Where It All Began

Heartbeats, Book 1

By: Lorana Hoopes

Narrated by: Corry Reynolds

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's Summary

Can a wrong choice have a happy ending?

Sandra Baker thought her life was on the right track until she ended up pregnant. Her boyfriend, not wanting the baby, pushes her to have an abortion.

After the procedure, Sandra's life falls apart, and 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 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.

©2016 Lorana Hoopes (P)2018 Lorana Hoopes

struggled

struggled to listen. no emotion in the readers voice. Sounds like a robot. I have listened to other books that the author read and was so much easier to listen to .

Great Read

Where It All Began (Heartbeats #1) was another great read by Lorana Hoopes. Sandra ended up pregnant right as she thought her life was right on track. Her boyfriend doesn't want to have a baby and pushes her to have an abortion, her life falls apart and she turns to alcohol for comfort. She meets Henry who is a strong Christian man who helps bring her to God. I really enjoyed Sandra and Henry's story and can't wait to read more by Lorana Hoopes.

Close to the Heart

This is the story of of Sandra Baker. It is about a woman who was almost destroyed by her life choices. Who found a new path to walk, but didn't think God would accept someone like her. A woman who took the worst thing in her life, and changed it to a positive way to save souls and babies. I cried mostly through this book because it is a story close to my heart. What Sandra learned is where God guides he provides.

An amazing story by Lorana Hoopes

An amazing story written by Lorana Hoopes and a good narration done by Corry Reynolds.

Heartache & love

I was given a copy of this audio book for an honest review. This sweet, christian romance novel is written by Lorana Hoopes & narrated beautifully by Corry Reynolds. Once again, Lorana delivers a dynamic story that tests the characters beliefs and commitments with a few gut punches. I loved listening to the first book in the Heartbeat series.

beautiful love story

A well written beautifully narrated story.  This engaging storyline is a standalone but gives  great background and insight into the town and characters if the blue moon series. This amazing love story takes you back to where it all began, moving, emotional, romantic and just plain out addicting from beginning to end.  The characters are interesting and well developed with great chemistry. 

Emotional

I really loved this emotional and heartfelt story. The characters were so raw and real and the story was engaging.

Appropriate topic for a book

Finding yourself pregnant is difficult but more so when the guy wants you to have an abortion. Then there is the guilt when you decide to do what he wants. The woman suffers more than the man since he can just walk away from the situation & forget it all when he decides he doesn't want to be involved with the woman anymore. Since this happens a lot in today's society I think this story very appropriate for both men & women to read. It is very well written & has an HEA. I received a free copy from the author. This is my voluntary opinion.

Great clean story

This book is wonderful. It tells a story of Sandra who went through an abortion and how it made her feel. It goes futher when later she finds the abortion left her unable to have any children. It is a Christian book so its very clean. Lets you know that God does forgive.
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good

Excellent story, the audible voices were fantastic. I enjoyed this story very much. I would recommend this story.