Can a beautiful journalist love a man so much that she gives him up and settles for Mr. Almost Right? The Carpenters' faith in God sees them through life's trials, and Carrie is the oldest of five children born into this affluent Mormon family in Midway, Utah. After finishing graduate school, she lands a job with a large newspaper in New York City, largely because of the reputation of her family's publishing business. She feels that she must succeed in order to prove she can be a successful journalist without the need to rely on her family name. Carrie's family and friends tease her about her bad luck with dating and especially her Pollyanna attitudes about 'forever after' and finding her own Prince Charming. Still, she feels there's a man God has meant for her. She just hopes she'll find him before she qualifies for social security Luckily, she manages to make her way to an international desk assignment, never guessing how it would change her life. Follow the Carpenters in this six-book series and watch the family tree change as you spend time with each of the members of the Carpenter family-Grace Carpenter took over running the family publishing business after her husband John's death and has gallantly fulfilled her role as the matriarch of the family. Carrie, Chelsea, Carter and Cassie are John and Grace's natural children. Courtney was adopted into the family at age 7 following the death of her mother. Chelsea and Carter have a unique relationship as twins, and Chelsea and Courtney work in the family publishing business. Carrie is a journalist in New York, and Carter is an architect in San Francisco. Cassie is a novelist (after all, it's easy for her to get published ). My promise to readers of my romance novels: You will always find in my books good, clean stories devoid of bad language or graphic sex scenes, with characters who acknowledge their faith in God and demonstrate good Christian values in spite of the challenges they face. 5-STAR REVIEW: When I first opened the book, I assumed it would be like any other romance. Thankfully, I was wrong The characters in Sacrifice are compelling, real, and relatable, and the story takes unexpected turns that will keep any reader turning pages. What results is a fascinating story that actually drove me to care about the characters and invest myself in the outcomes of their lives. The author's style is easygoing but concise, easily drawing readers in and providing for an immersive and enjoyable experience. I'd encourage anyone to give this book a try -- it's a pleasant read and a great introduction to the Carpenter family series. -Carrie Ott 5-STAR REVIEW: This romance gives us a young woman who experiences a great deal of life and love but remains true to herself and her beliefs, even through temptation and heartache. I found it well written and quite inspirational. Be the first of your friends to buy this entertaining Christian Romance story. Do it today