Before I Called You Mine

Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now--the one that will make her a mother. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path of international adoption. To satisfy her adoption agency's requirements, she gladly agreed to remain single for the foreseeable future; however, just as her long wait comes to an end, Lauren is blindsided by a complication she never saw coming: Joshua Avery.

Joshua may be a substitute teacher by day, but Lauren finds his passion for creating educational technology as fascinating as his antics in the classroom. Though she does her best to downplay the undeniable connection between them, his relentless pursuit of her heart puts her commitment to stay unattached to the test and causes her once-firm conviction to waver.

With an impossible decision looming, Lauren might very well find herself choosing between the two deepest desires of her heart . . . even if saying yes to one means letting go of the other.


My Rating: 5 Stars
This was my first Nicole Deese read. It WON'T be my last! This book was fantabulous! This story captured my heart from the first page. I loved the way Nicole wove the story threads together. I really felt invested and part of the story. It's a quick, easy read that packs so much into just shy of 350 pages. I cheered and cried with Lauren as I read and I adored Joshua(I will be adding him to my list of book boyfriends!). I was sorry to see the story end. I need more with Lauren, Aria and Joshua. I would be thrilled if Nicole continues their story...I am hoping for that!!

I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.