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- How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost?
- About the Author: Janine Rosche is the author of With Every Memory, as well as the Madison River Romance and Whisper Canyon series of novels.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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About the Book
When her fiancé steals millions in a Ponzi scheme, Jade agrees to help an aged Hollywood starlet and her foster son seek financial restoration by filming a documentary along Route 66. Along the way, Jade just might learn to live free of her past and see what family really is--if she can survive a staggering betrayal.Book Synopsis
How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a Ponzi scheme. Now she's agreed to help one of them--an aging 1960s Hollywood starlet named Berenice "Benny" Alderidge--seek financial restoration.Jade sets off along Route 66 with Benny and her handsome adult foster son, Bridger, who is filming a documentary retracing the 1956 trip that started the love story between Benny and her recently deceased husband, Paul. Listening to Benny recount her story draws Jade into memories of her own darker association with Route 66, when she was kidnapped as a child by a man the media labeled a monster--but she remembers only as daddy.
Together, all three of these pilgrims will learn about family, forgiveness, and what it means to live free of the past. But not before Jade faces a second staggering betrayal that changes everything.
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How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made?For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles.
Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a Ponzi scheme. Now she's agreed to help one of them--an aging 1960s Hollywood starlet named Berenice "Benny" Alderidge--seek financial restoration.
Jade sets off along Route 66 with Benny and her handsome adult foster son, Bridger, who is filming a documentary retracing the 1956 trip that started the love story between Benny and her recently deceased husband, Paul. Listening to Benny recount her story draws Jade into memories of her own darker association with Route 66, when she was kidnapped as a child by a man the media labeled a monster--but she remembers only as her dad.
Together, these three travelers will learn about family, forgiveness, and what it means to live free of the past. But not before Jade faces a second staggering betrayal that changes everything.
"This dual-time journey along the Mother Road is not to be missed."--Amanda Cox, Christy Award-winning author
"An unforgettable ride."--Christina Suzann Nelson, Christy Award-winning author
"Janine Rosche gets to the heart of family, friendship, and love."--Toni Shiloh, Christy Award-winning author
About the Author
Janine Rosche is the author of With Every Memory, as well as the Madison River Romance and Whisper Canyon series of novels. Prone to wander, she finds as much comfort on the open road--including Route 66--as she does at home. This longing to chase adventure, behold splendor, and experience redemption is woven into her stories. When she isn't traveling or writing novels, she teaches family life education courses, produces The Love Wander Read Journal, and takes too many pictures of her sleeping dogs.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Author: Janine Rosche
Language: English
Street Date: May 21, 2024
TCIN: 90601671
UPC: 9780800742966
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7541
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Such a Beautiful Story!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Melmanro - 10 months ago
Janine Roche takes the reader for an entertaining ride in her novel The Road Before Us. I loved this book and had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. I was drawn to the characters and invested in their life stories. As they drove along Route 66, I felt like I, too, was sitting in the seat of that 55 Chevy seeing the sights and listening to them reminisce. And what a ride it was!! Roche does not shy away from any topic in this book as many of the backstories of the characters contain hard life things. She, however, never made me feel uncomfortable in my reading. Roche is a masterful storyteller and included both historical and current information about the legendary Route 66. In the author notes she states that she drove the route herself recently leading me to believe that some of the story is actually that of the author and her heart for the road.
A hopeful ending!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 10 months ago
I have mixed feelings about The Road Before Us by Janine Rosche. The beginning drew me in, but then I found my attention flagging. I believe part of the problem was adjusting to the multiple points of view and the three timelines. The pacing was on the slow side (it reminded me of when I was a child and a car ride felt like it is going on forever especially since I had to share the backseat with my sister). The characters were developed and multifaceted. I liked that there was a diverse cast. My favorite character was Benny. I liked her spirit and attitude. Benny was determined to get to Hollywood to be an actress (she was not taking no for an answer). I loved the descriptions of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (a beautiful car). We get to travel down the iconic Route 66 and see it from three points of view. I enjoyed the retired couple, Sandy and Tim from Ohio (my favorite state) that Benny, Jade, and Bridger met while traveling. Sandy and Tim were friendly, helpful, and hopeful. The story addresses several sensitive and weighty topics (parental kidnapping, PTSD, PTSD, and racism—I might have missed one or two). I did feel that the author tried to put too much into one book. Faith was a minute part of the story. I appreciated the hopeful ending. While I liked some parts of The Road Before Us, I skimmed through others. I had to laugh, though, at the advice Benny offered to Ronald Regan when she met him at the wrap party after her first film.