Believe Me (Hearts for Ransom Book 3)

Believe Me

Also by Georgia A Evans

Extended Family Series

             
Book 1 –
Making Memories

             
Book 2
– Permanent Position

             
Book 3 –
Because of Bob

             
Book 4 –
Breakdown Here

             
Book 5 –
My Baby
(2/16)

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                            Hearts for Ransom Series

             
Book 1 –
Counting On It

             
Book 2 –
Just Practicing

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And Georgia’s new

Christian Romantic Suspense Trilogy

In Shadow

Book 1 –
Hidden in Shadow
is available in paperback and Kindle

Book 2 –
Living in Shadow
  (2/16)

Book 3 –
Staying in Shadow
(4/16)

Evil has come to the small town of Shadow, and danger lurks around every corner. Stalking, criminals seeking revenge, kidnapping, and murder…who will survive?  Three love stories…three stories of faith and redemption…welcome to Shadow.

Believe Me

Georgia A Evans

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2015 Georgia A Evans

All rights reserved.

Published by Georgia A Evans

Beecher City, Illinois

Single mother, Claire Hadley, may be a fictional character, but the fierce love and determination to provide for her children is modeled after a very real person.

In the early sixties, the term “single mother” wasn’t commonly used. Instead, an unmarried woman with a child was an unwed mother, or sadly something much worse. Many gave their babies up for adoption or “visited relatives” to keep from shaming themselves or their families.

A young lady named Connie Florey did neither of those. She gave birth to a chubby baby with a “perfectly round” (and bald) head. Then, she showed that little girl off like a prized possession, garbing her in pretty dresses Connie sewed for her, and shoes…cute little shoes. She took her to church every Sunday and sat proudly, teaching her about Jesus and the depth of his love for her.

Like Claire, Connie worked hard—only she worked in a factory. She worked to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. Thankfully, her mom was there to help with her daughter. Connie’s little girl may not have had an excess of material possessions, but thanks to her loving mom, grandma, and plenty of aunts and uncles, she never lacked for love or attention.

Connie somehow found time to take her daughter on “adventures.” To a long slide built on a hillside, a lake to pedal boat, fishing, visit relatives out of state…even a walk in the state park was something amazing in the way she presented it.

I could go on and on about this incredible woman. This woman whose love for her baby overshadowed any problems or embarrassment she might have caused. I doubt many women could have done it. This woman who seemed to miraculously know when her daughter needed her, and who would move heaven and earth to be there for her.

With all my heart and love, this book is dedicated to Connie Florey-Stewart. Thank you for showing with every action and word the depth of a mother’s love; if I’m even half the parent you are, I’ll be satisfied. I love you, Mom.