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Two Hearts Waiting: an inspirational romance
A sweet romance about forgiveness, redemption, and love the second time around.Kelsey would never have agreed to be Julia’s bridesmaid if she’d known she’d be paired with Philip Ashe. They’d been close friends in high school—until she wised up—and twelve years later, his reputation leaves her even more wary.
Not even a tornado can spoil Julia and Neil’s wedding. But it does leave behind substantial damage in the area, so Kelsey volunteers to go help those affected. Then Philip joins the team too, forcing her into close proximity with him yet again. She’s determined to ignore him—and his outrageous flirting—but when his kindness and generosity begin to show just beneath his shallow, devil-may-care façade, she remembers why she fell for him once before. But Philip’s not a Christian, and friends caution her not to be “unequally yoked,” even when he comes up with a wonderful plan to help Coldwater’s needy. But there must be some reason their paths keep crossing. Is God testing her self-control? Or giving her a second chance to witness to him?
The battle at Bethel Church rages on as Kurt Haney and other legalistic deacons try to undermine Pastor Garrett Stone’s leadership. Haney’s cruel words in the past drove Philip away from Bethel. Will his obnoxious behavior continue to reinforce Philip’s negative attitude about the church? Or will he finally accept Christ so Kelsey can allow herself to fall in love with him again?
Not even a tornado can spoil Julia and Neil’s wedding. But it does leave behind substantial damage in the area, so Kelsey volunteers to go help those affected. Then Philip joins the team too, forcing her into close proximity with him yet again. She’s determined to ignore him—and his outrageous flirting—but when his kindness and generosity begin to show just beneath his shallow, devil-may-care façade, she remembers why she fell for him once before. But Philip’s not a Christian, and friends caution her not to be “unequally yoked,” even when he comes up with a wonderful plan to help Coldwater’s needy. But there must be some reason their paths keep crossing. Is God testing her self-control? Or giving her a second chance to witness to him?
The battle at Bethel Church rages on as Kurt Haney and other legalistic deacons try to undermine Pastor Garrett Stone’s leadership. Haney’s cruel words in the past drove Philip away from Bethel. Will his obnoxious behavior continue to reinforce Philip’s negative attitude about the church? Or will he finally accept Christ so Kelsey can allow herself to fall in love with him again?
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2018
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About the author
Deborah Heal
18 books163 followersI was born in Eldorado, Illinois (Be sure to pronounce that with a long A.) but grew up in Woodburn, a tiny village in Macoupin County. We lived in a house over 100 years old and I often wondered about the people who had lived there so long before.
My husband Bob and I farmed and raised a family there in Macoupin County. When the kids were old enough I went back to college, majoring in English with a minor in Creative Writing. Afterwards, I taught high school English, including creative writing, composition, grammar, and literature. I loved teaching young people, except for grading compositions of writers who didn't want to write, leaving me no time to do what I had always wanted to do—write.
I remember one time when I was four. I scribbled furiously on my paper, and then took it to show Mommy. “Is it writing?” I asked. “No, not yet,” she answered. I went busily back to scribbling with my stubby pencil in just the same way, it seemed to me, grownup writers did, hopeful that the next time I showed her, the lead on the paper would have been transmuted into fine words.
I was in 8th grade when I first began to get the dream of being a published author. We had to write a story and mine was a scary one about being unjustly confined to a mental hospital. (The author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest may have stolen my idea.) My teacher wrote on the top of my paper:
Be sure to give me a signed copy of your first book!
It's been a long time since 8th grade, but that dream at last came true with my first book Time and Again.
My husband Bob and I farmed and raised a family there in Macoupin County. When the kids were old enough I went back to college, majoring in English with a minor in Creative Writing. Afterwards, I taught high school English, including creative writing, composition, grammar, and literature. I loved teaching young people, except for grading compositions of writers who didn't want to write, leaving me no time to do what I had always wanted to do—write.
I remember one time when I was four. I scribbled furiously on my paper, and then took it to show Mommy. “Is it writing?” I asked. “No, not yet,” she answered. I went busily back to scribbling with my stubby pencil in just the same way, it seemed to me, grownup writers did, hopeful that the next time I showed her, the lead on the paper would have been transmuted into fine words.
I was in 8th grade when I first began to get the dream of being a published author. We had to write a story and mine was a scary one about being unjustly confined to a mental hospital. (The author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest may have stolen my idea.) My teacher wrote on the top of my paper:
Be sure to give me a signed copy of your first book!
It's been a long time since 8th grade, but that dream at last came true with my first book Time and Again.
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December 30, 2018
Wow
I love how she writes. Have enjoyed every one of her books I have read. This one is amazing! It showcases so much of the behaviour that makes us cringe!! How people can be so obnoxious! It is wonderfully told, with a good ending. Loved it. Lots of good wisdom and quotes in it too.
I love how she writes. Have enjoyed every one of her books I have read. This one is amazing! It showcases so much of the behaviour that makes us cringe!! How people can be so obnoxious! It is wonderfully told, with a good ending. Loved it. Lots of good wisdom and quotes in it too.
January 3, 2019
Sadly, I can give my own names to the people in this story. Each character dealt with the issues in very normal ways. The good part was seeing the end of the story which is very important. I feel any believer in Jesus Christ would benefit from reading this book. In the end God gets the glory because some believers find they could to do what is right.
January 26, 2019
Book 2
Two Hearts Waiting is well written and inspirational. It made me laugh, it brought tears to my eyes, it made me long for more. I can’t wait to read the third book.
Two Hearts Waiting is well written and inspirational. It made me laugh, it brought tears to my eyes, it made me long for more. I can’t wait to read the third book.
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