Introducing the Characters of "A Path Less Traveled"

As A Path Less Traveled, the second book in the Miller's Creek series, nears completion, I wanted to take this time to introduce you to the characters in the story. I'm a visual person, so I always try to find pics of people who resemble my story people (usually actors and actresses). So here they are!



TRISH JAMES

The heroine of A Path Less Traveled is Trish James. (She's the sister of Mayor Steve Miller, for those of you who have read Book One in the series, Texas Roads .) With an olive complexion and dark hair and eyes, the actress who most closely resembles Trish is Sandra Bullock.



Still reeling from a devastating accident which claimed the life of her husband, she's determined to make a way for her son. A noble goal, but has she stopped to consider that God might have another plan? Trish is an artist and interior designer in the career world, but at her core, she's a mother who is fiercely protective of her son. She would sacrifice anything for him, including her beloved hometown of Miller's Creek.



Her fatal flaw? Pride. Will she realize the price her pride costs those she loves before it's too late?



ANDY TYLER

The hero of A Path Less Traveled is Andy Tyler. (Andy was also in Texas Roads as Dani's attorney and friend. I had so many people say that they liked this character that I had to include him in Book Two. Besides, I kind of liked him myself!) With sandy curls and ocean-colored eyes, the actor who most resembles Andy is Matthew McConaughey.



Andy grew up in small town where he suffered through the brunt of people's judgment against his father. To escape his past, he becomes a high-powered attorney in Dallas. He continues to come up empty-handed in his search for a wife and decides to move his practice to Miller's Creek, where a beautiful widow and her daddy-starved little boy capture his heart.



His fatal flaw? He has a hard time letting go of old hurts and wounds, especially when it concerns his father.



LITTLE BO

Trish's son, Little Bo (named after his grandfather, Bo Miller), plays an integral part in the storyline. With dark hair and eyes like his mother, the actor who most closely resembles Little Bo is Joey Lawrence (many years ago).



Little Bo suffers from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), after witnessing the horrific horse accident that claimed his dad's life. Some of his symptoms are regressive in nature, such as sucking his thumb. He also struggles with being separated from Trish, poor grades in school, anger, volatility, and getting along with other kids.



Trish, in an effort to protect him, keeps him away from horses, but Andy realizes that Bo won't get well until he's able to let go of his fears.



Then, of course, it wouldn't be Miller's Creek without the beloved characters from Texas Roads --Dani, Steve, Mama Beth, Bo Miller, J.C., Coot, and even the town grouch, Otis Thacker. (And to whet your appetite, there's a couple of weddings you won't want to miss!)



I'd love to hear your thoughts!