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Deliver Me Paperback – July 18, 2023

by Ashley Hawthorne (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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She's a pastor's daughter. He's a convicted killer. Forever may be out of reach when she falls in love with one of the dangerous ones.

Faith is more than just a word to Mia Anderson. It's the foundation of her life as a pastor's daughter. At home in her church and at peace with her beliefs, she decides to participate in a program to send letters to inmates regardless of what sins they may have committed.


Gabriel Myers is a convicted criminal, serving life in prison for his father's murder. Facing a hopeless future and haunted by a past that has left him full of contempt for God and the church, he wants nothing to do with Mia until she proves she can understand the man everyone believes is a monster.

With each letter that's exchanged, Mia becomes more aware that although Gabriel has never denied his crime, there is more to the story than the jury was allowed to hear. As reluctant friendship turns to seemingly ill-fated love, she knows she must convince him to appeal the verdict.


Dealing with the Texas justice system is a long shot, but the only chance they have to finally be together outside the walls of Gabriel's prison. Winning his freedom will give them a chance at happiness but can they finally find bliss in each other's arms or will the challenges they face and their divergent beliefs destroy their love for good?

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  1. Print length
    338 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Creative James Media
  4. Publication date
    July 18, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.76 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1956183620
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1956183627
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Ashley Hawthorne's characters have depth and feel as natural as real people would, even through conflict. The entanglement between Mia and Gabriel isn't the only taboo subject addressed as the book brings to light militant Christianity, forced abortion, homophobia, and the need for a more evolved justice system. Hawthorne draws each topic into her story naturally as she winds them seamlessly through the pages. The author adds just enough steam to her novel without over-elaboration, placing the reader in each scene. Deliver Me is a book I'll recommend over and over to readers of romances who enjoy realistic stories with Southern roots. -Readers Favorite

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative James Media (July 18, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1956183620
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956183627
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.76 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Ashley Hawthorne

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Ashley Hawthorne is a contemporary romance author, avid reader of many genres, and shameless nerd. She's a lifetime fan of The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars and has spent nearly as long reading through every book in the romance section of the library. Now, she writes stories that examine what love means to us, how far we'll go to get it, and what we're willing to give up to keep it. She lives in Texas with her husband, kids, and a house full of rescue pets.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Deannacake
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved it
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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Fantastic romance with well drawn characters, emotionally resonant themes, and a story that will stay with me for a long time.
- Slow to medium burn with eventual (and sizzling) spice
- Prison penpal romance between a convicted felon and a pastor's daughter with profound chemistry
- Deals with heavy topics in an accessible way
- Portrays a redemption story with nuance and thoughtfulness, and above all...
- A passionate and poignant love story with HEA

I just loved these characters, and I really felt like I was in good hands with the writer whose prose exudes kindness and goodheartedness. This will be an insta-buy author for me going forward!
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Vanessa
4.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend!! 4.5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
I was able to read this book as an ARC and I am so so so grateful because this book absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. I went in expecting to like it because it contained my favorite tropes and the plot was intriguing, but this is a book that stays with you for days after you finish it.

Gabriel is a convicted murderer who is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison and Mia is a sheltered, pastor’s daughter who begins to write letters to him through a pen pal program at her church. When she is assigned to write to Gabriel, the connection is tumultuous at first but grows into something that neither of them had ever expected. As Mia learns more about the unknown details surrounding Gabriel’s original trial and the truth of what really happened the night he was arrested, she advocates for him and pushes Gabriel to try to appeal his case and start a new trial.

This book is about faith, learning how to overcome challenges that seem impossible to face, and two people who are determined to fight for their love against all odds. I was so impressed by how Ashley Hawthorne wrote their love story and how effortless she made it seem. Watching Gabriel and Mia fall in love across the seasons was incredible because I felt like I was right there with them through every single hardship they faced.

Another element of the story that Hawthorne smashed out of the park was the portrayal of the dichotomous relationship with the church that Mia and Gabriel have. Mia, having grown up in the church and being the daughter of the pastor, has a good relationship with the church and is an honest, god-fearing woman. Gabriel, on the other hand, has an extremely traumatic and complex relationship with religion and religious figures. Their opposing views cause a rift between them and I think it was so well written and realistic. I also really enjoyed how passionate Mia was about the criminal justice system and seeing her grow into the person she wanted to be rather than the person everyone else wanted from her.

This book is a HIT and Mia and Gabriel live in my mind rent free. Ashley Hawthorne’s debut novel is one to buy for sure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely satisfying
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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I was drawn in the whole time, beginning to end. I felt like the characters were fleshed out and people had lives that extended beyond each other, which is important to me as a reader.

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I know romances have "Happily Ever Afters," but I was expecting them to get the Main Male Character out of jail and have that be the end. Seeing him struggle to reintegrate back into life and repair his relationships was satisfying, healing, and brought tears to my eyes.
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A.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and More
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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Well written storyline and character development. Mia and Gabriel’s growth is solid and the romance is great too.
I think this story also speaks to those who may have someone who is currently incarcerated or has been and creates an understanding that people can and do make mistakes and redemption is possible when someone is truly seeking forgiveness for what they’ve done. It’s a true testament of how we can still love someone even if they have done something that others may find unforgivable.
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Alana
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating New Epistolary Novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
Deliver Me was one of those stories so captivating that once you start reading it, you just need to know what happens next. From the very beginning when Gabriel reads Mia's first letter, your heart already breaks for him. His emotions are so real and raw on the page that you just want him to accept the letters and have anyone in his life who cares for him.

Throughout this story I loved Mia's determination to help Gabriel and how ultimately helping him lead to her finding herself after years of trying to be someone she wasn't. I also appreciated that the author didn't shy away or sugar coat the friendships Mia has in her life or how they reacted to her falling in love with somone serving a life sentence in prison.

The author also DID NOT sugar coat the U.S. Prison system and some of the serious flaws that occur in the post-conviction legal process. I will say as someone who works in the legal field, there were some really well thought out points made in this story, as well as some that you would have to suspend some belief for if you know how the process works, but that's not uncommon if you're reading a happily ever after.

Due to some of the darker themes in this story, I wouldn't necessarily refer to it as an "easy" read, but it was an easy story to lose yourself in. I love a good epistolary novel. The emotions that go into each character impatiently waiting for the mail and racing to read and re-read each letter always gets me.

Thank you so much for the ARC. Everyone should definitely be on the look out for this book when it hits the shelves in July 2023.
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K.C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Debut
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023
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This was an excellent debut novel by author Ashley Hawthorne.
I was hooked from the first page all the way till the very end.
This book has longing, angst, spice, character growth, to strong leads in Mia and Gabriel.
I loved the letters between Mia and Garbriel at the beginning if the novel. TW: for the mentioning of abuse/sexual abusse, conversion therapy, and trafficking during the trial.
The post trail readjustment was very well done. Gabriel had a set routine for 13 years. Now suddenly he has no skills or purpose and so many unresolved feelings to overcome.
There's no third act breakup, but theirs is hard fought HEA.
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K.C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Debut
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023
This was an excellent debut novel by author Ashley Hawthorne.
I was hooked from the first page all the way till the very end.
This book has longing, angst, spice, character growth, to strong leads in Mia and Gabriel.
I loved the letters between Mia and Garbriel at the beginning if the novel. TW: for the mentioning of abuse/sexual abusse, conversion therapy, and trafficking during the trial.
The post trail readjustment was very well done. Gabriel had a set routine for 13 years. Now suddenly he has no skills or purpose and so many unresolved feelings to overcome.
There's no third act breakup, but theirs is hard fought HEA.
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