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    Desires of the Heart: A Christian Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Romance: Bradley Sisters, #2
    Desires of the Heart: A Christian Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Romance: Bradley Sisters, #2
    Desires of the Heart: A Christian Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Romance: Bradley Sisters, #2
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    Desires of the Heart: A Christian Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Romance: Bradley Sisters, #2

    By Kelsey MacBride

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    A simple guy without goals.
    A refined bachelor with plenty of money.
    The choice for Megan seems obvious...until it isn't.

    If you love a feel-good Christian Clean & Wholesome Romance book, you'll want to get your copy of this book. Megan Bradley is a wedding coordinator searching for genuine Christian romance. She suddenly finds herself chased by two men and must decide who is the better candidate.

    Ethan has a lifelong dream to become famous with his jazz band, but he lacks focus and Godly direction in his life. On the other hand, Sean is a successful bachelor who dazzles her with his charm, wealth, and impeccable taste, winning her heart. The only problem is Sean won't make any serious commitments. So which man does Megan choose to have a serious relationship with?

    If you love a heartwarming Christian romance, you'll want to discover the surprising conclusion to this Clean & Wholesome romance novel for women. Grab your copy now! You won't be disappointed.

    Other titles by Kelsey MacBride:

    -Choices of the Heart: Lauren's story
    -Passions of the Heart: Tiffany's story
    -Redemption of the Heart: Katie's story

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKelsey MacBride
    Release dateJun 10, 2014
    ISBN9781498900362
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      Desires of the Heart - Kelsey MacBride

      Chapter 1

      Newport Beach, CA

      Megan Bradley wiped tears of joy from her eyes as she gazed at the middle-aged minister wearing a black suit, eagerly anticipating his following words. She had waited a long time for this moment and hoped it would be as perfect as she had planned it to be. There was no room for mistakes, no turning back. Her livelihood depended on it. Soon it would all be over, and the rest would be history. She drew in a quick breath, waiting for those familiar words.

      By the authority invested in me by the State of California and that of the Almighty God, I now pronounce you as husband and wife. Alex, your time is finally here. You may now kiss the bride.

      Megan joined the crowd in applause as she watched the bride and groom happily kiss for the first time as a married couple. Then, she sighed, a grin on her face. She had jealously witnessed this happy event as a wedding organizer hundreds of times, only to wonder when it would be her turn to stand in front of the altar.

      For now, she had pulled off another perfect wedding ceremony at the Big Canyon Country Club. All that remained was to make sure the reception was equally perfect. She marched into the large kitchen, gazing at the frenzied servers as they prepared to serve the first dish.

      She turned to the head chef, a short man with slicked-back hair and glasses. George, are we ready for the first course?

      Yes, Megan, it’s ready to be served. But we have one slight problem.

      Problem? What problem? She could feel a slight wave of nervousness in her stomach. The last thing she needed was a food crisis in the middle of the reception.

      The bakery called, and their van is stuck in traffic on the Fifty-five freeway by the Edinger exit. Something about an accident.

      You’ve got to be kidding me! I can’t afford a missing wedding cake! The bride’s family will kill me. Megan’s eyebrows pinched together in frustration and disbelief. 

      George shrugged his shoulders, pursing his lips. There’s nothing I can do.

      My reputation as a wedding planner here is finished if I don’t do something. Megan put her hands to her mouth, pondering a solution. There had to be a way to transport the cake to the reception in the next forty-five minutes. Seconds later, the corners of her mouth lifted into a wide grin.

      George, did you bring your motorcycle?

      Yes. Why? He gave her a puzzled look.

      Give me the keys!

      For what?

      I’m going to get the cake.

      George’s eyes grew wide. Are you crazy? You can’t bring the wedding cake here on the back of my bike. You’ll destroy it!

      I’ll have to take the chance.

      Do you even know how to ride a bike?

      My dad gave me some lessons when I was a senior in high school. Megan’s grin did not falter. 

      George reluctantly took the keys from his pocket and handed them to Megan. Please, promise me you’ll take care of my bike.

      Megan smiled as she snatched the keys from his hand. You should know me by now.

      ***

      The wind rushed against the helmet protecting her face, whipping her hair wildly as she navigated down the congested freeway, desperately searching for a white van with the words Beverly’s Best Bakery. Time was running out, and she only had fifteen minutes before returning to the club. She said a prayer, asking God to help her find the van.  

      Seconds later, she breathed a sigh of relief. In the distance, she spotted the van, about twenty cars up. She cautiously navigated the bike down the broken white line, praying a disgruntled driver wouldn’t open a car door in her path. She finally cleared the last car before easing the bike to a stop alongside the van. Then she rapped on the driver’s window, and the driver turned with a puzzled look. Then she gestured to the window. He complied, quickly rolling it down.

      Megan cut straight to the chase, I’m Megan, the wedding planner. I need that cake now."

      The driver looked at her as if she had just escaped the mental hospital. Lady, are you crazy? There’s no way you’re transporting the cake without messing it up.

      I’ll take the chance. The bride and groom depend on me. Help me load it onto the back of the bike. I have some bungee cords we can use to secure it.

      The driver and his helper got out and loaded several cake boxes onto the back of the bike. Megan thanked them for their help and glanced at her watch before mounting the bike and speeding towards the nearest exit. She was right on schedule. The question was, could she make it back without any mishaps?

      ***

      After traversing the wide, paved driveway into the country club, Megan eased the bike to a stop, parking it near the kitchen building. George, grab the cake, she called, spotting him making his way from a table to the building with an empty punch bowl. 

      George quickly rounded up several servers to help him move the boxes to the kitchen. Megan opened the boxes, inspecting the cakes for damage. Two layers had minor frosting damage, but nothing they couldn’t fix in the kitchen.

      Do you have any white cake frosting? Megan asked.

      I should have a tube in the fridge somewhere. George hurried to check, returning a moment later with a small white tub. Megan opened the container, grabbed a spatula from a drawer, and began to repair the damaged areas on the cake skillfully. Working in her aunt’s bakery during high school had prepared her for the few emergencies during her career when a baker wasn’t available. 

      Minutes later, she breathed a sigh of relief as she put the last finishing touches on the cake.

      George admired her work, Looks great. Now let’s get it out to the table.

      Megan wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her sleeve as she watched several kitchen staff members slide the cake onto a wheeled dolly and roll it into the reception room next door.

      Then she collapsed into a folding chair, thankful the ordeal was over. It was a close call, but she had saved another wedding, thanks to her quick thinking and courage.  

      She spent the rest of the evening in envy, watching the newly married couple as they conversed with happy guests and stole loving glances at each other. Megan vowed someday, she, too, would be doing the wedding dance and partying into the late-night hours. If only God would answer her prayers for a soul mate, just like He had done for Lauren, her younger sister.

      It was hard for Megan not to be jealous of Lauren for finding a true man of God, especially after the fiasco of her last relationship with Peter. A knot began to form in the pit of her stomach as she recalled that fateful day he had sat her

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