Book Beginnings + Friday 56: To Bring You Back (Rhythms of Redemption Romances #1) by Emily Conrad

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring To Bring You Back (Rhythms of Redemption Romances #1) by Emily Conrad. I can't say enough good things about this book. I LOVE it!

It's been a stressful week, to say the least. My desktop computer completely died at the beginning of the week. It would cost more to try to fix it and/or recover my data, so I'm having to order a new one. It took me a few days (it takes me forever to make a big decision like that, lol), but I've finally ordered a new desktop and it should arrive in a week or two. I'm praying it's a good one. I always stress about making these kinds of decisions. I'm thankful I have a laptop, though. It's been a lifesaver, but I've still gotten really far behind on pretty much everything. I just wanted to let y'all know in case I'm a little slower with things right now. 

About the Book (From Goodreads)

He's determined to confront the past she's desperate to forget.
Broke in more ways than one, the last thing Adeline Green can afford is for her now-famous high school crush to descend on her quiet life.

People in the small town of Lakeshore, Wisconsin, think of her as the hard-working church secretary or as the local food truck's lunch-hour cashier. They'd never suspect the shame she's hiding.

She attended high school with both the lead singer and the drummer of the rock band, Awestruck. In fact, she used to play in the band herself, but that was back before Awestruck made it big—and before her relationship with lead singer Gannon Vaughn took a turn that ultimately led to tragedy and heartbreak.

She's living a different life now, but when Gannon shows up, he brings with him a public spotlight that threatens to expose her deepest regret. The closer she gets to him, the more she risks the carefully curated life that's finally brought her a measure of peace.

Gannon Vaughn and his rock band, Awestruck, have conquered the music industry, but he can’t overcome his feelings for Adeline.

She may have been right to cut off contact between them years ago, but thanks to the grace of God, he's a changed man. When he hears Adeline’s struggling, he sets out to turn her life around and win back the love he lost to poor choices eight years ago.

But when Gannon’s fame and their mutual regrets jeopardize their relationship anew, will grace be enough to bring them back to God and each other?

A meaningful Christian romance with a side of fame and fortune for readers who enjoy faith-filled escapes and happily-ever-afters where no one is beyond hope of redemption. Start reading today!

Book Beginnings

At the sight of the food trailer's next customer, Adeline Green coughed on the bacon-scented air.

Friday 56

Gannon let the last note fade before glancing to gauge Adeline's reaction. Her eyes were wide, but her gaze pointed away, toward the painting. She started to open her mouth, then bit her lip. When she raised her hand to scratch her neck, her fingers trembled.

What have you been reading lately?