The Reason Jude Exists

About the book

“Amy and my love story began when my first love story ended. What you’re about to read won’t be pretty, but it is an epic tale of love, personal growth, and the things in life that both get in the way and open the door to the best relationships of our lives.” -Jude Kendrick ~~~ What if you finally met the right person, but you wanted completely different lives? Jude Kendrick is thirty-six, successful, charismatic, and accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. A widower, a single dad, and a man with a talent for avoiding his problems, he's certainly not looking for love. Then he meets Amy. Amy isn't interested in being another name in Jude's black book. She's ready to become a mother, with or without a partner, and she doesn't have time to waste on a man who isn't sure what he wants. But Jude is determined to change her mind. What starts as an irresistible attraction becomes something neither of them expected: a love that forces Jude to confront his grief, his mistakes, and the person he's become. The Reason Jude Exists is an emotionally charged, unconventional love story about love, grief, family, parenthood, and the difficult choices that come when the person you love wants a different future than you. Prepare to laugh, cry, and fall in love with two very imperfect people. Warning: Book 1 of 2, so don’t expect the HEA just yet. Book 2 will be released in 2027.