The Lightkeeper's Ball
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Erin Healy has edited all of my Thomas Nelson books except one, and she is such an integral part of the team. Her ideas always make the book better, and she’s a fabulous writer in her own right. If you haven’t read her yet, be sure to pick up Never Let You Go and The Promises She Keeps.
My agent, Karen Solem, has helped shape my career in many ways, and that includes kicking an idea to the curb when necessary. Thanks, Karen—you’re the best!
Writing can be a lonely business, but God has blessed me with great writing friends and critique partners. Hannah Alexander (Cheryl Hodde), Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter make up the Girls Write Out squad (www.GirlsWriteOut.blogspot.com). I couldn’t make it through a day without my peeps! Thanks to all of you for the work you do on my behalf, and for your friendship. I had great brainstorming help for this book in Robin Caroll, Cara Putman, and Rick Acker as well. Thank you, friends!
I’m so grateful for my husband, Dave, who carts me around from city to city, washes towels, and chases down dinner without complaint. Thanks, honey! I couldn’t do anything without you. My kids—Dave, Kara (and now Donna and Mark)—and my grandsons, James and Jorden Packer, love and support me in every way possible. Love you guys! Donna and Dave brought me the delight of my life— our little granddaughter, Alexa! Though I tried my best to emulate her cuteness in the scenes with Jennie, I’m sure I failed!
Most importantly, I give my thanks to God, who has opened such amazing doors for me and makes the journey a golden one.
READING GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. Do you ever feel you are insignificant and nothing you do matters? Why or why not?
2. Do you have a dream you have been too intimidated to pursue? Maybe even too afraid to name it? What is it?
3. Name characteristics of some of the true friends you have had. How important is it that they point you back to God?
4. Have you ever altered your behavior because of others’ expectations the way Olivia did? What allows you to be yourself?
5. Do you know anyone who has allowed bitterness to fester? How can you help that person forgive and let go?
6. Family expectations were very different for children a hundred years ago. What would you have found the most difficult about growing up in that era?
7. Society at the turn of the last century was also preoccupied with appearances and impressing other people, much as we see today. What can you do to keep from falling in the hole of materialism?
8. What do you want badly enough that might tempt you into compromising your integrity?
9. Olivia was wrong for keeping her secrets from Harrison. At what point should she have admitted her identity?
10. God sees us as we are inside. Does this comfort you or intimidate you?
“The Lightkeeper’s Bride is a wonderful story filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance. I loved every minute of it.”
– CINDY WOODSMALL –
New York Times best-selling author of The Hope of Refuge
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
RITA-FINALIST COLLEEN COBLE is the author of several best-selling romantic suspense series, including the Lonestar series and the Rock Harbor series. She lives with her husband, Dave, in Indiana.