This is not only Women's Fiction, but also Christian Fiction.  It centers around three main characters, a husband, wife and the other woman.  It addresses infertility, and the author handles it very well.  Things get complicated when a surprising turn of events shakes up the main characters marriage.  This book will make you think, cause you to shed some tears and also I wondered, how would I respond if I were in this situation.  I recommend this book as  Shadows of Hope by Georgiana Daniels is a wonderful novel filled with lots of twists and turns, as well as heartfelt emotions   I received a advanced copy from the editor for my honest review!

Shadows of Hope is a suck-you-in-from-the-beginning book. Told from three points of view (Marissa, Colin, and Kaitlyn) each character reveals their take on a truly unique and moving situation. From reading the blurb, I had wondered if the situation would be a little ‘convenient’ and ‘far-fetched’, but it flowed naturally and felt plausible.

Marissa’s husband, Colin, is a college professor, a cheating husband, and is very difficult to sympathize with. While his wife is dealing with problems getting pregnant, he gets a college student, Kaitlyn, pregnant. And to wrap it all up into a big mess, Kaitlyn becomes friends with a crisis pregnancy worker—who happens to be Marissa! Of course, Kaitlyn doesn’t know that. 

This story contains gripping scenarios, two women who are easy to sympathize with, and a realistic and satisfying end. Georgiana Daniels is a new-to-me author. I love her character development and superb pacing, and will seek out more of her work.

Cover: Like
Title: Love
Pages: 320
Publisher: Shiloh Run Press
First Line: Seven dollars was a small price to pay for a latte and a little conversation.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing (and NetGalley) and was under no obligation to post a review.

How can you have hope when you are a pregnancy crisis worker wanting a baby of your own having had a miscarriage then find you are infertile?  Marissa Moreau, director of New Heights, a pregnancy resource center, believes that her husband is having an affair, even when she has no evidence. Kaitlyn Farrow has fallen in love with her college professor, Colin, and has started sleeping with him without knowing he’s married.  She gets pregnant, but before she can tell Colin, he breaks off the relationship.for fear of losing his job and marriage..  Kaitlyn, who now must deal with the unexpected pregnancy on her own, turns to New Heights for help.  Marissa and Kaitlyn become friends, co-worked,  and sources of comfort for each other. With her marriage deteriorating and the pain of a miscarriage weighing her down, Marissa realizes she must make changes.  Colin’s lies are uncovered, the biggest of them coming last, that Melissa has become friends with her husband’s mistress.  For Kaitlyn and Marissa, the revelation inspires a return to their faithu. Although it ends with a shallow resolution, This novel will appeal to readers looking for an emotional story with strong faith elements.   It is a story of hope in the aftermath of inconceivable betrayal and broken dreams.

I received this book "Shadows of Hope" from Netgalley and all opinions expressed are my own. 
This was a good book that makes you think. So, I think that Colin and Marissa are probably not really right for each other. They seemed to have more in common and were happier with other people but they seemed to think they had to stay together. The story is about hope and forgiveness and trying to work things out. Colin kind of annoyed me because he said he fell out of love with Marissa and was trying to "do the right thing" by almost forcing himself to try to love her again. Then he was concerned with nothing but "his baby". His baby, his baby, his baby. Well overall I did like the book and you really aren't supposed to like all the characters personalities lol - Colin yes that is you.

Marissa and Colin have been married for 10 years and their relationship has become broken and distant since Marissa has a miscarriage and she hasn't been able to get pregnant since then. She has begun to suspect Colin is having an affair. Kaitlyn, a college student has been secretly dating one of her professors and finds out she is pregnant and has no idea the man she has been dating is married. The lives of the mistress and the wife are woven together without either realizing it when Kaitlyn is hired to work for Marissa's company. This book flips between Marissa and Kaitlyn who grow to become friends not realizing they are both involved with the same man. I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed this story and these characters. It was a book that was hard to put down as the story built up and you knew these two women would soon know the truth and you want to know what happens when two women who have become so close find out one is pregnant with the others husbands child. Very well written and a great read. I received an ARC of this book and as always only give my honest review of the book.

This book grabbed me right from the beginning.  This story deals with the pain of infertility and infidelity in a marriage. Marissa is married to Colin and is struggling with trying to conceive a baby. Little does she know, her husband Colin is having an affair with one of his college students Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn gets pregnant, and through some twists and turn becomes friends with Marissa. This is the story of the mess three people make of their lives when they are not true to themselves and struggle with the pain of betrayal. 
The writing was superb and I could feel the character's pain, especially Marissa. I didn't like Colin much because he was such a heel. Recommend if you like women's fiction!

Shadows of Hope captured me from the beginning. The story is told from three points of view; the main character, Marissa, her husband, Colin, and a college student, Katilyn.

Marissa runs a crisis pregnancy center. This is a dream of hers and she pours her heart into it. After a miscarriage and subsequent problems getting pregnant, she fears she will never have a child of her own. Problems in her marriage arise, and she does everything to fight for it. Her best friend for years, who is also her co-worker, helps her through everything. (I think he’s secretly in love with her and I hope the author pairs them together in another book.) 

Katilyn, Marissa’s favorite barista, becomes pregnant—by Marissa’s husband. To Katilyn’s defense, she doesn’t know he’s married. In addition, Marissa doesn’t know who the baby’s father is. What a mess! It sure kept me turning the pages wanting to know what happened next. 

When Katilyn comes to the clinic, Marissa offers a lot of support, care and friendship. The self-growth Katilyn goes through in this story is simultaneously heartbreaking and blissful. I ended up very proud of her. 

Now for Colin. the college professor, father of the baby, and cheating husband.  I will try to set aside my disdain for this character. To his credit, he stepped up and took responsibility--after being irresponsible in the first place. He was there for Katilyn during her pregnancy—sporadically and when it suited him. He did his best to be a good father—in the process, stabbing Marissa in her weakest place. Okay, I give up. I can’t stand this despicable, self-centered character. The author tried to redeem him, I give her that. 

All the characters are amazingly well-developed. I could picture their quirks, grins and tears. 

I’m glad I discovered this author. She writes a great story.

You’re going to love this book!

Shadows of Hope is a fantastic book.  I enjoyed the plot which dealt with infidelity.  This author is new to me and I will definitely be reading more of her books.  I highly recommend this book.

There’s only one word for “Shadows of Hope” by Georgiana Daniels……Wow!  This was a book that I couldn’t put down.  I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen with Colin, Marissa and Katelyn.  The ending was different than what I expected, but it showed the reality of this book.

Even though this book was fiction, it really portrayed the importance of marriage.  Marriage is so fragile.  We, as wives, need to guard our marriages and keep them from getting complacent.  I love when fiction authors write a book that has tidbits we can learn from it.  This author delivered!

This is the first book I’ve read by Georgiana Daniels, but it definitely won’t be my last.  I can’t wait to read more by her.

I received this book from Net Galley for my honest opinion.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Finding good Christian fiction is a tough one for me. So many authors just miss the mark for me personally. This book was surprisingly good. I wasn't sure if I would relate to the story, but decided to give it a try. The characters were strong and likeable. I believe there are many women that find themselves in Marissa's situation.  I do feel like the ending was a little rushed, but overall enjoyable.

I received this free copy for an honest review.
This story is told from the perspective of 3 different characters. While normally I enjoy this, in this book I struggled to remember which character was in charge at the time. 
All 3 characters are very wishy washy and show little to know personal strength, and for me that was quite a downer. I wanted to reach in, grab them, and just shake. 
I was compelled to finish the book because I wanted to see which weak characters prevailed. Oddly enough, I wasn't surprised.

Shadows of Hope is a Christian book about hope and forgiveness.  All is not sunshine and roses just because you made the decision to follow Christ. Christians still deal with the same problems that can affect anyone. The difference is being able to trust in the knowledge that God is with you and He will work everything out for your good. Even if you can't see it at the time.

In this book Marissa and Colin's marriage has lost it's spark. To say the least. It all started going downhill after they suffered a miscarriage and since then have been unable to conceive. Marissa thinks he's having an affair, but won't confront him about it directly. Ironically Marissa & her best friend, Tristan, operate a crisis pregnancy center.   This center has become Marissa's safe haven from her failing marriage. Through the center Marissa befriends a young woman named Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn finds herself in need of help and support after discovering she is pregnant from her relationship with Colin. Marissa and Kaitlyn become good friends, without knowing that Colin is something they have in common. They have been placed them together for a purpose. They help, support, and encourage each other to grow. Both are private women that don't share too much with each other. Yet they are able to form a close bond. With her failing marriage Marissa must decide if she will continue living a stagnant life, or if she will embrace all that God has put in her path. Marissa's friendship with Kaitlyn helps her see that God has more planned for her. All she has to do is trust Him and step outside her comfort zone. Colin becomes the catalyst in her decision.

This book was a great read. The author showcases some real talent. I had an idea of what the book was about prior to reading it. I didn't expect the depth contained within the pages though. The rawness of heartbreak made me feel like I was spying on a private situation at times. The characters were realistic and touched my heart. The plot was deep with lots to keep me flipping page after page. A fabulous book with a surprising, unexpected ending.

Shadows of Hope is a story of Marissa & Collin Kimball’s journey to recovery after suffering infertility for years in their marriage. Shadows of hope tells a vivid story of not only their journey to overcome the strain infertility has placed on their marriage, but their individual sources of distraction from the issue. While Marissa is distracting herself with the clinic she has built, her husband has a distraction all his own. Attempting to fast track his career as a college professor into tenured status, Collin has placed everything on the line for a young co-ed; including his marriage. 

Tristan, best friend to Marissa is caught between a rock and a hard place. He has to watch his friend agonize her way through the situation, without wanting anyone to help. Conflicting with his psychologist nature to help. Tristan may not be on team Collin, but he does a good job of providing unbiased advice. 

Meanwhile, Marissa is befriending the very women that has her contemplating what to do about her marriage; Collin’s mistress. Saving grace for the mistress, Kaitlyn, she has no idea until it’s too late, that Collin is married. You won’t spend the whole story disliking her or upset (or that could just be me). I think anyone can identify with Kaitlyn’s guilt at being a part of situation she didn’t know the whole truth about until it was too late. Ignoring the red flags, an often in hindsight, obvious signs that something wasn’t right.

While there are some spiritual elements & brief scripture references in the story, it wouldn’t be hard for someone who has had the same struggles, and doesn’t believe, to identify with the struggles of Marissa & Collin. Georgiana Daniels uses great imagery & technique to evoke emotional responses to her characters. You will hurt with Marissa as you watch her attempting to cope with the infertility. Which will leave you furious with Collin’s behavior at focusing on his own selfish feelings, from the problems he has created. 

I gave the book 3 stars, because I didn’t like the development of Marissa. She lacks accountability in her actions and throughout the story. Collin’s affair isn’t justifiable, but her unwillingness to accept responsibility for the state of her marriage prior to knowing is on Marissa. As well as her relationship with Tristan. When you knowingly manipulate a person’s involvement in your life because it is beneficial for you, its wrong. In Marissa’s relationship with Tristan, you get no sense that Marissa has any regard for how her desire for his friendship affects Tristan. She acknowledges awareness, but never accountability. 

Overall, I would say it is a good story, with a lovable group of characters. The ending definitely came out of left field for me. It was definitely a plot twist I wasn’t expecting.

I've never read anything by Georgiana Daniels before, but the book I just finished was too hard to put down. In fact, I stayed up till 1:00 or 2:00 am (time changed last night, so I am not sure of the time) to finish this heartbreaking book.  I WISH that there was more to the book.  Georgiana left a lot of issues unsolved and left me with a poor taste in my mouth.  But then, maybe she is going to write a sequel.

Marissa was the director of a crisis pregnancy center and always met her co-owner at the coffee shop every morning before work.  She loved the particular shop because of her barista who always knew how to fix her coffee without even taking her order.

Kaitlyn, the barista, was having an affair with her college biology professor and he breaks up with her just as she's coming to tell him she's pregnant.  She meets Marissa again at the crisis pregnancy center and an unlikely friendship forms between them. 

Colin is Marissa's husband and he's also Kaitlyn's paramour, but there are some cords to untangle to get to the bottom of this book.  Colin is working toward tenure at the university where he teaches, he's keeping secrets about his family from Kaitlyn, and keeping secrets about Kaitlyn from Marissa. 

These are all shadows in the book with a few others thrown in for good measure.  I am wishing more loose ends were tied up in this book.  The plot movement is perfect and the characters are incredibly believable.  But because of the loose ends, I give it a four stars.

My thanks to Barbour Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.

Very interesting book;  not sure IF I'd be as forgiving!  Enjoyed the twists and turns.  in fact I know I'd not be as forgiving!

Really drew me in from the start!
I believe this is the debut novel by Georgiana Daniels, and it was very well written. It really kept me reading, not wanting to put it down.
It deals with marriage, infertility, infedility, friendships, faith, and pregnancy. The characters are interconnected though they don’t know it until the end, and that tension is what made for a real page-turner!
I give this book four and 1/2 stars. The ending, though not completely satisfying, was probably pretty realistic,

Sometimes life imitates art. Not 💯% but close. I really enjoyed reading Shadows of Hope by Georgina Daniels. It was thought provoking to be sure. 

Marissa and Colin are married and not able to get pregnant after last miscarriage. They fall about and he ends up having an affair. The girl gets pregnant.

The story is how they deal with this little problem. I rooted for the wife and the other woman. The only redeeming quality the husband had was wanting to be in the baby's life. 

My take away is to always keep your eyes on God, don't give up your faith, and Christians really should not marry non Christians. 

Great questions in the back of the book for a book club or to do on your own. I would recommend this book. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This story had me clinging to my tablet—a real page turner. The emotion packed into each character oozed right off the page. Amid such turmoil, there remains hope throughout. The author gives food for thought, allowing us to see room for forgiveness in this heartbreaking dilemma. The MC, Marissa, holds tightly to her faith as she looks for answers to how—or if—her marriage can be saved.

Shadows of Hope is ideal for a book club. There are questions following the story to guide your discussion. It’s easy to see there are no clear choices.

The story is told from the POV of each of the three main characters: the infertile wife, the cheating husband, and the pregnant girlfriend. This book is well edited. The pace is wonderful. I will gladly read more from this author.

I thought about giving it four stars because I would have liked a few more twists and turns, and I felt the tiniest bit unsatisfied with the ending. But I went with five since I really loved the story so much I couldn’t put it down!

A love triangle! When you suspect your husband is having an affair but you would never dream that it was with your best friend. You’ll keep turning pages long into the night wondering how this drama will end.

While I really wanted to like this book, I walked away somewhat disappointed.  The heroine's character was developed a bit, but some of the supporting characters seemed like fairly hollow caricatures.  The author's tendency to jump between perspectives didn't help, since the males all seemed to be one-dimensional.  The premise of the book was plausible, but it became stilted as concealment of truth stretched on and on to the "dramatic" conclusion.  I understand that life is far from a fairy tale and "art imitates reality," but I guess I was hoping for a different ending.  I have no issue with flawed characters (some of my favorite authors major in flawed heroes or heroines), but I guess I was hoping for a greater sense of redemption and hope found in Christ rather than just an ending which reflects what some would call "real life."  I don't mind the journey with all the bumps along the way, but why not deal with the deep underlying issues honestly?  Why only vilify one character and let the other off the hook?  Why not challenge the current cultural status quo and bring light into darkness?  I regret to say I was disappointed.