A powerful, inspirational story of love and forgiveness, written with a fresh vividness that makes for an unforgettable read.
Miguel Silva is a street orphan who will do anything to avoid the wrath of
his alcoholic aunt and to keep his little sister Sara happy. He and Sara
roam the streets of Portugal, begging and stealing to feed and clothe themselves.
A sudden twist of fate throws them into an even colder world, where their
survival depends on Daniel and Cristina Andrade, a couple who are childless
by choice.
Daniel Andrade has put his bitter past behind him and found a new life with
Cristina. But the past returns in force when Miguel steals his wallet on
the ferry, throwing into motion a series of unstoppable events. Daniel
doesn’t want to face the secrets of the past or open his heart to
anyone—yet that is exactly what he must do or risk losing everything
he loves.
Cristina Andrade also has secrets. Now she must choose between her husband
and the deep longing in her heart. Or is there a compromise? Only Miguel
can help them find the way—and time for Miguel is running out. Can the
Savior’s love heal them all before it’s too late?
A wonderful read. Rachel Ann Nunes is a truly gifted writer. If you care
about love, enjoy being entertained, and want to be carried into a world
of drama and inspiration you must read A Greater Love.
—James Michael Pratt, New York Times
best-selling author of The Last Valentine A Greater Love provides a powerful glimpse into a world rarely seen
from the comforts of our plush existence. Rachel opens our eyes, hearts,
and souls to a more Christlike view of the plight of homeless children. I
really enjoyed the story.
—Lynda M. Nelson, author of the best-selling
book The Little Red Buckets
In many ways A Greater Love reminds me of Oliver Twist and David Copperfield.
It is one of the few novels that have brought tears to my eyes.
—Kenneth R. Tarr, author of The Last
Days Volume I: The Gathering Storm
Nunes tells her tale in a way that is neither saccharine nor contrived, combining
the earthly realism of this world with the glorious possibilities the Savior
offers us. An intriguing and memorable story.
—Barbara R. Hume, author and editor
Excerpt
She shook her head back and forth, almost imperceptibly, and though her face was streaked with tears, she had never been more beautiful to him. "No. I’m through running away," she answered in a hushed voice. "I’ve learned enough in these past weeks to know that I can’t be happy without you. You’re part of me. But, please, I thought you were beginning to love Miguel and Sara. I thought you saw how they filled the empty parts of our lives. What changed? Why can’t you tell me?"
"I want to," he agonized. "But there’s something you don’t know, something I hoped you’d never find out. I don’t know how to tell you—or the children." He pressed his knuckles into his temple. "Especially the children."
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Reviews for "A Greater Love"
Reviewed by Vikki C.
7/18/2002
Just another pulp romance trash book. Where are the real women writers with real books? Not here, I see.
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