Until I Knew You Tour & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: Until I Knew You
Author: Tanya Eavenson
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Release Date: April 21, 2026
Photographer Jacob Michaels has spent his life running, from foster homes, from emotional attachment, from anything that asks more of him than a fleeting moment through his camera lens, except for Clay Logan, his one true friend and the only person who ever saw past the walls.
Olivia Logan lives in a world of color and quiet, expressing through art what words cannot, and Clay understood her without explanation, offering a steady presence in a world that often feels overwhelming.
But when a hiking trip ends in tragedy and Jacob returns alone, everything changes, and Clay’s final request becomes Jacob’s new reality: take care of Olivia, protect her, don’t walk away.
Now her legal trustee, Jacob steps into a life he never intended. Bound by grief and a promise neither asked for, he and Olivia are drawn into a fragile closeness they don’t know how to navigate.
And perhaps God isn’t finished mending what was never meant to be broken.
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About the Author
Tanya Eavenson is an award-winning Christian romance novelist who writes heartfelt stories of love, faith, and second chances. To date, she has written thirteen fictions novels and seven craft books for new writers. Her historical romance The Rescue, from the All Roads Lead to Texas series, won the 2018 Cascade Award, and the series has gone on to be a finalist for several awards.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family or curling up on the couch with a cup of coffee, chocolate, and a good book.
More from Tanya
“If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.”
Some stories come from imagination . . . and others feel gently placed on your heart for a reason. Until I Knew You is one of those stories.
At its heart, this is a story about grief, love, and healing, but also about the quiet ways God works in our lives, even when we do not fully understand what He is doing. Jacob and Olivia’s journey was never meant to be easy, but it was always meant to lead somewhere meaningful.
Olivia was a character I approached with a lot of care. I truly wanted to do this right. Along the way, I had the privilege of speaking with several people who have worked closely with autistic children and adults. They were so generous with their time, answering my questions and sharing their experiences, and I am incredibly grateful.
“If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” Patricia’s words stayed with me and shaped how I wrote Olivia. Every individual is unique, and it was important to me that Olivia reflect her own voice, her own experiences, and her own way of seeing the world.
There is a moment in this story where Olivia observes a black widow, something many would fear or turn away from, but she sees beyond that fear and recognizes that even it was created with purpose. Not random or a mistake. That realization reflects something deeper woven throughout this story, that each of us, no matter how we are seen or misunderstood, was created with intention and for a purpose.
I wrote this story to the best of my knowledge and ability, with respect, care, and a genuine desire to honor both the beauty and the challenges within it. My hope and my prayer is that you not only enjoy this story, but that you also find something meaningful within its pages.
Here’s a short excerpt.
Olivia
It happened so fast. … Clay didn’t make it. … Clay is dead.
I could still feel the heat of Jacob’s breath against my face, his nearness burning my skin. I wanted to scream, How dare you! Leave me be! But his words rushed through me, painfully churning their way through my heart, touching the deepest parts of my innermost being, and I felt them there for a moment, but it was the fear of being without Clay that clenched my throat.
I struggled to make sense of it all, to breathe, and by some miraculous power I’d been able to hold myself upright, but the moment Ellie made Jacob leave the house, my knees buckled, and I hit the floor so hard pain radiated up my right side.
I gasped. The air forced into my lungs caused my body to crave more. The pressure in my chest grew. Please, Lord. I can’t. Breathe.
It happened so fast.
Clay didn’t make it.
Clay is dead.
MY REVIEW
What a beautifully written story I have just finished reading. I can say without doubt that the author gives us characters with honest struggles that many can relate to. It is not your everyday romance story where two people fall in love and seem to overcome obstacles instantly. There in the depths of the story lay vulnerability and intense emotions that can be felt by readers.
I usually take a few characters and tell readers a bit about them and share what I liked or didn’t like about them. In this case, I want to emphasize how important it is to recognize real life problems. I appreciate how the author creates a character who has autism. It is hard for those who know little about it to understand how they can struggle mentally.
This is one story where I’m at a loss for words trying to describe just how powerful this book is. A tragic accident brings two people together in an awkward situation that will test them . In the midst of all that is going on we see how God is working on them. We try to do things on our own but if we just let go, God is there to help us.
Take your time reading this story as there are many faith nuggets to grasp. I love how the author explores both characters and opens up their deep turmoil within themselves. Don’t miss this must read book and discover how faith can move mountains. Trust opens doors to freedom and a fresh beginning. The title for me says, “I wasn’t living until I met you.”
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Blog Stops
Simple Harvest Reads, September 2 (Author Interview)
Books Less Travelled, September 3
Artistic Nobody, September 4 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, September 5
Guild Master, September 6 (Author Interview)
The Lofty Pages, September 7
Fiction Book Lover, September 8 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 9
Pause for Tales, September 9
The Bookish Ledger, September 10 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, September 11
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, September 12 (Author Interview)
Cover Lover Book Review, September 13
The Quiet Bookmark, September 14 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 14
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 15
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Tanya is giving away the grand prize of a $45 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/TcQZ8/until-i-knew-you-celebration-tour-giveaway
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