"When a man spent time on his knees, he was required to stand tall. Anything else implied that what Christ did on the cross wasn't enough."

I've enjoyed the other books in Road to Refuge series and it was nice to get Jesse's story in the third book. I loved getting to know Jesse's past a bit more and his rock solid faith was inspirational. Maeryn was a lovable character who endured many difficulties but is now shifting to joy of parenting a teenage boy. The theme of living and giving grace was powerful and learning to reconcile the sin of mankind with the goodness of a loving God was quite emotional. The plot was relatively predictable but the sweetness of redemption woven throughout the book was just what I needed.

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Jesse Donovan has made some bad choices but he's now a changed man! The drugs, alcohol, and prison term that were a part of his past are now behind him, and he's found the joy that comes from loving and trusting God. He's also just learned that he has a 15-year-old son. Will his faith be strong enough to overcome this latest challenge? Can Jesse help his son Tim avoid the mistakes he once made?

The Bridge Between Us has special characters that I could easily accept as friends and realistic situations that are very common but I was especially drawn to its strong faith message. Author Victoria Bylin reminds us that trust in God and a willingness to forgive are essential, but they don't always happen in an instant. I recommend this book to all who enjoy second chance stories and Christian romance.

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In The Bridge Between Us, Victoria Bylin returns readers to Refuge, Wyoming with lots of tension and conflict in this second chance/secret child book.

For those who have been following the series, this is Jesse Donovan’s story, and what a story it is. Jesse has turned his life around from the destructive and harmful to one more intentional that is filled with grace and mercy in a way only God can change a heart.

Maeryn loves her son and the job that has been her lifeline for years, but when Tim runs away to find his father, both are in jeopardy. Tim also has a large role in this book as he is at a crossroads of where his future will lead.

Bylin pens a story with flawed characters who don’t always get things right but woven throughout are threads of forgiveness, family, and hope.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive or negative review. All opinions are my own. ( )