In Bo's Café, a successful but emotionally shut-down executive in southern California watches his carefully constructed life fall apart after a burst of anger shatters his marriage. Forced out of his home, he is unexpectedly drawn into the orbit of Andy Monroe, a quirky stranger who refuses to be impressed or intimidated by his achievements.
Through a series of awkward, honest, and sometimes infuriating encounters, Andy slowly peels back the layers of performance and control that have defined Steven’s life. What begins as an unlikely friendship becomes a journey into vulnerability, forgiveness, and the kind of community where people are known and loved rather than managed and judged.
Blending contemporary storytelling with Christian themes, this novel offers a candid look at unresolved personal pain, the cost of living for appearances, and the surprising freedom of accepting God’s grace. Readers who are weary of performance-based faith or strained relationships will find both challenge and encouragement in Steven’s path toward renewal.
- Contemporary Christian fiction set in southern California
- Explores marriage, anger, and emotional healing
- Centres on genuine friendship and spiritual grace
- Ideal for adult readers and small group discussion
