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Beloved Stranger (1998)

by Judith Pella

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When she pledged "For better, for worse," she didn't know she would face both so soon...After a chance meeting off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Frank Stefano and Shelby Martin sense an immediate chemistry between them--a bond that blossoms as their relationship deepens. With her father's recent death and a runaway mother, Shelby finds herself more than willing to put sorrows behind her and start anew with a man who reflects all that she desires in a soul mate.At Shelby's urging, a spur-of-the-moment wedding follows their whirlwind romance. But upon their return to California, the honeymoon begins to crumble as Frank's shadowed past--one that Shelby was willing to ignore--takes on a dark and mysterious edge. Amid confusing allegations, Shelby's faith in her husband--and in a God who loves--is shaken to the core. Where will she find the strength she needs to face an uncertain future?… (more)
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This was interesting but I still can't believe a normal level headed kindergarten teach er would marry someone she just met in Mexico! Of course, he was a former drug dealer but it all turned out well in the end, amazingly! ( )
  LilQuebe | Nov 11, 2019 |
A sad beginning, followed by a whirlwind courtship and marriage and you will find Frank and Shelby Stefano trying to make their marriage last. From a week of bliss off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, this couple now find themselves back in their routine in California, wondering if they really know who they married. Frank has a background that he wants to forget, but it finally catches up with him again and trying to hold their marriage together won't be easy for either party. But with the help of a few Godly individuals and a life transformed through the Lord, this marriage might just make it.

This was a story of intrigue and a little suspense. But the love that was displayed by both was very endearing. The story line kept you reading to see what was going to happen next. A sad commentary though on the life of those led into the whole drug scene. ( )
  judyg54 | Dec 12, 2017 |
Great book, couldn't put it down ( )
  freundpriority1 | Feb 27, 2010 |
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To the Greatful Threads,
Bev, Brenda, Christie, Lynn, and Susie,
my small quilt group whose
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Der trübe Novembertag bot den richtigen Rahmen für Shelby Martin, um Abschied zu nehmen von ihrem Vater.

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When she pledged "For better, for worse," she didn't know she would face both so soon...After a chance meeting off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Frank Stefano and Shelby Martin sense an immediate chemistry between them--a bond that blossoms as their relationship deepens. With her father's recent death and a runaway mother, Shelby finds herself more than willing to put sorrows behind her and start anew with a man who reflects all that she desires in a soul mate.At Shelby's urging, a spur-of-the-moment wedding follows their whirlwind romance. But upon their return to California, the honeymoon begins to crumble as Frank's shadowed past--one that Shelby was willing to ignore--takes on a dark and mysterious edge. Amid confusing allegations, Shelby's faith in her husband--and in a God who loves--is shaken to the core. Where will she find the strength she needs to face an uncertain future?

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