Storm Clouds

Storm Clouds
Cheryl Wolverton

VOICE FROM THE PASTAn urgent call from a brother Angelina Harding hadn't seen in years brought her thousands of miles to Australia. Only to find Marcus gone.DANGER IN THE PRESENTWhat was a former Secret Service agent to do? Ditching the men who ambushed her at the airport was a start. But it was only with the help of her brother's friend, David Lemming, that Angelina had a chance to find Marcus.QUESTION FOR THE FUTUREAcross the Outback…and into the enemy's lair, Angelina raced against time – but her brother wasn't the only one at risk. Angelina's life, her new romantic interest…and perhaps even her country were on the line this time.

PRAISE FOR CHERYL WOLVERTON

“This tender tale…is a suspenseful and enjoyable read.”

—Romantic Times on Shelter from the Storm

“A captivating delight. Among the Tulips is a heartwarming Cinderella story for the keeper shelf. (41?2 stars)”

—Romantic Times

“What an incredible, spiritual journey for readers.”

—Romance Reader on the Run on A Wife for Ben

“Ms. Wolverton’s love of writing and joy in God once again shines through In Search of a Hero.”

—Scribesworld

“For Love of Zach delivers a great beginning that gains momentum all the way to the conclusion.”

—Romantic Times

“Ms. Wolverton does a lovely job of demonstrating how two Christians turn to the Lord for help with their innermost struggles in this warm, touching and fun book.”

—Romantic Times on A Father’s Love

CHERYL WOLVERTON

RITA® Award finalist Cheryl Wolverton has well over a dozen books to her name. Her very popular Hill Creek, Texas, series has finaled in many contests. Having grown up in Oklahoma, lived in Kentucky, Texas, Louisiana and now living once more in Oklahoma, Cheryl, her husband of more than twenty years and their two children, Jeremiah and Christina, always considered themselves Oklahomans, transplanted to grow and flourish in the South. Readers are always welcome to contact her at P.O. Box 106, Faxon, OK 73540, or e-mail at Cheryl@cherylwolverton.com. You can also visit her Web site at www.cherylwolverton.com.

Cheryl Wolverton

Storm Clouds

ISBN: 9781408967270

Storm Clouds

© Cheryl Wolverton 2005

First Published in Great Britain in 2005

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Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended: but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 3:13–14

To my dear Australian friends at Harlequin,

since chatting with you in e-mail, I have

always hoped to set a book in your country.

You guys are the greatest!

Also to my friends online: Aussie, aka Lisa from

ChristianRmWriters, who read my story to correct

me on anything wrong—so if you find mistakes,

as I’m sure you will, they’re mine.

And to my mom—it’s so much fun to live nearby

again after twenty years and have you getting

on me for missing a day of writing!

And as always to my dear kids, who are now

adults, Christina, twenty-one and Jeremiah,

eighteen and to my husband, Steve.

And finally, Steve’s dad, John, for giving us this

wonderful eighty-eight-acre farm to live on—

a place that truly inspires my life and writing.