A Journey of Hope by Stacy Simmons

January 20, 2023 Leave a comment

This week my dear friend and critique partner Stacy Simmons released her book A Journey of Hope. But, you see, Stacy celebrated her release day in heaven.

It was my privilege to journey through this story with Stacy as Hope’s story sprang to life.

Last July Stacy shared about a personal struggle and the first book in this series A Promise for Faith here on my blog. It was a joy and privilege to host her and introduce her to my readers.

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In October 2022, Stacy left us unexpectedly passing from complications from surgery. Her family and authors friends are doing all they can to share her beautiful stories and celebrate her release.

In A Journey for Hope, Hope Fuller returns to Briar Creek, North Carolina to visit her sister, Faith. While there she reconnects with Dylan Gaines, a small-town lawyer.

Can they overcome their differences, leave their plans behind, and allow love to take the wheel?