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In Your Place
Raelyn Love knows she should be excited when her long-time friend Andrew begins
hinting about asking her to marry him, but instead she finds herself dreading
the moment. Then along comes handsome and daring Dave Channing, who is
everything Andrew is not. Rae is sure she has finally found the man she was
destined to marry. But has she?
What if there were a couple—maybe just one—who fell in love before their earthly
adventures began? Rae and Tiago are just such a couple . . . only they don’t
know it yet!
Starting in the pre-existence, Rachel Ann Nunes’ novel, In Your Place, takes the
reader on a journey of romance and possibilities as two people strive to find
their mates and stay in love forever. Although there may not be a “one and only”
for everyone, this is a story about two forever partners who put the Lord first
and then create an earthly relationship that becomes eternal and satisfying for
them both.
Best-selling author Rachel Ann Nunes skillfully delights us again with a story
of love, perseverance and intelligence. In her first novel, even before the
Ariana series, Rachel Nunes convinces us again that love is the most powerful
emotion in the world . . .and beyond.
What Others Are Saying
I love all of Rachel Ann Nunes's books. I hated to read before my mother started me on her books, now I can't put them down! I usually read them in about 2 days or so. I have to buy her books as soon as they come out.
—Tammy Alligood of Manassas Park, VA
Wow! I loved this book!! It hit close to home. Thank you so much for sharing your views of pre-earth life and giving me a lot to think about it. I think you came pretty close to hitting it on the nail.
—LaRisa Ekenstam of Sandy, UT
I never felt so compelled for these characters to meet so badly. I love how Rachel Ann started out in the pre-existance it gives so much more meaning. Not a lot of writers do this, and I love how the story spins out. It really keeps you on your toes and your feelings for each character intensifies. I loved this book and I know you would love it too. Rachel Ann Nunes is a really good writer and I love not having to worry about vulgarity. Rachel Ann YOU Rock!!!
—Christina of Salt Lake City, UT
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Author's Comments
Many of my readers ask me if Ariana: The Making of a Queen was my first novel,
and I have to admit that it wasn't. Like most writers I have several unpublished
manuscripts gathering dust in a closet where I won't stumble over the training
wheels. Though the plot was strong, I never got around to rewriting it because
it just wasn't what the publishers were looking for at the time. Like many first
efforts, I had been inspired by Saturday Warriors, and publishers were saturated
with pre-earth life drama and what some call the "Saturday Warrior doctrine" or
SWD. It didn't matter that mine was different, exciting, and romantic. They were
taking a break from such stories.
Before I go further, I must add that I don't adhere to the SWD, or that there is
a "one and only" out there for everyone. In fact, I believe that ANY two people
who are attracted to each other and who put first the Lord and then their
partner before their own needs, can create an eternal relationship that is
glorious and satisfying to both of them. They can stay in love forever and work
out their eternal salvation as partners.
Love is the most powerful emotion in the world. Stories of love between two
people have ruled novels and movies for, well, just about since the beginning of
time. Think of Romeo and Juliet, The Scarlet Letter, Pride and Prejudice,
Stars
Wars Episode 2. The list could go on and on—for non-fiction, literary books, and
popular fiction. Those of us who love to read about love, recognize the power in
relationships. And I think we're intelligent enough to realize that fiction
isn't real life, but an echo of our fondest hopes, dreams, fears, and desires.
Just because a novel tells about two people being "meant" for each other, it
doesn't mean that we need to search for a one and only. It doesn't mean that if
the relationship we're in isn't working as well as we want that we should
abandon ship. No. Instead, it should inspire us to put all our efforts into
making the relationship we're in be the relationship we crave. It should inspire
us to become better people who can participate in a celestial relationship.
So, for the sake of fiction and to inspire true and lasting love everywhere,
let's ponder a little. What if there was a couple—maybe just one—who fell in
love in the pre-existence? In all the multitudes of phenomena that exist
throughout the Universe, stranger things could happen. But would the couple
actually end up together? Who knows?
Not me. But I have a good imagination. So I imagined, and the result was my
first attempt at an LDS novel. It sat for ten years gathering dust. Readers
continued to ask about it, and finally, when I had baby number six and was
taking a break from my usual writing, I dug in the back of my closet (well,
actually in the back of my hard drive) and found the file containing the book
called In Your Place. Yes, you are holding it in your hands as we speak (or as
you read).
It was a little awkward (those training wheels were screwed on tight!), but I
cut, chopped, and pasted, and now it's in a state I feel happy sharing with you.
In fact, I could have written a whole new novel in the time it took! In the end,
it remains one good story.
Enjoy!
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Where to Buy
Cedar Fort Softcover Tradeback $16.95
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General Info
Cedar Fort, Softcover Tradeback, Romance, 248 pages.
First printing in August 2004
ISBN 1-55517-797-2
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