The Voice We Find is the third book in the contemporary Christian fiction Fog Harbor series. I am not typically a fan of contemporary fiction as I prefer other worlds and periods of history, but Nicole Deese’s faith-based series has captured my heart! I’ve loved each book.
A Brief Fog Harbor Romance Series Overview
The Voice We Find is the third in the Fog Harbor Romance series, following The Words We Lost (#1, 2023) and The Roads We Follow (#2, 2024). Each book stands alone and follows new characters, but these characters are tied in some manner back to Fog Harbor Books as either writers, editors, or in audiobook production.
As a debut author myself, that was one of the initial draws for me with this series as I was interested in the publishing/writing world that was the backdrop.
Spoiler-Free Summary
In The Voice We Find, readers meet Sophie Wilder, a Broadway actress who returns home to California with her tail between her legs after a career-ending performance. With no money, she finds herself working part-time at the family winery under her egotistical, cruel brother. When she books a gig (pun-intended) as an audiobook narrator for Fog Harbor Books, she gets unexpectedly mixed up with a grumpy sound engineer.
August Tate left his lucrative career in LA to take guardianship of his sister after a tragic accident took their parents. He is blown away by the light and life of Sophie Wilder. As Sophie bonds with his young sister over their shared faith, August must confront the demons of his past before he risks losing the two young women he cares for most.
What I Loved About This Faith-Based Romance
This faith-based contemporary romance did so many things well! Nicole Deese proves herself to be a masterful storyteller of the human condition, of the relationships we long for, and of the complexities of life.
- Engaging, complicated characters: Our main love interests, Sophie and August, were each relatable and flawed. Readers will definitely find it easy to root for these characters and invest in them. Side characters, too – particularly August’s sister and Sophie’s sister-in-law – are well-developed and interesting.
- Believable character arcs: Our main characters (and side) do not stay stagnant but rather grow in natural ways that make sense for the story and for them as individuals.
- Romance with chemistry: August and Sophie’s relationship has all the chemistry and sizzle romance readers will love but without the smut. Readers who prefer close-door romance will be very happy with the romance in this novel! The novel portrays a healthy adult relationship with maturity, respect, and boundaries.
- Deaf Community Rep: August’s sister Gabby has a degenerative hearing condition. Through this, Deese lovingly and respectfully explores the deaf community, ASL, issues they often encounter with the “hearing” world, and more. My own sister is fully deaf in one ear, so I personally enjoyed this touch.
- Faith-Based without Preaching: These are Christian romances, so Christian themes and the Christian faith are present throughout. While it does play a large role in the healing and growth of our characters, Deese presents it thoughtfully and without preaching at the reader.
Is The Voice We Find for You?
If you like contemporary Christian romance that:
- Isn’t cheesy
- Isn’t preachy
- Has forced proximity tropes
- Doesn’t shy away from pain or darkness
- Possesses twists and turns
Then you should definitely give The Voice We Find a try, as well as the rest of the Fog Harbor Romances! You can read them out of order, but I would recommend reading in order for the best reading experience.
Reading Recommendations
Other books you may enjoy:
- If you are interested in the deaf community… Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco
- If you like writing backdrops… Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
- If you like unconventional rom-coms that deal with grief… Love, Lists, & Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz
- If you like heartfelt rom-coms with actors/singers… Nora Goes Off Script by Anabel Monaghan
Final Ratings
I give The Voice We Find a solid four stars! It was an engaging, heartfelt read that I devoured in a couple of days. Rich with depth, interesting plot details, and a swoon-worthy romance, I would recommend these books to anyone!
Have you read The Voice We Find or any of Nicole Deese’s books? Let me know! I’d love to hear what you think!
Content Rating: Mild
for some heavy themes, yearning/kissing
Copyright Nicole Deese and Bethany House Publishers. Image from Amazon.