A Woman After David's Heart (Book #2 Andersen Brothers series) by Pat Simmons

Author:Pat Simmons
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: valentines day, clean romance, inspirational american romance
Publisher: Pat Simmons

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Women. Didn’t they know that men preferred the chase—at least speaking for his brothers and himself? David recognized the flirt signals: the lustful eyes, teasing smiles, and gestures that should be shameful in the church, but he refused to succumb to any more decoys the devil planted. This was God’s house, not Satan’s. He wanted the real thing, and she might be the one sitting waiting for him.

David wondered what Valerie would say about the female stampede at the microwave. Fools rush in and David had played the fool—not anymore. Neither was he in a rush about a woman.

Post-Valentine’s Day dating was proof of that. But even God seemed to have a say in that. He wanted a woman who put God and her salvation first.

Focusing on the lovely lady at the table, David returned with his piping hot container and plastic utensils. He caught Valerie’s stare and held onto it until he was seated across from her. “Sorry about the delay.”

Her expression was hard to read when her only response was a nod. That was okay. He was a quick study. Reaching inside his sweater to his shirt pocket, he pulled out a small square box. Valerie’s confusion amused him as he slid it toward her.

“What’s this?” She seemed hesitant to touch it.

“A little something to show I was thinking about you. Flowers wouldn’t fit in my pocket.” When she smiled, David extended his hands across the table. Opening his palms, he waited for her to place her hands in his. When she did, he closed his eyes and bowed his head.

“Lord, in the name of Jesus, thank You for this fellowship and the gift of salvation. Bless this young woman, God, as she honors You with her life, and please sanctify the food that she prepared, and I thank You for it in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Valerie mumbled, “Bless David and his family, too. Amen.”

Touched that she had tagged him in on the prayer, he opened his eyes first. Valerie’s lids fluttered as he peeked at her mole.

It was as if the dot was placed on her face as a finishing touch on His creation.

When she met his stare, David grinned, but was in no hurry to release her hands. “You have to be one of the most gorgeous women I have ever seen.”

She seemed shocked at his declaration. Surely, other men had complimented her.

Tilting her head in the direction of the microwave, she commented, “What about your admirers? In my opinion, there wasn’t a bad-looking one in the bunch.”

She was right. “But I’m not attracted to any of them. There has to be a combination inside and out.”

“Why me?”

“Why didn’t you turn me away? I’ve seen more than one brother approach you.”

Valerie lifted a brow. She didn’t hide her frustration. “Answering a question with a question is not an answer, Brother Andersen.”

“Guilty. Please open your gift.”

A defiant lift of her chin meant she wasn’t happy about his avoidance, but he wanted to have that discussion another time. Valerie tugged on the ribbon around the brown box until it became untied.

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