If Not for You

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ΓÇó Debbie Macomber has written an emotionally stirring novel that shows how sometimes a choice can seem wrong even though itΓÇÖs absolutely right. If not for her loving but controlling parents,Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to PortlandOregonwhere sheΓÇÖs reconnected with her spirited Aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend NicholeBeth would never have met Sam Carneyalthough first impressions have left Beth with serious doubts. Sam is everything Beth is notΓÇöand her parentsΓÇÖ worst nightmare: a tattooed auto mechanic whoΓÇÖs rough around the edges. Reserved and smart as a whipBeth isnΓÇÖt exactly SamΓÇÖs usual beer-drinkingpool-playing type of womaneither. But if not for an awkward setup one eveningBeth might never have left early and been involved in a car crash. And if not for SamΓÇöwho witnessed the terrifying ordealrushed to her aidand stayed with her until help arrivedΓÇöBeth might have been all aloneor worse. Yet as events play outSam feels compelled to check on Beth almost daily at the hospitalΓÇöeven bringing his guitar to play songs to lift her spirits. Soon their unlikely friendship evolves into an intense attraction that surprises them both. Before longBethΓÇÖs strong-willed motherEllieblows into town spouting harsh opinionsespecially about Samand reopening old wounds with Sunshine. When shocking secrets from SamΓÇÖs past are revealedBeth struggles to reconcile her feelings. But when Beth goes a step too farshe risks losing the man and the life sheΓÇÖs come to love. Praise for If Not for You ΓÇ£[An] uplifting and deliciously romantic tale with vibrant characters and a wide range of emotions.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöRT Book Reviews ΓÇ£A heartwarming story of forgiveness and unexpected love.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöHarlequin Junkie ΓÇ£A funsweet read.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöPublishers Weekly