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    If I Run
    If I Run
    If I Run
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    If I Run

    By Brandy Bennett-Baker

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    Gabby has experienced a lot of loss in her young life—and the impact has been great. By the time she returns to Asheville, she just wants to live simply and move ahead with her life. With her cousin Devin and her best friend Emily by her side, she safely tucks away her memories of a troubled past along with her feelings, seeing no reason to look back. But when a dark-eyed, handsome stranger unexpectedly shows up in town and plants himself in the center of her life, Gabby finds herself unsettled by the man’s charm and attention. Luca stirs in her feelings of such intense anger and frustration—and a spark that threatens to intensify, engulfing her heart in flames. When those safely hidden memories of her past come rushing forth—along with the fears—Gabby faces a battle more fierce than anything that she’s ever experienced. Will she finally be able to confront the past with all its pain and learn to really trust God? Will she be able to find true peace—and possibly love—again?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateFeb 4, 2022
    ISBN9781664254978
    If I Run
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    Brandy Bennett-Baker

    Several years ago, Brandy Bennett-Baker responded to God’s gentle nudging to begin writing faith-based fiction with a desire to touch her readers’ hearts, inspiring them to grow in their relationship with God and to have hope in a difficult world. Her characters have flaws, insecurities, and real struggles, but with faith, perseverance, and the love of others, they overcome those difficulties to find joy and peace. Brandy wants her readers to know they are not alone, that everyone faces hardships and challenges, but that we have a God with real power to change peoples’ lives. Brandy lives in Battle Creek, Michigan, with her husband, Tony. They enjoy camping, boating, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Her first book, Forever, My Love, is available on Amazon.

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