Happily Ever After

by Jenn Faulk

Cammie Evans was a girl with a plan from the moment God called her to be a foreign missionary. After several years spent all over the world, though, she finds herself with a new assignment that leaves her questioning all that she once thought to be true about life, love, and calling.

David Connor was always the weird kid in the youth group, never destined to live up to his father's expectations. After several years of working to find his own significance in Christ and his calling as a foreign missionary, he finds himself asking hard questions about who he is and what God wants from him.

As their lives change and the past becomes part of the present, can Cammie and David help one another find their own happily ever after?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Romance, Christian, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Christian Romance, Fiction

328 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2015

About the author

Jenn Faulk is a native Texan who enjoys reading and writing chick lit. She's a pastor's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a marathon enthusiast who loves talking about Jesus and what a difference He's made in her life. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and a MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...

Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever

Reviews

[AKA · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was pretty good. I liked all of the stuff about Namibia and that Jenn Faulk didn't treat African like it was a country instead of a diverse collection of 54. David and Cammie were a good match (I didn't really feel that way about my last Faulk read and I will never read Charity's book for that and a host of other reasons). I adored that David had been in love with Cammie his whole life.

[Lonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no idea what to expect when I picked up this book, I had never even heard of the author before now, but it was surprisingly good. I loved the flashback of memories that Cammie and Daivd had of each other growing up, it made their characters more real to me. I also found it sweet that David's first kiss wasn't until he was 25 and it was with Cammie, the girl he's admired and loved all those years back.
And, while I don't profess to understand all of the politics behind running a megachurch like New-Life Dallas (the whole time I was reading this I was picturing in my head First Baptist Dallas, because I went there once and it sounds very similar to it) because the church I belong to isn't ran that way, with people voting for their leaders, etc., I could understand David's need to get out from under his father's shadow and his frustration in feeling like his father was still controlling his life even half way across the world.
At the end of the book, it had a preview of David's sister'S story and I was intrigued by what I read. I'll have to hunt it down somewhere.

[✨ Gramy ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a devotional Christian based story, filled with uplifting messages for believers, that included a beautiful romance everyone had to see to believe. Shares that there is a reason for everything and you are never alone.

One thing that irritated me, was that there were no numbered chapters. You just bounced back and forth between points of view and dialogue between the two main characters - like a ping pong ball. Although this may be realistic in some lives, discovering the deceit and control issues from those that should have been mentors was a big disappointment!

It was definitely able to stand on its own, was very clean, wholesome, and captivating. They delivered a HEA, based on the eyes of the beholder.

[Donna Engler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Living for Christ

Missionaries in Namibia who faithfully teach and live the word of God. A sweet Christian romance, stressing chastity and teaching others to love and follow God. Complicated by David's father who is a respected minister, but who can't seem to allow his children to follow Christ on their own, without interfering in their chosen paths. A good read.

[Toni Shiloh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adorable read. It was nice to read about another place in the world and see missionary perspective. Plus the romance was sweet.

[Lori P. Threatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet love story with the right mix of twists and turns to keep you interested despite knowing from the beginning that these two main characters would end up united together. As a PK myself, I loved how she shared some of the pressures children of pastors have to live up to. This is my first time reading a book from this author, but it won't be my last!

[Dana Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

David Conner is now my favorite book boyfriend. I loved him and I was so happy for him and Cammie. This was a happily ever after story and I highly recommend it.

[Marsha Bernabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I loved David and Cammies story! This was awesome seeing their story from the past and their present as they come together.

[Carrie Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading!

I couldn't walk away from it. Great book! Highly recommend. I will be looking for more from this author. Awesome ending.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Missions

Very good story with lots of details and stories about life on the mission field. David and Cammie make a good team. Their work in Africa is challenging and rewarding.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

On of my favorite things about this book was that it featured an woman who was older than the man. I always like a different scenario.

[Lori Sweet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Christian love story about two missionaries with huge hearts for Jesus. I love that we get to see them in action and hear what they are saying to the teens they work with (and maybe learn a little ourselves!). I like the unique angle about church politics and the influence of power in a missionary situation. Great story-telling.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this read! It had me laughing with the reality of the romance, and the toughness of the family life of a PK.
They didn't sugar coat the mission trials too much and it just made me smile while reading the cute story. I will be looking for more of this author's books.

[Andrea Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chemistry between characters kept me going till the end.

[Bonnie Finney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story.

Have read many Christian books, but this one is a little different in that it envolved politics of church. Just means that individuals that have positions, have to be careful to stay rooted and grounded in God's word and be in prayer to focused on what is really important.

[Marren · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent enough story of two Christian discovering love for each other. I am wary about the sections on Cammie'S role in missionary work, Mr. Connor's influence on his son and the way David handled the situation. Just by the direction of the dialogue I suspected the author was a wife of a man in a leadership role and a homemaker.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written. A solid Christian romance with well-developed characters and a plot that came right up to, but didn't quite achieve, intricate. I'm very disappointed in the ending, but would totally read a sequel. Camille and David are memorable and I'm actually happy for them, fake tho they are.

[Sue Ferryman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed!

A really good story about God's mercy, protection & love told with warmth and humor. A story that exposed less than perfect people that were leaders in a powerful church. But God's grace & mercy were shown. I really enjoyed this author.

[Frances Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real romance

Real believable characters - missionaries are real people! I hope there is not that much conniving and politics in Christian organisations though. It is possible though, and might help explain why there is no real move of the Holy Spirit in so many churches.

[Luzma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliffhanger

I moved the book from start to finish.
I just didn’t like it that it ended with a cliffhanger. I wanted to read more of them. I wanted to know how he proposed to her. What was their life back in Namibia as a couple. So many more questions. But I did I’ve reading it.

[Kyoung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly Real

Characters are real and you'll care about them intensely. The power plays among God's church members ... yep, real, disappointing, rarely black and white. Great job, Jenny Faulk!

[LaShunda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming love story with just enough intrigue to make me purchased the sequel. Church politics and religious passions are craftily stitched within the lives of these two missionaries as they try to live out God's plans for their lives with faith and grace. I truly enjoyed this read.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing and inspiring

I truly enjoyed the journey though this story with the main characters. A really great plotline, and so much to think about. Very enjoyable read and would recommend.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A perfectly adorable read. Nothing heavy, nothing unpredictable, and nothing short of charming.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great book to read

[Cynthia Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable book. Surprising plot

I enjoyed the story of two young people who while in the mission field in Africa reunite and fall in love.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about a missionary who believes her missionary service keeps her from finding her happily ever after. Rated G

[Olivia Cortis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Cammie and David their love story developed over time and it was interesting to read about David’s love for Cammie was started during his teenage years. Another great read!