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together.”

“You were worth fighting for, Isabelle. You’re the strongest woman I’ve ever known. What you went through back in Miami would have destroyed most people, yet you tapped into your inner strength and persevered.”

“There were times I didn’t think I would make it through, but I’m so glad I did. Because of you, Connor. And what the future holds for us.”

“What we have is everything I’ve ever wanted in this world.” He took her hand and pressed a kiss on her knuckles.

Isabelle smiled as Connor’s family members joined the throng of well-wishers. Her new Owl Creek family. Beulah. Jennings. Willa and Nate. Sage. Hank. Rachel. Gabe. Piper and Braden. She was now a part of this amazing tribe of people. Although her parents, grandmother and sister couldn’t be present at the ceremony due to WITSEC rules, Jonah had worked out something special to reunite them for a brief visit in another locale in a few weeks. It was way more than Isabelle had ever imagined being possible.

It was bigger than she’d dared to dream for herself. She and Connor had emerged from their struggles, stronger and more faithful. And she no longer had to look over her shoulder because she knew she was sheltered in her new Owl Creek haven. She would never be completely free from danger, but she wasn’t going to be living in fear. For now and always, she would be safe in Connor’s loving embrace.

* * * * *

Dear Reader,

Thank you for joining me on this trip to Owl Creek. Isabelle and Connor’s love story was fun to write. I hope you enjoyed it. This book challenged me in so many ways. I tried to put myself in Isabelle’s shoes and found it daunting. It would take courage to rebuild your life and say goodbye to your loved ones.

Connor is a charming and caring man, whose life was shaped by the abduction of his sister. This traumatic incident left him with lingering feelings of mistrust, which complicates his relationship with Ella. I have a lot of compassion for Connor because his childhood was affected by the hole in his family, which was the result of one person’s act of evil.

Ultimately, the thing that brings Isabelle and Connor together is their yearning for love. Both are suffering from loneliness and a desire to establish something meaningful with a romantic partner. Hope is a thread that runs throughout the story.

I love writing inspirational romance for the Love Inspired line. I’m blessed to do what I love. You can find me on my Author Belle Calhoune Facebook page, as well as on my website bellecalhoune.com.

Blessings,

Belle

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ISBN-13: 9781488070983

Hiding in Alaska

Copyright © 2021 by Sandra Calhoune

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“How long do you plan to stay?”

“I don’t know.” He shrugged. “However long it takes.”

All he wanted was to get back to Houston where his parents needed him. He didn’t have time to camp out in Medina and appease the twins’ aunt. But they obviously didn’t trust each other and how else could they ever work this out, living four hours apart?

“Here’s an idea. I could work for you, building furniture or as a ranch hand. While I work for you, I could get to know my niece and nephew. How does that sound?”

“Too good to be true.” Her eyes narrowed. “Do you have a criminal record?”

He laughed. “I’m the older, wiser brother. I spent the first twenty years of my life cleaning up Ron’s messes. I guess I still am in a way.”

“My niece and nephew are not messes.”

“That’s not what I meant. The situation is a mess. That he never told me or my folks they existed.”

Something in her eyes softened. “If you’re serious about the job…you’re hired.”

Shannon Taylor Vannatter is a stay-at-home mom, pastor’s wife and award-winning author. She lives in a rural central Arkansas community with a population of around one hundred, if you count a few cows. Contact her at shannonvannatter.com.

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A Texas Bond

Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

—Proverbs 22:6

I dedicate this book to readers.

Without y’all, I wouldn’t get to do this.

CONTENTS

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Epilogue

Dear Reader

CHAPTER ONE

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