Love Long Before the Favor tells the unforgettable beginning of Jewel Carver and Gerald Peterson, two young adults whose lives collide on an ordinary Wednesday evening. Jewel is headed to church, enjoying the quiet of her walk and the comfort of her routine. Gerald Peterson is cruising through town in the car every young man wishes he owned, carrying a grin every young woman pretends not to notice.

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When he slows beside her and offers a ride, Jewel knows better than to fall for the young man with the nice ride. She knows Gerald Peterson's reputation, she knows he isn't saved, and she knows she should keep walking. But she also knows she likes the she likes the way he says her name.

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Their playful banter, their unexpected ease, and the spark neither of them planned set the stage for a connection that will shape both of their lives. One too many chance meetings, one moment of curiosity, humor, and unexpected warmth, becomes the beginning of something deeper. Before the favor, before the future, before either of them understands what God is doing, love shows up in the most ordinary place.

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