Fund-raising consultant Lindsay Thomas has her hands full when she signs up a gruff history teacher, Jeff Wheeler, for a project at Western High. Jeff would much rather teach history than raise money, but he knows a strong, well-funded program will help establish him on the faculty. Despite their rocky beginning, Lindsay and Jeff discover a mutual desire to reach students with the gospel. Slowly, respect turns to attraction, and love begins to bloom. What they don't count on are the sudden obstacles thrust into their an old boyfriend, a student rebellion, even a theft of funds. In their great race of love, can Lindsay and Jeff find a way over the hurdles and on to a storybook finish?
Lauralee Bliss is a published author of over thirty Christian romance novels and novellas in both historical and contemporary with nearly 600,000 sold. In 2018 she received a 25-book published award from ACFW. Her recent releases are Escape from Amsterdam and two books in the Angel Series - Christmas Angels of Virginia and Angel in the Crossroad.
Lauralee enjoys writing books reminiscent of a roller coaster ride for the reader. Her desire is for readers to come away with an entertaining story and a lesson that ministers to the heart. Her new imprint HeartSoul Press exemplifies this.
Lauralee is also an avid hiker, hiking the entire Appalachian Trail twice from Georgia to Maine and from Maine to Georgia, one of only 24 women to accomplish this feat. She has also completed other trails totaling over 10,000 miles including the Florida Trail of which her Florida Trail adventure "Gators, Guts and Glory" is part of the Hiking Adventure Series along with Mountains, Madness and Miracles - 4000 Miles Along the Appalachian Trail.
3.5 stars A school teacher and a fund-raiding consultant have a rocky beginning, but soon discover a mutual desire to reach students with the gospel. A christian read.