Instant Father. Donna Gartshore

      

      This new father has a lot to learn

      ...and she’s perfect for the job

      Bachelor Paul Belvedere is overwhelmed with raising his recently orphaned young nephew. Fortunately, he’s found an ally in violet-eyed teacher Charlotte Connelly. Paul might even be able to trust her with his shameful secret. But when he discovers that Charlotte is planning on leaving town on a mission trip, Paul is caught between saying goodbye...or teaching her an important lesson in love.

      DONNA GARTSHORE loves reading and writing. She also writes short stories, poetry and devotionals. She often veers off to the book section in the grocery store when she should be buying food. Besides talking about books and writing, Donna loves spending time with her daughter, Sunday family suppers and engaging online with the writing community.

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      Instant Father

      Donna Gartshore

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-09625-6

      INSTANT FATHER

      © 2019 Donna Lynn Gartshore

      Published in Great Britain 2019

       by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      “Trying to get rid of me?”

      Charlotte was startled, but then saw the twinkle in Paul’s eye. Still, she couldn’t resist adding one more thing.

      “I hope I’ve made it clear, Paul, I won’t tolerate being pressured about this. But at the same time, I want you to trust me. Can you do that? I care about Tyson, too, just as I care about all of my students.”

      “I trust you,” Paul said, but the words seemed unfamiliar in his mouth. “I, uh, missed you at lunch yesterday,” he added, his tone gruff with confession.

      So he had noticed. I missed you, too…

      But she couldn’t bring herself to say the words or to stir the embers.

      She suddenly wondered how it would go over if she was to start dating the guardian of one of her students.

      Whoa, now, where had that thought come from?

      Besides, there was her application, making its way through the mail and waiting to bring back with it the answer to her future.

      An answer that she was no longer sure she was ready for.

      Dear Reader,

      Thank you so much for reading Instant Father and spending time with Paul, Charlotte and Tyson.

      Being people of faith doesn’t always stop us from doubting ourselves and feeling like we must hide our flaws from others. It also doesn’t stop us from letting the expectations of others influence our decisions.

      Both Paul and Charlotte struggle with these things and it is only by learning that they can trust God to be strong in their weaknesses that they are willing to take a chance on each other and on love.

      I wrote this book because I wished to express that, although we are imperfect, God loves us and we can all have fulfilling lives. We do not need to let our shortcomings define us.

      I also brought bullying into the story because I believe it’s an ongoing issue that we all need to be aware of, pray about and take a stand against.

      I know I speak for all Love Inspired authors when I say that our readers mean the world to us. We are so thankful that you read our books and we love to engage with you. Please join our Love Inspired Author and Reader Group on Facebook. We want to connect with you, pray with and for you, and hear about your lives.

      I can also be reached via email at [email protected]; friend me or like my author page on Facebook; follow me on Twitter @gartshoredonna or on Instagram @dlgwrites.

      Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and I look forward to hearing from you!

      Blessings,

       Donna Gartshore

      And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

      —2