In All For Family, author Olivia Hardin weaves a wonderful story of love, compassion, and forgiveness that will stir the soul and tug at the heartstrings.

All For Family is the third book in the Rawley Family Novel Series, and while it can be a standalone read, I would suggest that you read the books in sequential order. That being said, this story follows the courtship and marriage of Meg and Jeremy Rawley via the resurfacing of Meg's painful past when her dying ex-husband Ray requests to see her.

The author does a wonderful job of interweaving the present with the past in a span of twelve years that takes the reader along on an emotional journey as Meg and Jeremy's love story unfolds. I loved how their heartwarming courtship develops via letters sent to each other, it was so romantic and very sigh worthy. You can't help but get caught up in Meg's story as her painful past with her ex-husband Ray rises to the surface, their marriage had been built on lies and cover ups, and she struggles with her insecurity about her appearance, yet she was beginning to grow stronger and independent when she meets the wealthy Jeremy Rawley, who shows her the true power of love and the beauty of how desirable a woman she really is. Meg's story comes full circle when she goes back to their hometown to confront her painful past and visits Ray in the hospital ICU, where she graciously accepts his apologies with compassion and forgiveness with Jeremy by her side.

I loved how All For Family begins with Ray's request to see Meg, then flows smoothly back into the past twelve years ago with the unfolding of Meg and Jeremy's courtship, and finally brings the reader back to the present with a touching and emotional conclusion that will simply leave a smile on your face.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Pump Up Your Book.

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