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  His “Marry Me, Chloe?” grew larger the closer they got to the ground. Her loudly proclaimed answer resonated.

  Yes.

  Yes!

  Their feet touched solid earth as one unit, symbolizing to her their leap of faith, not only into each other’s hearts, but also into an unknown forever.

  Chloe turned and hugged him. “That was an absolute blast! It went so fast. I can’t believe it’s over!”

  Chance captured her and that elusive kiss. “Au contraire, my bright-green bundle of talkative, chocolate-loving sweetness. That was only the beginning.”

  Dear Reader,

  This book was about partnership, romance and reaching out. I pray that you have people in your life who both pray you through hard seasons and prod you along when you need a good boot to the caboose. I’m thankful for a group of writers who banded together when we were all unpublished and making the finals of writing contests together. We determined to pray and prod and challenge and encourage one another to publication. To date, all but a few of the fifteen of us have publishing contracts. If you are an aspiring author or you simply love to be entertained by warm, funny women, visit our blog at www.seekerville.blogspot.com.

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  Warm thanks for taking the time to read my book. Blessings to you and your family. May you have a strong sense of God’s steadfast love and presence.

  QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

  Why do you think Rowan thought Chance would make a good part-time youth pastor?

  Could you understand Chloe’s reticence for romance? Why or why not?

  Do you think Mallory and Brock would make an interesting romantic pair? Why or why not?

  How do you think Chance’s mom’s faith played a part in his steadfast character?

  Did you feel Ivan fell in love again too soon? Why or why not?

  In what ways do you think Chloe’s animals help rehabilitate humans?

  Do you agree with Mary and Ivan dating? Please discuss.

  Could you empathize with Ivan losing his will to live after losing his wife and his mobility? If so, how so?

  Chance said he thinks everyone needs a Chloe in their life. Who do you have in your life that’s always upbeat and brings up others? Discuss.

  Do you blame Mallory for not seeing sooner her fiancé’s true colors? Why or why not?

  How did it make you feel to know that Chloe rescues abused animals and gives their lives meaning and purpose?

  Could you understand Chance wanting a family while he’s young? Do you think his wishes were unreasonable?

  What do you think bonds Chance’s Pararescue Jumper (PJ) team?

  Do you think God brought Chance and Chloe together in this story? Why or why not?

  How do you think Midnight will respond to a potbellied pig on his turf?

  ISBN: 978-1-4268-5699-0

  STEADFAST SOLDIER

  Copyright © 2010 by Cheryl Wyatt

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