{"product_id":"book-dnu9","title":"The Protective One","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a “\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eskilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life” (\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e), Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he’s Mennonite like herself and has her parents’ approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she’s the one who’s missing a spark.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But E.A.’s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she’s not the only one struggling—Marta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined...one that ultimately enables her to find everything she’s been searching for.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series that “both delights and surprises” (Leslie Gould, bestselling author), Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49347126395184,"sku":"10dnu9","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347126362416,"sku":"BDdnu9","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/dnu9-cover.jpg?v=1765589600","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dnu9","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}