Ariana Series by Rachel Ann Nunes

On a rainy Parisian evening, memories plague Ariana de Cotte. Memories of her beloved twin brother, her estranged parents, and the loneliness and anger that consume her. She is nineteen, it’s her wedding night, and her life seems beyond hope or repair. Thus begins the story of an extraordinary young woman who, as her life spirals downward, struggles to find meaning and hope in the face of unimaginable suffering... moreOn a rainy Parisian evening, memories plague Ariana de Cotte. Memories of her beloved twin brother, her estranged parents, and the loneliness and anger that consume her. She is nineteen, it’s her wedding night, and her life seems beyond hope or repair. Thus begins the story of an extraordinary young woman who, as her life spirals downward, struggles to find meaning and hope in the face of unimaginable suffering. Her bitter refusal to listen to the LDS missionaries only increases her pain, as does blaming God who has allowed her so much heartache. Until one dark night, when her life hits rock-bottom and the Spirit begins its whisperings to her heart. As you come to know Ariana, you will weep for her tragedy, smile at her small triumphs, rejoice as she embraces a faith that will sustain her, and feel the love of a good man who helps her find the power to change her life forever. Rachel Ann Nunes has created a powerful and moving novel with characters so real that you will let them into your heart and find yourself re-living this exceptional story again and again. “The last few chapters of this book contain some of the most powerful images of forgiveness and redemption that I’ve seen in any Christian novel. Though the religion of the characters is LDS, this novel should be read by everyone who craves to understand and feel the Savior’s touch in their own lives. Well done!” --Daniel Schroeder, Boston Note: This is the latest version of this book, completely updated and revised by the author. Any version with any other cover, whether print or ebook, is outdated. less

On a rainy Parisian evening, Ariana de Cotte considers her life. It is her wedding night, but Jacques has gone drinking with his friends, and she is left alone with her thoughts and memories . . . memories of a beloved twin brother, lost to her in a terrible accident; of her estranged parents, who had shut her out when Antoine died; of the loneliness and anger that consume her. She is nineteen, and her life seems beyond hope or repair... moreOn a rainy Parisian evening, Ariana de Cotte considers her life. It is her wedding night, but Jacques has gone drinking with his friends, and she is left alone with her thoughts and memories . . . memories of a beloved twin brother, lost to her in a terrible accident; of her estranged parents, who had shut her out when Antoine died; of the loneliness and anger that consume her. She is nineteen, and her life seems beyond hope or repair. Thus begins the story of an extraordinary young woman who, as her life spirals downward, struggles to find meaning and hope in the face of unimaginable suffering. Her bitter refusal to listen to the LDS missionaries doesn't help matters as she blames God for her troubles. Until one dark night, when her life hits rock-bottom and the Spirit begins its whisperings to her heart. As you come to know Ariana, you will weep for her tragedy, smile at her small triumphs, rejoice as she embraces the faith that will sustain her, and feel the love of a good man who has the power to change her life forever. Rachel Nunes has created a powerful and moving novel with characters so real that you will let them into your heart and invite them to stay. Having done so, you life will never be the same. You'll find yourself re-living this exceptional story again and again! less

Broken promises, broken dreams, broken hearts … Ariana Perrault has seen them all in her short lifetime, but now they seem only distant memories. Having climbed the long pathway from sinner to Latter-day Saint, she has felt the arms of a loving Heavenly Father around her, guiding her to a wonderful life with Jean-Marc and their three beautiful children. Her best friend, Paulette, has also repented, embraced the gospel, and started an eternal family of her own... moreBroken promises, broken dreams, broken hearts … Ariana Perrault has seen them all in her short lifetime, but now they seem only distant memories. Having climbed the long pathway from sinner to Latter-day Saint, she has felt the arms of a loving Heavenly Father around her, guiding her to a wonderful life with Jean-Marc and their three beautiful children. Her best friend, Paulette, has also repented, embraced the gospel, and started an eternal family of her own. But who could know that one of life�s deepest, darkest tragedies is just around the corner? In this powerful sequel to Ariana: The Making of a Queen, these two women and their families come face to face with the life-and-death consequences of past choices. Will their testimonies give them strength enough to withstand the darkest hours of their lives? The answer, born of both adversity and joy, is A Gift Most Precious. less

Life is good for Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault and their five children. Active in the Church, prosperous in the banking business, and firmly committed to their family, they are happily moving forward with their lives. Then the bottom drops out... moreLife is good for Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault and their five children. Active in the Church, prosperous in the banking business, and firmly committed to their family, they are happily moving forward with their lives. Then the bottom drops out. How does Ariana cope with imminent financial ruin, the near-fatal injury of one child and the rebellion of another, and a scheming, determined ex-husband who still wants her? Confronted by life's challenges, Ariana discovers that her reliance on the Lord and her love for Jean-Marc and her children can make the dramatic difference between triumph and tragedy. A rare and compelling story about the power of love and the miracle of new beginnings. less

Life is good for Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault and their five children. Active in the gospel, prosperous in the banking business, and firmly committed to their family, they are happily moving forward with their lives. Then the bottom drops out... moreLife is good for Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault and their five children. Active in the gospel, prosperous in the banking business, and firmly committed to their family, they are happily moving forward with their lives. Then the bottom drops out. How does Ariana cope with imminent financial ruin, the near-fatal injury of one child and the rebellion of another, and a scheming, determined ex-husband who won’t leave her alone? Confronted by life’s challenges, Ariana discovers that her reliance on the Lord and her love for Jean-Marc and her children can make the dramatic difference between triumph and tragedy. A rare and compelling story about the power of love and the miracle of new beginnings. Note: This is the latest version of this book, completely updated and revised by the author. Any version with any other cover, whether print or ebook, is outdated. Ariana The Making of a Queen (#1) A Gift Most Precious (#2) A New Beginning (#3) less

Over the years, Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault have endured many challenges and experienced great joy while raising their six children in the gospel. Now as their three daughters mature into adults, they must watch the young women struggle with their own heartaches and choices: Josette Beautiful, willful Josette Perrault has a passion for life and a desire to enjoy herself. Yet the glitter and the whirl of her social life does little to satisfy the needs of her heart... moreOver the years, Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault have endured many challenges and experienced great joy while raising their six children in the gospel. Now as their three daughters mature into adults, they must watch the young women struggle with their own heartaches and choices: Josette Beautiful, willful Josette Perrault has a passion for life and a desire to enjoy herself. Yet the glitter and the whirl of her social life does little to satisfy the needs of her heart. She doubts she will ever find someone who will think of her as more than just a beautiful face—until a tragedy helps her understand what it is that keeps her from finding true love. Marie-Thérèse Marie-Thérèse has a sensible head on her shoulders. Unlike her sister, Josette, she has always known exactly what she wants from life—college, a mission, and then a temple marriage and children. But sometimes love comes along when least expected. Now she has to make a choice—will it be the right one? Pauline At last Pauline has found her first and true love, Emeri Fauré. But she was born HIV-positive, and, after sixteen years of miracles, has become seriously ill. How can her family bear to let her go? Worse, how can she make Emeri see past his bitterness long enough to understand that only the gospel holds the key to their future? Join the Perrault family as together they face life's darkest moments and its sweetest joys. Best-selling author Rachel Ann Nunes masterfully brings us A Glimpse of Eternity. less

Ariana and Jean-Marc Perrault have built a wonderful life together in France. They have raised their six children to believe in God and stay close to the Church. Along the way they faced many challenges and relied on their faith to see them through. Now, as the shadows darken around their family once again, they struggle to find strength and comfort in the face of almost unendurable heartache. Pauline, their adopted daughter, is gravely ill... moreAriana and Jean-Marc Perrault have built a wonderful life together in France. They have raised their six children to believe in God and stay close to the Church. Along the way they faced many challenges and relied on their faith to see them through. Now, as the shadows darken around their family once again, they struggle to find strength and comfort in the face of almost unendurable heartache. Pauline, their adopted daughter, is gravely ill. After sixteen years of hoping and praying for a miracle, how can they bear to let her go? And how can Emeri, Pauline's first love, reconcile such a terrible loss with what she has taught him about the gospel? Meanwhile, unaware of their sister’s worsening condition, Marie-Thérèse and Josette are in America attending Brigham Young University. Marie-Thérèse is only marking time until she can serve a mission . . . but will the handsome Mathieu change her mind? And beautiful, flighty Josette doesn't know what she wants—until a near tragedy teaches her what is really important in life. Follow the Perrault daughters as they grow from young women to wives with children of their own, facing and overcoming challenges that will resonate with readers of all ages. From life's darkest moments to its sweetest joys, author Rachel Ann Nunes skillfully portrays the characters and events that will give you an unforgettable Glimpse of Eternity. less