Shannon O'Donnell
Love’s Memory

It is only when you lose yourself that you find who you are.

Welcome to the launch of my new book, Love’s Memory. I cannot tell you how excited I am about it. In Love’s Memory you’ll read a soul-stirring story that will stretch your faith. Through my characters, you will experience a God who knows every detail of our lives, who relentlessly works behind the scenes to perfect an incredible destiny for each of us.

Nothing is too insignificant to God. No detail is overlooked. Not in your life and not in the lives of my characters: Manny, Valerie and Wren. So pull up your favorite chair and get ready to experience this soul-stirring, life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive love in Love’s Memory.


Love’s Memory: Unforgettable, haunting, soul-stirring. "As I turned page after page, I kept thinking, 'Everyone needs to read this book…'" Sonia, Speech Therapist, Texas.

Your copy of Love's Memory is now available on Kindle and paperback at Amazon.

Shannon Peterson received her MS in Counseling in 1984. She co-pastored a church for twenty years and has written two novels and wrote and illustrated one children’s book. Her passion is to teach everyone that they can truly have an incredible life through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

October 20th, 2012

Read What Other’s Say About Love’s Memory

This book is amazing!  I rate it on an equal plane as Janette Oke!

Juliana Worsham, Texas

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I must say…. I loved your book! I was so wrapped up in Valerie & Manny’s journey. I only planned to read a little of it yesterday but I couldn’t put it down so I read the whole thing in 1 day. It’s really such a love story & I love love, lol. I also love how you integrated God’s word and reality throughout the book in such a real way. My favorite part is the reflection/discussion questions.

Aisha Williams PhD, LMSW Atlanta, Georgia

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First of all I have to thank you, for not getting ANYTHING done in my house today! I started reading your book last night, and HAD to finish it today. It was great!! Once I started I immediately got sucked into the characters and had to know what was going to happen next.

You had me laughing one minute, and teary eyed the next.

Alecia Simersky, Texas

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Please tell me there is going to be a second one! It thought it was excellent, and read non-stop for two days to finish it.

Katherine Blackford, Arkansas

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 An awesome inspiration!!  

Karen Sills, Author, Washington

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The gripping scene of the first paragraph grabbed me immediately and from there the story moved at a great pace. 

-Pastor Heather William, Westgate Christian Fellowship, Tennessee

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Teenage and adult readers with a desire to experience realistic and contemporary relational issues with surprises at the book’s beginning and end will thoroughly enjoy Love’s Memory.

Julie Rausch, School Teacher, Kansas

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Love’s Memory” is a riveting, well-written story about the tragedy of losing one’s focus on love. It keeps the reader guessing what is next, and the ending does not disappoint. I highly recommend this heart-felt and encouraging story. 

Mallorie Bailey,  MA - Youth Pastor - South Dakota

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Very encouraging reading!

Dr. Maurice Duggins, Kansas

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I have read one chapter and I am getting sucked into your story. I can tell it will be a blessing!

Barbara Croce,  Pennsylvania

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A story that must be told. Ranks up there with Traci Peterson and Francine Rivers.

Laura Cole, South Dakota

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I just want to let you know that I absolutely love the book. Such an amazing story of God’s redemption in the lives of this family. It was exactly the kind of fiction that I love! 

EvieJo Wilson, Texas

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 I just finished the book - LOVED it! 

Mandy Melton, North Carolina                                                       ***

—Shannon

October 11th, 2012


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