Jeff Van Wie
Jeff Van Wie
Catholic romantic suspense rooted in faith, hope, love, and second chances.
Maggie's Hope is a story of a woman running from her past, a Marine veteran called to protect, and the mercy of God waiting in the broken places.
Featuring praise from Christy Award-winning author Michelle Shocklee and award-winning Catholic novelist Ellen Gable.
“Maggie’s Hope by Jeff Van Wie is a beautiful telling of what hope truly looks like when we put our faith in Jesus Christ. Maggie, like many people, can’t see a way beyond the pain her decisions have created, yet there is always hope. Especially when faithful followers of Christ show God’s love to others through compassion, patience, and, yes, sweet romance. Readers are sure to come away with a satisfied smile.”
— Michelle Shocklee, Christy Award-winning author of All We Thought We Knew and Under the Tulip Tree
“This is a lovely, sweet romance with relatable, well-developed characters and a compelling storyline. A great beach read. Highly recommend.”
— Ellen Gable, Award-Winning Catholic Novelist
She ran from her past... but it isn't finished with her.
At twenty-five, Maggie Jameson returns to Bradley Beach after fleeing a relationship that has left her shaken and uncertain. There, she meets Luke Turner, a Marine veteran and police officer. Drawn to his steady presence and deep faith, Maggie begins to rediscover peace—and an unexpected love.
But the past she left behind comes looking for her. Maggie must walk in her newfound faith and trust that God will carry her to a new life.
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Maggie's Hope: A Catholic Romantic Suspense Novel of Faith, Danger, and Second Chances
An unexpected love built on respect, healing, and hope.
Maggie discovers Jesus through grace, mercy, and the courage to trust again.
When the past returns, Maggie must choose faith over fear—and believe she is worth saving.
Jeff Van Wie is the co-screenwriter of The Last Song and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. A Catholic convert, he writes faith-driven fiction exploring love, redemption, and second chances.
His debut novel, Maggie's Hope, brings together romance, suspense, and a Catholic journey of healing set against the beauty of the Jersey Shore.
Read Jeff's Journey from Screenwriting to Catholic FictionBefore turning to fiction, Jeff co-wrote the screenplay for The Last Song with Nicholas Sparks and wrote the produced film 4 Minute Mile, starring Kim Basinger and Richard Jenkins.
That storytelling background now shapes his novels: character-centered, emotional, faith-filled stories about broken people finding hope.
Jeff's competitive drive started long before screenplays and novels. As a high school runner, he set a New York State 800-meter record—an early chapter in a life shaped by discipline, endurance, and the pursuit of a finish line.
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