The Chronicles of Chanute Crossing Book One: Joy Restored
Manufacturer: Jude Urbanski
ISBN: 978-1-61252-101-5
Length:
Novel
Category:
Inspirational
Rating:
Sweet
Photography/Artwork:
Gwen Phifer
Release Date:
November 15, 2011
Price: $5.99
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Kate’s unrehearsed for her reaction when widower Seth Orbin wades through rain and lightning to rescue her and her kids, who love being stranded at Seth’s mountain cabin. Kate and Seth sidestep a surprising attraction.
Seth feels conflicted when discovering their spiritual gulf. He longs for Kate’s parched faith to heal, while she’s convinced he’s deluding himself with ideas of peace.
Seth knows he can’t marry Elizabeth Koger, not after meeting Kate.
At a low moment, Kate accepts a date from Willard Wittenberg. She bites her folly when he won’t leave her alone and his history with Elizabeth unveils.
A suspicious fire at Seth’s sawmill--one implicating Willard and injuring Seth--creates turbulence.
Barely conscious from his injuries, Seth declares his love for Kate. She can’t understand such faith, much less the love offered.
Family illnesses reinforce Seth’s tragedy-proof peace. Kate’s heart softens to God and Seth.
Joy is restored as only God can.
EXCERPT
Whose clothes were these anyway? What exactly had Mr. Cornelius said about Seth Orbin?
"You look comfortable," Kate said to everyone as she came back into the living area.
In the short time she showered, Seth had made the children hot cocoa and sandwiches, and they now sat before the warm fire. Benji leaned against Seth while Maggie sat quietly nearby with her legs tucked under. Even Paddy looked tired. The fright and excitement of the storm had won. They probably wouldn't be going home.
"Very comfortable, I believe," Seth said. He looked at the kids. "A nap may be just the thing to rest up for the evening." He eased a drowsy Benji onto the couch, covering him with a green plaid blanket. With care, he tucked the blanket under Benji's chin.
Kate liked his tender touch.
"He'll be all right here. Paddy and Maggie, you can nap in the twin beds in the loft. Okay with you, Katalina? Let me show you."
She nodded.
He lifted a sleepy Maggie into his arms and headed for the stairs. Paddy followed after, blowing a kiss to his mother.
With the children settled, Seth descended the stairs. He walked toward Kate, who was standing near the sink. She turned, unable to escape his nearness. He said nothing, but looked so long at her jeans and shirt she began to fidget. What was he thinking?
She shifted and before she realized it, was biting the inside of her lower lip. She followed his gaze as it wandered from her wet hair, across her eyes, over her nose and down to her mouth, where it lingered before going back to her eyes. Kate couldn't move. A tremble surged through her body. He still said nothing, and the thudding of her heart pounded in her ears. A minute had never seemed longer.
Finally Seth broke the spell with a soft, husky laugh. "Let me recheck your arm to make sure I don't have to amputate." He lifted her arm and looked into her eyes again. "Do you always bite your lip like that, or am I the cause"
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