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Past Forward #6-9
Past Forward: Volume II
(Contains Episodes 6-9)
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
This collection includes episodes six through nine of Past Forward. Willow, battling grief and anger, drives Chad from the farm, but he finds himself drawn back, despite her determination to keep a wall between them. An accident and the chance of a lifetime threaten everything she thought she held dear. As the walls crumble, Chad and Willow's friendship deepens into something truly special, but to what end? Everyone around him pushes Chad into a relationship he both wants and fights, knowing that Willow simply is not ready.
Someone is wreaking havoc around her farm. Afraid for Willow's safety, the police take turns guarding her place when off duty and she finds it hard to endure the disruption of her tranquility.
And then, Chad asks her to dance. Can she trust him? Find out in this second volume.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
This collection includes episodes six through nine of Past Forward. Willow, battling grief and anger, drives Chad from the farm, but he finds himself drawn back, despite her determination to keep a wall between them. An accident and the chance of a lifetime threaten everything she thought she held dear. As the walls crumble, Chad and Willow's friendship deepens into something truly special, but to what end? Everyone around him pushes Chad into a relationship he both wants and fights, knowing that Willow simply is not ready.
Someone is wreaking havoc around her farm. Afraid for Willow's safety, the police take turns guarding her place when off duty and she finds it hard to endure the disruption of her tranquility.
And then, Chad asks her to dance. Can she trust him? Find out in this second volume.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 20, 2012
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Chautona Havig
274 books1,842 followers**fingers skittle across the keyboard. Stop. Eyelids blink over the top**
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
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July 5, 2021
I really like this series but I am becoming irritated with the hero's parents. If it were me and this was a real life situation I would be very offended at the way they give Chad advice. They are too controlling and they feel their way is the only way. They give Chad no credit at all for being in his mid to late twenties and knowing his own mind, although Chad is immature. He would be much better off going to Luke for advice. I am offended on his behalf. For one, the advice isn't horrible but I find it intrusive and it caused me to feel uncomfortable that he allowed his parents so much sway in his life. Some things they advise on is really none of their business. They treat him like he's a teenager.
I think it conveys a lack of trust. If Chad was a teen or early twenties I would see more relevance. It's also troubling that one horrible incident with an old girlfriend has colored all their lives to the extent it has. They have all done a poor job at getting past that difficult period.
It was also quite troubling that when Chad's father didn't think he was going to do what he advised,(later in the series) that he threatened to get the minister involved....like he was going to tattle on his own son and have the minister talk some sense into him.
There is no better way to alienate your child, adult or otherwise, from the parents than to be a 'I know what's best kind of parent.'
I think it conveys a lack of trust. If Chad was a teen or early twenties I would see more relevance. It's also troubling that one horrible incident with an old girlfriend has colored all their lives to the extent it has. They have all done a poor job at getting past that difficult period.
It was also quite troubling that when Chad's father didn't think he was going to do what he advised,(later in the series) that he threatened to get the minister involved....like he was going to tattle on his own son and have the minister talk some sense into him.
There is no better way to alienate your child, adult or otherwise, from the parents than to be a 'I know what's best kind of parent.'
January 18, 2016
While I love the characters in this series and have a hard time putting the books down, I felt like I could only give this one 3 stars because of some of the content. I also would not recommend this book to a young man. Too many references to "girl things."
October 29, 2022
I enjoyed reading this after having read the beginning earlier. I like how so many people genuinely care about Willow and want to befriend her. Not sure if Chad is really in love with her or not, and I thought it was pushy and not right for his parents to practically demand that he marry her. It hasn't been that long since her mother died and Willow is still grieving, which makes her vulnerable. Add to that that her "grandfather" sends someone to destroy her things, what a jerk-he seems to want to control her for some reason. It doesn't seem to make sense for him to treat her like that. I keep wondering how the reporter knew so much about what had happened to her mother, when Willow didn't tell him anything about that. It seems like Chad and Willow are slowly getting closer and I hope he continues to go slowly with her. Guess I will see what happens in the next book.
November 11, 2023
This Christian fiction serial continues with Chad and Willow's lives. Trials and blessings include some suspenseful situations and adult conversations. The serial does mean a real cliffhanger at the end. I'm looking forward to continuing to read the believable story and developments of the heartwarming characters! Recommended for older teens and above. I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, but it did not in any way affect my review. All opinions are my own.
May 11, 2019
Page turner
Oh how I enjoy this series. Why, because it is mind capturing. There is just enough mystery to keep wanting to know what happens next. It moves nicely through time. I dont feel like I have missed special moments like in some other stories. I wonder what will happen next?
Oh how I enjoy this series. Why, because it is mind capturing. There is just enough mystery to keep wanting to know what happens next. It moves nicely through time. I dont feel like I have missed special moments like in some other stories. I wonder what will happen next?
October 4, 2025
I’m entranced with these people!
Every time I read “one more of her books,” I find myself engulfed in it. I mean that in a good way. Chautona just takes your hand and guides you into the lives of these imaginary people and places and you’re right at home before you know what happened. Ideal. On to Book 3!
Every time I read “one more of her books,” I find myself engulfed in it. I mean that in a good way. Chautona just takes your hand and guides you into the lives of these imaginary people and places and you’re right at home before you know what happened. Ideal. On to Book 3!
August 28, 2025
another good story in the sereis
January 24, 2016
This story has touched my heart in many ways : from the lost of Willow's mother to her growing relationship with Chad you can't help but get caught up in the story. These characters become so alive that you don't want the story to end. The fun thing is that it doesn't! What I find really enjoyable is that each week I can get an episode to read. I truly believe you will love the way Chautona weaves her words together.
January 9, 2013
This one was just as enjoyable to read as the first one. I love seeing the relationship between Chad & Willow bloom and grow.
If you are looking for love & romance without all of the explicit language and sex scenes then this is the series for you. Would be perfect for teenage girls to read. It contains the kind of love & romance that all girls should hold out for.
If you are looking for love & romance without all of the explicit language and sex scenes then this is the series for you. Would be perfect for teenage girls to read. It contains the kind of love & romance that all girls should hold out for.
August 20, 2013
Wonderful, wonderful! I love these characters! Already started on vol 3.
May 19, 2016
I had to read this volume soon after I read the first. I was not disappointed.
October 7, 2016
This part ..... Just as good. Love it!
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