Faith in the Hero
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Summary
A man with six small children and a wife who walked out。
A woman who lost everything and has no place left to go。
With the ink barely dry on his divorce papers， Chris Tooley isn’t sure what God has in store for him， but he knows he needs help with his kids。 So， on the recommendation of a friend， he hires a nanny。
Gretchen Mavis invested everything in her day care business and lost it all when the building burned down and the landlord had no insurance。 She’s willing to take any job she can get。 Even one out in the middle of nowhere that includes six energetic kids， two even more energetic dogs and a herd of milk goats – wait。 Maybe she’s not that desperate。 She’s about to walk out of the interview， but there’s something in this man’s eyes that tells her he’s just looking for someone to believe in him。
Gretchen knows a good man when she sees one – one just like her dad – but will her faith be enough to convince Chris she’s more than a temporary addition to his family？
Six kids yearning to be loved， an auction barn， a small herd of dairy goats and a cozy town full of kind-hearted family and friends who have faith that， with enough cake， kisses and Christmas， there’s a happily ever after in the chaos。
Return to Freedom， Colorado and enjoy the faith， friendships， and forever-afters of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge in this Christian Christmas romance。 Faith in the Hero is #13 in the Freedom Ridge series， but each book can be read as a standalone。
A woman who lost everything and has no place left to go。
With the ink barely dry on his divorce papers， Chris Tooley isn’t sure what God has in store for him， but he knows he needs help with his kids。 So， on the recommendation of a friend， he hires a nanny。
Gretchen Mavis invested everything in her day care business and lost it all when the building burned down and the landlord had no insurance。 She’s willing to take any job she can get。 Even one out in the middle of nowhere that includes six energetic kids， two even more energetic dogs and a herd of milk goats – wait。 Maybe she’s not that desperate。 She’s about to walk out of the interview， but there’s something in this man’s eyes that tells her he’s just looking for someone to believe in him。
Gretchen knows a good man when she sees one – one just like her dad – but will her faith be enough to convince Chris she’s more than a temporary addition to his family？
Six kids yearning to be loved， an auction barn， a small herd of dairy goats and a cozy town full of kind-hearted family and friends who have faith that， with enough cake， kisses and Christmas， there’s a happily ever after in the chaos。
Return to Freedom， Colorado and enjoy the faith， friendships， and forever-afters of the Heroes of Freedom Ridge in this Christian Christmas romance。 Faith in the Hero is #13 in the Freedom Ridge series， but each book can be read as a standalone。
Reviews
Anna B
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What a wonderful picture of how God can take a single woman， a divorced dad， and six kids making them into a family。 I loved the personalities of the kids， the romance， and the way Chris and Gretchen came together。 Lovely book。 I received a courtesy copy。 This is my honest review。
Karen
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Faith in the HeroI liked this inspirational heartwarming love story that brought Chris and his six children together with Gretchen。 I loved the characters especially the children。 Even though their mother left the family and divorced their father， they were well behaved and helped their father keep the family together。 I admire Chris for not being bitter toward his ex-wife， and for putting God first even when homeschooling his children。 I highly recommend this beautiful clean Christian romance。 Faith in the HeroI liked this inspirational heartwarming love story that brought Chris and his six children together with Gretchen。 I loved the characters especially the children。 Even though their mother left the family and divorced their father， they were well behaved and helped their father keep the family together。 I admire Chris for not being bitter toward his ex-wife， and for putting God first even when homeschooling his children。 I highly recommend this beautiful clean Christian romance。 I received an ARC but I also bought it， and this is my voluntary and honest review。 。。。more
Cilla
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Gretchen lost her business courtesy of a fire and the buildings owner having no insurance and is desperate for another job。 At an interview for a nanny job to 6 children in the middle on nowhere she discovers there is also out of control dogs and a lot of goats - oh and Chris had forgotten about the interview， so she backs out fast。 However before she can leave the town， she becomes convinced God wants her to take that job， goats and all。 While this is easily read as a standalone， I loved the co Gretchen lost her business courtesy of a fire and the buildings owner having no insurance and is desperate for another job。 At an interview for a nanny job to 6 children in the middle on nowhere she discovers there is also out of control dogs and a lot of goats - oh and Chris had forgotten about the interview， so she backs out fast。 However before she can leave the town， she becomes convinced God wants her to take that job， goats and all。 While this is easily read as a standalone， I loved the community and how they helped one another。 Looking forward to the next book in the series。 。。。more
Bernadette Cinkoske
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Faith in the Hero is a faith filled， heartwarming， small town romance for Chris and Gretchen。 This well written romance is about two people who have been blindsided by events in their lives。 Ms。 Gussman's books are always a treat and bring me new friends with each book she publishes。 I loved watching their romance bloom as they cared for those darling children and the goats！ Faith in the Hero is a faith filled， heartwarming， small town romance for Chris and Gretchen。 This well written romance is about two people who have been blindsided by events in their lives。 Ms。 Gussman's books are always a treat and bring me new friends with each book she publishes。 I loved watching their romance bloom as they cared for those darling children and the goats！ 。。。more
Karen Brasher
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Faith in the Hero This is another great book by Jessie Gussman and a wonderful addition to the Freedom Ridge series。 Gretchen owned her own childcare business but when the building she rented burned down she lost everything。 Chris has six children and needs a nanny desperately to help him be able to work full time and take care of his family。 Will Gretchen be able to convince Chris that all women do not walk away？
Mary Jane McLeod
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Really Great Series I always enjoy Jessie Gussman's books。 She weaves faith into all her stories seamlessly。 Her stories touch my heart and make me think。 I loved Chris and Gretchen's story。 A Christ centered romance that left me with a smile。 Really Great Series I always enjoy Jessie Gussman's books。 She weaves faith into all her stories seamlessly。 Her stories touch my heart and make me think。 I loved Chris and Gretchen's story。 A Christ centered romance that left me with a smile。 。。。more
Dora
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Faith in the Hero by Jessie Gussman is a great addition to the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series。 Chris has six children and now he is the owner of goats。 He is in need of some help。 Gretchen just lost the business she worked so hard for and is searching for what God wants her to next。 Gretchen applies for the Nanny job that Chris is offering but when she arrives for her interview and sees the goats as well she is sure this isn’t the place for her but God has other plans for them both。 Beautifully Faith in the Hero by Jessie Gussman is a great addition to the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series。 Chris has six children and now he is the owner of goats。 He is in need of some help。 Gretchen just lost the business she worked so hard for and is searching for what God wants her to next。 Gretchen applies for the Nanny job that Chris is offering but when she arrives for her interview and sees the goats as well she is sure this isn’t the place for her but God has other plans for them both。 Beautifully written， this book is both entertaining and inspirational。 。。。more
Kitty Elder
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Another sweet romance from Jessie GussmanAnd if you heard that title in Jay Dress’ voice， you have been listening to her audio books！Gretchen lost her business due to a fire and a landlord without insurance。 Chris has 6 children and no wife， and manages to accidentally buy a herd of goats。 God can bring together the broken， the wounded， and the somewhat crazy and make something beautiful out of it。 A sweet book。A big thank you to the author for providing an ARC copy for me to proof and review。
Adrianna
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Ohh。。I loved the beginning， and how they allow God to direct their path。 This book was well written and definitely worth the read。
Jeannette Harbottle
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Chris and Gretchen live in different States。 They are both desperate for things to change but faced with the reality of trying to make that change together， it seems impossible！ Especially when six children and a herd of goats join in the chaos。 Another Jessie Gussman winner！
Vicci Lucas
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Excellent start to this season in FreedomTotally different Hero of Freedom Ridge than the previous 12 books in that we only briefly visit Freedom and none of the holiday activities。 My one issue as a nurse is。 Early in the story Chris reflects on his daughter Abigail getting a scratch on her foot and needing stitches。 Scratches don’t require stitches。 I love how the story realistically portrayed a chaotic large family that was hurting， yet happy together and wanted to be in Gods will。 4。5 stars Excellent start to this season in FreedomTotally different Hero of Freedom Ridge than the previous 12 books in that we only briefly visit Freedom and none of the holiday activities。 My one issue as a nurse is。 Early in the story Chris reflects on his daughter Abigail getting a scratch on her foot and needing stitches。 Scratches don’t require stitches。 I love how the story realistically portrayed a chaotic large family that was hurting， yet happy together and wanted to be in Gods will。 4。5 stars rounded up to 5 because I loved this series and Jessie Gussman adds another depth to it。 。。。more
Lucia Valenzuela
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Oh， wow， what a great story。 Six children and now a herd of goats， that’s what Gretchen walks into for an interview。 Very inspiring how God works everything out if we let Him。 I love how Chris fully interacts with and enjoys all his children， not forgetting to include God into the mix。 You will not regret getting this one。I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary， honest review。
Tamsyn
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The next season of Heroes of Freedom Ridge - such a great series and group of authors。 You can't go wrong with these！Faith in the Hero is a wonderful story about finding our place， our home and letting God guide that choice。 It's the romance that brews between Chris and Gretchen， in-between 6 children， a farm， a herd of goats and some dogs with a splash of humour needed to navigate life。 As always， there are some biblical principles and gems woven into the story， as only Jessie Gussman can do。 T The next season of Heroes of Freedom Ridge - such a great series and group of authors。 You can't go wrong with these！Faith in the Hero is a wonderful story about finding our place， our home and letting God guide that choice。 It's the romance that brews between Chris and Gretchen， in-between 6 children， a farm， a herd of goats and some dogs with a splash of humour needed to navigate life。 As always， there are some biblical principles and gems woven into the story， as only Jessie Gussman can do。 This is a sweet romance （squeaky clean folks）， that is part of a series but standalone story。 Characters from the other Freedom Ridge stories do appear， so it is nice if you have read their stories but definitely not necessary。 * I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book。 。。。more
Pris
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I've been waiting for Chris's story ever since he was introduced in Friends with the Hero。 Talk about going through a rough patch！ Raising six kids on his own since his wife walked out on them has clearly done a number on him， and his confidence has taken a hit。 That's why I loved the title from the start， as well as how much Gretchen helped him。 Not only because this book features the nanny trope， but also because she's been going through a tough spot herself， yet even through the questions and I've been waiting for Chris's story ever since he was introduced in Friends with the Hero。 Talk about going through a rough patch！ Raising six kids on his own since his wife walked out on them has clearly done a number on him， and his confidence has taken a hit。 That's why I loved the title from the start， as well as how much Gretchen helped him。 Not only because this book features the nanny trope， but also because she's been going through a tough spot herself， yet even through the questions and doubts （which are valid） they always sought God's will in their lives and godly advice from their friends。 “Go on。 I’ll be here when you get home。” “Promise？” “I do。” His eyes drilled into her， like he wanted to hold that promise between them， bind her to him with it。 My heart definitely went out to him， at the scars his past relationship had left him with， and his having to step out in faith in this new relationship。 I think their story went by too fast by me， and I definitely wanted more！ Jessie writes the best swoony heroes （and kisses 😉）， and Chris was definitely kind， gentle， and dedicated to his children （who were a hoot yet also responsible）， as well as to make things work with Gretchen。 I loved their commitment and communication （so there was no unnecessary drama there）， which made for some really endearing yet vulnerable conversations。 I definitely want to see if all the hints at side characters ending up together do actually happen。 Oh， and it was definitely nice to see past characters like Patience and Tuck， and how they're doing now。 :） ~ 4。5 stars！ 。。。more
Rebmay
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This is a sweet， clean and inspiring romance between two people who have had their lives upended。 Chris is a recently divorced father of six young children who is in desperate need of a nanny。 He wants nothing more than to be a good father and more present in their lives。 His self esteem has been decimated by the divorce。 He has asked God to send him someone who will be perfect for his kids。 Gretchen is in need of a job after her child care business was destroyed in a fire。 She is feeling discou This is a sweet， clean and inspiring romance between two people who have had their lives upended。 Chris is a recently divorced father of six young children who is in desperate need of a nanny。 He wants nothing more than to be a good father and more present in their lives。 His self esteem has been decimated by the divorce。 He has asked God to send him someone who will be perfect for his kids。 Gretchen is in need of a job after her child care business was destroyed in a fire。 She is feeling discouraged， disappointed and unsure of her future because she had put everything into her child care business。 Returning to being a nanny is not what she wanted for her future。 Nevertheless， she has asked God to help her find a job as a nanny that will be a perfect fit for both herself and the family involved。 Both of their prayers were answered， though Gretchen does her best to resist God’s guidance to take the job as nanny for Chris’s children。 Her resistance falls away as the townspeople of Freedom Ridge vouch for Chris’s character and need for a nanny。 Both are aware right from that first day that God guided them to each other and that they were meant to be in each other’s lives。 The love blooming between them as the days go by is also by God’s design。 Reading Jessie’s books always leave feeling happy and inspired。 I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review。 。。。more
Sharon
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I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review。 A good， single man that needs some help with his kids， will his new nanny from the east help him？ Will there be anything more between them？ This is a super story in a great series。
Rhonda Sledge
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This is a great addition to the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series but is awesome all by itself。 It isn't necessary to read the others in this series in order to enjoy this book。 It's a clean romance with a good bit of humor thrown in。 I loved the six young children but they are so well behaved， I wonder how Chris did it。 My five were always into something！ Adding in the goats really added to the story and chasing them around the barn is something that all goat farmers experience at least once。 I lo This is a great addition to the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series but is awesome all by itself。 It isn't necessary to read the others in this series in order to enjoy this book。 It's a clean romance with a good bit of humor thrown in。 I loved the six young children but they are so well behaved， I wonder how Chris did it。 My five were always into something！ Adding in the goats really added to the story and chasing them around the barn is something that all goat farmers experience at least once。 I loved that Gretchen and Chris actually spent several weeks developing their relationship。 I'm not a big fan of love at first sight and married after one or two weeks。 That hardly seems like enough time to truly know someone's character。 I do like the fact that this relationship placed more emphasis on character than on looks。 。。。more
Ellen
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4。5 StarsThis is a really good， quick story about trusting that you are where you should be。 That if you don't allow fear or hesitation to lead you， you will find your true place。 4。5 StarsThis is a really good， quick story about trusting that you are where you should be。 That if you don't allow fear or hesitation to lead you， you will find your true place。 。。。more
Lana Burton
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I love these books that Jessie Gussman writes with Happily Ever Afters！！ In this book， Chris is a dad， whose wife walked out on him and their six children （she wanted lots of kids）， about a year ago， and he desperately needs help。 He just hates to admit that he can’t do everything all by himself！ Reluctantly， he runs an ad， but not one single soul has responded。 Unbeknownst to him， the Lord is doing a mighty work in one Gretchen， the Nanny！ Her Daycare business， which she had sank all of her mon I love these books that Jessie Gussman writes with Happily Ever Afters！！ In this book， Chris is a dad， whose wife walked out on him and their six children （she wanted lots of kids）， about a year ago， and he desperately needs help。 He just hates to admit that he can’t do everything all by himself！ Reluctantly， he runs an ad， but not one single soul has responded。 Unbeknownst to him， the Lord is doing a mighty work in one Gretchen， the Nanny！ Her Daycare business， which she had sank all of her money into， has burned to the ground， and her awful landlord did not have any insurance on the building！！ She now has nothing to show for all the years she has pinched every penny and saved every dime！ Then， she runs across Chris’s ad。 The Lord speaks to her and says “Go”。 She talks it over with her best friend， because this job is a 12 hour trip from where she currently lives！ She finally obeys the Lord and calls and sets up an interview！ When she arrives， there is so much commotion coming from the front part of their barn， so she peeks in and finds 6 kids， 12 goats， and 2 men， all hollering at the goats and trying to catch them， with no success。 Chris and Gretchen’s eyes meet and he is aghast to realize that he has forgotten their appointment！！ One of the goats walks right up to Gretchen and touches her arm with her nose。 He yells ”I’m sorry， I had to buy these goats last night （which is another hilarious story）， and I forgot our interview！” She looked around， turned around， and walked right back out to her car。 She was very sad， and walked slowly out to her car， and all of the kids were begging their dad to go explain to her and beg her to stay。 Then they took off after her。 She was slowly driving away and she could see their little bodies chasing her car down the road。 She wanted to turn back around， but she just couldn’t。 She drove into the tiny little town of Freedom Ridge， where it seemed everyone knew where she had been and why Chris would have forgotten their appointment-and why she is going to love living here in Freedom Ridge！ So， much later that evening， （after she prayed to the Lord and they talked about how she knew He wouldn’t send her all that way for nothing and， was it her imagination， or did she feel an immediate attraction to this single dad and did he look at her the same way-like he felt something toward her， too，） she drove back out to the big old house and farm。 He was on the porch with all of his children lying around in different spots， and he was reading out loud to them for their quiet time。 She sat on the steps and listened to him read。 It was wonderful to see and hear him loving his children this way。 And， he had been home schooling them ever since his wife left。 He worked from home， on a top secret job， that he couldn’t discuss。 This book reminded me of “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” or a book similar to that， but it was even better！ Chris and Gretchen made a perfect team， caring for， cooking， teaching， and loving his children， and fairly quickly， each other！！ It was soooo great！ I hope you all buy it and read it！ It’s such a dopamine happy， feel good treasure！！ It was a quick read for me because it WAS so good！ It was better than 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘s！ 🙏♥️ 。。。more
Nancy
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The Heros of Freedom Ridge Series is written by multiple authors。 I have read a few of the other books in this series before reading this one。 Each book can be read as a stand alone story。 There is a wonderful sense of family， faith and friendships in this book as well as the others in the series。This story focuses on Chris Tooley， who had his wife leave him for someone else， giving sole custody of their six young children to him。 So his has his hands full juggling a job， the household chores a The Heros of Freedom Ridge Series is written by multiple authors。 I have read a few of the other books in this series before reading this one。 Each book can be read as a stand alone story。 There is a wonderful sense of family， faith and friendships in this book as well as the others in the series。This story focuses on Chris Tooley， who had his wife leave him for someone else， giving sole custody of their six young children to him。 So his has his hands full juggling a job， the household chores and of course the kids。 Some of them were very young and he was homeschooling the older ones。 At his wits end， he knows he needs help and puts out an ad for a live in nanny to assist him with the children and household。 Chris has also been left feeling the rejection of his wife which has him doubting his worth。 Gretchen Mavis needed a fresh start after her daycare business was destroyed， when the building she rented burned down and the owner had no insurance。 She responds to some ads looking for a nanny and takes a trip to Freedom Ridge， Colorado for an interview on the job taking care of six children。 She already has some doubts about the work involved in this job but when she sees the chaos of children， dogs and even nanny goats running all around she decides to decline the job。 But there was just something in the eyes of the children's father， that he really needed to have someone believe in him， that has her returning to finish the interview。 She just felt that the Lord was leading her to take the position。What I really enjoyed was the faith of these two as they worked to honor God in their decisions。 They also worked together with the children to raise them to not just learn school lessons but lessons on living their lives to also honor God。 Gretchen was impressed with the love and patience that Chris gave to his very energetic children。 She knew right from the start that he was a man of integrity。After the experience that Chris had when his wife abandoned him- he knew the difference in a woman like Gretchen who worked selflessly to help him care for his children。 She even made sure that his oldest daughter continued to feel important and not slighted by Gretchen filling some of her previous chores。This book was a quick read with the story coming to a conclusion rather quickly。 I realize that sometimes the author in this type of series is told the length of the book。 I felt the ending was rushed just a little and was disappointed that the epilogue wasn't about the couple but was a lead in to another story。I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review。 。。。more
Sandra Hartzel
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I had an ARC for this book， but this is my voluntary and honest opinion。 Chris Tooley’s wife walked out and left him with their six children。 He advertises for a nanny， and Gretchen Mavis replies。 She drives across the country for an interview after her day care burned and the landlord had no insurance。 She nearly doesn’t take the job， but likes the town， and the children。 Just before Chris leaves for three weeks for his job， they discover they have feelings for each other。 An interesting book w I had an ARC for this book， but this is my voluntary and honest opinion。 Chris Tooley’s wife walked out and left him with their six children。 He advertises for a nanny， and Gretchen Mavis replies。 She drives across the country for an interview after her day care burned and the landlord had no insurance。 She nearly doesn’t take the job， but likes the town， and the children。 Just before Chris leaves for three weeks for his job， they discover they have feelings for each other。 An interesting book with a look at life in a large family。 Great series！ 。。。more
Cathy R Morgan
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When Gretchen's daycare burned down and she found her landlord didn't have insurance， it felt like a slap in the face from God。 Then， she was reminded that sometimes God uses even the horrible events to deliver something even better。 Could that be the case this time？ Certainly when she first meets Chris and his six kids， there's something special about him - but surely the chaos is unmanageable and the work overwhelming？ Can Gretchen open her heart to be willing to accept whatever God gives， how When Gretchen's daycare burned down and she found her landlord didn't have insurance， it felt like a slap in the face from God。 Then， she was reminded that sometimes God uses even the horrible events to deliver something even better。 Could that be the case this time？ Certainly when she first meets Chris and his six kids， there's something special about him - but surely the chaos is unmanageable and the work overwhelming？ Can Gretchen open her heart to be willing to accept whatever God gives， however unlikely it may at first seem？I'd have to admit that I do tend to prefer longer books， and I'd love to see this expanded to double the length - but really， I loved it as it was。 Short and sweet， this heart-warming and inspiring story made my day。 I always appreciate the discussions between characters in this author's books that remind me that the world's standards aren't always （ever？） God's， and that God's standards are what should matter to us。 I also appreciate that they never come across to me as preachy！ Some delightful moments between Gretchen and Chris， and with the kids too - all in all， a delightful story。Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author。 I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book。 。。。more
Desiree Luhnow
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A single dad with six kids who needs a nanny。 A woman who loves kids and needs a job because she’s lost everything in a fire。 This is the sweet story of Chris and Gretchen。 It’s a great read with godly characters that are honest with each other and seek the Lord’s will in each of their lives by prayer and Bible reading。 It is an encouraging book that I really enjoyed。 I look forward to Jessie’s next book！
Joyce Marion
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Gretchen has her dream business of a daycare in Vermont。 When the building she is renting burns down， she is left searching for her next steps。 Prior to owning her business， she had been a nanny。 She applies for various jobs and takes a job in Colorado for Chris looking after his 6 children。Chris' wife walked out on him and he's trying to hold it all together。 He works from home so is able to be with his children。Chris and Gretchen must realize that sometimes life isn't what you dreamed it would Gretchen has her dream business of a daycare in Vermont。 When the building she is renting burns down， she is left searching for her next steps。 Prior to owning her business， she had been a nanny。 She applies for various jobs and takes a job in Colorado for Chris looking after his 6 children。Chris' wife walked out on him and he's trying to hold it all together。 He works from home so is able to be with his children。Chris and Gretchen must realize that sometimes life isn't what you dreamed it would be。 Sometimes it's better when you let God lead。 。。。more
Linda Palmer
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An easy to read book with a strong Christian message。 A wonderful story which because of the honesty of the story felt like a breath of fresh air。 Definitely a book that I will share with family and friends。 I received a copy of this book but all opinions are my own。
Soleil Reader
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I highlighted a lot of quotes while reading！ A lot of love， faith and wisdom in this book。 I loved how the characters put God first before taking their decisions。 The kids where great。 As usual in a Jessie Gussman's book， it was easy to fall in love with the story and the characters。 And as usual， when I finished it， I would have loved more！！！ I highlighted a lot of quotes while reading！ A lot of love， faith and wisdom in this book。 I loved how the characters put God first before taking their decisions。 The kids where great。 As usual in a Jessie Gussman's book， it was easy to fall in love with the story and the characters。 And as usual， when I finished it， I would have loved more！！！ 。。。more
Sharon
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Great clean storyline and tender hearted characters。Gretchen had her daycare but her landlord didn’t have insurance to cover her loss even though the law required it。 Now that the building where she’d had her daycare burned to the ground， she’s not sure what the future holds。Chris is a single dad with six kids ages two to ten and he needs a nanny in a bad way。Will Gretchen be the answer to Chris’ prayers and help him with his beloved children？*I received this book for free for my unbiased review Great clean storyline and tender hearted characters。Gretchen had her daycare but her landlord didn’t have insurance to cover her loss even though the law required it。 Now that the building where she’d had her daycare burned to the ground， she’s not sure what the future holds。Chris is a single dad with six kids ages two to ten and he needs a nanny in a bad way。Will Gretchen be the answer to Chris’ prayers and help him with his beloved children？*I received this book for free for my unbiased review。 。。。more
Kim
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This was such a sweet story。 A children's caregiver in need of a job， a single father of 6 in need of someone to care for his children。 I really enjoyed it。 I liked having a homeschool family in the story too。 This was such a sweet story。 A children's caregiver in need of a job， a single father of 6 in need of someone to care for his children。 I really enjoyed it。 I liked having a homeschool family in the story too。 。。。more
Mari
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Chris and Gretchen's story is a delightful read with a strong inspirational foundation。 Six children and a herd of goats lend just the right mix of sweetness and laughter。 Jessie Gussman's books are always a "must read" for me， and they never fail to provide all the warm fuzzies！ Chris and Gretchen's story is a delightful read with a strong inspirational foundation。 Six children and a herd of goats lend just the right mix of sweetness and laughter。 Jessie Gussman's books are always a "must read" for me， and they never fail to provide all the warm fuzzies！ 。。。more
Kendra Muonio
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A man with six small children and a wife who walked out。A woman who lost everything and has no place left to go。With the ink barely dry on his divorce papers， Chris Tooley isn’t sure what God has in store for him， but he knows he needs help with his kids。 So， on the recommendation of a friend， he hires a nanny。Gretchen Mavis invested everything in her day care business and lost it all when the building burned down and the landlord had no insurance。 She’s willing to take any job she can get。 Even A man with six small children and a wife who walked out。A woman who lost everything and has no place left to go。With the ink barely dry on his divorce papers， Chris Tooley isn’t sure what God has in store for him， but he knows he needs help with his kids。 So， on the recommendation of a friend， he hires a nanny。Gretchen Mavis invested everything in her day care business and lost it all when the building burned down and the landlord had no insurance。 She’s willing to take any job she can get。 Even one out in the middle of nowhere that includes six energetic kids， two even more energetic dogs and a herd of milk goats – wait。 Maybe she’s not that desperate。 She’s about to walk out of the interview， but there’s something in this man’s eyes that tells her he’s just looking for someone to believe in him。Gretchen knows a good man when she sees one – one just like her dad – but will her faith be enough to convince Chris she’s more than a temporary addition to his family？Six kids yearning to be loved， an auction barn， a small herd of dairy goats and a cozy town full of kind-hearted family and friends who have faith that， with enough cake， kisses and Christmas， there’s a happily ever after in the chaos。I received an advanced copy of the book from the author but wasn't required to leave an honest review。this was a quick read for me that had me staying up too late to finish it。 。。。more
Reference
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hathitrust digital library https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/ls?q1=Faith in the Hero&field1=ocr&a=srchls&ft=ft&lmt=ft
The British Library https://bll01.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?query=any,contains,Faith in the Hero&tab=LibraryCatalog&search_scope=Not_BL_Suppress&vid=44BL_INST:BLL01&lang=en&offset=0