Nobody's Baby but Mine

by Marianne Evans

Noah Talbert just lost his twin sister—his closest living relative—to a horrific automobile accident. Her death brings him straight to Angel Falls where he claims guardianship of his five-year-old nephew, Dylan.Elementary school counselor Charlotte Latherson is focused on Dylan's case for reasons both personal and professional. His mother was Charlotte's best friend, and the loss has transformed the once joyful and engaging little boy into a reticent, downtrodden kindergartner.Charlotte is well aware of Noah's history. Other than a close relationship with his sister, Noah's life has been solitary; he keeps to himself and builds strong walls of protection around a heart. Can he provide what's best for Dylan? At times they butt heads over the youngster's life, but as they struggle, God opens a loving pathway in their hearts. While Noah fights for a child he feels is nobody's baby but his, Charlotte wonders if the feelings they share can't create the bridge to a miracle.

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2017

About the author

Marianne Evans is an award-winning author of Christian romance and fiction. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create.

Her Christian women’s fiction debut, Devotion, earned the prestigious Bookseller’s Best Award as well as the Heart of Excellence Award. Hearts Communion earned a win for Best Romance from the Christian Small Publisher's Association. She is also a two-time recipient of the Selah Award for her books Then & Now and Finding Home.

Marianne is a lifelong resident of Michigan and an active member of Romance Writers of America, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President.

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read...

Noah Talbert is faced with loss and instant fatherhood when his twin sister Jen tragically dies in a car accident leaving him soul custody of his five year old nephew Dylan. A move to Angel Falls and into his sister's cottage at Hearts Haven finds him dealing with the grief and struggles of Dylan. His sister's best friend Charlotte Latherson helps him through with both Dylan's and his loss. Noah finds himself falling for Charlotte. But, is he ready for both fatherhood and love? Is staying in Angels Falls the best for Dylan? Noah's struggles and doubt leaves him asking questions, wondering why his sister would want him to raise Dylan. Is the answer in finding love with Charlotte? To give Dylan a family he so desperately needs to heal?


Marianne Evans writes a beautiful story dealing with loss, grief and of course love. Nobody's Baby but Mine is a quick read, but will leave you wanting to know more of the character's story. Highly recommend.

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marianne Evans in her storyteller style brings a beautiful love story about loss and finding love aided by God's love and mercy.
I loved the setting of Heart Haven, the idea of angels protecting everyone and the sign " May Love Find All Who Enter Here".
I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more Heart Haven books.
A copy of this book was given to me by the author but my opinions are my own.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new family for Dylan

Dylan was acting like any little boy would act in His situation. Only God is able to completely heal people and allow them to love and trust again. Very well done!

[Clare Revell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know about Charlotte falling for Noah, but I've totally fallen for Dylan. He's so cute... This one again tugs at the heart strings. It shows how a sudden bereavement affects the child as well as the adult left behind. Really would have liked another 40 pages or so, but that's just me. :)