The Protective One

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From a skilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life (RT Book Reviews), Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship.

The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though hes Mennonite like herself and has her parents approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things offwondering if, perhaps, shes the one whos missing a spark.

When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other.

But E.A.s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that shes not the only one strugglingMarta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined...one that ultimately enables her to find everything shes been searching for.

In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series that both delights and surprises (Leslie Gould, bestselling author), Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love.

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A slow-burning, enjoyable romance Embedded in this quaint story is a poignant message about the importance of community, compassion, and doing whats right rather than whats easy. The authors fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this appealing tale. * Publishers Weekly *
Gray deftly weaves the threads of abuse, friendship, love, and faith into a thought-provoking, emotional story. -- Patricia Davids, USA Today bestselling author of The Wish
Filled with heartbreaking and uplifting moments, this love story stars Elizabeth Anne, or 'E.A.,' as she reevaluates her life Now, E.A. must go on a heart-opening journey that may lead her to everything she's been searching for. * Womans World *

Author Bio

A practicing Lutheran, Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than one hundred novels, translated into multiple languages. In her years of researching the Amish community, she depends on her Amish friends for gossip, advice, and cinnamon rolls. She lives in Colorado with her family and writes full time.