The Way It Should Be
- Fiction
- Women
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
After years of estrangement, the lives of Zara Mahoney and her twin sister, Eve, are suddenly and completely intertwined again. Eve's troubled lifestyle causes the state to take custody of her two children and contact Zara and her husband, asking them to consider foster care. Newlywed Zara thought she'd finally been given a fresh start and feels wholly unprepared to care for a niece and nephew whose existence she wasn't even aware of. Meanwhile, Eve may have a real chance to start over this time with the help of Tiff Bradley, who's dedicated to helping women everyone else has given up on after facing a heartbreaking tragedy in her own family. Over the course of one summer, all three women's hearts and lives hang in the balance as Eve desperately works toward a new life. Can they redefine their expectations of how life should be to find the hope they--and those they love--so desperately need?
Endorsements (5)
“Christina Suzann Nelson’s books rise like cream to the top of my to-be-read pile. Her stories are always so unique and thoughtful, with characters that are as complex as they are compelling. If you want a book that will not only entertain and keep you turning pages but that will make you think deeply about what’s truly important, you can’t miss with a Nelson novel.”
“In The Way It Should Be, Christina Suzann Nelson doesn’t shy away from the horrors of addiction nor the heartache of the foster system and family brokenness. But in the midst of the hurt, Nelson offers pictures of grace, glimpses of beauty, and the hope of redemption. I loved getting to know Eve and Zara, Tiff and Bruce, and Charlotte and Sammy, and I hope for good things for all of them!”
““The lives of estranged sisters collide in a summer that at first seems anything but the way it should be. Christina Suzann Nelson’s beautifully written tale of the complicated nature of family, the power of faith, and the ultimate cost of self-sacrifice for those we love will have readers considering complex questions long after closing the cover.”
“According to Christina Suzann Nelson, ‘everyone has vulnerable places.’ And with a sensitive hand, that’s just what she helps readers explore—the hurts that throb with every heartbeat. Nelson’s engaging page- turner is fictional, but this story about three women searching for forgiveness, reconciliation, and hope strikes awfully close to home.”
“Nelson once again delivers a story with heart, grit, and compassion. The Way It Should Be reminds readers of beauty in the midst of pain, hope in the thick of adversity, and the power of love to restore and redeem. A stunning read.”
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