A young woman searching for purpose, a solo dad protecting his heart, and a teenage boy yearning for love… Tessa Scott, a talented animal surgeon, finds herself reevaluating life and God's plan after a heart-wrenching breakup. Left with only the playful stray she found outside her clinic, her world shifts unexpectedly at a puppy training class, where she encounters a man with wounds deeper than hers. Ben Williams, a single father, has wrapped his emotions in a cocoon since his wife's departure. Tasked by his therapist to adopt a dog, he didn't anticipate meeting someone like Tessa—a woman whose resilience and grace intrigues him. But with a rebellious son demanding his attention and a past that haunts him, can he dare hope to find love again? As Tessa and Ben draw closer, they must navigate the turbulent waters of trust, faith, and a teenage boy in search of direction. It's a journey of rediscovery, healing, and glimpsing God's purpose in unexpected places. Tender Love is Book 1 in The True Love Series, a heartwarming Christian Romance Series brimming with real-life characters trusting God to lead and grow them through the joys and challenges of a blended family. Set in sunny Queensland, Australia, this story of love, redemption, and second chances will touch your heart and soul. Perfect for fans of Karen Kingsbury, Valerie M Bodden, and Jan Karon. READERS FAVORITE review by Deborah Stone for "TENDER LOVE" "Tender Love: A Christian Romance (The True Love Series Book 1) by Juliette Duncan is a tender romance story while being a powerful story of faith as well. Juliette Duncan has developed a charming romance with well defined and detailed characters that take us on a journey from broken hearts, to seeking God's peace and direction, to finding their way through their respective heartaches. God's strength, guidance, and healing are of paramount importance to the characters and the story. Juliette Duncan reminds us of truths that we often overlook or ignore, and inspires us all to be more committed in our own walk with the Lord. Juliette Duncan has a beautiful way of telling her story, drawing you into the characters' plights and allowing you to learn along with them as they find their way through. This is a delightful and inspiring first book in the True Love Series and you will definitely want to read the books that follow. The second book in the series is Tested Love and continues the story of Tessa and Ben." Deborah Stone for Readers' Favorite "If you want a sweet Christian romance with a wonderful plot, this is the book for you. The author makes the reader fall in love with the characters and the engaging plot as the characters fall in love." Kathy V "I absolutely loved this book, the characters were alive which gave me the ability to connect with each one. Juliette writes from the heart which is displayed in her books." Tanya G "Since discovering your books a little over a month ago, I have read every one you have written so far. I am so excited for each new release!!! Thank you for good, clean, uplifting reading!!!" Amazon Customer A selection of comments left by Amazon reviewers: "If you want a sweet Christian romance with a wonderful plot, this is the book for you. The author makes the reader fall in love with the characters and the engaging plot as the characters fall in love." "I absolutely loved this book, the characters were alive which gave me the ability to connect with each one. Juliette writes from the heart which is displayed in her books." "What a lovely story! A great Christian romance that shows with God anything is possible!" "This series of books was great. Her books lift you up and keep you strong in your faith. Real believable characters! Loved it. Really enjoying this story of love and faith!" "Love this book.... Its hard to find good clean fiction books that also incorporate christian faith. Thank you Juliette Duncan for giving this reader something she can share with ladies from church and more importantly be an example for my two daughters." "This book has become one of my favorites and I can't wait to read more of her work. I love romance novels, I admit it. And yes, sometimes I enjoy the steamy scenes. But I much prefer romance novels that are clean and something that I would be ok with my children seeing me read. This book was perfect!" "I loved finding a true romance novel that was about situations that might occur in real life. Filled with romance ...not sex and profanity. I was excited to read the rest of the series." "Real life struggles, blended families, a hurt heart for a child left by a parent. This book has it all faith is hard when you need it most." "This was the first book I read by Juliette Duncan. I am hooked! I couldn't put it down. When I finished I went on to read the other 3 books is this series. Had read all 4 in a week. Looking forward to reading more of her books." "My first of Juliette Duncan's, she is a wonderful