New Mercies is a wonderful contemporary Christian Romance story that will tug at the heartstrings. Author Julia Colquitt Allen weaves an uplifting tale that follows the story of newly divorced and single mom Delores “Dodie” Hansen, who returns to her hometown of Meadowbrook after he ex-husband abandons her because he couldn’t deal with the news that their two year old son Danny was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. As Dodie struggles to come to terms with her rebuilding a life for herself and her son, Chris Tanner, the town’s shy new Minister, befriends the young mother and despite the petty gossip of nosy church members, they overcome obstacles and their friendship slowly blossoms into a romantic relationship.

The author easily draws the reader into Dodie and Chris’ story, you can’t help but feel compassion and hope for as this couple struggles to deal with their pasts and finding their place in life. While Dodie struggles with her recent divorce and her son’s diagnosis, Chris is struggling to find his place in his new ministry position, and as a couple their budding relationship struggles under the gossip from the town’s nosy busybodies. You can’t help but cheer Dodie and Chris on, and hope that their faith will strengthen their bond and help them overcome the obstacles together, so that they can get a chance of finding love. This is a inspirational story of forgiveness, faith, and personal growth, that will stir the reader’s soul.

New Mercies is a touching romantic story that is enjoyable and heartwarming, it will put put a smile on your face.