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Single Again #2
Acres of Promise
Join the journey with Chantelle Anderson as she actions all in her power, to prevent her teenage son falling into a life of crime and drugs.
Along the way, in her vulnerable state, she struggles to find a suitable life partner. With the trials she's experiencing with her son, who'd want to take on the whole package? Unless, God intervenes and shows He hasn't forgotten Chantelle's desperate situation.
Acres of Promise is a beautiful story of how God restores what was lost and stolen, replacing it with more than we can ask or imagine.
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If you like contemporary Christian women's fiction with a romance thread, then you'll enjoy this novel. Similar styles may be Denise Hunter, Karen Kingsbury, Lori Wicks, and the like.
Along the way, in her vulnerable state, she struggles to find a suitable life partner. With the trials she's experiencing with her son, who'd want to take on the whole package? Unless, God intervenes and shows He hasn't forgotten Chantelle's desperate situation.
Acres of Promise is a beautiful story of how God restores what was lost and stolen, replacing it with more than we can ask or imagine.
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If you like contemporary Christian women's fiction with a romance thread, then you'll enjoy this novel. Similar styles may be Denise Hunter, Karen Kingsbury, Lori Wicks, and the like.
- GenresContemporaryRomance
204 pages, ebook
Published January 31, 2020
85 people are currently reading
125 people want to read
About the author
Lisa Renee
23 books175 followersLisa Renee’s first full-time job was as a marketing manager at 19 years of age. From there, she learned the ins and outs of small business and went on to create three business start-ups, including developing her own brand of organic smoothies and lattes.
When Lisa got the writing bug, she switched gears and now loves coming up with swoon-worthy stories filled with awkward moments, adding love and laughter to every page of her romantic comedies.
When she's not writing, you can find her enjoying nature, hiking, snorkeling or with her running buddies, jogging the great outdoors of her home country, Australia.
When Lisa got the writing bug, she switched gears and now loves coming up with swoon-worthy stories filled with awkward moments, adding love and laughter to every page of her romantic comedies.
When she's not writing, you can find her enjoying nature, hiking, snorkeling or with her running buddies, jogging the great outdoors of her home country, Australia.
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May 2, 2020
Chantelle’s Courage
Chantelle’s life has been a sad journey thus far in the area of romance especially. But surely God has somebody good for her. Cassie, her best friend, is sure she found him in Mark. Chantelle was enchanted by Mark. He led Street Meetings even and had regular Prayer Meetings at his house weekly. After only a couple of weeks, he tells Chantelle he loves her and feels a spiritual connection with her too. He gets out a large diamond ring and puts it on her without asking her if she will marry him. Who does that? But then he wants to pray over them so they can give themselves to one another before they have a wedding ceremony. Chantelle can’t get away from him fast enough. That’s only a fraction of the rest of this fascinating story. There is also a young son who is a major challenge to his Mom. Chantelle’s 2 daughters were never so difficult. What does God want to do in Chantelle’s life?
Chantelle’s life has been a sad journey thus far in the area of romance especially. But surely God has somebody good for her. Cassie, her best friend, is sure she found him in Mark. Chantelle was enchanted by Mark. He led Street Meetings even and had regular Prayer Meetings at his house weekly. After only a couple of weeks, he tells Chantelle he loves her and feels a spiritual connection with her too. He gets out a large diamond ring and puts it on her without asking her if she will marry him. Who does that? But then he wants to pray over them so they can give themselves to one another before they have a wedding ceremony. Chantelle can’t get away from him fast enough. That’s only a fraction of the rest of this fascinating story. There is also a young son who is a major challenge to his Mom. Chantelle’s 2 daughters were never so difficult. What does God want to do in Chantelle’s life?
March 18, 2021
What an unexpected story! Lisa Renee has a gift writing real-life yet unpredictable characters. Her stories tend to travel along paths where you don't think a character will go... which is refreshing as a reader!
This novel followed Chantelle Anderson, Cassie's best friend (the main protagonist from the first book in the series) and single mother to Noah. Life has dealt Chantelle blow after blow, and mixed with poor past decisions, she's now living a difficult life.
Several people enter her life, and I thought she might've found happiness early on in the piece... but no. Chantelle's happiness is fleeting at best, and non-existent for large sections of the book. Yet the story is never completely devoid of hope... and I was so thankful for this.
Unpredictable, devastating and disheartening at times, yet a true example of redemption and second chances. Chantelle's story is based on true events, another surprise in the mix of surprises.
This novel followed Chantelle Anderson, Cassie's best friend (the main protagonist from the first book in the series) and single mother to Noah. Life has dealt Chantelle blow after blow, and mixed with poor past decisions, she's now living a difficult life.
Several people enter her life, and I thought she might've found happiness early on in the piece... but no. Chantelle's happiness is fleeting at best, and non-existent for large sections of the book. Yet the story is never completely devoid of hope... and I was so thankful for this.
Unpredictable, devastating and disheartening at times, yet a true example of redemption and second chances. Chantelle's story is based on true events, another surprise in the mix of surprises.
December 9, 2020
A Heartwarming Tale, But...
I loved the plot in this story. The hero was pretty awesome, too. The heroine kind of irritated me at times, but she had moments of greatness scattered throughout the story. The text needs more proofreading, though. I saw multiple typos which pulled me out of the story. I know they were typos because in other places where the issue could have occurred, it didn't. Another problem was that the story dragged in places. I could've skipped the whole first half of the book or it could've been summed up in a couple of paragraphs.
I did like several things about this book, though. The faith element was strong in this story. The characters really worked to stay close to God by praying often and encouraging each other in a Biblically sound way. The interaction between the hero and heroine was well done.
I loved the plot in this story. The hero was pretty awesome, too. The heroine kind of irritated me at times, but she had moments of greatness scattered throughout the story. The text needs more proofreading, though. I saw multiple typos which pulled me out of the story. I know they were typos because in other places where the issue could have occurred, it didn't. Another problem was that the story dragged in places. I could've skipped the whole first half of the book or it could've been summed up in a couple of paragraphs.
I did like several things about this book, though. The faith element was strong in this story. The characters really worked to stay close to God by praying often and encouraging each other in a Biblically sound way. The interaction between the hero and heroine was well done.
January 10, 2021
Acres of promise
In Acres of Promise Chantelle was being challenged by her son. Noah is a only son and Chantelle is a single mother. I loved Chantelle character, she was such a good mother. I loved how she handled things with her life and son. She has tried to date but having a hard time finding the right guy. When least expected she meets Andrew. Will he finally be the one?
I loved how Chantelle and Noah had pets. A really special dog story in the book. Having pets in a book adds so much to the story.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Prism book tours. This book review is my own opinion.
In Acres of Promise Chantelle was being challenged by her son. Noah is a only son and Chantelle is a single mother. I loved Chantelle character, she was such a good mother. I loved how she handled things with her life and son. She has tried to date but having a hard time finding the right guy. When least expected she meets Andrew. Will he finally be the one?
I loved how Chantelle and Noah had pets. A really special dog story in the book. Having pets in a book adds so much to the story.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Prism book tours. This book review is my own opinion.
December 15, 2020
Heart hurt
Chantelle finds herself dealing with Noah, once her sweet son, now a defiant 11year old, looking for trouble. She sees shadows of the behaviors that ruined her brothers' lives in her own child. His father had been a bad man with many vices he'd kept from her until they were married. When his dad died, Noah felt abandoned in spite of his dad's death being from illness. The bravery and courage Chantelle shows as his behaviors continue on a downward spiral are the picture of tough love. Now, she's going to fight to save him!
Chantelle finds herself dealing with Noah, once her sweet son, now a defiant 11year old, looking for trouble. She sees shadows of the behaviors that ruined her brothers' lives in her own child. His father had been a bad man with many vices he'd kept from her until they were married. When his dad died, Noah felt abandoned in spite of his dad's death being from illness. The bravery and courage Chantelle shows as his behaviors continue on a downward spiral are the picture of tough love. Now, she's going to fight to save him!
September 23, 2022
A woman with a teenage son who is constantly in trouble. Her daughter and son-in-law buy a piece of property and rent it to her. She really needs to move - get away from her son's friends. And she finds a church she really enjoys. And then she meets the neighbour at church . . . . and he helps her with her son. LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
April 18, 2023
I realize it’s a religious romance, but the overdone preaching makes it hard to enjoy the story, and it was a good story. The characters and their backgrounds were interesting, and struggles were real. Even though I wasn’t interested in reading the religious parts of the book, I didn’t like the kissing scenes either.
July 4, 2020
Acres of Promise is a beautiful realistic Christian novel. It is a beautiful story about a mother who has difficulties with her 12-year-old son. Fortunately, God has not forgotten her. A verry nice story to read. The book has nice characters and I love the Christian aspects in it.
August 3, 2020
God always keeps His promises.
My heart goes out to her. Discernment is very important when finding a spouse. Mother and son both needed to learn an important lesson that we all need to learn. A child of God behaves like his or her Father God. Very good book!
My heart goes out to her. Discernment is very important when finding a spouse. Mother and son both needed to learn an important lesson that we all need to learn. A child of God behaves like his or her Father God. Very good book!
September 2, 2021
Beautiful love story
Interesting read about hardships that Christians endure on earth.
A lonely woman wants to find love and a role model for her son. She has to learn God, herself and mankind again.
Interesting read about hardships that Christians endure on earth.
A lonely woman wants to find love and a role model for her son. She has to learn God, herself and mankind again.
December 4, 2020
True to life
I love how you issues dealt with within this story line are true to life. That they are real life issue that the readers can learn true perspectives from.
I love how you issues dealt with within this story line are true to life. That they are real life issue that the readers can learn true perspectives from.
March 4, 2021
Good and clean
This was a good story. I had to skip around a lot as I felt some of it was pointless and boring. I like that her relationship didn't happen right away.
This was a good story. I had to skip around a lot as I felt some of it was pointless and boring. I like that her relationship didn't happen right away.
September 7, 2021
CL
Interesting book .Highly recommend it twice that God was included n this story and how works in peoples lives for the good .
Interesting book .Highly recommend it twice that God was included n this story and how works in peoples lives for the good .
October 15, 2020
What an unexpected story! Lisa Renee has a gift writing real-life yet unpredictable characters. Her stories tend to travel along paths where you don't think a character will go... which is refreshing as a reader!
This novel followed Chantelle Anderson, Cassie's best friend (the main protagonist from the first book in the series) and single mother to Noah. Life has dealt Chantelle blow after blow, and mixed with poor past decisions, she's now living a difficult life.
Several people enter her life, and I thought she might've found happiness early on in the piece... but no. Chantelle's happiness is fleeting at best, and non-existent for large sections of the book. Yet the story is never completely devoid of hope... and I was so thankful for this.
Unpredictable, devastating and disheartening at times, yet a true example of redemption and second chances. Chantelle's story is based on true events, another surprise in the mix of surprises.
This novel followed Chantelle Anderson, Cassie's best friend (the main protagonist from the first book in the series) and single mother to Noah. Life has dealt Chantelle blow after blow, and mixed with poor past decisions, she's now living a difficult life.
Several people enter her life, and I thought she might've found happiness early on in the piece... but no. Chantelle's happiness is fleeting at best, and non-existent for large sections of the book. Yet the story is never completely devoid of hope... and I was so thankful for this.
Unpredictable, devastating and disheartening at times, yet a true example of redemption and second chances. Chantelle's story is based on true events, another surprise in the mix of surprises.
January 31, 2020
We all love second chances and second chances at love always melt our hearts. Lisa Renee writes about women who have been buffeted by life's storms and have come through stronger than before.
In Acres of Promise, Chantelle Anderson has had some bad relationships, is a single mother, and is looking for love.
This time, she wants to meet someone whose character lives up to her hopes and dreams.
Making mistakes along the way, such as jumping into a relationship with someone she meets online, and perhaps not taking enough time to really get to know the person. When she finally has to move to the country due to some more complications, her life takes a turn for the better.
This is where she meets Andrew, a classic romance novel hero, who becomes her knight in shining armour–with a few twists and turns along the way of course!
Chantelle loves God and wants to choose wisely, both for herself and for her troubled son, Noah. The stakes are high and life is never simple.
For anyone who has struggled to find love the second-time-around, this story might just give you some encouragement–encouragement to be careful and also encouragement to perhaps try again.
This book is definitely for readers of inspirational romance, particularly of the second chance kind.
In Acres of Promise, Chantelle Anderson has had some bad relationships, is a single mother, and is looking for love.
This time, she wants to meet someone whose character lives up to her hopes and dreams.
Making mistakes along the way, such as jumping into a relationship with someone she meets online, and perhaps not taking enough time to really get to know the person. When she finally has to move to the country due to some more complications, her life takes a turn for the better.
This is where she meets Andrew, a classic romance novel hero, who becomes her knight in shining armour–with a few twists and turns along the way of course!
Chantelle loves God and wants to choose wisely, both for herself and for her troubled son, Noah. The stakes are high and life is never simple.
For anyone who has struggled to find love the second-time-around, this story might just give you some encouragement–encouragement to be careful and also encouragement to perhaps try again.
This book is definitely for readers of inspirational romance, particularly of the second chance kind.
January 31, 2020
For anyone who believes that their best days are behind them, Acres of Promise shows that it's never too late for second chances. Chantelle, a single mother, struggles to relate to her troubled teenage son Noah. Grappling with loneliness and trying to keep her son out of trouble almost proves too much. At times, my heart ached for Chantelle and Noah...the hurt and misunderstandings between them. No matter what, though, they discover that God is always faithful. He always knows how to bring the right people into our lives at the right time. A great read!
January 25, 2020
For those of us who might feel like our days of romance are behind us, those of us who’ve put aside our own desires to meet the needs of our children, even when we feel inadequate to the task, and those of us who wonder if God’s forgotten us, or written us off, Chantelle’s story in Acres of Love gives us a fresh hope and perspective on being a single Christian parent, trying to navigate raising a rebellious young teen son in Australia without a father of his own.
January 30, 2020
Wonderful story by Lisa Renee! What an adventure to follow the real-life struggles of a mother raising a problem teen alone while navigating through the sometimes unsettling world of dating. The story flowed well, and I loved the characters! Looking forward to more from this author!
July 4, 2020
Acres of Promise is a beautiful realistic Christian novel. It is a beautiful story about a mother who has difficulties with her 12-year-old son. Fortunately, God has not forgotten her. A verry nice story to read. The book has nice characters and I love the Christian aspects in it.
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