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Endorsements
“I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end, and I cried my heart out at the end. One of my favorite scenes in this story is when Cam bravely goes back to church after turning his back on God and the message that morning is about the prodigal son, so appropriate! He is so moved by it that it completely changes his outlook and deepens his walk with God once again. I would have thought this wasn’t possible in reality, but I have witnessed this happening in church a lot this year. I also loved the themes of forgiveness and redemption; they were illustrated so well by Turansky that I was completely moved more than once in the story . . . I highly recommend Seeking His Love to anyone wanting an easy read, with a big dose of God’s love, and a cast of characters that feel like friends.”
“I am primarily a historical romance reader, but its contemporary authors like Carrie Turansky who go a long way in changing my mind. Talk about a love-at-first-read novel that has everything romance readers want—an engaging heroine with something to hide, a handsome hero hardened by his past, and a cast of characters so real they could be plucked from our own lives. In a refreshing story of faith, hope and unexpected love, Ms. Turansky captures readers with flesh-and-blood characters and a well-woven plot that both touch the heart and stir the soul, lingering there well beyond the last page.”
Inspiration for the Setting:
Seeking His love takes place in Fairhaven, the unique historic section of Bellingham, Washington. It is located in the far northwest corner of the state on Bellingham Bay, which is part of Puget Sound. Fairhaven is about 90 miles north of Seattle and 50 miles south of the Canadian border, near the beautiful San Juan Islands. Ferries to Victoria, British Columbia, the San Juan Islands, and Alaska depart from Fairhaven each week. The community takes pride in its history, and the Old Fairhaven Association sponsors several events each year to promote Fairhaven as a community while preserving its historic character.
I included many Fairhaven businesses, events, and sites in the story: The Taylor Dock, South Bay Trail, Fairhaven Village Green, Village Books, The Colophon Café, Katie’s Cupcakes, The WPA Bridge over Whatcom Falls, The Ski to Sea Race and Fairhaven Festival. Of course, some of the settings and businesses are fictional, such as the The Northcoast Christian Youth Theater and the Fairhaven Art Center and Cooperative, but that type of group would definitely feel at home in Fairhaven.
I enjoyed researching Fairhaven! I hope if you are in the NW you will stop in and visit our friends there. Find out what’s happening in Fairhaven!