Finally A Bride

I’ve wanted to write Haley’s story for quite some time, from the moment she was introduced in Bride Wanted and again in Yuletide Twins. She was the classic “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” I hope you enjoyed seeing her dream finally come true.

My goal for this story was to portray how much we need God in all of life’s circumstances, not only when people exceed our expectations, but also when they let us down. Haley had been hurt in the past. Gavin, too, losing everything he cared about in the span of a few hours. But life often disappoints. God never does.

As always, I welcome prayer requests from my readers. Write to me at Renee Andrews, P.O. Box 8, Gadsden, AL, 35902 or through my email at renee@reneeandrews.com and I will gladly lift your requests to our Heavenly Father in prayer.

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Blessings in Christ,

Renee

This book is dedicated to

our youngest son, Kaleb Zeringue, and

his beautiful wife, Kaiyla Zeringue. May God

bless each and every day of your life together.

Contents

Cover (#ue124f18e-f5f7-537f-b1ff-fafdef7b23dd)

Back Cover Text (#u99d5257e-8274-509e-8866-e57808e61ad7)

About the Author (#u06a6c9f0-74df-5c69-945c-698586492927)

Booklist (#u72c7210f-b981-5be0-a7c6-c1c0b239173b)

Title Page (#u889f3d86-7270-5c62-affa-77fd1137ddaf)

Copyright (#u3fe172e7-c32a-51e7-81b1-cb9c0feb84de)

Bible Verse (#u9c1910ca-8440-5deb-8e3b-338d6c127955)

Introduction (#u02f6a13d-daad-5e30-b315-69ad4f11263f)

Dear Reader (#u9c1afb0b-4044-5419-a098-e069f021e9fc)

Dedication (#ud251c1ff-43fc-5896-b246-ff808fa79dc3)

Chapter One (#ud6eb8da0-aa11-538b-9e44-296ecdf97d04)

Chapter Two (#u0863f4c0-fdd9-53fd-aad0-c8d1dce72ff5)

Chapter Three (#ub53cf223-8218-529f-8112-66fe57ba9f6d)

Chapter Four (#uecee47d5-fbe7-5dd1-a39b-3c5fcda82669)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter One (#u51fd3d63-d875-5c85-b65b-75e5d634af57)

“Is he going to die?”

The little boy’s wailing question echoed down the hallway of Claremont Veterinary Services.

Her first day flying solo as Claremont, Alabama’s resident vet, and Haley Calhoun feared she was about to witness a little boy losing his best friend.

Why hadn’t Doc Sheridan waited one more day to retire?

She’d pray to God for guidance, but they weren’t exactly on speaking terms so she held that thought in check.

“Oh, dear, that doesn’t sound good, does it?” Mae Martin petted Snowflake, her finicky Turkish Angora, who was curled up on the exam table. The huge cat’s green eyes grew wide, as if she were extremely annoyed by the little boy’s cries.

“No, it doesn’t.” Haley hoped her sole employee, Aaliyah Smith, could assess and handle the situation long enough for her to complete Snowflake’s annual checkup. “Mrs. Martin, Snowflake is doing fine, other than the dry-skin issue. Aaliyah has the omega fatty acid supplement I recommended up front if you want to purchase that when you check out.” She delivered the statement as quickly as possible, since the cries from the lobby had turned into pitiful, sucking whimpers.

Mae nodded before Haley completed the sentence. “Yes, dear, that’s fine.” Her silver charm bracelet and heavy bangle jingled as she waved a hand toward the door of the exam room. “You go tend to that baby out front. I’ll talk to Aaliyah about those supplements.” She reached for Snowflake’s pink floral carrier and prepared to coax her contrary pet inside.