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Examining Their Bond: Resident Doctor, Friend-to-Love, Suspenseful Christian Romance
Dr. Marty Morales just got hired to help the women of Faith Valley…
He had no idea that one of them was going to be his best friend.It’s not easy settling into a new job, especially when Marty can't shake off the feeling something is amiss in his small town. Rumors and whispers about his aunt using her influence to get him hired only add to his unease. But things take a turn for the strange when his best friend becomes one of his patients. As Marty grapples with the pressure to prove himself as capable as his older cousins, he starts to uncover a dark secret that could change everything.
Kathy Winkler's world shattered when her husband suddenly left her for another woman. She can't help but wonder if it's because of her illness and the infertility it caused. Desperate to keep this painful secret hidden, she turns to her best friend Marty as her new doctor. Could he be more than just a friend, as well as the key to unraveling the mystery behind her husband's betrayal?
You'll love this suspenseful romance from award-winning and bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, because everyone loves to see a struggling hero find his way to a happily ever after.
Get this full-length resident doctor, friends-to-love, family drama novel now.
★★★★★Fall in love with a small Texas town filled with heroes willing to put their lives on the line for others. Brothers wearing the same badge, cousins fighting the same fire, paramedics saving citizens, all while trying to find their way to the perfect soulmate.★★★★★
He had no idea that one of them was going to be his best friend.It’s not easy settling into a new job, especially when Marty can't shake off the feeling something is amiss in his small town. Rumors and whispers about his aunt using her influence to get him hired only add to his unease. But things take a turn for the strange when his best friend becomes one of his patients. As Marty grapples with the pressure to prove himself as capable as his older cousins, he starts to uncover a dark secret that could change everything.
Kathy Winkler's world shattered when her husband suddenly left her for another woman. She can't help but wonder if it's because of her illness and the infertility it caused. Desperate to keep this painful secret hidden, she turns to her best friend Marty as her new doctor. Could he be more than just a friend, as well as the key to unraveling the mystery behind her husband's betrayal?
You'll love this suspenseful romance from award-winning and bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, because everyone loves to see a struggling hero find his way to a happily ever after.
Get this full-length resident doctor, friends-to-love, family drama novel now.
★★★★★Fall in love with a small Texas town filled with heroes willing to put their lives on the line for others. Brothers wearing the same badge, cousins fighting the same fire, paramedics saving citizens, all while trying to find their way to the perfect soulmate.★★★★★
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2024
About the author
Jenna Brandt
121 books622 followersJenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she has created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement as well as Border Brides and Playing for Keeps. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com.
She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association.
Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association.
Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
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November 1, 2024
It's finally their time
They were best friends who lost touch, but life has brought them together again and this is finally their time to embrace the love that has always simmered.
I really like Marty, he is much easier to like than some of his West cousins who are very overbearing at times. Equally Kathy seems sweet, if a little emotionally dinted and lacking in self confidence after her divorce, but they do make a lovely couple.
But there is a whole scene where Marty becomes Ethan for a couple of paragraphs before reverting back to being Marty, which was very confusing.
And I am a little confused about what the actual threat to Kathy was that resulted in the first letter, because in the confrontation at the end the threat at that point is because they have been digging into Frank....but they only started digging after the letter - so didn't really understand why it became a thing in the first place?
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
They were best friends who lost touch, but life has brought them together again and this is finally their time to embrace the love that has always simmered.
I really like Marty, he is much easier to like than some of his West cousins who are very overbearing at times. Equally Kathy seems sweet, if a little emotionally dinted and lacking in self confidence after her divorce, but they do make a lovely couple.
But there is a whole scene where Marty becomes Ethan for a couple of paragraphs before reverting back to being Marty, which was very confusing.
And I am a little confused about what the actual threat to Kathy was that resulted in the first letter, because in the confrontation at the end the threat at that point is because they have been digging into Frank....but they only started digging after the letter - so didn't really understand why it became a thing in the first place?
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
November 5, 2024
I thought this book was more mild than some others in the series. It was good and low key. Dr. Marty has returned to his hometown to work at the hospital. I have not read all of the books in this series. But I didn’t understand why he was so worried about what people thought of him and why he had returned. So either I missed it or it was talked about in another book. Kathy was feeling a lot of shame because of a failed marriage, thinking it was all her fault that her husband left her for someone else. The second chance romance is sweet, but I also felt like the family and neighbors were a little too pushy. There was a bit of drama and suspense, but nothing that had me turning pages. So if you’re into a low-key, sweet, clean, no swearing story this is a great book.
October 30, 2024
Kathy and Marty were best friends in high school, but Marty went away to medical school and Kathy got married so they kind of lost touch. Marty is back in town now as a doctor and Kathy is divorced after her husband left her for another woman. Her life is a mess, and she is happy that Marty can be a good friend to her again. However, things aren't as they appear with her ex-husband and danger soon follows. Marty determines to get involved to root out the truth of what actually happened. I loved the fun banter between Kathy and Marty. They were a great couple! Marty is part of the West family who have been the basis of this series so they all pop in and out of the story.
October 26, 2024
Can high school friends connect after many years have passed?
Marty returns to his hometown as a much-needed doctor at the local hospital. His best friend from high school lives there and is struggling with the memories of her ex-husband and his reason for leaving her. She and Marty connect on a medical procedure for her - all professional -- at least fo begin with.
Excitement fills this one with a criminal investigation that will lead to the reason of the marriage breakup.
Good story. Quick read.
Marty returns to his hometown as a much-needed doctor at the local hospital. His best friend from high school lives there and is struggling with the memories of her ex-husband and his reason for leaving her. She and Marty connect on a medical procedure for her - all professional -- at least fo begin with.
Excitement fills this one with a criminal investigation that will lead to the reason of the marriage breakup.
Good story. Quick read.
October 31, 2024
When Dr. Marty moves back to his home town of Faith Valley after becoming a physician, he is reunited with Kathy, his best friend. They face many obstacles in the coming weeks.
This is a well-written story with well-developed characters. I believe this is the best of the series and one of Jenna Brandt’s best books. It contains mystery, suspense, romance, and Christian principles such as prayer and faith.
Favorite Quotes:
“Faith is trusting light will come even when all you see is darkness.”
“We have to believe that there’s a plan for us, that God’s watching over us.”
I received a copy of this book from the author. My review is entirely voluntary and unbiased.
This is a well-written story with well-developed characters. I believe this is the best of the series and one of Jenna Brandt’s best books. It contains mystery, suspense, romance, and Christian principles such as prayer and faith.
Favorite Quotes:
“Faith is trusting light will come even when all you see is darkness.”
“We have to believe that there’s a plan for us, that God’s watching over us.”
I received a copy of this book from the author. My review is entirely voluntary and unbiased.
October 27, 2024
Kathy and Marty were friends back when they were kids.
He's back in town as a new doctor, and they reconnect.
I like that they just fall back into their old friendship, bantering and teasing, but also supporting each other the moment it's needed.
This is my voluntary review of a copy I received from the author.
He's back in town as a new doctor, and they reconnect.
I like that they just fall back into their old friendship, bantering and teasing, but also supporting each other the moment it's needed.
This is my voluntary review of a copy I received from the author.
October 31, 2024
Great Series
I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters of Faith Valley. I loved Marty and Kathy's story. These two were best friends in highschool but he went away to college and everything changed. He's back in town and she's newly divorced. Can they rekindle their friendship and make it more? It all makes for an interesting read.
I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters of Faith Valley. I loved Marty and Kathy's story. These two were best friends in highschool but he went away to college and everything changed. He's back in town and she's newly divorced. Can they rekindle their friendship and make it more? It all makes for an interesting read.
November 2, 2024
Examining Their Bond is a Christian, friends to more, second chance, small town, romance with suspense! This well written, well plotted book is a great addition to the series. I was drawn to Marty and Kathy’s story from page one and I just read straight through the book. I love how Marty and Kathy relied on God to get them through their trials.
November 14, 2024
Nice but needed more wrap up.
Quite enjoyed the story, all the way to just before the end. It felt a little rushed and missing info…like who was behind it and why. With the epilogue giving details, there should have been more explanation. And what was going on with Kathy. It’s an important part of the entire story and isn’t explained either.
Quite enjoyed the story, all the way to just before the end. It felt a little rushed and missing info…like who was behind it and why. With the epilogue giving details, there should have been more explanation. And what was going on with Kathy. It’s an important part of the entire story and isn’t explained either.
October 28, 2024
This is a sweet clean romance that has just the right amount of suspense and drama to keep you turning the pages. Marty and Kathy's story was a joy to read.
O received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
O received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
October 29, 2024
Fast pace second chance love story between Kathy and Marty. Love the banter and chemistry between these two characters. Great story line keeps moving through out the book. Page turner from page one. Highly recommended
October 31, 2024
This is an amazing read.
Jenna, you did a marvelous job In creating this story of Kathy and Marty's journey. The storyline is fantastic along with heartfelt and interesting characters. It is also a page turner read.
Jenna, you did a marvelous job In creating this story of Kathy and Marty's journey. The storyline is fantastic along with heartfelt and interesting characters. It is also a page turner read.
November 1, 2024
A sweet second-chance romance. The suspense and action is rather low key. The health issue is vague. A pleasant story with family and friends in a small town. The tale progresses nicely. Thanks to the author for providing a copy. My review is voluntary.
November 6, 2024
Examining Their Bond
This is the story of a new Doctor moving to town and into a prestigious position at the hospital where he was greater by the other Doctors and nurses who seemed to be all related in some way. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This is the story of a new Doctor moving to town and into a prestigious position at the hospital where he was greater by the other Doctors and nurses who seemed to be all related in some way. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
November 7, 2024
Marty has returned home to work as a doctor. When he comes back he sees his best friend Kathy who he lost touch with. He steps in to help her with a mess her ex husband left behind. Danger, reconnecting and finally seeing what is right in front of your face, romance.
November 1, 2024
Such a wonderful story! Love this series and all of the West family! This is another great addition.
November 7, 2024
Faith Valley would be hard to move into, even if you’re part of the family. As is normal for her, Jenna Brandt, tackles some tough subjects. In this case, infertility, the line between doctor/patient/friend and that of being the new doctor in a family run hospital. As I expected, this book is entertaining and fun to read. I look forward to the author’s next book.
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