© Full Quiver Publishing - a division of Innate Productions.  Site Managed by Mark Cassanto More Fiction by Full Quiver Publishing Come My Beloved:Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship is a celebration of faith and enduring love. This compilation contains 12 courtship/dating stories which will inspire, captivate and entertain readers. Included are the following stories: A widow with eight children meets a widower with six children; a woman prays to God for a husband and years later, finds herself falling in love with a seminarian; a man asks his live-in girlfriend “What if we stopped having sex?” and is greeted with tears of joy; an atheist falls in love with her Catholic Prince Charming; a couple meet through a Christian introduction service; a sailor prays a novena to marry the right girl. What these and all the stories illustrate is that God is the ideal matchmaker. RELEASED: June 15, 2011 Emily’s Hope In Name Only home shop newsletter publications home shop newsletter publications Critical Reviews and Praise for Come My Beloved: “Come My Beloved: is a Song of Songs, a book of praise, a treasure-house of faith and romance par excellence! I dare you to try and put it down once you open its grace-filled enchanting pages. For me, reading this book was a lot like falling in love. The presence of God in the lives of the contributors came through so powerfully to me that as I read these stories I found myself stopping from time to time to pray and give glory to God. This truly beautiful collection of Catholic courtship stories is a must-read for anyone discerning a vocation, especially the call to marriage; and for those courting, engaged, already married or widowed. What a great gift to Holy Mother Church, and a powerful witness that God does make marriages in heaven.    Lisa Mladinich Author, Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children Founder www.amazingcatechists.com “In Come My Beloved, the couples featured offer us diverse,inspirational and encouraging insights into many different paths toward and expressions of marriage. Reading their testimonials feels like sitting down with trusted friends who share from their heart...whether you’re courting, engaged, newlyweds or celebrating your jubilee years together, this terrific resource offers something for anyone looking to grow closer to God and to one another...” Lisa M. Hendey Author, The Handbook for Catholic Moms Founder and Editor, www.CatholicMom.com “Fabulous book that I can’t wait to recomend to all my single and married friends. You truly created a gift for this generation!” Dawn Marie Roeder Author, It Doesn’t End Here “Thank you so much for this wonderful gift! I love the balance of the stories between young and old. It reminds me that there is no right way or right time to fall in love. This book is so important because it shows that couples still have the power to fight for purity, pursue holiness together and be united in God’s love.” Amanda Marleau, Marital and Family Therapist “This book should be introduced to high school students.They need to know that through prayer and faith in God that their life-long partner is out there.” Teresa Lacroix, wife and mother “Come My Beloved is a collection of heart-warming stories of true love and what can happen when individuals put God first in their lives and seek His will. The stories reveal how the call to the vocation of sacramental marriage is a unique gift from God. I read it in two sittings, savouring each story and the nuggets of faith and truth contained in each of them. Told by real people with real struggles and real joys, the unique “voice” of each couple comes through in conversational style. The reader feels as though he or she is sitting around the kitchen tale with each couple, listening to their “coming together”stories over a cup of tea. Highly recommended for single people discerning their vocation in life, for married couples who wish to rekindle their own “love story,” and for the wider Church community seeking to support and affirm the dignity and vocation of marriage.” Suzanne Atkinson Married to Paul for 25 years, Mother of five children ages 9-24 “I enjoyed this book very much. This is a much needed book. Many would benefit from reading these stories. Good job! Truly inspired task! Gloria Winn, Wife and mother “Come My Beloved showcases couples who have given God permission to write their love stories. For the investments of their patience, prayer and discernment, they have been blessed with individually crafted romances that would rival any storyline that fiction has to offer. The unfolding of the profiled relationships blends together a broad scope of humanity, varied circumstances, and the power of heavenly grace. It is my hope that these testimonies inspire individuals, as well as whole generations, to trust Our Lord with their hearts and with their futures.” Elaine Vaughn, wife to Greg "Excellent read that reminds you that the roots of true love bounded by God are always alive and well, as long as we keep him in first place in our lives!" Jerry Weber, host of 'The Catholic Revolver with Jerry' “I just finished reading an advanced copy of a book that is due to be released June 15th. Come My Beloved is a collection of 12 romances...how couples met and married. What great stories! Everything from "tried and true" marriages of those much older than Anne or I (of course!)...to the blissfully happy newlywed stories. There were a few times I laughed out loud...and a couple of times the allergies bothered my eyes. This book is so refreshing in today's world...to see that romance can...and DOES live on." Gerard Webster, author, "In Sight" "The couples in Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship, touch on a grace that our modern society seems to have lost. That is, the need to include God in our courtship decisions, and marriages. Each story is told from a different circumstance and point of view, yet the miracle of letting the Lord lead one into a marriage of faith, hope, and openness to life inspire singles to be lead by the whispers of the Lord." Karen Kelly Boyce, author and inspirational speaker “Catholic teaching is evident within each story, without being preachy.  The hauntingly honest tales of prayer, longing and courtship demonstrate God’s hand in the lives of the couples portrayed. Come My Beloved would make an excellent gift for any young man or woman who is discerning God’s vocation for their lives.  I think teenage girls may find hope and guidance in searching for a ‘real’ love through the stories in this book.  Engaged or married couples may also benefit from this beautiful book, as it can provide information, inspiration and perhaps a trip down memory lane as they recall their own courtship stories.” Mary Lou Rosien, author Catholic Family Boot Camp "Come My Beloved is a fun read. Because these are all essentially happy stories, there is this pleasant eagerness that gradually builds to read the next story after finishing each one, and you become excited to see how God worked in each couple’s journey. This book shines a light on the real hope that God is truly at work in our lives through the circumstances we find ourselves in and the people we meet. Looking back on our lives, this is easy to see, so seeing this vicariously through these couples’ stories will bring reassurance and confidence to those whose paths are not yet clear. I also really appreciated that while these are all great love stories, most of them are also completely ordinary. And yet God was there working. How easily we forget how much we are loved!" Ann Gundlach Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval 2011 buy now buy now To read excerpts, click here: promotional pricing! buy now shop Stealing Jenny