Review for The Certain Hope by E. C. Jackson

Join Us for This Tour: Jan 15 to Feb 14, 2024

​”Please scroll down for My Review of

THE CERTAIN HOPE

Book Details:

Book Title: A Gateway to Hope

: Hope Series, Book 1 by E.C. Jackson

Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 296 pages

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  June 19, 2015

Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating: 

 PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

This novel catches your attention in a dramatic opening and holds your attention while you follow the ups and downs of a love story. It is a rarity to find a romance that focuses on the fine tuning of character building and adjustments couples have to make for their relationship to work, particularly while also trying to hold onto faith and personal convictions. There is a place in this day and age for well written literature that goes against the grain of popular media. – review by Catherine Ndhovu

---

Book Description:

​Twenty-one-year-old Neka is a bit of an introvert, she also happens to be stunningly beautiful.

When she discovers her friend James is about to be dumped, she sees the perfect opportunity to escape from her quiet life. Can she summon the courage to leave it all behind?

James Copley comes from a ruthless family. It’s rubbed off.

Years ago, he disengaged from his brother’s smear campaign, but now his father has offered him an ultimatum, “Get married or lose your seat at the table.”

Plotting to stamp his design on the family business, he proposes to a woman, even though he doesn’t love her.

But his carefully laid plans start to unravel when she leaves him on the day she’s due to meet his family.

Could years of planning his comeback vanish with her departure?

A possible solution comes in an unexpected form: Neka. She’s not only a friend, but the daughter of his benefactor. And she’s right there, offering to support him.

But will her support stretch to marriage?

He attempts to win her over to his plan but collides with her powerful father who wants to leverage the situation for his own gain.

In their fight for survival and love, they are forced to face some uncomfortable truths.

Can they overcome thwarted dreams and missed chances to find true love, or does forcing destiny’s hand only lead to misery?

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ B&N 
Bookbub
​add to goodreads

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Also Featured on This Tour:

Book Details:

​Book Title: Overflow With Hope

: Hope Series, Book 5 by E.C. Jackson

Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 241 pages

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  Nov 9, 2023

Format available for review: print-softback (USA only); e-book

 (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating:  

PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

Book Description:

​Two men. One wrong choice.

Tempia Wade’s life had jumped the rails.

One fateful night, she believed a stranger’s lie rather than the assurance of a trusted friend. For her lapse in judgment, she paid an agonizing price.

Her now-bankrupt life featured shattered dreams, ruined friendships, and the loss of a promising relationship. Now, two years later, the twenty-three-year-old prayed for a second chance with the man she had fallen for at first sight.

Would Cory Sanders finally overlook her egregious mistake in accepting a next-day date and liaison with another man? Or would she have to truly accept life without him?

Buy the Book:
Amazon 
Bookbub
​add to goodreads

Also Available for Review: 

MY REVIEW FOR

The Living Hope by E. C. Jackson

A LIVING HOPE by E. C. Jacckson

Book Details:

​Book Title: A Living Hope : Hope Series, Book 2 by E.C. Jackson

Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 286 pages

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  July 31, 2016

Format available for review:  e-book (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating:  PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

---

E.C. Jackson weaves a story of imperfect people working through misunderstandings, secrets, traumas, and just plain stubbornness. In other words,her characters are like many of us! She builds complex characters with believable struggles. Happy endings don’t come easily, but must be worked through with prayer, honest communication, and the willingness to step out in faith and do the right things.

This is a worthy successor to Jackson’s earlier novel, A Gateway to Hope.

— review by Hog on Ice: Books and Independent Learning

A Living Hope : Hope Series, Book 2 by E.C. Jackson

Book Description:

​It was a match made in heaven. Or so everyone thought. Sadie Mae Cummings is all set to marry her childhood sweetheart, Kyle, when she is assigned to tutor Lincoln, the new college football running back. This sophomore phenomenon has all the girls on campus knocking on his door. But Sadie isn’t interested in his advances.

Lincoln’s overblown ego doesn’t take well to being shunned, and he resolves to make Sadie his own. He pursues her relentlessly, until finally Kyle finds himself shut out of Sadie’s life, with their shared future crumbling around him.

After two years, Sadie’sa relationship with Lincoln ends, and she is left having to put the pieces of her life back together. She desires nothing more than to recapture her relationship with Kyle. He has stayed true to the dreams they had planned together, living the vision even without Sadie by his side.

When she moves back to her hometown, she labors to rekindle their love. But things have changed, and Kyle has moved on. Sadie quickly discovers how hard it is to rebuild burned bridges.

Follow Sadie’s story as she fights for a chance to restore broken dreams. Will love endure?

This inspirational romance by E. C. Jackson is book two of the Hope series and is a standalone book.

Buy the Book:
Amazon 
Bookbub
​add to goodreads

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Just when she thinks she will marry her chidhood sweetheart, Sadie Mae Cummings is assigned to tutor Lincoln, the new college football running back.

Following Sadie’s life is interesting, and sometimes lard to follow. Her life goes through many ups and downs as she tired to find the life she is searching for. As she decides to move back to her home town after several years away, she meets up with her old fling, Kyle. Unfortunately,  he’s moved on. But as times goes, they just might get together again.

I love Jackson’s books and I love the way she does romance. Her books go a little bit deeper perhaps than a lot of books, but they are still inspirational fiction reads. I like the way she shows faith in the Christian lift in such a subtle like that it doesn’t defend, yet it is a delightful way she describes it all. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*********************

REVIEW FOR THE CERTAIN HOPE BY

E. C. JACKSON

Another amazing read from author E. C. Jackson “The Certain Hope.”

Book Details:

​Book Title: The Certain Hope

: Hope Series, Book 3 by E.C. Jackson

Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 261 pages

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  Dec 5, 2018

Format available for review:  e-book (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)

Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating:  

PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

---

The title of this novel is perfectly suitable to its meaning. The Certain Hope is the one of a couple of lonely guys that decided to marry after two weeks of dating. The groom believes that everything will go fine, especially if the bride will do only what he wants. He is control addicted, she is a romantic girl who believes in having met the man of her dreams. Through this behavioral contrast, the author built a great story, focused on the burning topics of marriage, loss and control addiction. In my view, the novel is a little, big literary masterpiece for the underlying meaning that oozes from every chapter. I believe that The Certain Hope deserves to be translated internationally and this thought is my certain hope for the success of this gripping romance novel. — review by Advices books Reviews

Book Description:

​Love at first sight. It’s every girl’s dream. But Tara Simpkins is finding out it’s not as easy as it seems. Is this truly the man God sent to be her husband, or is she just desperate to escape her loneliness? The recent loss of both parents has left her reeling, and close friends don’t think she’s in any position to make major life decisions. She and her new-found love are convinced they can live happily ever after in the home of their dreams. His family thinks he’s moving way too fast and might disappoint the kind-hearted woman he’s fallen head over heels for. And then there’s Leah. Leah is supposed to be part of his past, but what if she decides she’s his future? Tara’s match made in Heaven may be over before it truly begins.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

The Certain Hope is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Tara Simpkins is having work done on the house after losing both parents and is now along. She really feels alone now, but that’s no reason to fall for one of the guys working on the house. But she was attracted, none the less, but he may not even look at her twice. But we will see.

I like Tara. She has the sweetest personality, and she really likes Luke. But as the story goes on, I begin to see red flags with him and didn’t care for his obnoxious attitude at all. And Tara certainly didn’t need him. Her friends also say the same thing, which pulled Tara in two different ways. I’m not gonna give out more information, so you will need to read the book for yourself.

I have read several books by E. C. Jackson, and I have enjoyed each one. I like the way she writes romance with such feeling, with characters written with layers that tells many flaws, yet with faith in God. I did find this book hard to put down  because I wanted to find out what happened with Tara. I’m giving this book Five Stars. If you love clean Christian fiction romance, you will love this book.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ B&N 
Bookbub
​add to goodreads

The Confident Hope by E. C. Jackson

Book Details:

​Book Title: The Confident Hope

: Hope Series, Book 4 by E.C. Jackson

Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 271 pages

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  Sep 15, 2020

Format available for review:  e-book

 (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating:  

PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

Book Description:

​Is there hope for this love between friends?

Pamela Hayes is a smart, successful business owner with a supportive family and a thriving bakery. She should be the happiest girl in the world. But she can’t shake the melancholy that accompanies every conversation she has with her best friend, Mark. Pamela doesn’t know how much longer she can hide her true feelings.

Why can’t Mark see how perfect they would be together? She would make a much better girlfriend than the one he currently has. Pamela prays he’ll come to his senses soon and realize he’s with the wrong girl. But when her dream comes true, it isn’t the fantasy she had envisioned.

There is trouble in paradise from the start, and all the red flags she’s been ignoring are starting to threaten her confidence…and her relationship with Mark. She’ll have to rely on family and her faith in God to help her secure the hope she so desperately needs.

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ B&N 
Bookbub
​add to goodreads

---

Pajama Party: The Story by E.C. Jackson

Book Details:

​Book Title: Pajama Party: The Storyby E.C. Jackson

Category:  Teen & Adult Fiction (13 to 18 yrs), 241 pages

Genre: Teen & Young Adult Fiction / Teen & Young Adult Christian Fiction

Publisher:  E.C. Jackson

Release date:  Sep 30, 2017

Format available for review:  e-book

 (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 15 to Feb 14

Content Rating:  

PG + M. These books contain mature themes.

---

Book Description:

Most sleepovers are simple. Food, fun, and pillow fights. But sixteen-year-old Karen Duncan has bigger plans for her slumber party. Family troubles have changed her over the past year, and she’s no longer the petty, selfish girl she used to be. Now she’s ready to shake things up with her friends. The guest list comes as a surprise to some and a slap in the face to others. This popular girl has invited some not-so-popular guests. Even more shocking, she’s left out some of the girls she’s hung out with since middle school.

Diane and Evette are outsiders, nervous about being stuck in a house with the same girls who tease them at school.

Kathy, Lisa, and Joann come to the party with the confidence of the in-crowd, but they’re masking inner-turmoil that is bound to surface.

Sandy and Angela are usually the voices of reason…usually. And then there’s Linda, the friend that got away. She may not ever forgive the girls who abandoned her years ago. Karen hopes to change her mind. Her agenda is ambitious, and it could spell disaster. But Karen is convinced God will use this party to spark a new beginning for everyone involved.

This companion book to A Living Hope gives us the inspired story Sadie Cummings wrote for the girls of Shiatown.

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ B&N
​add to goodreads

Meet the Author:
E. C. Jackson began her writing career with the full-length play “Pajama Party.” Thirty-one years later, she adapted the play into Pajama Party: The Story, a companion book to the second book in the five-book standalone Hope series.

Jackson’s favorite pastime is reading fiction. She enjoys taking the journey along with the characters in the books. That also led to her unorthodox approach to story writing. Her vision for each book she writes is to immerse readers into the storyline so they become connected with each character.

“The Write Way: A Real Slice of Life” is the slogan on her Facebook author page. She feels that if every person reading her books feels connected to the characters, her job is done.

connect with the author: website ~ amazon ~ facebook ~ X/Twitter ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:

Jan 15 – Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / giveaway
Jan 16– Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of A GATEWAY TO HOPE (Hope Series, Book One)
Jan 17 –  Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of A LIVING HOPE (Hope Series, Book Two)
Jan 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / guest post / giveaway
Jan 18 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of THE CERTAIN HOPE (Hope Series, Book Three)
Jan 19 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 19 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / giveaway
Jan 22 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE
Jan 22 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Jan 23 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review of A LIVING HOPE
Jan 23 – Splashes of Joy  – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Jan 23 –  Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of THE CONFIDENT HOPE (Hope Series, Book Four)
Jan 24 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Jan 24 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Jan 24 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE CERTAIN HOPE
Jan 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE CERTAIN HOPE / giveaway
Jan 25 –Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE
Jan 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE / giveaway
Jan 25 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE (Hope Series, Book Five)
Jan 25 –JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Jan 26 – Splashes of Joy  – book review of A CERTAIN HOPE / giveaway
Jan 26 -–Leanne Bookstagram – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE
Jan 26 –  Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY
Jan 29 –Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / giveaway
Jan 29 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Jan 29  –Leanne Bookstagram – book review of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY
Jan 30 –Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 30 –Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Jan 30 – Splashes of Joy  – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE / giveaway
Jan 31– fundinmental –book series spotlight / giveaway
Jan 31 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE CERTAIN HOPE / giveaway

Feb 1 – Working Mommy Journal – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 1 –Country Mamas With Kids – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / author interview / giveaway
Feb 2 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / guest post / giveaway
​Feb 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE CERTAIN HOPE / giveaway
Feb 5 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE / giveaway
Feb 6 – Sandra’s Book Club – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE
Feb 7 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 7 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / giveaway
Feb 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE / giveaway
Feb 7 – Splashes of Joy  – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 8 –  Adventurous Jessy – book review of A LIVING HOPE / giveaway
Feb 9 –   Adventurous Jessy – book review of THE CERTAIN HOPE / giveaway
Feb 9 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 9 – Pause for Tales – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 12 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of THE CONFIDENT HOPE / giveaway
Feb 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 12 – Splashes of Joy  – book review of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY / giveaway
Feb 13 – Diane’s Book Journal – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 13 – Reading Excursions – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 13  – Adventurous Jessy – book review of OVERFLOW WITH HOPE / giveaway
Feb 14 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY / giveaway
Feb 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY / giveaway
Feb 14 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of PAJAMA PARTY: THE STORY / giveaway
TBD – Splashes of Joy  – book review of A GATEWAY TO HOPE / Giveaway

Enter the Giveaway