The Two of Us by Victoria Bylin

Victoria Bylin has written another novel I couldn't put down.  Mia Robinson has a successful career as a nurse practitioner, but has struck out in love with two broken engagements.  Her biological clock is ticking, or so she feels at age 30, and therefore feels like the mission field is the logical next step.  She is shocked to hear her 19 year old sister Lucy is pregnant and wanting to get married in Las Vegas.  Mia raised Lucy better than that, being her legal guardian since Lucy was 10.  Mia goes to the wedding to talk Lucy about of it, but ends up meeting Jake, the best man.  Jake is a former police officer, and guardian to Sam the groom.  He can see a different side of Mia, a side that is afraid to trust and a broken heart.  Jake has his own secrets, as well as trying to help his dad care for his mom who is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.  Mia has never met anyone like Jake and the chemistry is there right from the start.  But does loving Jake mean Mia would be out of God's will by changing her mind about missions.  I love how story intertwines the three couples and brings them to life.  The three couples in different stages of a relationship, allows the reader to relate to one of the couples.  Mia's indecisiveness was frustrating at times.  The men are strong, loving unconditionally yet even admit they are human and make mistakes.  As Jake points out to Mia, you can only truly depend on God, not a man, to meet every need.  This book is a must read!  I received my copy from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.