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Not Until Then: A Christian Romance (Hope Springs Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Valerie M. Bodden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 2,422 ratings
James came to Bethany’s rescue the day they met. So why can’t she seem to remember his name? And why can’t he seem to forget her?

After surviving a brain aneurysm that left her with short-term memory problems, Bethany is happy to simply get through each day without forgetting to pack her daughter a lunch. She’s been a single mom since Ruby was born, and that’s the way she likes it. She’s found family in the large group of friends who have welcomed her in Hope Springs, and she doesn’t need a special someone. Especially not one as grumpy as James.

James already had a family once—and lost everything. So when he goes to Hope Springs to visit his sister, he has no interest in letting her play matchmaker. Even if her beautiful—though forgetful—friend Bethany intrigues him. But Bethany has a daughter—and even if James were willing to risk his heart on a woman again, he would never risk it on another child.

Between his sister’s schemes and her daughter’s needs, it seems James and Bethany just can’t avoid each other. And the more time they spend together, the more they both start to long for more. But when a tragedy looms, they have to decide if love is worth the risk—or if they’d be better off forgetting they’d ever met.
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    Hope Springs
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Welcome to Hope Springs. Where friends become family...
chairs looking out over water
faith heals hearts... and love lasts forever.
Hope Springs series

Fall in love with Hope Springs...

Welcome to Hope Springs, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, where friends become family, hope heals hearts, and love lasts forever. Here, you'll find:

  • Second chances
  • New beginnings
  • Redemption
  • Enemies to love
  • Single dads
  • Single moms
  • Found family

But most of all, you'll find real-to-life characters living out their faith as they share the ups and downs of falling in love. Be prepared to laugh, to shed a tear or two, and to become part of the community.

While the stories in the Hope Springs series are connected, each features a complete romance about a different couple.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B7FK6TG8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 379 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 9 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Hope Springs
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 2,422 ratings

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Valerie M. Bodden

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USA Today bestselling author Valerie M. Bodden has three great loves: Jesus, her family, and books. And chocolate (okay, four great loves). She writes emotion-filled Christian fiction that weaves real-life problems, real-life people, and real-life faith. Her characters may (okay, will) experience some heartache along the way, but true to her tendencies as a hopeless romantic, she will always give them a happy ending. Valerie is living out her happily ever after with her high-school-sweetheart-turned-husband and their four children. The whole family is currently learning to say "y'all" instead of "you guys" after moving from Wisconsin to Texas. Visit her at www.valeriembodden.com to get your free book.

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Customers find this romance novel to be a touching story of two people overcoming hardship, with well-developed characters that are easy to love. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and writing quality, and customers appreciate its realistic portrayal of pain and grief. They value the Christian message, with one customer noting how it helps understand God better.

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32 customers mention "Heartfelt story"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this Christian romance, describing it as a touching tale of two people and an awesome story of hardship, noting that happy endings bring comfort during difficult times.

"...is taken with her and we off to the beginning of a beautiful, tender romance & you just can’t put the book down, but do grab a couple of..." Read more

"...Happy endings are good when life is hard." Read more

"...I would recommend these books to anyone looking for a good clean Christian romance book because that is what I have found in these books...." Read more

"...The emotions were so genuine. The ending was so happy. You just have to read the whole Hope Springs series to meet all of these wonderful characters." Read more

24 customers mention "Readability"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with several mentioning it's the best in the series.

"This is one of Valerie’s best books...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book it was lovely I liked all the characters in this story I can't wait to read the next book keep up the good work." Read more

"There was nothing wrong with the books and I know these books are fictional but they have helped me to understand God a little more...." Read more

"This story was the best one yet in this series. It was sweet, funny, tear-jerking. The emotions were so genuine. The ending was so happy...." Read more

20 customers mention "Message"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the spiritual content of the book, with several noting its testimony of faith and realistic approach to Christian themes. One customer mentions how listening to scripture can answer many questions, while another shares how it helped them understand God better.

"...This book is filled with Valerie’s beautiful and strong spirit and comes through in these characters...." Read more

"Realistic in the Christian message which is why I like these reads. Happy endings are good when life is hard." Read more

"...And although they are fiction I can see how God will bring people together and how important it is to wait on God...." Read more

"What a touching story with a bless message...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the characters easy to love, with one customer specifically mentioning the sweet little girl Ruby and another noting Bethany's kindness.

"...Ruby if a sweet little girl who loves her Mama so much and quickly loves James as she cracks the Very hard shell around James ❤️ heart...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book it was lovely I liked all the characters in this story I can't wait to read the next book keep up the good work." Read more

"...The little girl had the most amazing. Personality in the story. Rudy stole the fun in the story...." Read more

"This story was the best one yet in this series. It was sweet, funny, tear-jerking. The emotions were so genuine. The ending was so happy...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pain level"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with several mentioning it leaves them in tears at times, and one noting its realistic portrayal of a brain injury.

"...It was sweet, funny, tear-jerking. The emotions were so genuine. The ending was so happy...." Read more

"This book was so good! It brought me to tears more than once. It’s written so well and the characters seem so real...." Read more

"...read and enjoyed all the books in this series but this one brought tears to my eyes...." Read more

"...like real people living out their faith in real.lives, leaving me in tears at times, and laughing out loud at others. Highly recommended!" Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"This was a wonderful read. This book made me feel like I was right there with James, Bethany and Ruby...." Read more

"...Very well written!!!" Read more

"...I can't wait for the next book in this series. They are so well written with a great message." Read more

"...It brought me to tears more than once. It’s written so well and the characters seem so real. And I am so glad God is involved in this whole series!" Read more

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  • Ladybug65
    5.0 out of 5 stars So filled with love and soul
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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    This is one of Valerie’s best books. From the 1st sentence I was at home in Hope Springs & ready to fall in love with Bethany, James & Ruby and I was not disappointed but fell in love immediately.
    Bethany is so kind you can immediately feel her beautiful spirit. Right off the bat James is taken with her and we off to the beginning of a beautiful, tender romance & you just can’t put the book down, but do grab a couple of tissues.
    This book is filled with Valerie’s beautiful and strong spirit and comes through in these characters. Ruby if a sweet little girl who loves her Mama so much and quickly loves James as she cracks the Very hard shell around James ❤️ heart.
    You will leave this book with a much stronger testimony of how much God loves and helps each one of us.
    Even if you have not read the other books you can read this one and I am sure afterwards you will want to read them all. Each one is fabulous.
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  • Iris Felix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    This was a wonderful read. This book made me feel like I was right there with James, Bethany and Ruby. It showed how loss can affect us in negative ways and how we try to close our hearts to love…BUT GOD often has good plans for us. It showed the struggles that could occur after an aneurysm and a little girl having to grow up dealing with a parent with memory loss. Wonderful book. I recommend reading it.
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  • Natalie Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not until then
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    I really enjoyed reading this book it was lovely I liked all the characters in this story I can't wait to read the next book keep up the good work.
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  • Nana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love,understanding, forgiveness, and,hope are a part of this story.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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    II liked how people didn't give up on each other. Forexample, understanding why James had so much guilt. Bethany had a serious condition but the family accepted her just as she was. The little girl had the most amazing. Personality in the story. Rudy stole the fun in the story. Recommend reading but it is long and probable could have been shorter.
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  • Jill K. Glorioso
    5.0 out of 5 stars God is Good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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    Realistic in the Christian message which is why I like these reads. Happy endings are good when life is hard.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Judith K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars “God has a plan even in this.”
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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    Not Until Then: A Christian Romance (Hope Springs Book 9) by Valerie M. Bodden
    Ever wonder if God has a plan for His creation? Does people really need God's love?
    Bethany was so blessed for surviving an automobile accident due to an aneurysm.
    The worst side effect was that her short term memory was affective. Life took on a lot of changes for both Bethany and her young daughter. Did God have a plan even in this challenging circumstance. Her daughter, Ruby, for the most part was a huge help for her mother yet at times she cringed at Bethany's forgetfulness. James, a Detective on medical leave, met Bethany on one of her rough low memory day. James was use to coming to the aid of strangers. Yet, he was broken ever since his 5 year old daughter died in a tragic accident. He had memories he could not forget.
    Bethany's faith is firm. James' faith is fading. What good could God's plan work in these hurting people?
    There were some tearful moments reading their story yet so many hopeful outcomes too. Very well written!!!
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  • Chasity
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it all.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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    There was nothing wrong with the books and I know these books are fictional but they have helped me to understand God a little more. And although they are fiction I can see how God will bring people together and how important it is to wait on God. I would recommend these books to anyone looking for a good clean Christian romance book because that is what I have found in these books. I do hope you have more Hope Springs books coming out soon.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Bonnie Heringer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine emotions and a happy, happy ending.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023
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    This story was the best one yet in this series. It was sweet, funny, tear-jerking. The emotions were so genuine. The ending was so happy. You just have to read the whole Hope Springs series to meet all of these wonderful characters.
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  • Book Boss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bethany, Ruby and James
    Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2025
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    In book 8, Bethany is in a car accident, and hospitalized with a coma. Now in book 9, Bethany is home and able to care for 10yr old Ruby, but her short term memory is awful. James is in town, visiting his sister Emma, on mandatory leave as he heals from a work injury. His 5 yr old daughter died 5 years ago, and he has stuffed the sorrow way down. He's afraid of loving again, in case he loses that person also. He needs to relearn to trust God with his future, and to take joy in daily occurrences.
    I lost a son, aged 23. I know that healing comes with talking about our grief, and surrounding ourselves with a caring Christian community.
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  • Mrs R E Mckeown
    5.0 out of 5 stars a book worth reading for sure.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2024
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    An amazing story. Please read it. You definitely won’t regret it. I cried, laughed and couldn’t stop reading until the end.
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  • Maryam
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it
    Reviewed in Australia on April 30, 2024
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    It’s real nice and well written I actually read it twice and it’s my fav from all Hope springs books
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2023
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    Exceptional, emotional and a heartwarming reminder that God does give second chances! I love all of her books and they inspire me to deal with issues I didn't even realise were there! I'm grateful!
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  • Philip Sowerbutts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2022
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    When you know there's a book by Valerie being published you count the days till release. Then there's a kind of reluctance to start reading it because you know when you do it means you're nearer finishing it and you don't want it to end! This book doesn't disappoint! The story is exquisite and beautifully written.
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