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Meet the Real Runaway Bride

From three walked-away weddings to surprising grace, Debbie invites you into an honest, faith-filled journey through heartbreak, healing, and hope.

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Award-Winning Author

Proud recipient of 3 prestigious literary awards recognizing excellence in memoir and non-fiction.

Next Generation Indie Book Awards — Finalist, Non-Fiction Relationships

Litstar Book Awards — Winner, First Time Author

International Impact Books Award — Outstanding Literary Achievement, Memoir: Spirituality & Faith

About

Debbie Engle is a storyteller, speaker, and unapologetic former runaway bride who walked away from three weddings while learning to trust God with her deepest desires.

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Testimonials

A Joy and Inspiration to Read

Debbie Engle’s book, “I am the Real Runaway Bride” was a joy and inspiration to read.  I was challenged by her love for the Lord and her resolve in making hard decisions pertaining to seeking Mr. Right.  Through candid stories and real life examples, Debbie encourages her readers to “seek first the Kingdom of God.”  It was hard to put this book down wondering what would happen next.  A great read with a wonderful ending! 

Jason Williams, Executive Pastor at Marlow First Church, OK

Filled with Insights

Are you searching for a meaningful relationship or seeking guidance on your journey of faith and love? I Am the REAL Runaway Bride is a deeply personal and honest account of a Christian woman’s struggle with her desire for marriage. From her early years, Debbie longed for companionship, and through her pages, she offers readers a heartfelt look at her faith-filled journey, filled with insights and spiritual lessons. With thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter, this book invites readers to reflect on their own paths. It’s a soul-stirring read for women of all ages looking for hope, wisdom, and inspiration on the road to love and self-discovery.

Amy Pszczolkowski, Associate Director, Graduate Career Development. School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University.

Timely Wisdom

Heartfelt, RAW, emotional and at just the right times, humorous. I couldn’t stop turning pages and found myself saying “YES!” out loud repeatedly to the biblical truths and wisdom shared in the pages of this book. A great read and timely application for young folks today and single people of all ages when the world seems very lost.

Susan Rigney, Teacher   

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A symbolic bridal scene without people: a pair of satin bridal shoes neatly aligned on an antique wooden floor, with three delicate lace veils cascading away from them in different directions, each veil leading toward a softly blurred doorway in the distance. A single, well-worn book with a simple, hopeful cover rests near the shoes, a ribbon marking a middle chapter. Warm, late-afternoon sunlight pours through an unseen window, casting gentle patterns across the lace and floor. Photographic realism, slightly elevated angle, shallow depth of field, creating an emotional atmosphere of decision, hesitation, and ultimately faith-filled courage to walk a different path.

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