Jaded

a novel

Plot

Winner of the ACFW Genesis Award for Romance, "Jaded" combines small town warmth with a coming of age love story. As a child, Ruthie was shunned by the local congregation. Thirteen years later, Ruthie s heart begins to stir when an attractive single preacher arrives. But their relationship is bitterly opposed unearthing a string of secrets which threaten to turn the church, the town, and her world upside-down. "Jaded" is the rare novel that is both love story between a woman and man ... and God and His church. Plunging deep into the waters of shame, forgiveness and restoration, it will resonate with every woman who s experienced a loss of heart ... and a thirst for hope."