She closed her eyes as his lips, gentle and exploratory, came down on hers. Lightning crackled overhead and thunder crashed as she reveled in the passion rising between them. His arms tightened around her, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. They should get to the SUV, but she didn’t want to leave the haven of his arms.
He lifted his head, and she tightened her grip on his neck. “I don’t want this moment to end. It might not be real.”
As the rain came, he lifted her in his arms and carried her toward the SUV. “This is the beginning, Hammer Girl. Only the beginning.”
A Note from the Author
Dear Reader,
It’s been so wonderful to hear from so many of you about The View From Rainshadow Bay! I hope you enjoy this next visit to Lavender Tides.
I’m a major home renovation junkie. My husband and I love working on houses! We love tiling, laying hardwood floors, design, everything. I’m addicted to Fixer Upper and meeting Chip and Joanna Gaines would be a dream come true. About the only thing we watch on TV is HGTV. Like I said—major junkies! So Ellie’s profession has a whole lot of my passion in it.
I’d love to see pictures of things you’ve been doing in your own homes so shoot them off to me and let me drool over them. I love to hear from you!
Hugs to you!
Colleen
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Discussion Questions
1. Have you ever suffered from a trauma you had trouble getting past? How did you do it?
2. Sin can be a slipperly slope of one poor decision leading to the next. What was Mac’s first mistake?
3. Ellie used her glasses as a way to protect herself. Have you ever used something to hold others at a distance?
4. Grayson’s foundation was shaken when he discovered he was adopted. What would be the hardest thing to get past in that situation?
5. Ellie always believed the best in those she loved. Why do you think it was important to her?
6. If you were going to receive upsetting news like Grayson when he found out he was adopted, would you prefer it to be in person or to have a letter that prepared you first?
7. Terrorism is hard to wrap your head around. What do you think drives it?
8. It’s often harder to forgive ourselves than to forgive other people. Why do you think that is true?
Acknowledgments
I’m so blessed to belong to the terrific HarperCollins Christian Publishing dream team! I’ve been with my great fiction team for fifteen years, and they are like family to me. I learn something new with every book, which makes writing so much fun for me!
Our fiction publisher and editor, Amanda Bostic, is as dear to me as a daughter. She really gets suspense and has been my friend from the moment I met her all those years ago. Fabulous cover guru Kristen Ingebretson works hard to create the perfect cover—and does. And, of course, I can’t forget the other friends in my amazing fiction family: Becky Monds, Kristen Golden, Allison Carter, Jodi Hughes, Paul Fisher, Matt Bray, Kimberly Carlton, Laura Wheeler, Jocelyn Bailey, and Kayleigh Hines. You are all such a big part of my life. I wish I could name all the great folks at HCCP who work on selling my books through different venues. I’m truly blessed!
Julee Schwarzburg is a dream editor to work with. She totally gets romantic suspense, and our partnership is pure joy. She brought some terrific ideas to the table with this book—as always!
My agent, Karen Solem, has helped shape my career in many ways, and that includes kicking an idea to the curb when necessary. We are about to celebrate fifteen years together! And my critique partner of twenty years, Denise Hunter, is the best sounding board ever. Thanks, friends!
I’m so grateful for my husband, Dave, who carts me around from city to city, washes towels, and chases down dinner without complaint. My kids—Dave and Kara (and now Donna and Mark)—love and support me in every way possible, and my little granddaughter, Alexa, makes every day a joy. She’s talking like a grown-up now, and having her spend the night is more fun than I can tell you. Our little grandson, Elijah, is fourteen months old now, and we are expecting a new sibling in May. Exciting times!
Most important, I give my thanks to God, who has opened such amazing doors for me and makes the journey a golden one.
About the Author
Colleen Coble is a USA Today bestselling author and RITA finalist best known for her romantic suspense novels, including Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, Rock Harbor, and Sunset Cove series.
Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com.
Twitter: @colleencoble
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