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JohnsonAmanda and Nick were the all-American couple with a
perfect little family. Yet, nothing could have prepared them for the ultimate
tragedy that struck and tore their family apart.
Years later they are forced to face
each other and what happened on that gut-wrenching day. Can blame and guilt be
overcome? Can a dormant love heal old wounds? For Nick and Amanda, it is the
only chance they’ve got.
Excerpt:
Amanda stood at the window watching
Nick at the dock. He'd been out in a canoe and now simply sat with his feet
dangling, throwing rocks into the lake. She grabbed a light jacket and walked
outside to join him.
"Having fun?" She sat, but
bent her knees to keep her feet on the dock.
He didn't look at her as he picked
up some more rocks. "Sure, just passing the time, I guess."
She nodded. "It's almost like
we're prisoners here."
"Tell me about it." He
threw another rock so hard that the water splashed around their feet.
"You really do not want to be
here with me, do you?"
"I just don't see the
point."
"I don't either, but Jake must
have thought there was one."
"I'm sure that he thought we'd
talk all weekend, maybe make up."
"Make up? We didn't break up.
We got divorced." She reached up and tucked her brown straight locks
behind her ears so that they would stop blowing in her face.
"Don't you think I know
that?"
"Well, the way you made it
sound…."
"I was just saying what Jake
did, or what I thought he did." He sighed. "Hell, I don't know."
"You really think that's what
he wanted?"
"Why else would he want us to
do this?" She shrugged and he went on. "This place was special to
us."
"Yeah. He let us use it for our
honeymoon weekend so we didn't have to spend a lot of money that we'd need for
the baby."
"Jake was a good guy."
"He really was. And we did have
a great honeymoon." She grinned. "In spite of my baby bump."
Nick closed his eyes and squeezed
before blinking them back open. "We did, and that baby bump was
adorable."
She touched her flat stomach and an
old ache settled there. "We were so happy then."
"Funny how things change."
"Funny?"
"Ironic, maybe. It's just weird
how one event can turn your whole world upside down and change
everything."
"I know." She stood.
"I've got bread baking so I better get back inside."
"See you later."
"Sure."
About the Author:
If Lori Beth had to
choose one word to describe herself, it would be dreamer. Beginning with the
daydreams of her youth, she has spent her life spinning stories of love and
family. After spending many years on a winding career path that began in retail
management and included three-fun years teaching middle school English, Lori
Beth decided to get serious with this thing called writing. She now works
part-time in higher education student services so that she can devote as much
time as possible to her craft.
Lori Beth has a B.S. in
Elementary Education and is ever so slowly pursuing a M.A. in European History.
She is a fervent believer in lifelong learning that can, but doesn't have to,
include formal education. Music is her muse, books are her passion, and she is
an avid sports fan. Go Colts! Go Reds!
Family, friendships, and
social issues are central to her character-driven stories. Sometimes steamy,
sometimes sweet, and often set in small towns, her tales will surely find a way
into your heart.
Lori Beth and her
husband reside in southern Indiana and have three children: two sons in college
and one daughter in high school.
Join Lori Beth Johnson on September 28th as we do a live chat at 5
PM EST at Crimson Frost Books Discussion Group
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