My Review: The Protective One (The Walnut Creek Series, Book 3) by Shelley Shepard Gray
The Story: ( from the publisher's website ) From a āskilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in lifeā (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 heās Mennonite like herself and has her parentsā approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things offāwondering if, perhaps, sheās the one whoās 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. ...