All That Really Matters By Nicole Deese | A Christian Fiction Novel
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author and publisher in as part of the author’s launch team. All thoughts below are my own and I was not required to post a positive review. Also, this blog post includes affiliate links which means I will receive a commission based on sales generated via these links, at no additional cost to you.
A TOP 2021 NOVEL
Heartfelt, heartwarming, witty, cute and fun! This profound, poignant, inspirational new novel from popular author, Nicole Deese, is deeply emotional in all the right ways.
When you read a story that makes you sob those over-the-moon-happy tears, you know it’s a good one. Nicole Deese had me laughing, crying and sighing with her newest novel, All That Really Matters. This story touched my heart and overwhelmed me in the most tender way, leaving a beautiful impression on my soul. From her lovable characters to sharing a glimpse into the the desperate needs teenagers face after aging out of foster care, the heart and soul of this novel is simply incredible.
Molly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have made her a major social media influencer. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There's just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need.
To gain an edge on her competitors, she plans to volunteer for the summer at a transitional program for aged-out foster kids, but the program's director, Silas Whittaker, doesn't find her as charming as her followers do. Despite his ridiculous rules and terms, Molly dives into mentoring, surprising herself with the genuine connections and concern she quickly develops for the girls--and Silas. But just as everything seems perfectly aligned for her professional future, it starts to crumble under the pressure. And as her once-narrow focus opens to the deep needs of those she's come to know, she must face the ones she's neglected inside herself for so long.
"In Deese's charming fish-out-of-water tale, a social media influencer finds humility and purpose while trying to find fame. . . . Deese combines to great effect her bracing take on those affected by foster care and Molly's personal evolution. Fans of Rachel Hauck should take a look.
--Publishers Weekly
★★★★★ | From the moment I finished the novel, Before I Called You Mine, written by Nicole Deese, I have been eagerly awaiting her next fiction release. Today, I’m delighted and honored to share, as a part of her launch team, that I had the opportunity to read an early copy of her latest book, All That Really Matters.
To say I loved this book is an understatement.
Nicole Deese has a way of creating such dynamic characters in her stories that readers simply can’t help falling in love with them. In addition, the narration to the story is so compelling, readers feel as they are right there in the moment with the characters, feeling the big emotions and experiencing them as if it were real life.
Molly and Silas are two ordinary, yet captivating characters who Nicole presents in the most extraordinary ways. Their wit, their charm, their love, their wildly different personalities and deeply relatable struggles kept me enamored and addicted to this story. I loved witnessing the personal growth each character experienced.
Nicole disperses romance, struggles, wit and humor evenly throughout the story to create a novel that readers feel, not just read.
All That Really Matters dives into the very real need that is present in communities all over the country for mentorship and housing for teenagers who’ve aged out of the foster care system and often have no one in their corner. Deese brings the heart of that matters to the surface while demonstrating ways to become involved and help. I found this tender, sweet and so relevant to the world we live in today.
Related Post: Read my review of Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese
Though Nicole’s story is fiction, she clearly displays the hope we have in a God who works miracles. I’ve witnessed it myself in my own life and our adoption story, so perhaps that’s why Molly and Silas’ story was so deeply personal to me and why I loved it so much (and why I cried through the last four chapters!).
All That Really Matters touched my heart, renewed my joy, overwhelmed and inspired me in all the right ways.
I simply can’t say enough about this novel, without giving too much of the story away so, I’ll end by sharing that you simply MUST read this book for yourself!
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About the Author:
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Nicole Deese's (www.nicoledeese.com) eight humorous, heartfelt, and hope-filled novels include the 2017 Carol Award-winning A Season to Love. Her 2018 release, A New Shade of Summer, was a finalist in the RITA Awards, Carol Awards, and INSPY Awards. Both of these books are from her bestselling Love in Lenoxseries. When she's not working on her next contemporary romance, she can usually be found reading one by a window overlooking the inspiring beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She lives in small-town Idaho with her happily-ever-after hubby, two rambunctious sons, and princess daughter with the heart of a warrior.
