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Instant Daddy: Inspirational Romance (Noah's Crossing Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carol Voss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A grateful mother...
Jessie Chandler is used to heartbreak. But she’s also used to blessings. Before her sister died, she gave Jessie the gift of a lifetime, her baby son, and Jessie is joyfully dedicating her life to raising little Jake. It isn’t until she meets Dr. Peter Sheridan, her sister’s colleague, that Jessie begins to fear heartbreak might win out.

An overwhelmed father...
Dr. Peter Sheridan never wanted to be a father. Finding a cure for neurological disease demands his full focus, and he has no room in his life for anything else. But when he sees Jake’s little face, the spitting image of his own, Peter realizes he can’t turn his back on his responsibility to his child even when he has no earthly idea how to be the daddy his son needs.

The gift of love…
Wanting the best for Jake, Jessie agrees to help Peter learn to take care of his son, even though losing the toddler she loves will destroy her. But in the shadow of her sacrifice, can Jessie and Peter discover another of God’s blessings… that through sharing comes the greatest love?

Instant Daddy is the first book in Carol Voss' Noah’s Crossing series. This inspirational story of family and love is approximately 57,000 words.
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A wonderful start to the Noah's Crossing series. ...complex characters facing life with honest, realistic emotions... In this Christian novel, suitable for readers of any age, faith plays a definite part of the story, but is secondary to the story itself. This is the first Carol Voss book I have read and look forward to reading others. Susan D, Amazon Reviewer

Characters you are sure to fall in love with. I really enjoyed this book, it's all about family. And trusting in the Lord and in ourselves and our faith. This is the kind of book you need to curl up with on a rainy day, an old quilt and a hot cup of tea. And shut out the rest of the world and you have the perfect afternoon. Really good book. Red Posy, Amazon Reviewer

The characters and location in this series are perfect. The author made everyone special in their own way. Can't wait to read the next book. Mary Upton, Amazon Reviewer

About the Author

Carol Voss is an award-winning author who writes stories about home, family and the healing power of love. A mom of three, she lives in Wisconsin with her creative husband, her sweet, vibrating Border Collie and her supervisory cat. Besides writing, she loves reading, flower gardening, and most of all, her home and family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M1A0PA4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 20, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2277 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
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Always an avid reader with a vivid imagination, Carol grew up in Smalltown, Wisconsin with church ice cream socials, Fourth of July parades, summer carnivals and people knowing and caring about everybody else. What better backdrop for heroes and heroines to fall in love?

Carol's writing has received many awards, including two Golden Heart nominations and two Maggie Award nominations. She has won the Heart of the Rockies contest, the Four Seasons Award, the Golden Pen and the Silver Quill. Her debut novel, THE WAY TO A WOMAN'S HEART, was published by Silhouette Special Edition. The book garnered third place for best first book in the More Than Magic contest and won the long contemporary category in the Beacon.

Carol's books then found a happy home with Love Inspired. Carol currently enjoys publishing with KDP Select. INSTANT DADDY is her first story set in Noah's Crossing, Wisconsin. AFTER THE WEDDING, LOVE OF A LIFETIME, DADDY NEXT DOOR, A BABY FOR SARAH, and now LEAH'S HOPE follow. All six are standalone books and often include past Noah's Crossing characters.

Carol lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Check out her website at carolvoss.com

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Randy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story of love,loss and happily ever after!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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Very uplifting. Great characters! This book brought back special memories of my own life. I was in a similar situation as She was. I met the love of my life in the middle of it all. I was so lucky and am now happy'. I highly recommend this book and authir.
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WindRider
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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A nice, clean story that I enjoyed. Good main characters each with their own challenges. Lots of family on Jessie's side and a town where at least half was probably a relative. Now compare that to Peter's lifestyle of almost no one. Yes, he had a mother and father but they were so busy with their professional lives and always had been. He had grown up with nannies and boarding school and work. Imagine his surprise when he meets Jake? He has almost nothing to go on about being a father.
And mess up he does, which makes the story more real.
He did have two close friends Scott and his wife, Karen. Those two added another element to the story on their own.
Jessie is a good woman with such a compassionate heart and is an exceptional mother. Her son, Jake is one happy little boy. I enjoyed his "conversations" with people. Smile-worthy and believable.
Jessie is holding an unhappy secret from others; the emotions were well written.
There were good, likable secondary characters in the book. That included Jessie's parents, her spunky best friend Maggie to name a few.

I also liked how God was woven into the book; not preachy but there none the less. Even when people were having a crisis of belief at times.
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Ginny
5.0 out of 5 stars Trust
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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After a horrendous car accident, Jessie has trouble finding a purpose for her life daily. Then her twin, Clarissa, comes to her pregnant. She wants Jessie to raise her baby when he's born, saying the father isn't in the picture and she isn't "mother material". Now, at eighteen months old, Jake gives such joy and purpose to Jessie and their family. Peter's a scientist who does research for medical cures. He's traveled to Jessie's hometown to present a scholarship at the local high school graduation. When he sees Jessie holding Jake, there's no doubt that he's Jake's dad. Why didn't Clarissa tell him about the baby? Can he trust Jessie to let him be involved in Jake's life? As they draw closer, can Jessie trust Peter with her secret? Can she forgive God for her circumstances? This is a really sweet love story where Peter and Jessie grapple with trusting God and others. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
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Sandi Tx
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
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I really enjoyed this story. The storyline is unique and interesting. It is well written with the personalities,thoughts and emotions clearly depicted. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good inspirational love story.
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Vickie
5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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This book kept my attention and I didn’t want to put it down. I love that it is a Christian book. Highly recommend this book!
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CINDY F.
4.0 out of 5 stars A very nice, clean romance story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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I enjoyed this story. The characters were strong, but somewhat flawed. Jessie had been in a very bad accident that took away the ability to ever have children of her own. Not that anyone that she loved knew about that secret detail though, because the only ones she'd told were her twin sister- who is now deceased -and her then fiancee, who walked away without ever looking back, leaving Jessie completely devastated and with some really major trust issues.

And then there is Peter, who has his own flaws. He had no idea what having a family, or even having a relationship with someone was like. All of his life he was either raised by nanny's, or brought up in private boarding schools, because his parents were off on archaeology digs around the world. Hence, the reason he had no idea what a real family looked, or felt like. As an adult, he threw himself into his work and other than his friends Scott and his wife, Karen he had no one.

Over all this was a good story, but I felt the ending was a little abrupt, and it left me with a lot of questions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars E-Reader. Romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018
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Jessie Chandler was in a very bad auto accident & was hurt, was in the hospital for a long & P/T.  Only thing people noticed is she walks with a limp due her hip having been damaged.  The driver Neil was her fiancee & he left feeling so guilty he caused the accident.

While she's recovering her twin Clarrissa comes home & she's pregnant. She told her the father didn't want anything to with a child.

Jessie adopted Jake.  And not long after Clarrissa left for NYC, she was in her lab trying to work on her project that might help cure people.  The lab caught on fire and she died trying to save her notes.

Jake is now 3 yrs. old.  In honor of Clarrissa a scholarship was set up.  They asked Dr. Peter Sheridan, former colleague, to come to speak and announce who won, at the high school graduation.

Once he stepped up on to the stage, Jessie lower jaw dropped as she felt he looked so much like Jake.  They both have a cleft chin with a birth mark.

Jessie speaks with her lawyer who handled the adoption papers.  He felt it would be better for her work with Peter rather then go to court.

Peter didn't know he had a son, Clarrissa never told him she was pregnant.  After a DNA test confirmed he is Jake's father, Jessie tries help teach him how to be a parent.  Jake calls him Pedo an he's a very active toddler.

There is so much more to this story you need to read this book.

Will Jessie ever admit & realize she loves Peter?

It will not take long to read this book.  Enjoy!
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DAA
3.0 out of 5 stars Instant Daddy
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
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This was a good story about handling what life has given you. In this case the H finds out that he is a father. His one night stand ended up pregnant. She had moved away and had the baby. He finds out after she had died. Her sister, the h, is raising the child. There is much more to the story. Much is about letting go, not keeping sadness to bear alone. But allowing those who love you share the good and the bad. This is also a good story about becoming more like what Christ has planned.
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Edwina Schwantz
5.0 out of 5 stars How true love can change your life!
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2021
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It was a book I couldn’t stop reading. The plot was amazing and unique. The storyline itself was very realistic and could have definitely had a different ending! With God at our side we can feel the love.
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Dina Orban
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in Italy on September 7, 2021
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Absolutely amazing. I laughed and cried and cheered along with the characters. An inspiring story about loss and God's love and blessings for us, even if we don't always remember them. It's hard to understand why He's allowing bad things to happen to good people. But what we don't understand, He knows better. I think that's what the author's thoughts were when she wrote this. Obviously that's only my opinion... A must read book that will make you think about what you might have lost in bad times, only to receive something much better when you finally accept God's will in your life. It's never easy, but gold is made pure by fire. So in order to shine and become what you're meant to be, you might endure pain and heartbreak, but your new self will shine with God's grace and love.
I like to think that's what Peter and Jessie realized in the end. And so should we...
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C. A. Greiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the characters. It’s really nice to read a clean romance and I want to thank the author for her work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in Australia on April 27, 2017
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A story about real life problems handled with care, compassion and love and a typical toddler.
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MKP
4.0 out of 5 stars Clean sweet romance
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2017
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Enjoyed this romance. So refreshing to read a clean romance that promotes solid Christian values. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a good relaxing read.
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