Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Deep End of Love by Christina Suzann Nelson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About The Book
Title: The Deep End of Love
Author: Christina Suzann Nelson
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: May 19, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
A refreshed and updated novel on the power of motherly love
When Izzy’s pregnancy comes to light during her junior year of high school, her future sinks like a stone and leaves waves of uncertainty in its wake. And suddenly three women are pulled into the undertow. A mother desperate to protect her child but battling hurt and fear from her past. A newcomer with empty arms and a deep longing. And a broken heart trying to survive amid grief.
An unborn baby growing closer to his unknown future brings together these four women with four completely different stories. Masterfully told in woven points of view, The Deep End of Love explores how one decision exposes shame, fear, and hope—and how grace surfaces in the least expected places.
Christy Award-winning author Christina Suzann Nelson draws readers in through this emotionally engaging and inspirational novel, now revised and updated.
Excerpt
Irene sets the knitting in a basket on the floor, stands up, and positions herself behind Nikki. Placing her hands on the girl’s shoulders, she waits without a word, more patient than I’ve ever been. But I can see Irene is wearing thin too when she tips her head up like she’s pleading with God for a break.
With one finger, she taps Nikki’s shoulder.
“What?” She twists to look at Irene, her expression less than respectful.
Irene waits a beat before answering. “You need to keep the monitor on. The baby needs you.”
“He’s fine. Children need to learn their mothers aren’t going to come running every time they cry. And, anyway, I’m tired. I just had a baby.” She turns her head away.
The folder slips from my grip and skitters along the floor.
Irene walks around the couch and stands in front of Nikki, her arms crossed, her body bent slightly forward with a large pendant swinging like she’s about to perform a hypnotism.
My attention is drawn to Sierra who shrinks into the corner of the couch as the conflict rises.
Collecting the folder, I stay on my knees near Sierra. Maybe the presence of someone else will soothe her in some way. Or am I only making it worse?
Irene clasps her hands together. “Your son is a newborn baby. All you teach him by not caring for him is that his needs will not get met by his mother.”
My jaw drops open. The words are clear, brutal, and . . . true.
“I take care of him fine.” She stands, broader and taller than Irene, then takes a step too close for comfort.
With her thumb, Irene slides the dial on the baby monitor to maximum volume.
Tiny frantic wails shake my heart and make me want to scale the stairs at superhuman speed. I would never let him cry that way, but I don’t have a son to soothe. The unfairness of it has a bitter taste.
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(1) winner will receive a signed copy of The Deep End of Love and $20 Amazon gift card!
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