A reader, whom I now consider a friend, called me out when I first announced I was writing a romance featuring a Christian recording artist who has a one-night stand that results in a baby. My friend was concerned that my story might be glorifying physical intimacy before marriage and unwanted pregnancy.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
My heart has always been to write about Christians living out their faith when the rubber meets the road–when they’re faced with life’s toughest challenges, and, yes, when they fail. Christians are humans, and humans make mistakes. Humans fall far short of God’s standards.
But thank God for grace and redemption. That’s what Home Town Melody is about: God restoring repentant hearts.
A dear reader, who has since become a friend, called me out when I revealed that I had written a romance about a Christian recording artist who faces the consequences of a one-night stand. My friend worried that my story might glamorize premarital intimacy and unplanned pregnancy.
I want to clarify: that was never my intention.
My passion lies in exploring how Christians navigate their faith through life’s toughest moments—how they handle failures, and yes, even when they fall short of God’s expectations. Christians are humans, and humans make mistakes. Humans fall far short of God’s standards.
But here’s where the beauty of grace and redemption shines through. Home Town Melody is a celebration of God’s ability to restore and heal repentant hearts.
It’s coming out on July 24th.