I'm Not The Man I Used To Be!"
If only Gracie Broussard could believe that! Years ago, Carter Alexander broke her heart and betrayed her. Now, just when she needs him most, he's back-asking her to believe he's changed. But this time, it's not just Gracie who'll be hurt if he disappears. A penguin keeper, Gracie urgently needs to find a new home for her beloved birds. Carter is the only one who can help. He promises that she can trust him, that he's not the rebel he once was. And that he needs Gracie as much as her birds do.
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Author: Betsy St. Amant
Located in: Shreveport, Louisiana
Submitted: February 19, 2009
Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a wife, new mother, author, and lover of all things chocolate! I enjoy sharing the power of God's grace through my novels.
What was your motivation behind this project? I wrote RETURN TO LOVE to share a love story between friends and show the power of forgiveness.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope readers will finish this story and recognize the gift of forgiveness. Holding on to grudges only punishes ourselves, and keeps us from experiencing God's best in our lives.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? I learned a lot about forgiveness myself as I took Carter and Gracie through their journey, and of course I had a blast visiting New Orleans - even if it was only in my mind THIS time. =)
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I read so much, to list my favorite authors would be impossible! But if I had to pick a few authors who have helped inspire me or offered me advice and mentoring along the way, I'd have to name Susan May Warren and Deb Raney, and thank the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) as a whole for their input and lessons in craft.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy this story and be sure to look for the sequel to RETURN TO LOVE just in time for Valentine's Day in February, 2010!