JENNIFER brings us the love story of the youngest O'Malley whose battle with cancer is an integral part of each book in the O'Malley series. This novella ends just at the point where the first book, The Negotiator, begins; with Jennifer preparing to share her good news with her family as she struggles with her diagnosis. As a fan of the O'Malley series, I have long wondered how Jennifer and Tom met and fell in love. Though I know the battle ahead of them, I took great pleasure in reading their love story.

JENNIFER is a tender and quite story about the romance between two physicians. It is also about how Jennifer learns to trust the God who will help her face the painful trials ahead. We get a glimpse of Jennifer and Tom's love for their patients, their Lord, and their strong ties to their families. The tension in the story stems from knowing what is ahead for the couple so I would highly recommend reading the O'Malley series before reading JENNIFER. Because this is a short story there wasn't much room for the O'Malley siblings and I found that I missed their strength and sense of humor.

I have been a fan of the O'Malley's for years and this new novella is a treat that does not disappoint. JENNIFER's story is full of the joy and hope she brings to every other book in the series.

Book Summary

It's a summer of change for Jennifer O'Malley. The busy physician has a pediatrics practice in Dallas, and meeting Tom Peterson, and falling in love, is adding a rich layer to her life. She's sorting out how to introduce him to her family--she's the youngest of seven--and thinking about marriage.

She's falling in love with Jesus too, and knows God is good. But that faith is about to be tested in a way she didn't expect, and the results will soon transform her entire family.