Blind Dates in Wayside

Beth's blind date takes an unexpected turn when her would-be date, an anxious accountant, gets cold feet and slips out of the coffee shop before she arrives. In his hurried escape to avoid Beth, he accidentally bumps into her as she enters. Searching for the red rose he was supposed to be holding, she instead spots Chadwick sitting alone at a nearby booth, a single red rose in his hand.Chadwick, a wealthy young man committed to living a life pleasing to the Lord, is immediately drawn to Beth when she approaches, mistaking him for her date. Though he longs for a partner who shares his values, he's also a true gentleman, inviting her to sit with him in the bustling café since there's no other table available. Beth explains the story behind the mysterious rose, and Chad offers to walk her home after sharing some pie and tea.As they spend time together, Beth and Chad discover they share more than just good conversation-they have similar beliefs and values. They agree to meet again, and the connection between them deepens. Chad can't stop thinking about her after their brief encounter, and he's eager to see where this newfound spark might lead. Beth quickly forms a bond with his caring grandmother, just as Chad suspected she would.However, challenges loom. Chad's parents have different plans-pushing him toward a wealthy, well-connected woman eager to combine her inheritance with his, while Beth, who lives modestly over a garage and is looking for a steady job, wonders how she can compete with money and status. Despite the odds, her love for Chad remains steadfast, and she refuses to stand in the way of his happiness, even if it means giving him up. Or risking everything for a chance at true love.This is a clean Christian romance.

Dena, urged by friends, agrees to a blind date with Seth, an architect-only to be stood up. The next day, she's stunned to find Seth sitting at her mother-in-law's table-charming, handsome, and irritating. And when her mother-in-law and Seth's father announce their engagement, everything shifts. Approximately 27,000 words