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  • A Past Forgiven (Contemporary Christian New Adult Romance): A Clean College Romance (First Heartbeat Book 4)

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A Past Forgiven (Contemporary Christian New Adult Romance): A Clean College Romance (First Heartbeat Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Lorana Hoopes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (62)
She's running from an abusive past. He's angry at God for the death of his brother. Can these two hardened souls find love and healing together?

If there's one thing Jess Peterson has learned from her past it's that she can use relationships to feel in control, but when she meets Emily and starts seeing the way she lives, Jess begins to wonder if there is more than meaningless flings in life.

Chad Michaels didn't always jump from woman to woman, but when his brother was killed, he turned away from God and decided not to fall in love again. That is until he met Jess. Something about her draws him in, but when she begins seeking God, will it tear them apart?

Find out in the second stand-alone Heartbeats University book by clicking order above. Includes discussion guide for group reading. :)

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    First Heartbeat
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    May 9, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079P7QYY9
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
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  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ First Heartbeat
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,548,416 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Lorana Hoopes is the USA Today best-selling author of over forty books and counting. She's originally from Texas which shows as most of her books are set in the great state. As the saying goes, "You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the girl."

Lorana began writing at an early age, but it wasn't until a few years ago that she began publishing. Now, it seems she can't get the stories out fast enough. In addition to writing, she also records and produces her own audiobooks as well as audiobooks for other clean authors. Her background in theater and as a radio DJ certainly help in that area.

Though she hopes to retire soon and write full time, Lorana is still a part-time English teacher as well as a full-time mom. She has three children who are the characters in her Wishing Stone early reader chapter books and voice their parts in the audiobooks 2-5.

When not writing, Lorana can generally be found in her kickboxing gym. You can follow her on Instagram @authorloranahoopes to see her motivational posts. She also enjoys singing in the worship team at her church and acting on stage. You can check out her blog and her author page at https://authorloranahoopes.org

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book uplifting, with one mentioning how God's grace and provisions shine through. The story features gritty real-life elements, and one customer notes it has a happy ending.
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Customers find the book uplifting and touching, with one customer noting how God's grace and provisions shine through, while another mentions it's a love story that brings redemption.
This is a very inspiring book. Jess and Chad's story is so fascinating. As a Christian you never know when you will inspire a non christian....Read more
...I'm glad I pushed through this unique for me genre and finished and loved the book!Read more
...I loved how the story played out. Really touched my heart!Read more
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A Past Forgiven by Lorana Hoopes is a great story. Jess has left home because of an abusive step father who is molesting her....Read more
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  • Redrabbitt Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars IT’S NOT ABOUT RELIGION—IT’S ABOUT JESUS
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I really enjoyed this emotional, action-packed story. While it shared the love and forgiveness found in Christ Jesus, it isn’t done in a preachy way, but instead, with the love of God. There are three main characters, Emily, the Christian roommate, Jess, a woman trying to escape her painful past, and Chad, a man who holds a grudge against God.

    Jess Peterson arrives at Texas Tech to start college. She is an angry young woman, but with her bitter past, she can’t seem to stop how she feels. A mother who spent too much time on drugs and alcohol that she didn’t protect her own child from being molested and then didn’t believe her. Escaping a terrible home life, getting scholarships are the only way to continue her education. But she has such a low self-esteem, she is on a destructive path that could jeopardize her future.

    Chad Michaels is a student at Texas Tech but also works as a teaching assistant for the Psychology 101. Since the death of his high school brother, Kyle, killed in a school shooting, Chad has been so angry at God. Kyle was a Christian that loved the Lord, so how could a loving God allow that to happen? Chad has turned from God and the teachings he was raised under, and now jumps from woman to woman having casual hookup sex.

    The plot will have Jess arriving at Texas Tech and discovering her request for a single room did not pan out, and instead, she has a roommate, Emily. Now her goal is to make Emily so mad that she will want to leave giving Jess her single room status. But, Emily doesn’t cave to Jess and her antics, she maintains her bubbly personality and her Christian spirit. She never tries to push her religion, the Bible, or God on Jess, but always makes the offer to include her, asking what she can pray for, and invites her to join her at church.

    The testimony and lifestyle of Emily and several of her friends from church and Bible study remain consistent, and Jess sees that. Jess has hooked up with her TA, Chad, several times, and he lets her know from the beginning that he isn’t into relationships, it is casual sex. Why do neither one feel happy with how things are going and why do they think about each other? Jess keeps her past a secret, but eventually, she will have to share with Emily what she is hiding. Just as Jess finds Christ, gets involved in church, the consequences of her actions will catch up with her.

    “Lord, my friend Jess is hurting because of her past. Please let her heal and show her your love. Your past is always with you, but He can give you a brighter future. You don’t have to be a slave to your past.”

    God works in both Jess and Chad’s life around the same time. One will find salvation, and the other will return to Christ. But how will they handle the unexpected news?

    “You can always come back to God. He is always waiting for you with open arms. No matter what you’ve done, God will forgive you if you just ask.”

    Decisions must be made; mistakes can become blessings. God seems to send the right people into the lives of Chad and Jess just when they need them. But Jess isn’t sure that she can share her shameful past with Chad, will he turn away from her?

    “It’s the secrets that hurt us the most.”

    “Lord, thank you for the many blessings you have given me. Thank you for taking our mistakes and turning it into a gift. Lord bless our marriage and help us be the husband and wife you want us to be.”

    The story has secrets, anger, angst, new beginnings, hope, redemption, and healing. While there is premarital sex in the story, it also has consequences, and resolution. Two people will both find forgiveness, mercy, and grace that is found in Jesus Christ. The story does have a happy ending.
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  • Kate Schoenherr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful inspirational book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A Past Forgiven by Lorana Hoopes is a great story. Jess has left home because of an abusive step father who is molesting her. Her mother is constantly under the influence of drugs and does not believe her daughter. Jess is bitter and angry. Her roommate in college is a sweet Christian who tries to help Jess by praying for her and being kind. Jess meets Chad, who is having his own problems. They enter into a sexual relationship that can only lead to trouble.

    At first, I was overwhelmed by the problems of these two main characters, but as the book progress I was happy to see the influence of prayer on both of them. I felt their pain and also their joy and relief when they finally accepted the gift of faith. This book will keep you involved and turning pages to find out what will happen next.

    I highly recommend this inspirational book.
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  • Deborah56lavery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Abuse, Anger, Friendship, and Christian Kindness.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018
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    Jess has a hardened personality from the start of the Novel .She has been abused by her step father, and her mother didn't believe her. She wants to put as much distance between them and she hopes she never sees Paducah , Texas ever again. She enrolls in college at Texas Tech. She wanted a Single room , but soon finds out she is sharing with Emily, her Christen roomate. At her first class she meets her T.A. Chad. Sparks fly there but Chad just wants a friend with benefits.
    Emily trues very hard to reach Jess and get her to open up about her pass. Jess is angry, Chad has anger about his pass , and with Emily's help they tackle life together.
    I love how Lorana has given Emily a kind nature with a gentle touch which she uses ever so slowly to help Jess find God
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  • Linda R
    5.0 out of 5 stars College romance with heartache but help from God through room mate and friends turns this into a positive and uplifting book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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    We all have done things we shouldn't have and we probably can even justify our actions. Jess has escaped her mother's boyfriend and his molestations. But her mother didn't believe her. Now away at college she gets a goody two shoes for a roommate. Jess hooks up with a teaching assistant. I'm a senior citizens and the college life was not my normal reading genre. But God begins to work in their lives and the changes are amazing. I grew to love these characters I first didn't care for. The author did a great job with some tough issues.
    I'm glad I pushed through this unique for me genre and finished and loved the book!
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  • E Marsala
    5.0 out of 5 stars Challenges bring hard choices
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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    Sometimes, things change quickly. The h has had a rough life with her step-dad sexually abusing her. Her mom, a drug user, wouldn't believe her. She gets away to college & her roommate is a Christian who lives her faith. In time, the h accepts Christ & challenges come soon after.

    The H walked from faith when his brother died. He has been living life on his own terms. A surprise pregnancy brings questions on choices. I read all the series & recommend it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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    I thought this book truly represented how people with lest than perfect pasts can overcome it thru accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savoir. Lorana Hoops did a great job!!👍
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  • Marie P
    5.0 out of 5 stars and let Him love us. Gut-level honesty brings these sometimes tough stories ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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    As with all the books in this series, Lorana handles some sensitive material in Jessica and Chad's story, and she does it well. God's grace and provisions shine through, showing that He's always there, no matter our past, waiting for us to bring our burdens to Him, and let Him love us. Gut-level honesty brings these sometimes tough stories to life and pulls us in along with the characters. If you love gritty real life stories, you'll love these.
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  • Wanda Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Walking the Walk
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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    A PAST FORGIVEN was such a page turner for me because I wanted to know “what happens next”! Jess, the main character, came from a very bad home situation, so she had only learned how to survive. Upon arriving at college, she discovered her college roommate was a Christian which really annoyed Jess. I loved how the story played out. Really touched my heart!
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