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The Friessens #7

Family First

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They never expected their happily ever after could go so wrong.


Katy and Steven never imagined that their simple dreams would come crashing around them, but six months in and this newlywed couple’s carefully crafted future is crumbling. Instead of being by Steven’s side, Katy finds herself with a distance between them, secrets of her own, and a divided family that could end up with Steven walking away.


Now includes LEAVE THE LIGHT ON


When the unthinkable happens a family’s life is changed forever.


Katy and Steven have settled in their new home, with a new job, a new life, and a baby on the way. Everything for this young couple is perfect—that is, until the night Steven makes a quick trip to the grocery store for his pregnant wife. As the sun rises and Katy wakes, she soon discovers that Steven never made it home


Did you miss the other books in this big family romance series? Start with the worldwide bestseller THE FORGOTTEN CHILD translated in German & French.
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THE OUTSIDER SERIES


The Forgotten Child
A Baby And a Wedding (Short Story)
Fallen Hero
The Search (Short Story)
The Awakening
Secrets
Runaway
Overdue (Short Story)
The Unexpected Storm
The Wedding


THE A NEW BEGINNING


The Deadline
The Price to Love
A Different Kind of Love
A Vow of Love


THE FRIESSENS


The Reunion
The Bloodline
The Promise
The Business Plan
The Decision
First Love
Family First
Leave the Light On

171 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2016

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Lorhainne Eckhart

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New York Times & USA Today bestseller Lorhainne Eckhart writes Raw Relatable Real Romance is best known for her big family romances series, where “Morals and family are running themes. Danger, romance, and a drive to do what is right will see you glued to the page.” As one fan calls her, she is the “Queen of the family saga.” (aherman) writing “the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.” Follow Lorhainne on Bookbub to receive alerts on New Releases and Sales and join her mailing list at LorhainneEckhart.com for her Monday Blog, books news, giveaways and FREE reads. With over 120 books, audiobooks, and multiple series published and available at all retailers now translated into six languages. She is a multiple recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, and lives in the Pacific Northwest on an island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.

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3,606 reviews48 followers
May 22, 2017
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Story about two young recently married couple still in their earlier state of marriage. He wants to do things without help and she still relies on her parents to get her way. It ia a story about a young couple learning to communicate with each other and learning that you must learn to sacrifice things along the way.

Things seem to be going well for Katy and Steve early in their marriage but then life throws a few curves. Steve is fired as his job an apprentice electrician and the area does not have any openings his ex boss recommends a friend but that would mean they would have to move which she does not want. Things do not get any easier as they start to miss communicating with each other.

They will have to learn to grow up if they want to make things work. Will learn to compromise before their marriage fall apart?
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1,448 reviews15 followers
June 3, 2022
FAMILY FIRST could be the Friessen family motto. In this instance, it’s more a question of whose family. Katy and Steven are faced with their first real hurdle just six months into their marriage, where they both struggle with whom to put first. It’s not an easy answer for either of them, and it’s one that could either tear them apart or make them stronger. The emotional roller coaster is in play with this tale as there’s a lot of heartache and strife which will tear at your heart. You’re not always sure the direction the story will go until it gets there so there are plenty of anxious moments, too, but it’s a compelling story that is sure to keep you thoroughly involved from the very beginning until the surprising end.
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Author 4 books14 followers
January 8, 2018
Wonderful story

This is a wonderful addition to the Friessen family stories. A story of love, family, and making tough choices in life.
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380 reviews
December 5, 2016
Loved this book

Where are these Friessn Men and where can I get 3 for my daughters. I can not wait to see what next happens with Steven and Katy. The Friessen is my favorite series. I will stop reading books when one comes out to read they are that good.
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December 24, 2016
Katy kind of drove me crazy with her demands but i got through it.
1,243 reviews
January 4, 2017
Interesting story filled with turmoil and how a young couple come to grips with problems in their marriage. How family tries to help and they try to solve their issues on their own.
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