There Comes A Season

There Comes A Season
Carol Steward

A SEASON FOR LOVE?When he discovered his infant son, Bryan Beaumont was consumed with self-doubt. What did a high-flying executive know about parenting?But compassionate day-care working Laura Bates simply wouldn't allow a disillusioned Bryan to lose faith in himself–or his baby.While Laura knew the good Lord wanted her to help unite father and son, she felt far too vulnerable to open her heart to this dynamic and demanding man. Still, Bryan's tender smile stirred emotions she thought were gone forever. Would the coming season restore her hope for a joyous future?Welcome to Love Inspired™–stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.

Table of Contents

Cover Page (#u64686886-1292-5f20-9715-3cb97f93f83d)

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About the Author (#ud7c74b58-3026-5d23-865d-c7e5c0ae757e)

Title Page (#uca9effc0-5145-5dcf-834c-e962d748f5cd)

Epigraph (#uf8e308ff-971f-582a-b9d7-52655e9644d2)

Dedication (#ufa2e4117-7ed3-5f67-bdcb-8db87060c830)

Prologue (#u40a1b057-21b7-5540-aa7f-ca54f3ee37ab)

Chapter One (#u0d065141-8852-5477-998e-5b0c471a74e1)

Chapter Two (#uefc3ae35-6cc3-52ae-bd3b-b17ee456fc37)

Chapter Three (#u2c59b364-0ea4-59c5-a371-16587ee9aee3)

Chapter Four (#u6877dc14-5a23-51d0-9d6f-d9502d37282d)

Chapter Five (#ub026147d-9374-5bf0-86e7-cb5092b9c6fb)

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“You’re giving your son away?”

“It’s the best for him,” Bryan said, ignoring Jacob’s happy squeals.

Laura looked through the photo album. “I realize that your family was broken up just when it was starting, but you and Jacob need each other more than ever.”

Laura felt her words of comfort were hollow. How could she possibly help someone else deal with his grief when she had such difficulty herself?

“The three of us were never a family.” Bryan grabbed the album and snapped it shut. Jacob wailed, frantically reaching for Laura. She swept him into her arms and bounced him until he’d calmed down.

“I’m just not cut out for fatherhood. You make parenting look so easy.”

“Abandoned. Confused. Angry. Afraid.” Laura’s tone hardened. “Easy? I know what you’re feeling because I was there.”