Emily Maynard

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

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Hey y’all!

It’s official: I have emerged from the Christmas craziness. Have you yet? It was all tinsel and trees and twinkly lights over here for a while, but the decorations are down and I’m feeling ready to settle into what the new rhythm of this season will become. It’s a new year with so much promise and I wanted to share one of the most exciting parts of my 2016 with you!

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I’m releasing my first book! I can’t wait for you to read it!

I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love is the memoir of my experiences on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and the way God turned my life upside down through the knowledge and acceptance of His true love.

I’m telling the real deal in this book. So many times my heart has been broken by saying a wholehearted “YES” to the wrong things, the wrong relationships, and expecting those to fill me. It has taken years and heartache and, truthfully, some very public displays of embarrassment, but God is in the business of redeeming the broken stuff and making it beautiful. He has taught me how to say a joyful “YES” to His ways, His love, and His story.

So many of you know pieces of my life and the happenings of it, but this is the good stuff. This is where I share my heart and bare the bits that no one else knows! I can’t wait to show you what God has done in my heart and the work he continues to do in my life and my family.

The book releases on March 1st, but you can pre-order it now from your favorite retailers! And the best news? If you pre-order just one copy, you get some awesome freebies like the first half of the book (in PDF format), discount codes to my favorite boutiques, an inspirational I Said Yes downloadable calendar, and a Group Reading Guide!

I’m so grateful for your support throughout my journey. For your kindness, for your love, for your encouragement—it’s such a gift.

This book is one of the most exciting parts of my new year and I can’t wait to share it with you! Head to ISaidYesBook.com to learn more and pre-order!

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    • hi!

      i preordered and received the book as well. however, i do not see where i go to get the freebies she mentioned for preordering. can someone tell me how?

      thanks!!

      xo

      nicole

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      • Just go to ISaidYesBook.com and enter your receipt number and email address. Let me know if you have any problems and THANK YOU for supporting me! xox

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    • Did you ever get a Response To this or figure Out how to download the first half of the book? I Want to preorder, but im not seeing how we get the “freebies” mentioned above.

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      • I’m sorry! If you go to ISaidYesBook.com click on Preorder and then enter your receipt number and email address, it should work! Thank you so much!

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    • I THINK YOU HAVE TO ENTER YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER ON THE BOOK’S WEBSITE AND THEN MAYBE YOU GET THE ‘BONUS’ ITEMS AND AND FIRST 1/2 OF THE BOOK?

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  5. SO happy for you, emily! COngrats on Publishing your first bOok! Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy. God bless xoxoxo

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  11. This is awesome- i’ve always wanted you to write a book Because your story is so incredible. I got a preorder from my sister for christmas; How do i get the first half on pdf and what you mEntioned aBove?
    Thank you!

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  13. emily-I am so inspired and encouraged by your story. I too was stuck in a toxic relationship cycle and kept saying ‘yes’ to the wrong things. This last year of my life has been filled with God’s unending love and limitless grace and redemption. i have followed your posts on giving your life to god and i too can say its true, when you let go and surrender your life to jesus, his plans are greater and so filled with love. i remember watching your wedding video and crying because it portrayed such christ-like love. it was a beautiful example of what faith means and letting go of selfish plans and DESIRES and letting god write your love story. I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on your book. i know it will be heart changing for many women and i pray it leads people to christ. i never thought someone I watched on tv could end up being a role model of mine. I can’t wait to see what god has in store next for both yours and my ‘love stories’. Blessings, Taylor

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  17. Emily im really happy for you. im sure you Feel good having a voice about who you really are. people only got to see you And your “reality” and your “heart” through producers and a crew, but Only with a little editing. (Sarcasm of course)! And people love your beauty and fashion blog and knowing you in that way, but this is a way for those you’ve inspired to truly know your heart, your Soul, and your story. Im extremely excited You decided to write a book. Ive always been a fan of yours, so im sure other fans are also thrilled to read your words.
    Definitely going to pre-order! Have a feeling it will flY off the shelves quick! Congratulations emily!

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  19. HI EMILY, IF I PRE-ORDERED YOUR BOOK A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO OFF OF AMIZON, WILL I STILL GET THE “FREEBIES” IF I PRE-ORDERED IT THIS WAY? SO EXCITED TO READ IT 🙂 THANKS!!!

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    • Of course! Thank you so much for preordering my book. I hope you love it! If you go to ISaidYesBook.com and enter your receipt number and email address it should work. Let me know if you have any problems! Thanks again! xox

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  20. YOU ARE A JOKE! Now using your past heartbreaks to make money! Oh and I bet God is telling you to write a book too! lmao Why don’t you just go be a mother like you said you want to be! JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW YOU NEED TO CONSTANTLY have attention, wanna be star! your poor kids!

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    • You’re the exact type of person I wrote this book for. Hope you can read it and find some peace in your heart. Sending you LOTS of love! 🙂

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      • Emily, you are such a class act! The way you handle yoursElf and respond to such nasty people Is such a great reminder to me that how people Treat me is their karma, but how i respond is mine.

        I am 16 weeks pregnant with my first baby – a bouncing baby boy! (I already bought the robe from little girafFe, and you were not kidding – most comfortable article of clothing i own!)

        I love reading your blogs and i just pre-ordered your book! I’m so excited to read it and so excited for all of the love, blessings and joy this year will bring both of us!

        Warmest wishes to you and your precious family!

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        • Congratulations! Thats so exciting! I hope you’re feeling great and are able to enjoy your pregnancy. Thank you so much for preordering the book! I hope you love it! xox

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  21. Quick question???
    Emily When i pre order, will all the bonus items automatically Be delivered wIth the book? Or do i have to use a promo code or soMething??

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    • I THINK YOU HAVE TO ENTER YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER ON THE BOOK’S WEBSITE AND THEN MAYBE YOU GET THE ‘BONUS’ ITEMS AND AND FIRST 1/2 OF THE BOOK? THAT’S WHAT I’M GOING TO TRY. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY READING, FELLOW EMILY FAN : )

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      • Thank you lauren! I know its hard for her to always Respond to her fans/supporters! Well , i guess unless you write negativity. But anyway i am enjoying my pre-order goodies …Hope you are too! Cant wait for the full book to come!! Thanks again for the response 🙂

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  22. Hi emilY !
    As a long time fan i cannot wait to read your book !!!
    How could i go about contacting you with regard to a business enquiry?

    Thanks and pray your 2016 is filled with love and happiness!

    Lori

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  24. im excited to read this. Im a single mom and dating is dadgum hard! Anything to help guide is worth reading. Love that you put God first in your life.

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    • Thank you so much! Just go to ISaidYesBook.com and enter your receipt number and email address. Let me know if you have any problems!

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  27. Hi emily,i am so exicted for you as a belIever in Christ myself.i am so longing forward to your new book,a few years that was me also until i gave it all to Jesus .our God is awesome and i mean on beyond awesome.always been a great fan of yours watching you oN your life journey and to where you are now is amazing,waiting for the lord to bless me also.may He continue to keep you and your famliy in perfect peace,my sister in christ

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  29. jUST BOUGHT THIS AND AM SO EXCITED TO READ IT! mISS YOU ON tv AND SO i’M GLAD TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE MORE eMILY BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN : )

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  31. I have already read the first half of the book in PdF and can hardly wait to get the booK aNd read the rest! God bless you emily and yOur beautiful family! xoxo

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  32. Hi emily ! i honestly cant wait for you book to be reLeased in jordan!
    Im having the same FAcial paralyzed I ve been DiagnosEd for 2 years and i cant find any cUre . I hope you can help me And hOping u can read my mEssage. Thank yoU

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  33. Hi emily! I cant Wait to read Your book !
    I was hoping if u can help me with the same diagnosis u had i still have its been 2 years i hope you can help me how did you recover from it please . Thank you !

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  34. hi!

    i preordered and received the book. however, i do not see where i go on the website to get the freebies mentioned for preordering. can i be directed

    thanks!!

    xo

    nicole

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    • Just go to ISaidYesBook.com and enter your receipt number and email address. Let me know if you have any problems and THANK YOU for supporting me! xox

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