Norah's Ark

Norah's Ark
Judy Baer

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Hi, my name is Bentley. I'm a mutt with a dash of pit bull in the soup, and I have issues. I'm not likely to win any beauty pageants, and I'm afraid of cats. But my human, Norah Kent, thinks I'm the greatest despite all my shortcomings.The problem is Norah won't go out with anyone who doesn't like me. Norah says she's perfectly happy being single, and that in God's time she'll marry Mr. Right. But I think God's time may be right now, and Mr. Right may be Officer Nick Haley–the one guy who's afraid of a kitten-fearing basket case of a dog like me! I'll do just about anything to bring Norah and Nick together, even if I have to…gulp…woof!

Praise for JUDY BAER

“I can totally see why author Judy Baer’s books are award winners and bestsellers! Million Dollar Dilemma is a fabulously rockin’ inspirational romance. Fans of inspirational, chick-lit and contemporary romance will enjoy this book.”

—CataRomance Reviews

“Million Dollar Dilemma is a million-dollar treasure you must read!”

—Armchair Interviews

“Million Dollar Dilemma is sophisticated in structure and story, but sweet and accessible.”

—NBC10.com

“Whitney Blake…becomes not just a fictional character, but a ‘girlfriend’—so much so that readers might have to remember they can’t meet her for a cup of coffee. This is…real life, good and bad…subtle nuggets of wisdom.…Experiencing life with Whitney does offer a sense of camaraderie…fun twists and witty lines…Baer’s writing is fresh and imaginative as she seamlessly weaves diary entries into a story many will relate to and enjoy.”

—Christian Retailing on The Whitney Chronicles

“Just like Bridget [Jones]…chick-lit readers will appreciate all the components of a girl-friendly fantasy read. Quirky characters…flashes of genuine humor keep even the poignant segments…from becoming too heavy.…the results are genuinely enjoyable.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Whitney Chronicles

“Bridget Jones’s Diary for evangelicals.…This is romance…and it’s often amusing. Baer [brings] poignancy to the plight of the good girl who is growing older.”

—Booklist on The Whitney Chronicles

“The Whitney Chronicles is a wonderful new addition to the genre and a refreshing look at a life of faith and commitment to God. The story is not preachy, and it is a true glimpse of the everyday lives of regular people who walk God’s path with not only determination, but the courage to stumble once in a while. The Whitney Chronicles is a wonderful novel that isn’t afraid to present spirituality and faith in factual and realistic scenes, and I highly recommend this book as a leader of a new generation in romance.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“The Whitney Chronicles is chick-lit fun for the Christian set—and anyone else looking for a breezy, heartfelt read!”

—Kristin Billerbeck, bestselling author of A Girl’s Best Friend

“When Whitney Blake grabbed a Snickers bar, I knew she was my kind of girl. In The Whitney Chronicles, Judy Baer nailed the chick-lit voice and created a delightful, quirky cast of characters. She’s now on my very short list of great chick-lit writers.”

—Colleen Coble, author of Dangerous Depths

Norah’s Ark

Judy Baer

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

For Sandy Dehn—our walk and talks are precious to me

and your faith and wisdom are a shining beacon.

Thank you for being my friend.

Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-One