2012 RITA Award Finalist
Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her
dating relationships, and in need of an adventure. When her
grandmother
asks Kate to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the
grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance,
takes a leave of absence from her job as a social worker, and the
two of them set off.
Upon her arrival in Redbud, Kate meets Matt Jarreau, the man her
grandmother has hired to renovate the house. From the first
moment
she meets Matt, Kate can't help but be attracted to him--he's got a
combination of good looks and charisma that draw and tug at her.
But she knows there's zero chance of a romance between them. Matt's
in love with his dead wife, and even if he weren't, Kate realizes
that she's way too ordinary for him. For Matt Jarreau is no
ordinary guy. Kate discovers that he was once a great NHL hockey
player who left the sport when his wife--an honest-to-goodness
former Miss America--was diagnosed with brain cancer. Matt's been
hiding from people, from God, and from his past ever since. Yet
Kate is absolutely determined to befriend him, to try to reach him,
to help him in some small way.
No, Kate's not looking for love. She knows better than that by now.
But when the stilted, uncomfortable interactions between Kate
and
Matt slowly shift into something more, is God finally answering the
longing of her heart? Or will Kate be required to give up more than
she ever dreamed?
Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her dating
relationships, and in need of an adventure. When her grandmother
asks her to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the
grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance.
Upon her arrival in Redbud, Kate meets Matt Jarreau, the man hired
to renovate the house. Kate can't help being attracted to him,
drawn by both his good looks and something else she can't quite put
her finger on. He's clearly wounded--hiding from people, from God,
and from his past. Yet Kate sets her stubborn heart on bringing him
out of the dark and back into the light...whether he likes it or
not.
When the stilted, uncomfortable interactions between Kate and Matt
slowly shift into something more, is God finally answering the
longing of her heart? Or will Kate be required to give up more than
she ever dreamed?
"A beautiful story that proves sometimes falling in love is a
matter of faith. Becky Wade creates characters readers will
love."
--Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author of Blue Moon Bay
and Dandelion Summer
"I love finding new authors, and Becky Wade is definitely
one to watch. Her debut novel offers romance, laughter, and
poignancy. The perfect combination for a night out with you and
your book."
--Deeanne Gist, bestselling author of A Bride Most
Begrudging and Love on the Line
"A feisty heroine, romance, and comedy make this a fabulous debut
and Wade an author to follow. Recommended to readers who enjoy
Melody Carson." --Library Journal [Starred Review]
"Wade creates charming characters, with great development, who make
the reader really invested in the outcome of this heartwarming tale
that proves the power of relying on faith." --RT Book Reviews
Becky Wade is a graduate of Baylor University. As a newlywed, she lived for three years in a home overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, as well as in Australia, before returning to the States. A mom of three young children, Becky and her family now live in Dallas, Texas. Visit her Web site at www.beckywade.com.