Nearly Beloved, a Novel

In his hands is the power to heal. Michael, a surgeon who specializes in trauma knows that his gift is God-given and that much is expected from him. Freely he gives of his talent, but his heart will not belong to anyone again.

Her hands create beauty. Erin is an artist who sells her paintings in a downtown gallery. Struggling with finances, Erin refuses to let go of her God-given vocation despite the impending loss of her business. She knows that the God who gives her an artist’s touch is the same God who will provide her needs.

When Rose, a customer plays matchmaker to her artist friend and her surgeon son, the best of intentions go terribly wrong when Michael thinks Erin is only after his money. Erin sees a hurt heart and a man who needs love, but can she tear down the wall that imprisons his heart?