The Envelope

By: Emily Josephine

Two teachers: one running to the will of God, another running away from it. But while their hearts struggle with their true feelings for one another, a single piece of paper lurks in the background, connecting them in profound ways they cannot even imagine.

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Book Description

Tragedy and guilt follow Sheila Carson around like a sick puppy, causing continual estrangement from her family and a heavy fear of getting too close to other people, especially other people of the opposite sex. She cannot bear the thought of accidentally destroying another man's life again.

Then she meets Hank Johnson. At first, the new fourth-grade teacher gets on Sheila's nerves, especially after a run-in between one of his students and one of her Kindergarteners. But Hank's rugged handsomeness and fun-loving personality begin to win Sheila over when he ends up one day after school, helping her to search for her favorite student, Diana, who mysteriously goes missing.

Sheila's faith in God compels her to take a personal interest in Dianas's broken home life, and at the same time makes her begin to wonder if Hank might be part of God's plan for her life.

But while Hank attends church and seems to have his own brand of faith, he is hiding his own past tragedy that has caused him to doubt God's love for him during the past several years. So when Sheila's heart begins to lead her in the direction of missions, Hank abruptly drops his relationship with her.

But it cannot end there. A mysterious envelope that Hank has forgotten about turns out to be an intricate and shocking connection between both their tragic paths.

Will Sheila ever receive the forgiveness she desperately needs? Will Hank ever admit his love for Sheila - and shake off the past hurt that threatens to keep them apart?

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