title: Love Beyond Reason
author: Crosslyn, Serena
description: Fleeing from an abusive relationship, Carolina finds refuge in a small Virginia town. Given employment and a place to live by the kind Christian owner of a trucking company, she tries to forget her past. Although she is always on guard, Joseph begins to gain her trust. However, a freak accident reveals her haunting past of pain and abuse, tying her to it and her abuser. For Nick, she had given up everythingâ€”her faith, her family... Now, feeling unworthy of Joseph's kindness and love, Carolina leaves her safe surroundings. She experiences a heartbreaking loss, and no longer denies her need for God's open arms. She returns to her faith and her family. She is finally at peace with her lifeâ€”except for one thing ... Joseph. Knowing he cared for her and realizing her own feelings, Carolina decides she must see him again. Aware much could have changed in her long absence, she thought she was ready to face anything. However, what she sees upon her return shocks her to the core of her heart. Can she dare to trust in love again .... especially a love that defies all reason?