Books in the Heartbeats series

An impossible choice. An unforeseen consequence. The hand of God. Sandra Baker thought her life was on the perfect track until she ended up pregnant. Her boyfriend, not wanting the baby, pushes her to have an abortion and though she doesn't want one, she realizes she cannot support a baby alone. After the procedure, Sandra's life falls apart as the guilt creeps in. She turns to alcohol, her relationship ends, and she struggles to find meaning in her life.When she meets Henry Dobbs, a strong Christian man, she begins to wonder if his God would accept her. Will she tell Henry her darkest secret? And will she ever be able to forgive herself and find healing? Find out in this emotional love story. Fans of Colleen Coble, Lori Wick, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance from USA Today best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. Grab your copy today!*Special discussion question section included for book groups*

When Hearts Collide is the third book in the Heartbeats series. It follows the story of three women who had nothing in common, but their lives become intertwined. Amanda is the spirited redhead who wants to share Gods love, but her own faith will be tested after a lapse in judgement. Jess is trying to run from her sordid past, but her actions will cause her life to change forever. Alyssa wants nothing more than to be a mother, but will she ever have a child of her own?

Sandra Baker had a great boyfriend, Peter, and was training to be a nurse. When she found out she was pregnant, her life turned upside down. After days of discussion, Peter decided he didn't want the baby and pushed Sandra to have an abortion. After the procedure, Sandra faces an emptiness she never thought possible. She is haunted by phantom cries and dreams of her unborn child. Unable to cope, Sandra turns to alcohol and withdraws. Her relationship with Peter suffers and eventually ends. With Peter and everything that reminded her of the abortion gone, Sandra begins to heal. She meets Henry Dobbs, a strong Christian man who introduces her to God and begins to change her life, but her secret keeps her from accepting God fully or his forgiveness. After marrying Henry, she finds out she is no longer able to have children, and the result is catastrophic. A car crash leaves Sandra paralyzed and kills Henry. Sandra falls back on the crutch that got her through before: alcohol, and she loses everything. But God puts a strong Christian couple in her path and they take her in and give her a new purpose in life as a prayer warrior. Will Sandra finally be able to forgive herself and accept God's healing?