WHITEHOUSE, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- When Hope Logan and Tim Richards meet for the first time, they are both dealing with the loss of loved ones. When they meet again more than a year later, they discover a strange attraction to each other. In author Sherry Burkett's new novel, Having Hope (now available through 1stBooks), grief, attraction, love, loyalty and trust mix to create a powerful story of uncontrollable emotions and difficult decisions.
Tim, a college professor, loses his wife. Hope, and her husband, Charles, lose their young daughter, Amy. When Tim and Hope meet a year later in a local library, they both feel a spark between them. However, Hope and Charles are working through the problems in their rocky marriage, and Tim doesn't want to destroy their marriage. When Charles meets Tim, he immediately notices Hope's feelings. Although surprised at his wife's attraction to someone else, he knows how easy it is to get wrapped up in an affair. He's done it himself.
Tim's feelings for Hope grow, but he commits himself to restraining his emotions. As Tim fights back his love, Hope concentrates on helping Charles fight false accusations at work. When Hope's hobby of writing leads her into a program to improve her skills, she is thrilled to find that the program's director is enthralled by her work. Tim, the director, discovers it is Hope's writings he looks forward to reading, and he unleashes his feelings for her. His lack of restraint nearly destroys them both.
A captivating story of the emotions within the human heart, Burkett's book illustrates the power of love and the pain of loss.
Burkett worked in the banking industry for more than 22 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in Christian education from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga., and a master's degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Mich. She is involved with many groups dedicated to quality assurance and is an examiner for the Ohio Award for Excellence. Having Hope is her first book. She's currently working on its sequel, Convincing Hope.
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