I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love

Emily Maynard Johnson · A. J. Gregory

Mar 2016 · HarperChristian + ORM

About this ebook

Millions know Emily Maynard Johnson from her appearances on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. At the end of a long, fruitless search for a husband, Emily found that waiting right in front of her all along was the truest love of all: the unconditional love of the Lord.

Overcome with embarrassment following her nationally televised heartbreaks, Emily finally committed herself to the only one she knew would never leave her empty and alone. Abandoning her need to be chosen by men and finding peace in the fact that she was already chosen by God, Emily found the joy she had been looking for in serving God.

I Said Yes chronicles Emily's experiences on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and the way that God turned her life upside down through the knowledge and acceptance of His true love.

As Emily sheds light on her life as a believer in the spotlight, she teaches us:

• How to embrace the gift of true redemption
• What it means to fully surrender your heart to God
• How to say yes to God's ways, God's love, and God's timing

In I Said Yes, Emily tells the story of her life before and after reality TV fame, describing the profound new reality she discovered when she traded fame in favor of the Lord--and to that unconditional love, Emily said yes.

Ratings and reviews

It was like reading a story about my own life! She's such an inspiration to all single mom's out there hoping to find their one true love!

Heartache and pain, confusion, depression and navigating through it all to find God's plan and love waiting for her. This is a wonderful book to read.

One of the best books I've ever read. ..so inspiring

About the author

Emily Maynard Johnson is best known for her appearances on ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She lives with her daughter, Ricki, and her husband, Tyler, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she writes a popular fashion blog for InStyle.com, manages her website and blog, and designs and markets a successful jewelry line.