always return. It’s not that far from Gran and Pop’s place. Please?” Chloe looked at her with thosepuppy dog eyes that Chad had always succumbed to. Jenn was less prone to giving in, but admittedly, she wanted to see this place, too
Brenda S. Anderson writes authentic, gritty, life-affirming fiction that shows God at work in people’s messy lives. She enjoys live music and theater, walking the shores of Lake Superior, and sharing hot cocoa with friends and family. She lives near Minneapolis with her newly retired husband. Together, they plan to travel across the United States, checking items off their bucket list, beginning with a bus trip to Niagara Falls.
A former barista, Sarah S. Anderson loves all things coffee, so when her mother asked her to help with a book set in a coffee shop, the answer was an enthusiastic “Yes!” When not creating imaginary coffee shops, Sarah spends much of her time at the theater, either on stage acting, singing, and dancing, or offstage as musical director. She lives near the heart of Minneapolis with her two cuddly kitties.
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