by Kay Edwards
A Time of Seasons
By: Kay Edwards
Copyright © 2016 by Kay Edwards
All Rights Reserved.
About the Author
Kay Edwards is new to the publishing scene. This is the first book in her second series. Kay grew up in the church. She loves Christ. In her books, she does her best to bring an entertaining story to life with her Savior in mind. After her Susquehanna Trilogy Kay takes us to Texas. She brings wit and charm to some very daring ladies. Her Crazy in Texas series will have you laughing and crying. Please join Kay as she introduces you to her very first couple in the series. Enjoy the adventure of Misty Adams and Dalton Nelson in this fast pace hysterical romance. Let’s face it things can get pretty crazy in Texas.
Dedications and Recognitions
I want to first and foremost dedicate this book to those that serve this country in the military and to the families that have had to say goodbye too soon to their beloved soldiers.
I also want to dedicate this book to my Texas friends. I have been a transplant here for over ten years, and I love it.
I would also like to say a special thanks to my awesome cover artist and photographer Diana Wilson. You rock with a camera.
To Diane Graves a true Texas gal. I love laughing and getting into trouble with you.
Last but not least I would like to thank my family. You have been great during this journey of discovery. Leron, Tyler, Samantha, Joseph, and Maggie thank you for giving me the space I need to create.
Prelude
Misty Adams stood at her front door. Her hand went to her mouth as the two uniformed men informed her that her husband had died in combat. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she shook her head. He had just left two weeks ago. They had found out she was having a baby the day before, and he had knelt in front of her telling their unborn child he would come home soon. Sobbing uncontrollably Misty's knees buckled. She felt strong arms pick her up and carry her into her house. "Please, God," she begged, "Please let me wake up."
Chapter One
Six Months Later
Misty Adams stood beside her car. Looking at her cell phone, she whispered, "No bars…" It was freezing outside, and all she wanted to do was get home to Texas. Her heart had ached when she had left the house that she and her husband Brent had shared in Colorado, but it was time to go home to her parents' ranch. Looking at her flat tire, she headed to the back of the car for the spare. She may be thirty-six weeks pregnant, but she was pretty sure she could still change a flat tire.
"No…" she whispered as she opened the trunk and saw that the spare was dry rotted. She put her hand protectively on her abdomen and looked around. She was miles from any town or house and on a road less traveled. Looking up into the sky, she looked for any signs of life. She was just getting ready to give up when she saw it. A tiny strand of smoke was in the distant sky.
Tears filled Misty's eyes as she prayed. "Please help me get there. Please, Jesus, help me get there." Pulling her coat tight around her, she grabbed two blankets from the car and started walking.
Dalton added another log to the fire. He had decided to spend Christmas alone in the cabin his grandfather had left him. It was not that he wanted time away from the rest of his family. It was just that he felt he needed time away from them. He had been working non-stop as an ER physician and felt so out of touch with God that the thought of reconnecting was more appealing than a holiday meal. When he was approved for two weeks off, he went to the nearest Christian bookstore and grabbed a devotional book. The next two weeks would be a time for him to rest and renew himself in Christ.
Dalton looked at his dog, Jamie. "Do you need to go out girl?"
Jamie scratched the door again and made a small woof sound.
Opening the door, Dalton was surprised to see Jamie dash toward the woods. He yelled her name, but she did not seem inclined to listen. Looking at the snow coming down he knew he needed to go and find her because later would be impossible. There was a blizzard coming, and he wanted to have her back there and safe before then.