Building Dreams

New Haven, Book 4

By: Samantha J. Ball

Narrated by: Lisa Lynn Sandlin

Attraction? Not the problem. Different goals, an instant family, and the potential for heartbreak? Those just might be.

Adam Wilson loves running his non-profit, Daily Bread; their soup kitchens provide a temporary solution for those in need. But when his dream to open a homeless shelter becomes a possibility and he finds the perfect building, a chance encounter with a beautiful woman adds a complication he didn’t foresee.

Since experiencing a personal tragedy, Charlotte Scott’s focus has been on her three children and a recently formed charitable foundation. Her desire to open a group home for teenagers requires a building, and she’s found the perfect one—if only the seller wasn’t making her wait to sign the contract. Falling in love? Not part of the plan.

Can Adam and Charlotte take one building and two dreams and make a life together? Or will the truth revealed destroy their chance of a happily ever after?

This is the fourth book in the New Haven series, following the lives of a group of people who are linked through family, friends, and employees. Although part of a series, it can be listened to as a stand-alone. A happy ending is guaranteed, and there are no cliffhangers. (No swearing and kisses only.)

©2022 Samantha J. Ball (P)2024 Samantha J. Ball

A sweet, slow burn, second chance romance

I really like where Samantha J. Ball has taken her New Haven series with Building Dreams. Charlotte Scott's dreams were dashed 18 months ago... and she's been slowly rebuilding her life with the help of her family, friends, and her newfound Christian faith. She's inherited a fortune, moved into her own home, hired a live-in nanny for her children, and is devoting herself to her non-profit foundation. And then she meets Adam Wilson, a devout Christian man who's equally committed to his non-profit work. The two butt heads over their desire to purchase the same property for their respective good causes... but even as they argue over who has the "better" good cause, sparks fly between them due to their strong mutual attraction. What follows is a lovely, faith-filled story of shared dreams, relying on God for guidance and answers, and learning to trust someone again. Lisa Lynn Sandlin's narration was pitch perfect. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a second chance, slow burn romance with Christian characters.