Told You Twice (Told You Series Book 2) by Kristen Heitzmann

Book Description:

Alexis Murphy is done messing with the wrong kinds of men. She could not be happier planning a personalized Grace Evangeline wedding with her fiancé, Jeffrey, who is so right for her. Or is he? 

Stage star and spokesmodel, Bo Corrigan, could be the ultimate disruption. Alexis—Exi—is caught by his talent and sexual magnetism. Yet under the glow, she senses trouble, not only danger from Bo’s past mistakes, but something inside tearing him apart. 

From the moment Bo sees Exi, he knows she’s special, but not only that—she’s real. Unlike the theater scene he’s been immersed in, she sees the man he is and won’t stop until she’s reached inside and brought that person from despair to life … if only they have time. 

With violent forces against them, can they get beyond the damage to love that heals and restores? 

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Wow, what a story! This one is still lingering with me and has me excited for the next installment of the Told You Series, the novella Twice Take Two! But back to this one... Heitzmann's story and characters lived large, leaping off the page and finding a place where they live and breathe in my imagination. Bo Corrigan captured my attention in Book 1 and I have been excited to see his story play out. And what a story he has, one filled with inner angst. While to the world he appears one way, inside he is hurting, grieving and carrying a load no one can carry; we are not meant to. Bo needs Jesus, but he is walking the wrong way. He has fallen in the pit and sometimes he places himself there. It is a hard journey but a beautiful journey in the end as the prodigal finds his way home. And for any of you who follow my reviews, you know I love a good prodigal story!

This book is most certainly not about perfect people, who have it all together. Although, some may try to come across as if they do. This story paints a picture of real life hurts, sin, self destruction and more. But this story also paints a picture of grace, mercy, truth, hope and love! There is forgiveness and there is more to us than we can see at times, the person that God sees and calls to come home. Thankfully He loves us and died for us while we were still in our sin! Amen!

I will say that I was not immediately sucked into the story. But it did not take long for that to happen. And once I was wrapped up in the story, I found it very hard to walk away from it. In fact, last night I stayed up way too late to finish it because I had to!  And all day today it has continued to linger with me. I do not want to say too much about the ins and outs of the tale because I want you to enjoy that journey on your own. But I will tell you that the cast from Told You So, Book 1 is back! And they are not just short cameo appearances either! It was great getting to see these characters and their relationships further develop. Not only that, I enjoyed a few chuckles along the way! Do not think this is all a deep sad tale, it has its ups and downs, and you will love traveling along on this journey!

Conclusion, read this one!