Thursday, May 1, 2025

The First Pictures of us by Mandy Fender GIVEAWAY!


 Two Strangers.

One Love Story.

She was done with love, until a single photo changed everything.

Leia Schaffer walked away from the life she thought she wanted. Calling off her wedding was the hardest decision she’s ever made, but deep down, she knew she deserved more than a love that left her feeling small. A year later, she’s settled into a quiet, predictable life in her small Texas town, content with her work at an animal rescue and Saturday mornings with her best friend. Love? Not on her radar.

Until a blindfolded photoshoot with a stranger turns her world upside down.

Graham McCawley wasn’t supposed to be there. Filling in at the last minute for a feel-good news article, he never expected the woman standing in front of him to steal his breath and shake his carefully built world. Strong, beautiful, and guarded—Leia is everything he was praying for.

As their unexpected connection deepens, Leia finds herself drawn to Graham’s quiet strength and genuine kindness. But opening her heart again means risking everything, especially when their photographs go viral, bringing unwanted attention and past fears to the surface.

Can they trust God—and each other—for a second chance at something real?

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Mandy Fender is an award-winning author, speaker, and blogger who hopes to glorify God and uplift others. She has worked in youth ministry for over a decade, and is currently serving in children's and women's ministry. She counts herself blessed to also be able to serve through writing, which has been her dream ever since she was a little girl. Her writing has been featured in Devozine magazine for teens, local newspapers, and Epifiction.

It is her aim to live and love like Christ in all that she does and says. She's a new homeschool mom of two and serves in full time ministry with her husband in the great state of Texas.

My Thoughts... This was such a touching story of healing and true love. The way that Graham and Leia met is so fun and I loved that part so much. Leia was broken but I loved how imperfect she was. This whole story came together so well and for me it was not long enough. It ended way too soon for me. I cannot wait to read Fenders next book. I highly recommend this book. Mary Reader received this book from the publisher f or review. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are our own.

7 comments:

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    1. Henrietta, You are the winner. I will get your book in the mail this week! Congrats!

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  2. I have never heard of this author before.

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  3. A new author for me this book sounds really good.

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  4. I hope my name is in the running for this gorgeous book.

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  5. Great review. You made me want to read this story!!

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