Author Denise Janette Bruneau releases Never Gone, an inspirational romance blending adoption, mystery, forgiveness, and second chances.

United States, October 24, 2026 -- Denise Janette Bruneau Author has announced the recent release of Never Gone, the latest inspirational romance novel from American author and obstetrician Denise Janette Bruneau. The new book brings together elements of heartfelt mystery, second-chance romance, adoption, family secrets, and Christian faith in a Southern setting shaped by grief, identity, and the search for belonging. Available in paperback, ebook, and audio formats, Never Gone continues Bruneau’s focus on emotionally grounded characters navigating real-life questions through grace, forgiveness, and enduring love.

A New Chapter in Inspirational Romance

Never Gone follows Ellie Beaufort, a young woman who returns to Guntersville, Alabama, twenty-five years after being left as a newborn in a Safe Haven Baby Box. Ellie arrives home prepared for a new teaching position, time with a close friend, and a long-awaited conversation with the father who raised her. When her father dies before revealing the truth about her birth mother, Ellie is left with unanswered questions and several troubling discoveries, including a faded hospital bracelet, a forged obituary, and the unfamiliar name Olivia Campbell.

The story then moves between small-town Alabama and the music world of Nashville as Ellie searches for the woman she was told had died at her birth. Along the way, she is drawn back into the life of Tucker Jackson, her childhood sweetheart, who left the NFL to care for his family and has never stopped caring for her. The novel blends a clean, slow-burn romance with a mystery about family identity, adoption records, and the kind of faith that remains significant when familiar answers fall away.

“Never Gone explores how faith and truth can meet in a painful search for belonging,” said Denise Janette Bruneau. “Ellie’s journey reflects the questions many people carry about identity, family, and whether love can remain steady when life changes without warning.”

Faith, Family, and the Search for Origins

The release of Never Gone expands Bruneau’s catalog of inspirational fiction centered on love, hope, redemption, and second chances. Her previous novels include Lavender Sky, Finding Home, and Heart Chimes, each of which reflects her interest in characters who face emotional uncertainty while seeking purpose and healing. Lavender Sky and Finding Home received the 2024 International Impact Award, and Finding Home also received the 2024 Regal Summit Award.

In Never Gone, Bruneau places adoption and family history at the center of the narrative. Ellie’s personal search is not presented as a simple mystery to solve, but as a layered journey through grief, grief-related memory, community ties, and faith. The Safe Haven Baby Box element gives the story a timely and recognizable framework while keeping the novel focused on Ellie’s emotional life and the people connected to her past.

The book is positioned for readers of clean inspirational romance and Christian fiction who are drawn to themes of reconciliation, family history, and small-town relationships. It also contains elements of Southern fiction, with lake-country atmosphere, friendship, and community shaping much of the story’s emotional tone.

Reader Response and Literary Community

Early reader response has noted the novel’s focus on love, loss, and forgiveness. One advance reader described Never Gone as “a beautiful, sweet story of love, loss, and forgiveness,” citing the story’s movement through uncertainty and Ellie’s desire to uncover the truth about her birth mother. A separate reader review highlighted the dynamic between Ellie’s search and Tucker’s steady presence, noting the novel’s attention to closure, connection, faith, friendship, and love.

Bruneau’s earlier novels have also received reader comments emphasizing faith, hope, and emotional connection. Reviews of Finding Home have noted its focus on a professional woman seeking home, purpose, and a future grounded in God’s guidance. Reader feedback for Lavender Sky has pointed to themes of redemption, an unintended pregnancy, the power of prayer, and second chances. Heart Chimes has similarly been recognized by readers for its attention to trauma, healing, forgiveness, and restoration.

Bruneau is a member of Author Ready, an author group led by New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. She also participates in the Bluegrass Writers’ Coalition, where she connects with other writers engaged in fiction and storytelling. Additional author updates can be found through her official website, Facebook page, Goodreads profile, Instagram account, TikTok account, and Threads profile. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Award-Winning Work and National Recognition

Denise Janette Bruneau’s work in inspirational romance has received recognition for its emphasis on faith, forgiveness, love, and second chances. On October 22, 2026, she was named Best Inspirational Romance Author in the United States of 2026 by Best of Best Review, recognizing her commitment to creating emotionally engaging stories centered on family, healing, and Christian faith. Her earlier novels have also earned literary honors: Lavender Sky and Finding Home received the 2024 International Impact Award, while Finding Home additionally received the 2024 Regal Summit Award. These distinctions reflect the recurring themes that shape Bruneau’s fiction, including hope amid uncertainty, the strength of meaningful relationships, and the possibility of new beginnings. With the release of Never Gone, Bruneau continues to build on this award-recognized body of work, offering readers inspirational romance that combines heartfelt storytelling with themes of grace, resilience, and belonging.

A Writing Life Shaped by Medicine and Story

Bruneau’s fiction is informed in part by her work as an obstetrician, where she has spent years involved in moments of birth, family transition, and emotional significance. Her professional background contributes to recurring themes in her fiction, including motherhood, caregiving, family bonds, women’s decisions, and the often complicated pathways that lead to healing.

Her books are written for readers seeking relatable characters, faith-centered conflict, and romance grounded in everyday choices rather than fantasy. Bruneau’s stated approach is to create believable stories in which readers can find comfort, compassion, humor, and a sense of unconditional love. While her novels include emotional tension and unexpected turns, they also maintain a clean romance framework and an uplifting conclusion.

The author is also preparing another forthcoming release, Secret Santa Protector. Additional information about that title is expected through her author platforms as publication details become available. With Never Gone, Bruneau continues building a catalog focused on inspirational romance, authenticity, faith, and the enduring question of where people find home.

About Denise Janette Bruneau Author

Denise Janette Bruneau is an American novelist and obstetrician who writes inspirational romance stories about real life, second chances, faith, and true love. Her books include Lavender Sky, Finding Home, Heart Chimes, and Never Gone. Her work features authentic characters, humor, emotional turns, and Christian themes of grace, mercy, forgiveness, and belonging. When not writing, Bruneau works as an obstetrician and values time with God, her husband, and her teenage daughter.

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