The Chronicles of Chanute Crossing Book One: Joy Restored (Volume 1)

By Jude Urbanski

Description:

Kate Davidson wears a mask since her husband's life was snuffed out on a mountain curve. Outwardly she continues to care for her children and home. Inwardly she wages a battle with God. Clayton may as well have died in the jungles of Vietnam as in a one-car accident on the Wolf River Bridge. Widower Seth Orbin well understands life and death in God. He wades through rain and lightning to rescue Kate and her kids from a mountaintop storm. The kids find great adventure in being stranded at Seth's cabin, but the adults sidestep an unexpected attraction that fateful night. After sensing their wide spiritual gulf, Seth is conflicted by his growing love for Kate. he longs for her parched faith to heal, but she's convinced he's deluded himself with ideas of peace. Besides, Seth's longtime girlfriend won't exit the love triangle gracefully. Will Kate refuse God's healing and Seth's love? Or will death steal Seth from her as well?

Book Takeaway:

Even in the darkest parts of our journey, God is traveling with us.

Why the author wrote this book:

I lived through the Vietnam era in all its sadness and can identify with Kate. Not from Vietnam, but I did lose the father of my children and also have been a single mother. I know what lack of faith feels like. I wrote these words from a healing heart and wanted to share that sometimes love comes around twice.