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Finding Forgiveness
For America, the War of 1812 has ended, but Mattie Fraser's fight for justice is just beginning. With her brother still missing three years after his impressment into the British navy, she travels to London in search of answers...and perhaps revenge. But only one man offers his assistance. Can she trust him, or does he have another agenda?
Kit DeChambelle is fighting painful memories of his wartime past and would love to disregard Mattie and her quest. But upon learning of his brother's involvement, the mystery becomes too personal to ignore. Tasked with finding out what Mattie knows, he agrees to help. But as his investigation continues, the mounting danger warns of a darker secret lurking in the shadow, one so explosive certain people will kill to keep it hidden. Can he keep Mattie—and his heart—safe?
First published under the title Redeeming the Rogue by Love Inspired Books, 2011.
Read an excerpt:
“I can’t impose on strangers.”
“Mrs. Harrison is a fine Christian woman. She won’t turn you away.”
“No indeed, as a ‘fine Christian’ she will feel obliged to assist the poor American.” Mattie had experienced her fill of Christian charity—“Lady Bountifuls” who swooped in after her mother’s death with a token meal for the motherless children and a self-congratulatory smile for their own beneficence. And then after a week of good works, they’d gone back to their lives, leaving her eight-year-old self to struggle along as best she could.
“The Harrisons would never consider a guest an obligation.” Mr. DeChambelle straightened and reached forward to brush the hand that rested on her lap. Shock jolted through her, supplanting her indignation with confusion.
His sympathetic caress burned through her skin, through her resentment. But was it really sympathy? Mattie wrenched her hand away before misgivings tempered her determination...
Kit DeChambelle is fighting painful memories of his wartime past and would love to disregard Mattie and her quest. But upon learning of his brother's involvement, the mystery becomes too personal to ignore. Tasked with finding out what Mattie knows, he agrees to help. But as his investigation continues, the mounting danger warns of a darker secret lurking in the shadow, one so explosive certain people will kill to keep it hidden. Can he keep Mattie—and his heart—safe?
First published under the title Redeeming the Rogue by Love Inspired Books, 2011.
Read an excerpt:
“I can’t impose on strangers.”
“Mrs. Harrison is a fine Christian woman. She won’t turn you away.”
“No indeed, as a ‘fine Christian’ she will feel obliged to assist the poor American.” Mattie had experienced her fill of Christian charity—“Lady Bountifuls” who swooped in after her mother’s death with a token meal for the motherless children and a self-congratulatory smile for their own beneficence. And then after a week of good works, they’d gone back to their lives, leaving her eight-year-old self to struggle along as best she could.
“The Harrisons would never consider a guest an obligation.” Mr. DeChambelle straightened and reached forward to brush the hand that rested on her lap. Shock jolted through her, supplanting her indignation with confusion.
His sympathetic caress burned through her skin, through her resentment. But was it really sympathy? Mattie wrenched her hand away before misgivings tempered her determination...
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2018
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About the author
C.J. Chase
4 books30 followersWinner of the 2010 Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Manuscript, C.J. Chase likes to make her characters solve mysteries, wrestle with the difficult issues of life and faith, and fall in love. All wrapped up with a happy ending, of course.
Like a character in one of her novels, C.J. took a circuitous route to her own happy ending as an author. Armed with a degree in statistics, she began a promising career in information technology. But after coworkers discovered she was a member of that rare species--a computer programmer who could also craft a grammatically-correct sentence--she spent more time writing computer manuals than computer code. Leaving the corporate world to stay home with her children, C.J. quickly learned she did not possess the housekeeping gene, so she decided to take the advice of her ninth grade English teacher and write articles and stories people actually wanted to read.
C.J. lives in the swamps of Southeastern Virginia with her handsome husband, active sons, one kinetic sheltie, and an ever-increasing number of chickens. When she is not writing, you will find her gardening, watching old movies, playing classical piano (badly) or teaching a special needs Sunday School class.
Like a character in one of her novels, C.J. took a circuitous route to her own happy ending as an author. Armed with a degree in statistics, she began a promising career in information technology. But after coworkers discovered she was a member of that rare species--a computer programmer who could also craft a grammatically-correct sentence--she spent more time writing computer manuals than computer code. Leaving the corporate world to stay home with her children, C.J. quickly learned she did not possess the housekeeping gene, so she decided to take the advice of her ninth grade English teacher and write articles and stories people actually wanted to read.
C.J. lives in the swamps of Southeastern Virginia with her handsome husband, active sons, one kinetic sheltie, and an ever-increasing number of chickens. When she is not writing, you will find her gardening, watching old movies, playing classical piano (badly) or teaching a special needs Sunday School class.
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