Katie Weldon

Katie catches more than just the bouquet at Christy and Todd's wedding. Just when her future as a college senior seems questionable, Katie catches a desirable position on campus, and everything begins to line up. That is, until she also catches the attention of Eli, a new student at Rancho Corona University. Why does Eli keep looking at her that way? And what does all this mean to her "almost" boyfriend, Rick? He is the one who keeps saying their relationship should stay in the slow lane. Katie agrees and optimistically rolls into the summer. Her days are filled with long hours at work, new friends and peers, a fun trip to Catalina Island and a beach day with her favorite friends from high school. Yet her heart feels unsettled. Rick's job becomes complicated and so does their relationship. Katie's new position demands her full attention. When she finally hits a breaking point, Katie makes a late-night call to Christy in tears. Will Katie be honest with herself and her closest friend about her struggles? Will she remember the treasured words God impressed on her heart the day she found herself face to face with a wild fox? Katie begins to see that her choices will define who she is and the woman she's becoming.

Katie is about to be amazed. Ever since high school when she hung out with her best friend, Christy Miller, Katie has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle's girlfriend. Is she about to find out? The swirl of her life catches her off balance when she receives an unexplained bouquet, an unexpected call from her mother and unhappy news about her beloved car, Baby Hummer. Rick's new roommate, Eli, complicates things by inviting Katie on a midnight jaunt to see a meteor shower. Under a canopy of stars Katie grasps a new view of the universe—out there as well as up close. As if she had nothing else to do, on a whim she singlehandedly starts a fund-raising campaign for clean water for Africa. With Rick caught up in making plans for his future, how will Katie navigate her way through the remainder of her college career with no money, no transportation, no spare time, and no idea what God is doing? On a Whim is book #2 in the Katie Weldon series.

Katie has every reason to smile at her future. College graduation is almost here, and Katie is pretty sure she and Rick are ready to make plans for their future together. Why does Eli keeps igniting thoughts of new adventures and spontaneity? His wild love for God challenges her and he seems to always be right there when she needs support. Katie reminds herself that Rick is one she's been waiting for. Rick can offer her stability and purpose. The closer she gets to the brink of launching into life after college, the more Katie wonders if she's ready for any of it. Maybe she needs more time. Why can't she figure out what God is inviting her to do next? A weekend visit to Newport Beach leads to a late-night decision that is about to change everything. All Katie knows for sure is that this is the time to trust in the Lord with all her heart. He will undoubtedly fill the coming attractions of her future with plenty of surprises.

Katie has fallen for two new loves. Even before Katie exits the plane in Nairobi she wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa with Eli. This is his world. He has no trouble falling in sync with the rhythm of life in the beautiful Kenyan highlands. He also seems to have no hesitation in letting Katie know how he feels about her. Katie is captivated by it all, but she needs time. Fortunately, Eli and Africa are both patient as well as irresistible. All Katie really needs is a welcoming hug from Eli's mom, a morning walk in the vast, green tea fields, a place to serve, a giraffe who eats out of her hand and an extended visit to a village that has been waiting for the gift of clean water. Will Katie realize she's ready to confess her love for Eli and this new place they'll call home? An encounter in the village followed by a big change of plans prompt Katie to doubt. Why can't she finally and forever understand where God is leading her? It takes a circle of new friends and several dozen lanterns to spell it out under a night sky filled with stars. Finally & Forever is book #4 in the Katie Weldon series.