Since her divorce less than a year ago, C.D. Waddell is still feeling unsettled. Her ex-husband has started calling, trying for reconciliation, and she is torn between her loneliness and her sensibility. Her parents are loving and supportive but they thoroughly disapprove of C.D. and David getting back together. Her best friend, Mandy, has similar objections and is not at all shy about airing them. C.D.’s boss is an arrogant and fussy man, and though she loves her job and is successful, he does an excellent job of draining any pleasure she feels at work.

Feeling as though she is at the end of her rope, C.D. prays for a distraction, for something big enough to keep her occupied and drive David right out of her heart and mind. Towards that end, she decides to search for her birth parents, though she has no idea where to begin.

A new friend of her father’s, Mitch Everhart, happens to be a private investigator. C.D. decides to ask Mitch if he will help her search. There are few clues to go on, but Mitch agrees. While C.D. continues to pray for answers, David increases his pursuit, alienating her friends and family, and Mitch seems to be right behind her, always coming forward with new information. C.D. is confused about David’s renewed attentions and about her growing feelings for Mitch. The search for her birth family is progressing, but even that exciting news is clouded by her guilt over seeing David again. Her job situation is deteriorating, her parents are upset over her relationship, and C.D. is confused about her next step. Though C.D. continues to pray, she is frustrated by the lack of clear direction. Will C.D. receive the answer she wants?

Cheryl Warner has written an interesting story with many exciting elements. Her characters are believable (in fact, I think I may have been married to David at one time!) and realistic. C.D.’s faith is a constant theme throughout the story, and I appreciated that her faith was shown as a natural, enduring part of her life rather than becoming a sermon for the reader. I enjoyed this story very much and look forward to reading more from this author.

5 out of 5 stars

Book Stats:

• Paperback
• Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press (2008)
• ISBN-10: 1603133607
• ISBN-13: 978-1603133609

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