Title: A Time To Forgive

Author: Marta Perry

Publisher: Steeple Hill Love Inspired

ISBN: 0-373-87200-3

Genre: Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance

Stained-glass artist, Tory Marlowe, has finally landed her dream job. She’s been commissioned by Mona Telforth to restore the antique stained-glass windows of the old church in Caldwell Cove and to create a stained-glass memorial for Mona’s deceased daughter, Lila. There’s just one problem. Adam Caldwell, Lila’s husband, adamantly refuses to allow Tory to make the memorial.

Tory is baffled by Adam’s response. Could the man still be grieving the loss of his wife after four years? She tries to be respectful of his feelings, but Tory can’t afford to let Adam stand in her way. She desperately needs this job. Plus, she has her own agenda for coming to Caldwell Cove—a promise made to her dying mother.

Adam is stunned when Tory Marlowe shows up out-of-the-blue saying she has been commissioned to create a memorial to his dead wife. For four long years Adam has led a carefully ordered life and struggled alone with his secret, to protect his young daughter. He isn’t about to let this brown-eyed beauty storm in and turn his world upside down. But there’s an eerie familiarity about Tory Marlowe, and Adam can’t help wondering if they’ve met before.

Tory begins restoring the church windows, all the time hoping to sway Adam’s decision on the memorial. The two spend time together and an attraction quickly blossoms. But can a woman who has never known true love open her heart? Can Adam put aside his grief for his first wife and risk a second chance at love? And what will Adam do when he finds out who Tory really is?

To Forgive is the charming story of two wounded souls desperately needing love, but afraid to step out and risk being hurt again. Marta Perry complicates the story by giving Adam and Tory a mind-boggling past history, deeper than either can imagine. Readers will quickly be propelled into the story with Ms. Perry’s expert characterization and poignant plot. The faith message is a subtle but moving part of the story, encouraging the characters and readers alike to forgive past hurts so they can move on and receive today’s blessings. A Time To Forgive, the newest book in the Caldwell Clan series, is an endearing story, sure to tug at your heartstrings.