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      CAROL J. POST

      From medical secretary to court reporter to property manager to owner of a special events decorating company, Carol’s résumé reads like someone who doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. But one thing that has remained constant through the years is her love for writing. She started as a child, writing poetry for family and friends, then graduated to articles, which actually made it into some religious and children’s publications. Several years ago (more than she’s willing to admit), she penned her first novel. In 2010, she decided to get serious about writing fiction for publication and joined Romance Writers of America, Tampa Area Romance Authors and Faith, Hope & Love, RWA’s online inspirational chapter. She has placed in numerous writing contests, including RWA’s 2012 Golden Heart®.

      Carol lives in sunshiny central Florida with her husband (who is her own real-life hero) and writes her stories under the shade of the oaks in her yard. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and professional leadership, which doesn’t contribute much to writing fiction but helps a whole lot in the business end of things. Besides writing, she works alongside her music minister husband singing and playing the piano. She also enjoys sailing, hiking, camping—almost anything outdoors. Her two grown daughters and grandson live too far away for her liking, so she now pours all that nurturing into taking care of three fat and sassy cats and one highly spoiled dog.

      Shattered Haven

      Carol J. Post

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      Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

      For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

      —Matthew 11:28–30

      First of all, I would like to thank all the wonderful people in Cedar Key who patiently answered my questions—Chief Virgil Sandlin of the Cedar Key Police Department, Chief Robert Robinson of the Cedar Key Fire Department, Debbie Smith of the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Landress of the Harbour Master Suites and too many others to list. You’ve made researching this book a joy.

      Thank you to my family for your encouragement and support and talking me up to all your friends.

      To my critique partners, Karen Fleming, Dixie Taylor and Sabrina Jarema, for your valuable input and the great plotting and research weekends in Cedar Key. We managed to have lots of fun amid all the work.

      To my awesome editor, Rachel Burkot, and my wonderful agent, Nalini Akolekar. You’re both the greatest!

      And thank you to my husband, Chris. If I had it to do all over again, I’d still choose you.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Introduction

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

      ONE

      TWO

      THREE

      FOUR

       FIVE

       SIX

       SEVEN

       EIGHT

       NINE

       TEN

       ELEVEN

       TWELVE

       THIRTEEN

       FOURTEEN

       Dear Reader

       Questions for Discussion

       Extract

       Copyright

       ONE

      Allison Winchester lay stock-still, every muscle tight with apprehension.

      Something had awoken her. A noise. Different from the usual creaks

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