A Reason to Hope

By Oluchi Okafor

Hilary is the perfect teenager, it seems. Shes got good looks, makes perfect grades at school, and keeps away from trouble as much as possible. Things start to change, however, in her last year of high school. Thats when she meets Gerald Bowking, the strikingly good-looking, rich freshman who lives a few miles away from her home in Riversdale. A wonderful friendship ensues, and Hilary is elated. Theres just one catch, though. Gerald isnt a Christian.

As feelings grow over time, Hilary soon finds herself at crossroads, and must make some tough decisions. Will she choose to remain faithful to her convictions, or will Geralds offer of loveand so much moreprove too much to resist?

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 4, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490821320

Oluchi Okafor

Oluchi Okafor studied Medicine at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She has previously published a book entitled Practical Advice for Girls. Her life's passion is helping young people discover and fulfill their God-given destiny. She currently lives with her family in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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