CrossReads Short Takes
Escape to Whispering Creek
by Barbara M. Britton
Emma Uranova enjoys her office job until her boss disappears with the investors’ money. To avoid the media storm and false accusations, Emma flees to Whispering Creek, Tennessee to live on her best friend’ s secluded property. When a temporary position opens up in Nashville, Emma leaves small-town anonymity to pad her depleted bank account. With a handsome new boss and a steady income, Emma believes life is looking up… until she discovers she has transported the scandal in her backpack. Where is God when her life is falling apart?
Wade Donoven is recuperating from a crash that sidelined him from the family electrical business. Worse yet, his prodigal younger brother is getting the glory for Wade’ s accomplishments. Desperation, and physical setbacks, have him agreeing to let Emma help him manage the business office. But when trouble follows her to his doorstep, Wade must make some difficult choices. Sending Emma back to Whispering Creek may unknowingly place the woman he’s come to love in danger.
The Journey of Sweet Tea Caroline
by Peggy McGee
The Journey of Sweet Tea Caroline is a 1920s era book about a small town southern pastor’s daughter who has big dreams of expanding her horizons with her writing talents. Being top of her class, she won a scholarship to Charleston College, however, her hopes of attending were dashed after her mother died. To relieve the tedious requirements of assisting with pastoral office work, she applied her aptitudes by clandestinely writing stories. Unfortunately, one of her sensual stories was discovered, causing all kinds of issues for the family. Join Caroline in her independent travels in this heartwarming novel during her attempts to seek a meaningful career, publish her books, and to discover her extended family and true love while eluding those who attempt to undermine and harm her.