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Transformed by Love #1
Because We Loved
A decorated Lieutenant Colonel plagued with guilt. A captivating widow whose husband was killed under his watch…
When Callum Westaway opts for training new recruits after years of fighting in the Middle East, his father considers it a step down. Callum considers it breathing space. He’s seen too many good men die under his watch, and now, plagued with night terrors, is considering his career options.
Fleur Gibbons was married to one of those good men. When she bumps into Lt Cl Callum Westaway in downtown Salford and he suggests they meet for coffee, she wonders if his motive is to simply to relieve his guilt. However, she soon finds herself drawn to him.
Callum is handsome, single, and new to town. One problem…he’s not a believer.
And she has two children…
And how would their father feel about her falling for his commanding officer?
No. It’s too complicated by far. Isn’t it?
But what if God could reach deep into Callum’s heart and heal his memories? Transform his life with His amazing love? And what if Fleur could let go of the past and feel free to love another man?
Because We Loved is Book One in the Transformed by Love Christian Romance Series. Grab your copy now and be blessed!
Books by Juliette Duncan
Contemporary Christian Romance
The Shadows Series
Lingering Shadows
Facing the Shadows
Beyond the Shadows
Secrets and Sacrifice
A Highland Christmas
The True Love Series
Tender Love
Tested Love
Tormented Love
Triumphant Love
True Love at Christmas
Promises of Love
Precious Love Series
Forever Cherished
Forever Faithful
Forever His
The Potter’s House Books Series
The Homecoming
Unchained
Blessings of Love
A Time for Everything Series
A Time to Treasure
A Time to Care
A Time to Abide
A Time to Rejoice
Billionaires with Heart Christian Romance Series
Her Kind-Hearted Billionaire
Her Generous Billionaire
Her Disgraced Billionaire
Transformed by Love
Because We Loved
Because We Forgave
Because We Dreamed
Middle Grade Christian Fiction
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2019
About the author
Juliette Duncan
98 books340 followersJuliette Duncan is a USA Today bestselling author of Christian romance stories that ‘touch the heart and soul’. She lives in Brisbane, Australia and writes Christian fiction that encourages a deeper faith in a world that seems to have lost its way. Most of her stories include an element of romance, but the main love story in each of her books is always God's amazing, unconditional love for His wayward children.
Juliette and her husband enjoy spending time with their five adult children and eleven grandchildren, When not writing, Juliette and her husband I love exploring the wonderful world we live in.
Please feel free to contact Juliette by email (author@julietteduncan.com) or via Facebook.
Juliette and her husband enjoy spending time with their five adult children and eleven grandchildren, When not writing, Juliette and her husband I love exploring the wonderful world we live in.
Please feel free to contact Juliette by email (author@julietteduncan.com) or via Facebook.
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January 22, 2023
I normally do not read about Australia but this was set there. It was refreshing to read a book that did not have sex involved! The story line was wonderful for my biologist heart as was the romance. I want to read more of Ms. Duncan's books!
November 29, 2019
Found this rather superficial and glib. Everything happened too easily, Callum coming to faith, his getting out of the army. Even his battle with PSTD is essentially dealt with in one sentence in the epilogue.
August 19, 2019
Love covers a lot - and so in spite of death and war and ups and downs - love covers. Especially God’s amazing love and grace!
June 25, 2021
Sweet love story
Reading Julie the Duncan's books is always like a breath of fresh air. In this time of turmoil, evil, hatred and unease, her books are like a mini-vacation.
Reading Julie the Duncan's books is always like a breath of fresh air. In this time of turmoil, evil, hatred and unease, her books are like a mini-vacation.
March 13, 2020
This was an amazing book. Dealing with the military in a book, especially with a Christian theme, can be very difficult. You can honestly make arguments both ways and I really think things come down to the heart and convictions given by God. I think the sides given in this book came out slightly different from how I've seen them before, but I also think that it was really well done. There wasn't really condescension, just an inner change. These characters and situations made for a great story. I look forward to the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
April 7, 2020
This book is very uplifting and realistic. Love can be full of happiness and joy but also you can experience sadness and despair. But if you open your heart to love the benefits are well worth it. This book reminds me of this.
I highly recommend reading it.
I did receive an advanced copy of the book and the review is mine voluntarily.
I highly recommend reading it.
I did receive an advanced copy of the book and the review is mine voluntarily.
May 26, 2023
Transformed by God's Redemption
I enjoyed this Christian Romance. It was honest, truthful and inspiring. The relationship between the two MC's was sweet and rather remarkable. I particularly enjoyed reading about Callum's conversion and his struggles with PTSD. Each of these were well-executed, with an HEA, of course. 5☆
-ncv
I enjoyed this Christian Romance. It was honest, truthful and inspiring. The relationship between the two MC's was sweet and rather remarkable. I particularly enjoyed reading about Callum's conversion and his struggles with PTSD. Each of these were well-executed, with an HEA, of course. 5☆
-ncv
September 27, 2020
Refreshing
I’m a fan of Christian romance books mainly because I always find something inspiring in the story. It is sometimes a scripture or anew perspective of life situations. This book had a simple story line but the book was good overall. Clean.
I’m a fan of Christian romance books mainly because I always find something inspiring in the story. It is sometimes a scripture or anew perspective of life situations. This book had a simple story line but the book was good overall. Clean.
April 15, 2020
Wonderful Clean Sweet Story
Was a great story how two people helped each other find true happiness by trusting in God recommended for anyone 😇
Was a great story how two people helped each other find true happiness by trusting in God recommended for anyone 😇
May 6, 2020
Enjoyed reading this book!
June 4, 2020
Wonderful, faith-filled story...excellent!
May 1, 2021
Faith and Love
A beautiful story of faith and love between to very deserving people A reminder to all of us Follow Gods unending love
A beautiful story of faith and love between to very deserving people A reminder to all of us Follow Gods unending love
September 15, 2022
LoClean Read
Can an Officer in charge of enlisted men find love with the widow of one of his fallen me bc Will Callum's survival guilt keep from God and finding true love? Open this book and your heart and join Calling on his journey.
Mary
Can an Officer in charge of enlisted men find love with the widow of one of his fallen me bc Will Callum's survival guilt keep from God and finding true love? Open this book and your heart and join Calling on his journey.
Mary
August 20, 2019
Juliette Duncan writes another socially and spiritually relevant book. Callum is a Lt. Colonel who struggles with the loss if men under his command, his purpose, his faith it lack thereof and if it's been worth giving up all he had to remain in the Army. Fleur is the widow of a man who was under Callum's command. It's been the years and she's settled into a working routine and raising get two children. When the two meet, the chemistry is undeniable. But Callum is not a believer and Fleur will only be friends. She invited him to church and so Callum starts on the road to discovering God and His redemption, His grace, His healing and His forgiveness. But just as things seem to be going song smoothly, God places an obstacle before him. I strongly encourage you to read this romance that also includes the importance of prayer and trusting God in all areas of your life.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 21, 2019
Title: A beautiful story of love and redemption!
Callum Westaway decides to take some breathing space after years of fighting in the Middle East, and opts for training new recruits. He still fights nightmares, and questions whether he wants to quit, or not. However, he finds he enjoys helping train the recruits. When Fleur Gibbons bumps into him, downtown, and he asks if she would join him for coffee. She is first reluctant, but decides something about his facial expressions makes her say “yes.” Her husband was killed during an attack, a few years prior, under Westaway’s command. She is drawn to him, yet feeling a kind of connection that she’s unsure of. Juliette Duncan is a great writer, and this is another top notch book, with scriptures and interaction between characters that help others. I’m highly recommending this book to others!
Callum Westaway decides to take some breathing space after years of fighting in the Middle East, and opts for training new recruits. He still fights nightmares, and questions whether he wants to quit, or not. However, he finds he enjoys helping train the recruits. When Fleur Gibbons bumps into him, downtown, and he asks if she would join him for coffee. She is first reluctant, but decides something about his facial expressions makes her say “yes.” Her husband was killed during an attack, a few years prior, under Westaway’s command. She is drawn to him, yet feeling a kind of connection that she’s unsure of. Juliette Duncan is a great writer, and this is another top notch book, with scriptures and interaction between characters that help others. I’m highly recommending this book to others!
August 18, 2019
A beautifully written military romance. Callum battles nightmares, self-doubt, PTSD, etc. and then runs into a beautiful woman--Fleur--a widow of 1 of the men under his command in combat. The story that evolves, their hesitation in dating and becoming involved is told sweetly in this clean romance. 2 adorable children who were very young when their father died in battle also come into the picture. I love how Fleur prays for Callum, knowing since he's a non-Christian, she cannot be unequally yoked or romantically involved. And then slowly we see how prayers are answered. I highly recommend this book. Can't wait for the next book in this new series! I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.
August 23, 2019
Things to Ponder
Callum is taking time away from Active Duty for awhile in order to rest from war for awhile. He is going to teach new recruits and help prepare them for battle. He begins to have nightmares about the things he witnessed. But he also has an encounter with the beautiful widow of one of one of his former soldiers under his command. He invited Fleur to go to coffee with him. But she's a believer while he has so many questions of "Why so much killing in the world?" "Why so much suffering?" And more. He finds out that he doesn't want to ever go back to war. Fleur is conflicted about Callum, but soon realized that Callum is at a spiritual cross road. She begins to pray for him. It is truly an interesting story with some surprises in store.
Callum is taking time away from Active Duty for awhile in order to rest from war for awhile. He is going to teach new recruits and help prepare them for battle. He begins to have nightmares about the things he witnessed. But he also has an encounter with the beautiful widow of one of one of his former soldiers under his command. He invited Fleur to go to coffee with him. But she's a believer while he has so many questions of "Why so much killing in the world?" "Why so much suffering?" And more. He finds out that he doesn't want to ever go back to war. Fleur is conflicted about Callum, but soon realized that Callum is at a spiritual cross road. She begins to pray for him. It is truly an interesting story with some surprises in store.
August 17, 2019
Juliette Duncan’s book: Because We Loved
Fleur is busy raising Lucy and Will and doesn’t expect to find another man to love. Callum is surprised when he runs into Fleur it has been years since he saw her last. It is amazing how Fleur helps Callum in this book. This book is truly a inspirational story that you can’t stop reading. I had the honor to review this book for the author. I would give this book a higher rating than a five star review if I could. Juliette Duncan is a amazing Christian author. Each of her books just keep getting better and better. I am honored and blessed to be able to review for her.
Fleur is busy raising Lucy and Will and doesn’t expect to find another man to love. Callum is surprised when he runs into Fleur it has been years since he saw her last. It is amazing how Fleur helps Callum in this book. This book is truly a inspirational story that you can’t stop reading. I had the honor to review this book for the author. I would give this book a higher rating than a five star review if I could. Juliette Duncan is a amazing Christian author. Each of her books just keep getting better and better. I am honored and blessed to be able to review for her.
August 20, 2019
As Callum tries to find a new normal after being injured in the war, he has to face the toll it has taken on his emotional well being. As if that isn't enough, he has to make sense out of the feelings that are developing with Fleur and her children. It's not an easy adjustment for either of them. I felt it was a realistic view as each of them try to put their lives back together. It quickly grabbed my attention and kept me interested until I breathed a contented sigh as the story came to a satisfying conclusion. I love that this all happened within a Christian focus.
I received this book from the publisher & am voluntarily sharing my thoughts on it.
I received this book from the publisher & am voluntarily sharing my thoughts on it.
August 17, 2019
Juliette Duncan writes another wonderful love story. Lt. Cl Callum Westaway is training recruits after years of fighting in the Middle East and learning he enjoys teaching, however, he is plagued with night dreams of terror. Fleur Gibbons’ husband was under Lt. Cl. Callum’s watch when he was killed. She is the mother of two children. Can these two people who just happen to meet in their small town grow to love one another with their own difficult backgrounds? I received this as an ARC for writing an honest review.
August 17, 2019
This is my favorite of Juliette Duncan's books that I've had the pleasure to read. They're all good, but I just absolutely loved this one. I enjoyed reading about Callum and Fleur's romance, about Callum's coming to faith, and about Fleur's living out her faith. There were several serious issues addressed--losing men in battle, PTSD, grieving a spouse, not dating an unbeliever; and yet, the book is uplifting and encouraging. I highly recommend it to readers of clean/wholesome romance and to Christian romance readers. I obtained my copy through KU.
August 19, 2019
I love that this story is a faith filled story about a needed relationship with Christ in the middle of it all. I loved watching Callum's need for GOD being fulfilled. I loved watching Callum & Fleur heal both in the ways GOD intended. I loved that God is with them every step of way working out good in bad circumstances. And I loved to read about Callum's new occupation that GOD prepared him for. I loved the family orientation in this story. And I loved the quoting of the much needed Word that can be counted on by us all.
August 18, 2019
This is an easy to read book about finding love after loss. It also briefly touches on the subject of PTSD. Once again Juliette Duncan draws the readers attention to the healing and grace that comes when a person turns to God for healing. If you like books that encourage you to seek God and His working in people's lives, then you will enjoy this story. I did receive a copy of this book, but have freely chosen to give my honest opinion of the book.
August 18, 2019
Ms Duncan has again written a wonderful, faith filled book about real life. The characters, Callum and Fleur, are so realistic. The author does such a good job on really showing the emotions that the characters are feeling. And, she weaves in her Christian values. I highly recommend this book for anyone that enjoys Christian romance. You won't go wrong with this one. I was given a copy of the book but that in no way influences my review. It's all my own.
August 19, 2019
Loved this book. It is a wonderful story of what God's love can do. Wonderful well written characters. Amazing to see what the healing power of God's love in the sweet story. Juliette Duncan is one of my favorite authors. When you finish one of her books you have been entertained but you also come away with a wonderful reminder of how great God is. You will Teuly enjoy Fluer and Callum's search for love and peace..
August 22, 2019
This is such a heart felt story. Lu.Co. Callum Westaway has seen his share of death. This story takes place in Salford, Australia. He lost Lu. Jeff Gibbons after a bomb and attach on his men. Callum was dealing with PTSD. While training recruits he runs into Fleur Gibbons ,Jeff's widow. He keeps having nightmares about the war. This is a clean well written and I was given an ARC .I loved this story.
September 6, 2019
This a clean, well done story and I liked it but I didn't love it.
I found it difficult to really get into this particular storyline and I am guessing that it was because the ending appeared too obvious to me right from the beginning. The surprise factor just wasn't there.
I am a reading fan of Ms. Duncan, and recommend all her books for ages from teens and upwards. Her stories have lots of faith in action.
I received a free ARC copy of this ebook, but all opinions are my own.
I found it difficult to really get into this particular storyline and I am guessing that it was because the ending appeared too obvious to me right from the beginning. The surprise factor just wasn't there.
I am a reading fan of Ms. Duncan, and recommend all her books for ages from teens and upwards. Her stories have lots of faith in action.
I received a free ARC copy of this ebook, but all opinions are my own.
October 2, 2019
Christian fiction tends to be very predictable, which I love, but was glad to see that this book was not as predictable. I liked all the twists and turns that came with the army aspect. I really liked this book, however it seemed to have different rates of speed throughout the story. I read every word of the book, but at one point I thought I had missed a chapter which is why I gave this a 4 star rating.. Overall, the relationship between Fleur and Callum was great and I enjoyed the book.
August 16, 2019
I loved this story! The way Callum is struggling with the after affects of being deployed so many times. His search for peace and how Fleur fits into that puzzle. The story unfolds in a way that brings peace and hope as well as struggles to both of them! I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author.
August 16, 2019
This book is full of emotions! It is very well written and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. This story deals with PTSD and the after effects of war and the hope and peace that comes with healing. I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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