When A Man Loves A Woman: When A Woman Loves A Man

Sergeant Mark Wallen is devoutly religious, handsome, strong as an ox, but both kind and gentle. One night during a heavy enemy artillery bombardment, he gives up his life saving that of a friend. He finds himself moving upward and assumes he is on his way to heaven. He stops abruptly when he hears his name being called. "Mark, Mark where are you?" It must be God calling, so he answers, "Over here Lord." "Mark, it's far too early for you to be coming home. I'm afraid I wasn't watching you as closely as I should have been. I have much work for you, many assignments to give you on Earth. I'm sending you back." "Do I have to go back Lord? It's so peaceful and quiet here. No more death and dying, no more screams of agony. No more machine gun fire and no more artillery rounds going off." "I know, Mark, and I'm sorry, but I need you on Earth." "Ok, God, I guess there is no sense arguing with you." "You're right on that one, Mark, but there is a reward for you. You will need a partner, a help mate. Right now I am preparing a beautiful young woman for you." Mark's spirit returns to his broken body and he is sent to Walter Reed Medical Hospital. There he meets Renee, his full time daytime nurse. They fall in love, but it is not to be. Being French Canadian. She encourages Mark to continue his education at the U of Quebec, Quebec City. After recuperating from his injuries, he follows Renee's advice. There he meets Paula. He is sure she is the beautiful young woman God promised him, but she rebuffs and scorns him in his every attempt to get to know her. When she threatens to charge him sexual harassment, Mark decides to give up on Paula. Either he made a mistake or God did. But God has other plans. After giving Paula a good scolding, she frantically seeks out Mark to ask his forgiveness. Mark forgives her and thus begins a love story that is just a bit of heaven on Earth.

ISBN 978-1-934940-55-6

$14.95