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Waiting on Love
Is it ever too late to do the right thing?
Tanya Reeves dreamed of happily-ever-afters and a family that included a husband and children, but life rarely turns out as planned, which she discovered the hard way when she got pregnant in high school. For seven years, she has raised her daughter without a father, however, the dream never died.
Scott Lamar never meant to abandon his daughter and pregnant girlfriend, but life happened, and college provided a means of escape. All that changed when he found faith in God, and now he wants to make up for his past mistakes. He concocts a plan that sounds crazy to most, but he pushes forward, determined to be a part of his daughter’s life.
Waiting on Love is a bonus Christmas novella in the Modern Convenience series. It can be read as a standalone, but you can read the story of Tanya’s brother, Archer, in Calling Love.
Tanya Reeves dreamed of happily-ever-afters and a family that included a husband and children, but life rarely turns out as planned, which she discovered the hard way when she got pregnant in high school. For seven years, she has raised her daughter without a father, however, the dream never died.
Scott Lamar never meant to abandon his daughter and pregnant girlfriend, but life happened, and college provided a means of escape. All that changed when he found faith in God, and now he wants to make up for his past mistakes. He concocts a plan that sounds crazy to most, but he pushes forward, determined to be a part of his daughter’s life.
Waiting on Love is a bonus Christmas novella in the Modern Convenience series. It can be read as a standalone, but you can read the story of Tanya’s brother, Archer, in Calling Love.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2016
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About the author
Leah Atwood
94 books124 followersLeah is a small-town girl at heart and currently lives in a rural town in South Louisiana, though Maryland will always be home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in International Business but gave up a career in sales and marketing to follow love, a decision she's never regretted.
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
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December 1, 2016
Waiting on Love is part of a Christmas collection I found on good ol' Kindle Unlimited. While it took place around the holidays, it really lacked the holiday glow and warmth that is a "must" in any book labeled as a Christmas read. For me, it was just an okay story--really nothing too special but not a bad read either. While I didn't particularly care for the details surrounding the "romance" here, there wasn't anything significantly unlikable about it, I just wasn't feeling it. *shrugs*
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November 11, 2016
3+ Stars
August 2, 2017
This is by far my favorite out of this set so far. This one seemed to end fast, but I don't know if it's because I just loved it that much or if it is because it was a little shorter. Books that grab my heart strings are always my favorite and this book did just that!! <3 I highly recommend this book to any reader, because this set of book is worth the read!
March 13, 2018
Will she still love him, as he loves her?
Scott returns to the town where he had to leave during high school, hoping to reconnect to his past girlfriend, with the intent of possibly making it work. Tanya is reluctant, but feels she owes him the time to listen. It is a wonderfully written, easily read novel, with Christian emphasis. I really enjoyed reading it and am confident you will, too!
Scott returns to the town where he had to leave during high school, hoping to reconnect to his past girlfriend, with the intent of possibly making it work. Tanya is reluctant, but feels she owes him the time to listen. It is a wonderfully written, easily read novel, with Christian emphasis. I really enjoyed reading it and am confident you will, too!
September 29, 2017
Short and sweet
Forgiveness is such a tough lesson and no easy task when real damage has happened. Life can be so messy at times. Thanks for a great, heartfelt encounter that can touch hearts everywhere.
Forgiveness is such a tough lesson and no easy task when real damage has happened. Life can be so messy at times. Thanks for a great, heartfelt encounter that can touch hearts everywhere.
December 3, 2017
Loved this
A great story of loss, forgiveness, and love. And love does cover a multitude of sins.
Impressed with the obedience to God of the couple in this story. There is a lot to be learned from this story.
A great story of loss, forgiveness, and love. And love does cover a multitude of sins.
Impressed with the obedience to God of the couple in this story. There is a lot to be learned from this story.
December 30, 2019
Very good.
Love, love, love!! ❤
Wow, and I do mean wow! This novel was excellent and thorough without becoming explicit! I love romantic novels and this one had a wonderful storyline to keep me entertained! Fabulous!
Love, love, love!! ❤
Wow, and I do mean wow! This novel was excellent and thorough without becoming explicit! I love romantic novels and this one had a wonderful storyline to keep me entertained! Fabulous!
June 1, 2017
3.5 stars
July 1, 2017
Family Ties
Sweet book reminding us how important forgiveness is to all of the family . A feel good happy read.
The author has a warmth to her writing.
Sweet book reminding us how important forgiveness is to all of the family . A feel good happy read.
The author has a warmth to her writing.
July 26, 2017
WAITING ON LOVE
A sweet novella, short on words- long on love and forgiveness. I always enjoy this author's books, her characters come alive.
A sweet novella, short on words- long on love and forgiveness. I always enjoy this author's books, her characters come alive.
August 22, 2017
Good clean story
Showing how one can forgive & be blessed by doing the right thing. Wishing the story was a little longer.
Showing how one can forgive & be blessed by doing the right thing. Wishing the story was a little longer.
November 4, 2017
Short but sweet
Enjoyed this easy read on a flight, finishing up on another flight. East to follow in a distracting environment, and I always love a happy ending.
Enjoyed this easy read on a flight, finishing up on another flight. East to follow in a distracting environment, and I always love a happy ending.
November 30, 2017
good
Christmas miracles, i enjoyed this short story very much. Great storry line, believable charactersI look forward for more from this author.
Christmas miracles, i enjoyed this short story very much. Great storry line, believable charactersI look forward for more from this author.
January 21, 2018
A novella and a nice complement to the rest of the Modern Conveniences series. Not sure I would have said yes so quickly given their history.
February 16, 2018
Beautiful story of forgiveness
This is a heartfelt story of forgiveness and God's grace. It also tells of a strong family bond. Every book in this series was amazing.
This is a heartfelt story of forgiveness and God's grace. It also tells of a strong family bond. Every book in this series was amazing.
April 4, 2018
Sweet
This was a really sweet story about forgiveness, family and moving on. This was a really sweet, clean romance with light religion included.
This was a really sweet story about forgiveness, family and moving on. This was a really sweet, clean romance with light religion included.
September 28, 2018
Awesome story of forgiveness and its benefits. I'm so glad that Tanya got her own happy ending. Simply short and sweet. Loved it!
November 3, 2018
Short but sweet story of second chances
August 16, 2019
This was just as good as the other books in the series. It was short, not as long as the others, but just as good. I liked them all.
October 10, 2019
Was good
Was well written and a quick read. Would have been even better if it was longer. I enjoyed reading this.
Was well written and a quick read. Would have been even better if it was longer. I enjoyed reading this.
June 10, 2020
Loved it!
Forgiveness is the theme for this heartwarming Christian love story. It kept a smile on my face the whole time!
Forgiveness is the theme for this heartwarming Christian love story. It kept a smile on my face the whole time!
December 31, 2021
Great book
July 29, 2024
This is a sweet Novella that connects to Atwoods marriage of convenience series. He definitely want to read at least book 2 in that series before you read this. It’ll make no sense. It’s a sweet read and well worth the time.
October 11, 2016
Good book
Very good read! This was a very nice story. I enjoyed it very much. I am planning in reading more of this authors stories.
Very good read! This was a very nice story. I enjoyed it very much. I am planning in reading more of this authors stories.
September 18, 2017
This is a sweet Christian romance, but more importantly it is a story of redemption and forgiveness. It seemed rushed but maybe it was because it's short.
November 12, 2016
Waiting on Love; A Contemporary Christian Romance is by Leah Atwood. It is a wonderful romance. It is easy to read and great for a fall afternoon.
Scott Lamar has made a decision which will change his life and hopefully the lives of two others. He made a major mistake seven years ago when he left Maryville for college and never returned. Now he hoped to correct that mistake. He wasn’t the same person he was then. He had found Christ and was determined to live his life as it should be. He was going to confront his past. First he had to furnish his house with a few staples. Eventually, the rest would be done. Then he was going to visit Tanya.
Tanya Reeves had taken on an extra job at the diner as a waitress. She needed the extra money for Christmas presents. She was proud of herself for having raised Lacy for six years on her own. Times had been lean; but now except for things like specific Christmas presents, she was making it on her candle business. She hadn’t spoiled Lacy by giving her everything she wanted; but this Christmas, she was going to get her that special gift. She stopped thinking and turned to follow Birdie Tippens into the dining area to start serving. She served table one and then suddenly remembered table five. When she went over to get the order, she was stunned to see Scott Lamar sitting there. The last person she wanted to see was Scott. Scott was Lacy’s father! What was she going to do?
Scott Lamar has made a decision which will change his life and hopefully the lives of two others. He made a major mistake seven years ago when he left Maryville for college and never returned. Now he hoped to correct that mistake. He wasn’t the same person he was then. He had found Christ and was determined to live his life as it should be. He was going to confront his past. First he had to furnish his house with a few staples. Eventually, the rest would be done. Then he was going to visit Tanya.
Tanya Reeves had taken on an extra job at the diner as a waitress. She needed the extra money for Christmas presents. She was proud of herself for having raised Lacy for six years on her own. Times had been lean; but now except for things like specific Christmas presents, she was making it on her candle business. She hadn’t spoiled Lacy by giving her everything she wanted; but this Christmas, she was going to get her that special gift. She stopped thinking and turned to follow Birdie Tippens into the dining area to start serving. She served table one and then suddenly remembered table five. When she went over to get the order, she was stunned to see Scott Lamar sitting there. The last person she wanted to see was Scott. Scott was Lacy’s father! What was she going to do?
September 11, 2016
Waiting on love
I have enjoyed reading this modern conveniences book series. Waiting on love dos not disappoint. The book speaks about forgiveness. It's something that's hard to do at times, but the reward is so freeing. Tanya and Scott's story is a sweet romance about a marriage of convenience with a happy ever after ending v
I have enjoyed reading this modern conveniences book series. Waiting on love dos not disappoint. The book speaks about forgiveness. It's something that's hard to do at times, but the reward is so freeing. Tanya and Scott's story is a sweet romance about a marriage of convenience with a happy ever after ending v
December 7, 2016
I Couldn't buy In
This novella was sweet but just didn't ring true. The hero comes back years after deserting his pregnant girlfriend, and she forgives him after one conversation and one interaction with his daughter. I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone who is that forgiving. I, if course, know that we are called to forgive one another; however, I also know that actions have consequences. One conversation cannot make seven years insignificant. One, "but I'm a Christian now" doesn't erase past hurts. What it does is help you to turn from sin and work to mend fences. It will also help those you have sinned against to accept the sincerity of your repentance. However, I don't know a single Christian who would marry the man who refused his child for seven years after one week of his return.
This novella was sweet but just didn't ring true. The hero comes back years after deserting his pregnant girlfriend, and she forgives him after one conversation and one interaction with his daughter. I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone who is that forgiving. I, if course, know that we are called to forgive one another; however, I also know that actions have consequences. One conversation cannot make seven years insignificant. One, "but I'm a Christian now" doesn't erase past hurts. What it does is help you to turn from sin and work to mend fences. It will also help those you have sinned against to accept the sincerity of your repentance. However, I don't know a single Christian who would marry the man who refused his child for seven years after one week of his return.
October 6, 2016
Scott and Tanya's story is amazing. When he comes back to his home town his life and Tanya's changed. Lacy is a very special little girl,who Scott missed seeing grow up. Gran is one of the best characters in this book. Watching Scott and Tanya's lives change is beautiful. You will feel God working throughout this whole book. I had the honor to review this book for the author. It deserves a higher rating than a five star review.
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December 28, 2016For some reason I love “marriage of convenience” stories. I guess it is because I like seeing the couple learn to love each other. This story was no exception. Even though Tanya and Scott had a history together, they still had to work through that and get to know each other again and develop that love. This was a really sweet story and I would definitely recommend it.
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