Bridal Veil (California Brides, Book 2)

California Brides #2

by Cathy Marie Hake

Laurel is content at home. But she's determined to show she can "rough it" alongside her rugged family on a seven-week journey to Yosemite. Her paints and perfumes packed, dainty Laurel Chance is overwhelmed by the raw beauty of nature...and the unexpected attention from their unofficial guide. When Gabriel Rutlidge catches sight of "Princess" Laurel Chance, he believes she's come to tame the wilds with pink parasols and lace. Unable to resist the family's warmth and charisma, Gabe finds himself getting to know the woman behind the frills - a woman with a rare ability to represent the park he loves through her art. When Laurel learns Gabe's heart doesn't belong to the Lord, will she be willing to accept the only Bridal Veil in her life may well be Yosemite's famous waterfall?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Romance, Historical

176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

As a child, Cathy Marie Hake had an imaginary playmate. Now "grown up," she indulges in a host of imaginary friends as she writes. She teasingly says she decided if those voices in her head were talking, she might as well write down what they said and make a living by doing it. She met her sweetheart in the High School department at church and married him after finishing nursing school. They live in Southern California and have two children and two dogs (one of them even moos - one of the dogs that is, not the kids). Faith in God, a loving family, and a wacky sense of the ridiculous keep her going.

Known for surfing across the kitchen on a dropped dill pickle slice, waterskiing on sea anemone spit, and using Right Guard® as hair spray; she considers herself living proof that God does, indeed, possess a healthy sense of humor.

Cathy loves classical music, romantic getways with her husband, and Diet Pepsi Free®. "I need chocolate to survive, love my friends, and enjoy a deep personal relationship with the Lord. Although an extrovert, I'm very conservative on a personal level."

In her writing, Cathy attempts to capture a unique glimpse of life and how a man and woman can overcome obstacles when motivated by love. In her inspirational pieces she enjoys the freedom of showing how Christ can enrich a loving couple's relationship.

Reviews

[Marvy Herrera · Rating 3 out of 5]

lovely story!

[Gmc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bridal Veil by Cathy Marie Hake

Dainty Laurel Chance thinks she can ""rough it"" alongside her rugged family on a seven-week journey to Yosemite. Their unofficial guide, Gabriel Rutlidge, gets to know the woman behind the frills.

[Phyllis C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two sets of young people (family friends) go on a camping trip to Yosemite. A guide there and one of the girls fall in love, leading to a need for the young man to give his life to the Lord. He does, they marry.

[Joyce Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in the Yosemite park you find beauty of nature and the crazy way to love.

I'm really thrilled that the beauty of God's love and how the word is used to reach man's deepest longings. Thank you for this series.