Synopsis:~

Who could build a life on such a monumental mistake?

Jackson Murphy: family prankster, class clown… and now, smack in the middle of a Vegas-sized mess. All he’d wanted was to qualify for the Boston Marathon. After failing that goal, he slipped into a deep, sulking valley, only to emerge from it with a much bigger problem. He’s married. To a complete stranger! Forget making a world-class marathon so that his family will believe that (1) he’s capable of being grown up and serious on occasion and (2) he doesn’t need the ongoing pity about his brother and a certain ex-girlfriend.

Now? Now he has no idea what to do.

Mackenzie Murphy: independent woman and excellent student—but not a med student. Because those pesky MCATs were H-A-R-D. She doesn’t particularly mind that much, seeing as she’s never really wanted to be a doctor, but her mother will be…uh, displeased. Exceptionally. That’s nothing, however, compared to how Mother will respond if she finds out what else happened in Vegas.

Mackenzie wants out. Jackson wants a chance. Neither of them is prepared for what’s coming. Caught in the middle of a disaster that keeps getting bigger, they hardly dare ask: Can God take their monumental mistake and turn it into a beautiful life?

In Spite of Ourselves, Book 13 in The Potter’s House Books Series Two, is an uplifting and inspiring story of hope, redemption and second chances. It is also book Two in Jennifer Rodewald’s Murphy Brother Stories (book One is Always You). Grab your copy and be encouraged today.

My take:~

My preparation for immersing myself in a Jennifer Rodewald novel is always the same. Time. Tissues. Peace and quiet. Check, check, check!

That preparation came in handy as Jen serves up another wonderfully redemptive story, when two strangers lose their minds momentarily and find themselves living with the complicated consequences of their foolish choices. As Jackson and Mackenzie’s stories unfold, how my heart ached for them and the circumstances that caused both their strengths and their vulnerabilities. There are some beautiful moments in this book, especially when Jackson steps up and follows God’s still small voice.

In Spite of Ourselves is an engaging and emotional read, and the way this couple grow as individuals as they draw closer together, despite their ignominious beginning, is beautiful. The Murphy Brothers have captured my heart and I’m excited for more to come.

With thanks to the publisher for my review copy. My opinions remain my own.

Jennifer Rodewald/J. Rodes lives on the wide plains somewhere near the middle of Nowhere. A coffee addict, pickleball enthusiast, and storyteller, she also wears the hats of mom, teacher, and friend. Mostly, she loves Jesus and wants to see others fall in love with Him too.

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