Secret Beach Boyfriend has a powerful message, beyond being a really fun story. It had me laughing, thinking, and almost in tears a few times.
Rafe’s hero quest was something to behold. He has a plan. It’s going to work. No matter the cost to the ones he’s trying to help. This had me thinking about my attempts to help. Do I seek God first, and consider what is best, or only what I want to do?
Annie’s father left when she was 5, so she struggles with her self worth, with believing God (or anyone else) could possibly love or accept her. She’s blinded herself to many good and healthy relationships. I found this so relatable! So many times we let 1 person’s actions (or our perceptions of them) dictate how we feel about everything else.
The different life-long friendships were great (and that they were homeschoolers was even better). It gave the perfect platform to speak truth into each other’s lives. They had fun together, but they were also comfortable enough to stand up when needed.
Aryn has recently created a reading journal for turning the fiction you're already reading into a Devotional! She is excited about sharing good books with anyone who will listen, and the privilege of being a stay at home wife and mom. Be sure to connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!