Heaven Must Wait, Part II

Wades of Crawford County #4

by Brenda B. Taylor

Dashing Ralph Wade desires to marry the beautiful Leann, but her father, John Clark, is protective of his pretty daughter. He likes Ralph Wade; however, Ralph is a farmer, trying to make a living off the land after the Civil War. John knows first-hand the difficulty of supporting a family in the war’s aftermath. He wants Leann to marry a businessman when she comes of age. Ralph’s struggle to win Leann intensifies when a gang of outlaws kidnap her and almost kill him. He battles the demon of doubt in himself to earn a living for a family and secure his love’s hand in marriage.

Leann adores the handsome Ralph Wade and yearns to be his wife. She struggles with jealousy over a girl Ralph befriends and her faith in his love. After a harrowing experience with the outlaws who are decimating the Missouri countryside, she realizes life is uncertain. Making a home with Ralph takes priority over the security of money and position in the community. She wants a large, happy family with Ralph.

Ralph Wade is determined to make Leann his wife; however, he realizes the struggle to earn a living from the land is not favorable for a happy marriage. Leann wants a big family and he may not be able to support her. More dilemmas arise when his sense of duty will not let him neglect a beautiful barmaid in trouble, although helping her will add to the difficulties with Leann and her family. Ralph has an accident, keeping him from fulfilling a promise to Leann, then he is unsuccessful in maintaining her safety. Leann and her father begin to doubt Ralph’s worthiness as a husband and father. Ralph must prove himself a worthy suitor. He is a fighter, determined to make desirable Leann his wife. Will the dream of a happy life with the woman he loves become a reality?

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 3, 2016

About the author

Brenda B Taylor and her husband make their home in beautiful East Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD Texas A&M, College Station, Texas.

Brenda crafts stories about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the writing.