Shannon here: Tanya Eavenson shares insight into her characters’ romance from her latest Contemporary Romance title, Restored. Comment or answer the question at the end of any post dated March 14 – 17 to enter the drawing for an e-book copy. Deadline: March 26th, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Tanya:
- What’s the most romantic thing Elizabeth has ever done for you, Steven?
Steven raised a brow, meeting Elizabeth’s gaze.
“You can tell her.” Elizabeth smiled. “I had a feeling Shannon was going to ask.”
“My sweet wife planned a surprise trip to St. Michaels, Maryland, for us to stay at the Inn at Perry Cabin, but we never made it. Anna Mae came down with a fever. She had also planned a trip for us on a yacht, something I had wanted to do since our college days. It was the most thoughtful thing anyone had ever done for me.”
- What’s the most romantic thing Steven’s ever done for you, Elizabeth?
“I couldn’t believe it, but a month later he surprised me by booking flights to Maryland. The view from the Inn at Perry Cabin was stunning, but what stole my breath was the candlelight dinner we shared on the yacht I previously rented.”
- Do you both have a favorite song?
“Yes,” they said in unison. Steven grinned. “Elizabeth got me hooked on Oceans by Hillsong United. It resonated with me, dealing with my cancer. God allowed me to go through the unknown. I felt like I was sinking and my faith was shaken. I couldn’t see a future, but even in my doubt, the Lord remained by my side. He made Himself visible by sending Elizabeth back into my life.”
- What simple gesture does Steven do that melts you every time?
Elizabeth looked down at their joined hands. “It’s this, entwining our fingers. His touch.”
- How soon after meeting Elizabeth did you know she was the one?
“We were in college.” Steven glanced at Elizabeth and chuckled. “Do you remember when we played Zechariah and Elizabeth, how awkward we looked?”
Elizabeth smiled. “Oh yes, I was a sight with that pillow stuffed under my dress. I can’t even recall how many times it slid out of place. I delivered the pillow several times and even fell once. I don’t think I did John the Baptist’s mother justice.”
“You captivated me. I had been working up the nerve to speak with you when we were casted together. Later that year when Mike set us up on that double date with John and Nicole, I knew you were the one. I had fallen in love with you.”
- Who said, “I love you” first, you, Elizabeth or Steven?
“Steven first told me he loved me when we were in college. Then many years later when God brought him back into my life, I was the first to say that I loved him.”
- What is the most caring thing Elizabeth has ever done for you, Steven?
“Being there for me through my cancer.” Steven kissed Elizabeth’s hand. “It was her strength, her support, the love she showed me, even seeing her in prayer. She spent hours in the waiting room at the cancer center. Love is more than words, it’s shown in action.”
About Tanya: Tanya Eavenson enjoys spending time with her husband, and their three children. Her favorite pastime is grabbing a cup of coffee, eating chocolate, and reading a good book. Tanya is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Word Weavers International, and writes for Christ to the World Ministries. Learn more and connect:
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About the book – Restored: Dr. Steven Moore is known nationally for saving lives. If only he could save his own. Unable to deal with his cancer prognosis, he retreats to a happier time in his past—to the woman who once stole his heart.
Four years after the death of her beloved husband, bookstore owner Elizabeth Roberts still struggles to sustain her faith and joy in the Lord as she raises her two sons. She strives to find a way through her family’s grief, never suspecting a man from her past might offer hope for her future.
But how can there be a future when he’s only come to kiss her and says good-bye?
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Question for Readers: Have you ever reconnected with an old friend from years past?
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Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, I have been able to reconnect with several of my friends from years past. It’s amazing how, with some people, you can instantly pick up where you left off, even though it’s been forever since you’ve seen one another.
yes quite a few
Kim, yes, I know what you mean. For my husband’s job, we’ve traveled to different parts of the country, but it’s always wonderful to keep in touch with the friends you’ve made along the way. Thank you for visiting with me! It’s been wonderful getting to know you this week! Blessings!
Hi Shelia, there are many ways for sure! Thanks so much for saying hi again! And just so you know, I wasn’t able to make those cookies the other night but this weekend is a sure thing! Looking forward to it! =) Have a wonderful weekend!
Yes. I finally was able to contact an old church friend, from when I was a teen. We hadn’t seen each other for many, many years and neither of us lived in the same state in which we’d lived as teens. I know God worked this out, because she and her husband and my husband and I just happened to be going to Branson, Missouri the same week. (We live several hundred miles from each other). They came to our hotel and we had a great visit. Then, they invited us to come to their house for a visit (in another state)! So, a few days later, we did go visit them. It was a wonderful visit and a great blessing.
I’ve reconnected with several friends from years past through Facebook, but there’s still a couple I haven’t found.