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Rediscovered Joy
Sparks leap between the two of them giving them the best present of all, love.
Ford Lincoln is an ex Pastor bitter and bent by the devastating plane crash that stole his wife and young brother. Raised in a home with abusive, drug addicted parents he's always played the role of protector. But when he discovered he could leave it all behind, he dedicated his life to doing better; bringing the two people he loved most, along with him. Depressed, and slightly intoxicated he revisits his old parish one night during the Christmas season, and discovers, someone with a need greater than his own.
Kerry Taige has seen the worst of life. Bartered to a Pimp to keep her mother's drug addiction fed, it was Ford's wife Trisha who helped her escape her old life. Laid off from her job with an eviction notice on her door and her ex Pimp, Tremaine, circling her like a shark, things are grim. Until Kerry enters her church at night, and receives a solution in the form of Ford Lincoln. Sparks leap between the two of them, jolting them both and if they're willing to battle their demons they may have the best present of all, love.
Ford Lincoln is an ex Pastor bitter and bent by the devastating plane crash that stole his wife and young brother. Raised in a home with abusive, drug addicted parents he's always played the role of protector. But when he discovered he could leave it all behind, he dedicated his life to doing better; bringing the two people he loved most, along with him. Depressed, and slightly intoxicated he revisits his old parish one night during the Christmas season, and discovers, someone with a need greater than his own.
Kerry Taige has seen the worst of life. Bartered to a Pimp to keep her mother's drug addiction fed, it was Ford's wife Trisha who helped her escape her old life. Laid off from her job with an eviction notice on her door and her ex Pimp, Tremaine, circling her like a shark, things are grim. Until Kerry enters her church at night, and receives a solution in the form of Ford Lincoln. Sparks leap between the two of them, jolting them both and if they're willing to battle their demons they may have the best present of all, love.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 24, 2013
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About the author
Shyla Colt
167 books1,004 followersShyla Colt is the sassy USA Today Bestselling author of the popular series Kings of Chaos and Dueling Devils M.C. This genre-hoppers stories feature three of her favorite things: strong females, pop culture, and alternate routes to happy ever after. Listening to her Romani soul, she pens from the heart, allowing the dynamic characters, eccentric interests, and travels as a former flight attendant to take her down untraveled roads.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, this mid-west girl is proud of her roots. She used her hometown and the surrounding areas as a backdrop for a number of books. So, if you're a Buckeye, keep an eye out for familiar places.
As a full-time writer, stay at home mother, and wife, there's never a dull moment in her household.
She weaves her tales in spare moments and the evenings with a cup of coffee or tea at her side and the characters in her head for company.
You can interact with Shyla Colt online via her website
www.shylacolt.net
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Twitter: @shylacolt
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Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, this mid-west girl is proud of her roots. She used her hometown and the surrounding areas as a backdrop for a number of books. So, if you're a Buckeye, keep an eye out for familiar places.
As a full-time writer, stay at home mother, and wife, there's never a dull moment in her household.
She weaves her tales in spare moments and the evenings with a cup of coffee or tea at her side and the characters in her head for company.
You can interact with Shyla Colt online via her website
www.shylacolt.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorshyla.... and
Twitter: @shylacolt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shylacolt/
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December 2, 2018
Getting second chances
Ford just could not move on from his wife's death in a plane crash two years prior. He was struggling day to day to get out of the doldrums of grief. It was not until he ran into a former church member Kerry who also can to the church late that night to pray too. Merry remembered his deceased wife Trisha and decided to help be Ford's life coach. When Kerry's misfortunes and last life came back to haunt her, it was Ford's turn to rescue her. Being around Kerry ignited a spark Ford thought died with his wife. Merry long thought that with her last no man would want her. With Ford, she felt loved and needed.
Even though this short story was fast moving, it was a heart warming read that two people who were brought together by tragic life events can find love and nurturing support with each other.
Ford just could not move on from his wife's death in a plane crash two years prior. He was struggling day to day to get out of the doldrums of grief. It was not until he ran into a former church member Kerry who also can to the church late that night to pray too. Merry remembered his deceased wife Trisha and decided to help be Ford's life coach. When Kerry's misfortunes and last life came back to haunt her, it was Ford's turn to rescue her. Being around Kerry ignited a spark Ford thought died with his wife. Merry long thought that with her last no man would want her. With Ford, she felt loved and needed.
Even though this short story was fast moving, it was a heart warming read that two people who were brought together by tragic life events can find love and nurturing support with each other.
May 21, 2019
A return to faith and love.
Through tragedy and circumstances beyond their control they found true love. The ringing of redemption in scripture to the real life promise.
They had ugly childhoods due to addicts for parents. The Lord brought them to him and they healed. Death and uncertainty happened. The church brought them together because it was time for real joy to return.
I loved this story. They grew in love and did not give into desire until after marriage. There was no hiding or denying the attraction and passion but they did not let that rule them. The coming together in marriage was a complete testament to God's gift of becoming man and wife.
Through tragedy and circumstances beyond their control they found true love. The ringing of redemption in scripture to the real life promise.
They had ugly childhoods due to addicts for parents. The Lord brought them to him and they healed. Death and uncertainty happened. The church brought them together because it was time for real joy to return.
I loved this story. They grew in love and did not give into desire until after marriage. There was no hiding or denying the attraction and passion but they did not let that rule them. The coming together in marriage was a complete testament to God's gift of becoming man and wife.
November 28, 2018
I wanted a bit more story because it was so short and I was intrigued by their past lives but I like the fact that they appreciated their pasts and helped each other move into a new future. I just wanted a bit more story.
December 15, 2018
I feel like the story was to short for what it was attempting to say.
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February 9, 2014As I was reading this book I kept think it reminded me of a Christian Contemporary Romance but with a more risquéness to it.. Overall it was interesting story to a point but I wasn't really impressed with it. There seemed like there was missing sections.
This is not a typical Shyla book. It is different and it seems to this reader that she was trying a different route with her writing which was unexpected for me personally.
Overall I can honestly say this was a 3.5 star read..
This is not a typical Shyla book. It is different and it seems to this reader that she was trying a different route with her writing which was unexpected for me personally.
Overall I can honestly say this was a 3.5 star read..
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