Synopses & Reviews
From bestselling author Deborah Bedford comes a moving tale of an estranged mother and daughter, and the child who forces their old conflicts back into the light.
Nora Crabtree has long-since given up on her wayward daughter. When Tess turns up pregnant and begs for help, the last thing Nora wants is to get involved again. When Tess leaves, the Crabtrees have no choice but to bring this motherless baby into their home. Nora believes that God is giving her the chance she prayed for, to right mistakes from years before. She pours all the love that Tess had rejected into this new child. But when Tansy Crabtree vanishes on her walk from the bus stop, Nora and Tess must struggle with a relationship they thought had died years ago-- and with the question of what is best for the little girl whom they both want to love. And Nora discovers that God may answer more prayers than she ever bargained for.
Synopsis
- If I Had You was published in Warner Faith trade paperback (0-446-69042-2) in August 2004.
- Deborah Bedford's previous books have sold more than 1.5 million copies and have appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. Her novels have been published in 20 different countries and translated into 11 other languages.
- If I Had You is Bedford's fourth Christian novel. Her previous Warner Faith books have been Featured Alternates of Crossings Book Club. The Story Jar (Multnomah, 2001) was on the CBA bestseller list for three consecutive months.
- Bedford was a finalist for the Booksellers Best Award and Affaire de Coeur magazine's Best Inspirational Novel for A Rose by the Door. When You Believe was a finalist in the 2004 RWA Rita Awards.
Synopsis
The acclaimed author of "When You Believe" returns with a moving tale about an estranged mother and daughter, and the child who forces their old conflicts back into the light. Yet, the women discover that God may answer more prayers than they ever bargained for.
Synopsis
From bestselling author Deborah Bedford comes the moving tale of an estranged mother and daughter, and the child who forces their old conflicts back into the light.
About the Author
Award-winning author Deborah Bedford's novels have been published in fifteen different countries and a dozen different languages. She and her husband, Jack, live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with their two children. When she isn't writing, Deborah loves kayaking on the Snake River, hiking in the mountains with her dogs, and hanging out around a bonfire with people she loves. She began her career as a romance writer but now writes women's fiction that stirs readers' hearts and points them toward hope in God. Look for other inspirational stories by Deborah, including A Rose by the Door, A Morning Like This, When You Believe, and Remember Me. You can reach her by visiting her Web site, www.deborahbedfordbooks.com.