Finding You

This was beautiful, I loved this love story! The rich characters and I could resonate to their halts struggling and medical bills. One of my romance favorites so far for 2024

This is a story about Darcy and Carter and how they connect and why. THIS IS A MUST READ. I will not spoil it. This author writes GREAT READs but this book is AMAZING.

FINDING YOU by AMY CLIPSTON is an enjoyable romance novel with quite a bit of depth as we follow Darcy and Carter, who have so much in common, in spite of their financial and work situations. This worries Carter more than Darcy.. One of the main things they do have in common, and which they keep from each other, threatens to pull them apart……
Darcy is adopted and is looking for her birth mother, whilst Carter does not want to have anything to do with his father who left them when he was a little boy……
Both Darcy and Carter are delightful characters and it is interesting to watch their growing relationship, wondering which way it will go…..
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. Thw opinions in this review are completely my own.

This is a beautifully written, clean romance filled with unexpected circumstances that are life-changing.
Darcy is thankful that after a favorable kidney transplant a few years ago, her check-ups are good. However, she can’t let go of the guilt she carries concerning the death of her fiancé in a car accident when picking up medications for her at a pharmacy. Darcy also is very indecisive, vacillating about starting a search for her birth mother. She was adopted by a loving older couple that she loves and adores. She has had a wonderful life and at 27 years old she and her parents have a loving and solid relationship. She doesn’t want to hurt them; however, she wonders where she came from and who she looks like. Also, is her kidney disease something that could be passed on to any potential future children?
Carter is a handsome mechanic who just happens to be in the parking lot when Darcy’s car doesn’t start. He offers help, and attempts to charge her battery. Instead, he ends up having it towed to the shop he works at. He is still recovering from a difficult break-up, is working to pay off a huge debt resulting in medical expenses and lives with his sister and brother in-law. He hasn’t dated for over a year, since the break-up, and has withdrawn from socializing with many of his friends. He and Darcy seem to have a connection however, and they both feel it.
This is a fascinating, poignant story, as well as somewhat of an emotional experience. Darcy feels a definite connection to Carter, however, despite the connection between them, Carter feels he is not worthy of Darcy, who has graduated from college, has a professional career, wealthy parents and drives a Lexus. His financial situation prohibits much dating anyway.
All the books I’ve read by Amy Clipston have had loveable, relatable characters, and this one is no exception.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

What a beautifully written story!
It began with the authors note. Adding a personal side note on why and how kidney transplants have affected her own life added to the story and made me realize this book was different.
Darcy is recovering from her fiancés death. Life is hard and she hasn’t recovered from this last curveball . Especially because he had died going to get her kidney transplant medications . She just knows that if she had gotten them he would still be with her.
At this point in walks Carter . Or better said Darcy is having an awful day - she has a big presentation at work and her car dies … carter is a mechanic at a local shop and happens to be there at the right time . He offers to fix her car and soon it’s about more than fixing a car.
Carter had a kidney transplant too . The transplant pretty much bankrupted him. He feels that he can’t pursue a long term serious relationship because honestly he’s broke and in debt.
Both keep it a secret from each other about their kidney transplants. It made me wonder if many worry about telling others they have had transplants ?
This was a beautifully written love story with family “drama” (a birth mom, an absent dad returns ) , vulnerability and secrets due to medical problems and Darcy still feeling guilty for her late fiancés death and that he died not her .

Will love win? I think you know the answer but how it comes about is super special .
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for an unbiased review.
Well done , I will read this one again!

I have read almost every book that Amy Clipston has written and this is by far my favorite contemporary romance she has written!

This book is beautifully written with characters that connect and bond naturally. Carter is a mechanic who has to work through some self-worth issues and Darcy, who is adopted, wonders about her birth parents and is struggling with the death of her fiancé. Both have also dealt with life changing medical issues, and struggle to open up and be honest about this part of themselves. Carter and Darcy’s attraction begins and grows as they get to know each other, and their relationship develops, but can it survive especially when their backgrounds are very different?

Clipston touches on sensitive life-altering medical issues, but with her personal experience is able to write the story with a positive tone.

All of Amy Clipston’s books are great, but this book is amazing!!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

What an adorable story! This might be my all time favorite by Amy Clipston, and that’s saying a LOT because I’ve read all of her books. The story is centered around organ donation (specifically kidney donation) which is something deeply personal to the author and it was handled really well. (Her Author’s Note at the beginning was particularly moving.)

I loved both Darcy and Carter. They were perfect for each other and I enjoyed reading from both of their perspectives. Normally I don’t like stories where characters keep things from each other, but in this case, I can totally understand why Darcy wouldn’t share about her kidney transplant with a guy she’s just getting to know. Carter was a sweetheart and a genuinely nice guy. He was kind and supportive. He and Darcy had a lot of fun together but also were able to talk about heavier subjects.

I also really loved the support system each of the characters had. Darcy’s adoptive parents were wonderful people, and I also loved her relationship with Haven, who was a really good friend to her. Carter’s sister and brother in law were very supportive as well and I loved both of them.

It was a beautiful story. I loved every moment of it. Highly recommend.


<i>I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Such a powerful story! The story has such a personal touch to it as the author is able to weave her own experiences with organ donation into the story. I could feel the depth of the emotions throughout the story!

The characters of Carter, Darcy, Gage, Shauna, Haven and Derek were so memorable. I loved how Carter and Darcy each had their own person who supported them so well. Both of the main characters struggle with their own past and how to move on.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

The author has based this book on personal events that have occurred in her life centered around organ donation. Beautifully done, she gives you a look into the thoughts and emotions felt by all.

Health emergencies, financial problems, family complexities, and struggles in both of their lives, makes life more common than either of the main characters, Darcy and Carter, could imagine. Will they be able to overcome these things in their lives to learn to accept each other?

This is a wonderful book you will want to read in one day, as I did, to see how all these things are resolved and if they are able to overcome them. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves sweet romance.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction publishers and NetGalley for giving me this advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Finding You is a sweet heart-warming book by Amy Clipston. Darsen Larsen has been through a lot in her young life. She survived a kidney transplant but is heartbroken that her fiance was killed tragically. After a checkup with her doctor her car doesn't start and Carter Donovon comes to her rescue. They have different backgrounds. She is educated and comes from a weathy family who adopted her. Carter is a blue collar worker who was raised by a single mother. They have vastly different backgrounds but bond over antique cars. Their relationship has potential if she can get over her deceased fiance and he can get over his feelings of inadequacy. I love that he has a supportive family in his sister and brother-in-law.

Another thing that I liked about this book is I learned something. I never knew about kidney paired donation. The author has drawn from her own experiences with this donation and included it in her book. If you are in need of a kidney and you have someone willing to donate but are incompatible they can still donate to another person and someone else can donate to you.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I loved this book. Such a good romantic story, but one that also covered some tough topics. These tough topics were handled well and added to the story. I can't wait to read more from Amy Clipston.

From beginning to end this is a sweet read that you hope will end the way you want it to.

The author does highlight, from personal experience, kidney transplants! Then throw in some sweet romance, along with some secrets, and you will be page turning for answers.

There is a lot of heartbreak and betrayal here, and obstacles to overcome, or will they. Close held secrets may be their undoing, and we are there to see how everything unfolds!

What a sweet story to get lost in!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.

Finding You by Amy Clipston takes us back to Flowering Grove where we get to spend time with some new favorite characters: Darcy and Carter. They meet in the doctor’s parking lot when Darcy’s car won’t start. A friendship blossoms into something more, but they both have a history of illness that they won’t discuss with each other. Will it come between them? Better read it and find out! You’ll be glad you did!

This is a story about two people from very different backgrounds who both happen to be kidney transplant survivors. Darcy is the adopted daughter of wealthy parents with a good job and great friends. But underneath all that she struggles with feelings of guilt over her fiancee’s death and a sense of not knowing who she is because she doesn’t know where she came from. Carter is a handsome and kind man with a stable job, but he struggles with feelings of inadequacy because of his father’s abandonment when he was a child and because of his financial struggles. Both characters are understandable and easy to care about. I enjoyed following their story and seeing their relationship unfold. Their relationship was full of ups and downs and I found myself crying with them at times. Overall I recommend this book.

This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to give a favorable review.

"That's the thing about love, man. It changes you. When you find it, your life will be transformed forever. Don't be afraid to let yourself experience it. It happens when you least expect it to."

This such a sweet love story! I love all of Amy's books but this one really did touch my heart. I think it means even more because of how it centers around organ donation. I truly believe that people need to know more about living donation. I absolutely loved how Carter's and Darcy's relationship progressed. They were just the absolute perfect couple. Both of them are afraid of falling in love and getting their heart broken. Darcy is still dealing with the guilt she is feeling after the death of her fiance and Carter is still dealing with the fear of his health issues and financial problems causing the end of another relationship. Miscommunication is actually one of my least favorite book tropes but I did understand why they were both afraid to tell the other about their kidney transplants. But, love happens when you least expect it. Amy did such a great job in dealing with some very weighty subjects like love, grief, adoption, and organ transplantation. I highly recommend all of Amy's books. I really love how relatable her characters are and the sweet storylines.

This was my first time reading one of Amy Clipston's novels, and I am a fan! I couldn't put this book down and read it in one sitting. I related so much with Carter and Darcy and rooted for them. This book brought me unexpected tears of happiness and joy, and the themes of grief, forgiveness, and loss resonated deeply. What a unique idea to explore the common thread of a life-giving medical procedure bringing two people together. This book is a must-read for your next book club or beach vacation. As a reader, I felt honored to be invited into this story and felt the author cared for my own heart with tenderness/empathy as I journeyed with the characters through the book. Love love love!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is a good story from Amy Clipston. Carter and Darcey have a chance meeting when her car breaks down. Since he is a mechanic, Carter came to her aid. Little do they know how intertwined their lives are. As this story unfolds, secrets that were hidden come to light. This story is about love, second chances, God's intervention and forgiveness. I recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of the book but was not required to leave a review.

Amy Clipston's Amish fiction titles remain some of my all time favorites, but I haven't felt quite the same about most of her contemporary titles. While they've all been good, none of them have connected with me on the level that her beautiful Amish titles have. However, that's all changed after picking up Finding You. This heart wrenching but beautiful story was everything I could have ever wanted in a clean romance, and I ended up reading the majority of it one sitting.

It's often obvious to the reader when a certain situation is personal to the author, as it truly feels that they put their heart and soul into that particular story. Amy Clipston is no stranger to kidney donation, and that shines through in this wonderful story that tells of two people falling in love while navigating the ups and downs of kidney disease and successful transplants. I'm not usually a fan of rich, girl boss main characters, and yet Darcy won me over instantly. She has such a big heart for the world around her, and I loved how despite everything she's been given, she's kept herself down to earth, and appreciates Carter for everything he is. Carter is definitely the type of book boyfriend that female readers everywhere are going to fall for, and his and Darcy's romance was both swoon worthy, and authentic, and I loved how so much emphasis was given to needing to work through past hurts and insecurities, and how you can't just find yourself in a happily ever after.

It was an added treat to see mentions of previous places and characters mentioned in some of Amy Clipston's other contemporaries, and I loved how on top of the focus being on kidney donation, there was also a heavy emphasis on adoption and child abandonment. The author did a wonderful job giving proper attention to detail while still remaining respectful about the situations.

Overall, I picked this one up expecting to enjoy it, but I wasn't honestly expecting it to end up being one of my favorite reads of the year. I can't possibly recommend it enough, and the only thing that would have made it even better is if the author had chosen to include a faith element, as I thought it would have blended into this particular storyline so beautifully.

Final Rating: 5/5.



Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to advance read and review this title!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.

Readers who like clean romance novels will enjoy this story. Loved the author’s note at the beginning about kidney disease and transplants. The author’s personal experience really made the novel seem more real. Both Darcy and Carter had important stories that melded together into their story. Heartfelt! Highly recommended!

Finding You by Amy Clipston
A Sweet Contemporary Romance
Both of them want a relationship—but is beginning it a big mistake?

On the outside, twenty-seven-year-old Darcy Larsen is a pretty, put-together professional—but inside she’s falling apart. Eighteen months ago, she lost her fiancé in an accident she still blames herself for. After a successful transplant, her kidney disease seems to be in check, but she worries that her future children—if she has any—will also suffer from the same condition. And she’s overcome with indecision about finding her birth mother, discovering potentially devastating information, and hurting her adoptive parents.

Mechanic Carter Donovan seems to have everything going for him at first glance. Stunning good looks. A wicked sense of humor. And a heart of gold. But Carter’s seemingly perfect exterior hides a host of secrets. After a rough breakup and mounting medical bills from a medical emergency that left him drowning in debt, he doesn’t feel like the catch everyone says he is. Plus, he’s about to turn thirty—with no romantic prospects on the horizon.

When Darcy’s Lexus breaks down in her doctor’s parking lot, Carter appears on the scene to try to jump-start her car—and her heart. But despite their immediate connection right from the start, the two have perhaps too many obstacles to overcome. Carter questions if getting involved with Darcy will be his next big mistake. And Darcy wonders if she can ever move past her grief and guilt to embrace the gift of Happily Ever After that’s dangling in front of her.
This is Darcy Larsen and Carter Donovan's story.
Your labwork looks fantastic, Darcy.” Dr. Mona Reyes smiled
and sank down onto the round rolling stool across from the
exam table. “I can’t believe it’s been two years since your transplant.
Your kidney numbers are perfect.”
Darcy forced her lips into a smile and hugged her arms over her
green shirt. “Time has flown,” she said.
Turning, she found a man peering in her window.
“Sorry.” He lifted his hand. “I didn’t mean to scare you.” He
pointed toward the hood of her car. “Need some help?”
She pushed her door open. “It won’t start.”
“I heard the clicks.” He grinned, and she couldn’t help but notice how handsome he was.
The man lifted his eyebrows and nodded toward the hood of the
car. “Sounds like a dead battery. I can jump it for you.”
“Thank you, but I don’t have
jumper cables.”
“You’re in luck. I always carry a set just in case.”
“I’m Carter, by the way.”
“Darcy.”
I recommend this book.
Finding You by Amy Clipston is a 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Amy Clipston
I received a complimentary copy of the book and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions are my own.

Finding You by Amy Clipston is a sweet and engaging tale with endearing characters. Darcy and Carter felt so real and very relatable.
The story is so tender, sweet and clean.
I loved the small-town feeling. And trust me when I say that Clipston can write the most perfect and stunning contemporary romance.
This was a charming romance read filled with compelling characters and plenty of heart. A wonderful read!
Overall, I really enjoyed the story. It is filled with so much heart and I was totally invested in these two as well as the growth that they both experienced. I couldn’t put the book down.

Thank You NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

"Wait...can I get your number?"

"...I think you're really cute, Carter...but I'm not really dating right now."

"Oh, I meant that I need to text you about the car." He grinned. "But I think you're cute too."

So begins the sweetest emotional romance between Darcy and Carter in the heartfelt Finding You by bestselling contemporary author Amy Clipston.

After leaving her doctor's office Darcy's car won't start. Luckily, Carter sees her and has the car towed to his garage. Despite her determination to not be in a relationship, she can't deny their immediate connection.

Darcy is dealing with so much loss. Her fiance died in a car accident 18 months ago on his way to pick up the meds she forgot. He was also part of a pair donor exchange. He donated a kidney to someone and in exchange someone donated a kidney to Darcy, saving her life. The guilt is overwhelming her.

Carter's in serious debt, living with his sister and her boyfriend, working all the time at the garage. He feels he can't afford a life with Darcy.

I listened and read this beautiful love story simultaneously and it was an emotional experience. Hearing voice actress Melissa Moran well up with tears as Darcy or breakdown during Carter's frustration tore through me. As they find their way to each other, they need to find trust. Carter doesn't know about her transplant and she doesn't know why he was in the doctor's parking lot the day they met.

This writer took her personal story and with a pure heart wrote about those poignant moments of finding the courage to trust, to love again, not just another, but yourself.

I received a free copy of this book/audiobook from the publishers & author via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Finding You is the fourth book with ties to Flowering Grove, NC, by Amy Clipston. Darcy Larsen has had a couple of very difficult years. Today she was given good news from her nephrologist that all of her numbers were good as she is at the second anniversary of her kidney transplant. But afterwards her car would not start and Darcy had an important presentation coming up at work. As her starter fails her, a handsome stranger knocks on her window to ask if he can help. He offers to jump her car to get it started, but the car needs more. Professional mechanic Carter Donovan then offers to have her car towed wherever she would like as well as a lift to her office. Darcy follows her instincts and thanks Carter for his help, having the car towed to his family’s shop and accepting his offer of a ride.

Besides when Darcy picks up her repaired vehicle, her path crosses Carter’s again at a car show soon after their meeting in Flowering Grove, then again at a friend’s housewarming a couple of weeks later. With a special attraction, their relationship grows until secrets they both hold threaten to tear them apart.

This is a very good story treating some sensitive issues (organ transplant, adoption, parental desertion) in a gentle manner. Ms. Clipston does an excellent job of presenting this tale for which she has a very personal connection. I was really drawn into this story and I do recommend it!

Finding You, by Amy Clipston, is an amazing contemporary Christian fiction story. This is a well written, easy to read and imagine story. I enjoyed this story because it has so much meaning to it. It is about real life situations that most people don’t even think about. I enjoyed Darcy’s and Carter’s stories and how their health condition affected them, their thoughts and their relationship to those around them. I especially enjoyed how helpful Carter’s sister is toward him to help him get back on his feet financially. It is interesting to see the different relationships they have toward their parents as well. This is an enjoyable story to read, one that sticks with the reader after finishing it.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story, this is my honest review.

Darcy's fiance gave her a new chance of life through kidney donation, then was killed in a car accident, for which Darcy blames herself - and now, 18 months later, she's still trying to put her life back together. When an intriguing stranger helps her after her car breaks down, and they subsequently meet at a car show, she can't decide whether this is something she should pursue or not. Carter is fascinated by Darcy, but she's clearly come from money, whereas he's broke and living with his sister and brother-in-law for the foreseeable future - not to mention he's already been rejected once for his health problems, and reluctant to face that again. They enjoy spending time together, but can they overcome their pasts to open the door to a future? And when an unexpected secret comes to light, will it be the catalyst that blows everything apart, or something to make them stronger?

I've never known or thought much about kidney donation, so while this doesn't go into it particularly deeply, that did make for a very interesting part of the story. The angst involved in deciding to find and meet a biological parent also added a good touch, and I loved the way that Carter supported Darcy throughout, not pushing one way or the other, just providing support. I enjoyed getting to know both Darcy and Carter, and seeing them gradually work through their assorted baggage until they got to the point where they could make a future together was delightful. My one comment would be that somewhere towards the end I stopped being 'in' the story and was just watching. The big problem between them felt fairly inevitable, but I couldn't predict how they'd react - fortunately it all worked out (I don't think that counts as a spoiler - it is a romance, after all!). All in all, a good read, well written, with plenty of depth but without being heavy, and a satisfying ending. Recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Reading Amy Clipston's new book Finding You is a delightful experience from start to finish. It's a sweet, wholesome story and the chemistry between Darcy and Carter is super swoon-worthy. Their blossoming relationship makes this novel so much fun to read!

What I really loved was how Clipston tackled some tough themes with such tenderness. She delves into finding love after loss, dealing with abandonment, and living with kidney disease and a transplant. It’s all handled so thoughtfully, adding depth to the story without taking away from its hopeful vibe.

Finding You is an enjoyable, heartwarming romance that Clipston’s fans will absolutely devour. If you're looking for a book that’s both touching and uplifting, this one’s a must-read!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions shared here are my own.