A Love So Strong

by Kendra Norman-Bellamy

If there was such thing as a perfect marriage, Bryan and Nicole Walker had it. Even without the child they desire after five years of marriage, their love for one another is solid. But then, without warning, the very thing they wanted threatens to tear them apart. Tricia Smart, a woman from Bryan's past, introduces a child who has Bryan's eyes and smile. Nicole is devastated, Bryan is blindsided and Tricia is unsympathetic. A marriage that was once unshakeable is put to the ultimate test.

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

With multi-book deals with the highly esteemed publishers of Harlequin's Kimani Press (New Spirit imprint), Moody Publishing (Lift Every Voice imprint) and Urban Books (Urban Christian imprint), Kendra has risen to become one of the most acclaimed voices in Christian fiction.

Among other honors, Kendra has been named a bestselling author on the Black Expressions Bestsellers List, the Walmart Bestsellers List and the Essence Bestsellers List, where her novel, "Crossing Jhordan's River" peaked at #1 for paperback fiction. Most recently, Kendra was presented (by the African American Literary Awards Show) with the 2008 awards for Best Christian Fiction of the Year (for "Battle of Jericho") and Best Anthology of the year (for "This Far By Faith").

Reviews

[Whit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it! Bryan and Nicole have a faith-based marriage made in heaven! They have true love and respect for one another. Although they have made peace with it, deep down inside they want a child of their own. But it is not to be. Until a crazy ex hook-up shows up with a 12 year old boy that Tricia says belongs to Bryan. Will this shocking announcement destroy their happy marriage or will their faith in God bring them closer together to form the family that they have prayed for?

[Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fiction is fiction, but you don’t just accept a child as yours because someone says the child is yours, you get a blood test. Overall, it was a good read and I do recommend it.

[Morana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS BOOK!! omg Kendra really put her all In this one.

[Blessed T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried. I haven't done that in a long time where a book is concerned.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very touching book. It got my attention quickly because it was something I could relate too from my past relationships. I knew exactly how Nicole felt. It is one hard pill to swallow. Nicole was a very strong woman and you could never say how you would react until you are in that situation. Bryan also was a good man to step up to the plate and take on the responsibility of being a father after all those years had passed. Apparently a child by someone he had never seen before. He should have took the test in the beginning eventhough Gerald looked just like him. Looks can be deceiving!!!! Overall this was a good book. Makes you look at life diffently..... I would recommend people to read it... ..

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a genre that doesn't really interest me, now--but at the point in my life (2005-2007) when I was really into them, they were great, because they provided a temporary distraction. Good relative stories and I would recommend them, if this is your preferred genre. Ms Bellamy is one of the better writers, too.

[BW Diva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read, Bryan and Nicole had a strong love for each other she had his back no matter what.
The friendship Nicole & Sharon had was great even their spouses was great friends and they was there for each other what true friends will do. I was upset with Tricia Smart she was just wrong in so many ways and I'm glad she was revealed of her wicked ways before it was too late.

[Kimetra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book love the way brings you into the story to make it real

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very good story! A bit of a fairy tale but I definitely enjoyed the read!

[Carol Hornsby-mccoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great love story. It will leave you in thoughts for years to come. Read it and you will never forget it.

[Brenda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Rasheeda Hutchins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one book that I read over and over again. Its somewhat of a fairytale in regards to "A love so strong" that most women desire. One of my favorites and it kept me in awe the entire book.

[Patricia Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was a simple read, I got board with it