When grief pulls her life apart, will she seek a new
beginning, or will fear keep her from finding a forever kind of love?
On the day Nanci discovers she’s going to have a baby, she
receives the devastating news every Navy SEAL’s wife never wants to hear. Her
husband’s death sends her into the depths of despair. As she struggles to
accept, she’s grateful for the support from the officer assigned to her.
Will she turn to God letting Him show her the path to a new
beginning, or will fear of loving and losing keep her locked in the past?
When Lt. Daniel Foster’s appointed to assist a SEAL’s widow,
the last thing he expects is a woman who can break through the barricade guarding
his heart. As he helps her with the aftermath, he offers her a shoulder to lean
on, but would like to offer more.
Should he allow their friendship to blossom and trust God
will show him lowering his defenses is the only way to love?
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A new beginning or a life stuck in the past?
Dare she risk her heart to find a new beginning?
Excerpt:
After setting Tiger on the slate
floor, Nanci checked her voice mail on the home phone, but still no call from
Bryan. Of course, his mission was a secret, as usual. She had no idea what time
zone he was in. It could be the middle of the night for him. After feeding the
cat, she settled on the couch with the paperback she’d purchased earlier in the
day. Tiger curled beside her, and she became engrossed in the book, especially
the part concerning the first trimester of pregnancy.
The doorbell rang.
How odd.
She couldn’t imagine who it could
be. Probably some kids selling something.
But a rush of anxiety flooded her
system as icy prickles raced along her arms.
The doorbell rang again.
She laid her book down, went to
the door, and used the peep hole to look out. Three men in Navy uniforms stood
on her front porch.
Her heart caught in her throat.
Three men usually meant bad news,
especially naval officers.
No,
maybe they have the wrong house. Maybe they’re collecting money for some type
of charity.
Anything but what it might mean.
Her body began to shake.
Her knees grew weak.
No,
no! She would
not allow those terrifying thoughts to enter her consciousness even for a
moment.
Nonetheless, her hand trembled as
she opened the door. Her voice shook as she said, “Hello. W-what can I d-do for
you?”
The older officer removed his
cover, tucking it under his arm. “Good afternoon, we’re here to see Mrs. Bryan
Bowman.”
“I’m Mrs. Bowman. Please, c-come
in.” Terror gripped her as she showed them into the living room.
Her mind screamed—Oh, God, please don’t let Bryan be hurt.
Author
Bio:
Vikki McCombie started her
writing career when a story invaded her mind and would not leave. Ever since
then, the stories keep coming and writing is now her passion. Over the last
five years, she has written well over a half dozen romances and is presently
working on her next, while fighting off the other future characters shouting my
turn!
Whether Vikki’s stories are
contemporary or historical, she’s a romantic at heart and gives all her heroes
and heroines a “happily ever after.” Her contemporary romances also have a
strong inspirational element to them.
Vikki writes her historical
romances under the pen name Vikki Vaught. Miss
Kathleen’s Scandalous Baron is scheduled to release in the first quarter of
2016 and is the second book in her new Honorable
Rogue series.
Vikki lives in the
beautiful foothills of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with her beloved
husband, Jim, who is the most tolerant man in the world to put up with her when
she is in a writing frenzy. When she isn’t writing or working her day job,
you’ll find her curled up in a comfortable chair reading her Kindle, lost in a
good book with a cup of tea at her side.
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Author Note:
As a Navy wife for many years, I know how hard it is
to put fears at bay and go on with your life when your loved one is far from
home. I want to thank all the military men and women who serve and protect our
great country, along with their families who support and love them.
I spent over twenty years in Hampton Roads, Virginia
and grew to love the area. I love the ocean and enjoyed its beauty almost every
day as I traveled from Hampton to Virginia Beach where I worked. When this
story came to me, I had to make Virginia Beach the setting.
What
Nanci goes through in A New Beginning for Nanci is what
countless military wives have faced since the creation of our nation. What I
want to show in this story is that there is always a new beginning out there.
We just have to go after it and not allow tragedy to keep us frozen in fear.
There
are lessons learned in this love story. Nanci could have easily stayed locked
in her grief instead of seeking God’s help. Both she and Daniel were brought up
in faith-based homes, but they had drifted away. Fortunately for them, they
chose to return to their childhood faith which helped them move forward into
God’s light, depending on Him to guide them to a new beginning that will stand
the test of time.
While
this is definitely an inspirational romance, it does have a couple of scenes
with minimal sensual touches and kissing. Nanci and Daniel have a strong physical
attraction between them, so it is hard to resist, but never fear, they do not
fully give in to temptation.
