an unexpected love story that could only happen…
By Design
Synopsis:
Anne Boyd is a young, Southern designer with just the right connections and a privileged point of view. Confident in her innate value, she has complete faith in her power to control her own future. After all, even with the challenges that come with working at a high-profile interior design firm in the heart of Atlanta, she knows exactly where she’s headed. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. Bradford Young, Jr.
Sparks immediately fly between the handsome young doctor and Anne when she’s assigned to troubleshoot the interiors for his surgical practice, but chemistry can only get you so far. As their relationship develops, so does a simmering conflict and confusion over the uncommon roles their mothers play in their lives. Over the course of an emotional weekend and the exposure of a secret lurking in his past, Brad is forced to make a life-changing adjustment as Anne discovers the devastating betrayal of a trusted plan.
This first novel in the By Design series is an emotional romance that is guaranteed to touch the heart of anyone who has experienced the breathtaking intensity of a new love.
As a bonus, you’ll find some yummy Southern recipes and book discussion questions. There are also lots of Anne’s design tips and secrets throughout this lively read.
Special Feature:
Discussion Questions
Questions for Groups, Bible studies, Book clubs, friends, and mothers and daughters to contemplate together upon reading By Design. I sincerely hope this book will stir a heart felt conversation concerning passions and goals, the pros and cons of our choices, and the exciting destiny that is available to each of us.
Discussion Questions Sneak Peek:
Q. What are your thoughts on Gretchen’s three-step plan? Her faith? Are these two factors important in Anne’s life? How do you know whether they are or are not?
Q. How do you think the mothers (Gretchen and Patsy) set an undertone for the struggles in Anne’s and Brad’s relationship?