Walking Into Love · A Willow Creek Romance · Book One · by Tess Merkt

About the Book

She had built the perfect life. The career. The city. The carefully constructed version of herself that looked like success from every angle. But underneath it all, Elle Whitaker was running on empty.

When God calls her back to the small town she left behind, Elle comes home with a surrendered heart, a signed lease on an empty building, and a dream she is just brave enough to believe in. The Overflow Cafe will be more than a coffee shop; it will be a place where people encounter Jesus over a warm cup and an open door. A place built on prayer before the first wall goes up.

She did not plan on Eli Carter.

Steady. Faithful. A man who builds things on the right foundation and has been quietly waiting for a love worth building toward. Watching Elle pour her whole heart into something God-given makes Eli pay attention in ways he never expected.

But Elle has learned the hard way that being known can cost you everything. And trusting someone with her whole heart ...the rebuilt, surrendered, still-healing heart — is the bravest thing God has asked of her yet.

For every woman who has ever let go of what she built and trusted God with what came next.

What Readers Are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Sometimes, when life is crazy and overwhelming, you need to take a little road trip. This book was the perfect journey to a cozy, peaceful town with gracious, sincere characters who love God and love coffee! One of my favorite combos! I was drawn into their lives and encouraged to trust God more in mine. I hope another book is coming soon! Kristi

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I was lucky to get to be one of the first to read "Walking Into Love" before it releases on May 1st 🩷.  "Walking Into Love" is an enchanting tale that follows Elle, a former corporate worker- as she works to establish The Overflow Cafe in her small hometown of Willow Creek. With the help of Eli, a traveling contractor- they design an amazing cafe, and discover exactly what they've been praying for in each other. It is a story of healing and a community coming together- and reveals how beautiful something will become with Christ at the foundation.

Tess is an amazing author - using beautiful imagery in her story set in the PNW. The storyline and characters were captivating- I truly didn't put this book down until I finished it. I can't wait for her to share it with you all! Amanda

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a true blessing to my heart. It spoke to me in so many ways. You brought out so many true actual life experiences and you put God everywhere. You have quite a gift, my dear." Gale

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I can absolutely relate to Elle. I went from bawling my whole face off, to joy, to laughter, to happy tears. You truly have a gift and a story that draws you in until the end." Kara

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About the Author

Tess Merkt is a Pacific Northwest writer, a woman of faith, and a devoted wife and mom who believes the best stories start with Jesus and the best conversations happen over really good coffee.

Rooted in the foothills of Washington State, Tess is also the founder of the worship walking co. - a faith-based platform built on the transformative practice of walking with Jesus daily. Walking Into Love is her debut novel and the first book in the Willow Creek Romance series.

She wrote this book with her whole heart and her hands open. She is so glad you found this story.

Coming Soon · Book Two

Grace Whitaker has spent years walking through ash. Luke Callahan runs toward every fire, except the one burning in his own heart. Some things can only be refined by the flame.

"When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned." Isaiah 43:2

 

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