Forgiveness by Marianne Evans

Author:Marianne Evans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611168594
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2016-11-08T05:00:00+00:00

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Between Franklin and downtown Nashville, right off the Old Natchez Trace on Highway 100 stood a Tennessee icon, a classic restaurant catering to enthusiasts of southern comfort food. When Pyper pulled open the doorway of the Loveless Café, she spotted Petra Goode right away. The reporter was already seated, and it was tough to miss a bleached blonde dressed in a vivid red suit. Smile wide, Petra lifted her hand high to issue a fingertip wave.

Bite the bullet and get it over with, Pyper thought, answering the summons with a smile that was in no way real. The traditional air kiss ensued, along with an over solicitous gesture from the reporter inviting Pyper to claim the wooden chair opposite.

A round of idle chit chat followed while they placed breakfast orders—Pyper opted for biscuits and gravy. Their orders arrived soon after and with a mini-recorder, notebook and pen at her elbow, Petra launched the interview while she nibbled at her batch of bacon and some scrambled eggs.

“Pyper, your debut album from last year, Anchor, launched the single by the same name and it won you fast fan loyalty and critical acclaim as well as a Dove nomination for best debut album. Talk to me about anchors. Who and what would you define as the anchors in your life?”

“Most definitely my family and my faith in Christ help keep me anchored. My mom and dad, my brother, they’re the most important people to me; they absolutely constitute anchors in my life.”

“Um…yes…Tyler and Amy…Zach. You come from a family that can be best described as Christian music royalty these days, what with your dad’s induction into the Opry.”

“Thanks for that, yes. Absolutely.” Pyper knew her smile, and the warm glow that spread through her system, revealed authentic joy in both tone and attitude. So far, so good.

“I have a confession to make. When you and Chase entered the Monroe anniversary party together, I just had to do some nosing around. I’m such a reporter, and y’all make such an intriguing couple. I just couldn’t help myself!”

Although they shared a mild laugh, Pyper’s sense of ease instantly bit the dust. Petra munched on a triangle of toast, drawing out the moment. Pyper gritted her teeth.

Following a swig of coffee, Petra continued. “Come to find out, I discovered a little something about Chase’s mentor, the man who helped him recover while he was at Reach.”

Confused by the direction of the conversation, Pyper openly puzzled. “Oh?”

“Oh, yes. In fact, the connection might be of interest to you. Of course, as close as you and Chase have become, you might already know…”

“Know what?” Pyper was about to down a final serving of the grits that had accompanied her meal but stopped short.

“We’ll get there. First off, though, does the name Mark Samuels mean anything to you?”

Pyper froze, caught in a spider’s web that had been spun to perfection. “Ah…”

“Let me explain.” Petra leaned in. Pyper leaned back, dizzy, hot, head suddenly pounding, an instant fever building to a rage.

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