FORBIDDEN LOVE Paul Fischer's a plain man with big dreams and an even bigger problem--gaining his uncle's approval. He's just settled on how to accomplish that while maintaining loyalty to his family and heritage, when a beautiful Englischer shows up threatening to defeat all his efforts. A romantic relationship with Rachel is forbidden and he soon discovers it will take more than simply guarding his heart. The more time he spends with her, the more he wants to overcome every obstacle that's keeping them apart. Rachel Adam's home was once filled with happiness. It now occupies only painful memories. Even still, she never dreamed she'd have to leave Florida. She's determined to return, until an unlikely attraction brightens her outlook. Drawn to Paul like a butterfly to a flower, she begins to imagine a future in Paradise. A future very different from her life-long plans. A future only Paul has the power to rewrite ... unless a devious plot destroys it first. Chasing Paradise is a story rich in emotion that beautifully portrays love and loss and confronts the difficult question--How far would you go to protect the one you love? "A well-crafted and heartwarmingcross-cultural tale of first love." Kirkus Reviews "This lesser known author captured me completely with her words, her complex characters, and a plot line that will blow you away from the start. Her words are captivating, pulling the reader into the heart of the story instantly." Readers Favorite (Molly Edwards) "Author writes movement especially well. There's a nice interplay between characters in dialogue scenes, and author has agood instinct for describing how they move together, angles, contact, along with excellent inner dialogue.Story structure is strong, the pace moves, making reader cares about these characters. The author knows how to do this well! We get real flutters and our own quickened breathing when author uses realism-building in the story line. Well done." Writers Digest "Chasing Paradise" is a clean, refreshing romance about forbidden love. InD'tale magazine Award-winning author, Cindy Patterson, believes in captivating romance and happy endings. In her stories, she loves to give glimpses of how God can use brokenness and make them whole. She reads a lot, drinks too much coffee, and wishes she had more time to write. Author of Chasing Paradise, Broken Butterfly, and Shattered Treasure, she loves to connect with her readers and you can find her at cindypattersonbks.com and on twitter @cpattersonbks