Deborah Lynne

Passion from the Heart Deborah Lynne

At twenty-five, Erika Arceneaux receives a substantial inheritance that allows her to make her dream a reality; Building a retirement community for senior adults where they can live safely and comfortably, honoring her grandparents who lovingly raised her since she was five years old. Erika feels certain that God is leading her to renovate an old, abandoned motel. The owner, Margaret Richardson, believes in Erika's dream and wants to sell her the property-but her son Nathaniel Richardson III has other plans for it. As a powerful, wealthy businessman, he has only one motive: to make money. Over his objections, Margaret sells the property to Erika anyway and construction begins. Almost immediately, the project is plagued by vandalism and accidents. It becomes clear that someone is trying to sabotage Erika's dream. Meanwhile, despite their differences, Erika and Nate find themselves drawn to each other. Erika can't stop thinking about him-but can she trust him? And can she justify pushing ahead with her plans when the construction site has become so dangerous? Erika isn't like any of the women Nate has ever known. He realizes that he is not only falling in love with her, but that he longs to know the God who gives her such joy and assurance. Now he must decide whether his love for her and his hunger for the Lord can overcome his love of money and power.