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That’s not to say life became peaceful. Tension hung over Seattle as the citizens worried that more attacks were imminent. They built a second blockhouse and a stockade around the entire central town, and all winter everyone slept inside the fort. They were tense times, but in the end the pioneering spirit prevailed, the settlers persevered, and Seattle’s future remained secure.

Sadly, the Indian war chiefs’ hopes that they might one day drive the interlopers from their lands dwindled. We found it interesting to note that in her book, Emily Inez Denny expressed a huge amount of compassion and sympathy for those who had been displaced. The citizens of Seattle truly hoped for a peaceful coexistence with their Native American friends. In the cases of some, like Yoke-Yakeman and Princess Angeline (whose Duwamish name was Kikisoblu), they were successful. But as for the rest of the displaced peoples of that area…well, those accounts are well documented in history books.

Beyond those bare facts, almost everything else in
Rainy Day
Dreams
was created out of our imaginations for your reading enjoyment. And, to be honest, for our own enjoyment. We fell in love with Kathryn, Jason, Evie, Noah, Helen, John William, and the others. We hope you have too.

To learn more about us and our books, we invite you to visit our websites—
www.LoriCopelandandVirginiaSmith.com
,
www.LoriCopeland.com
, and
www.VirginiaSmith.org

Lori & Virginia

Discussion Questions

1. With which character did you most identify, and why?

2. When she arrives, Kathryn is unhappy to discover that she will be a hotel maid. Why? What happens to change her attitude?

3. Half the town scoffs at the idea of an Indian attack, while the others take the warnings seriously. Discuss the reasons for each viewpoint.

4. What was the main cause of the conflict between the northern Indian tribes and the settlers? Between the northern tribes and the peaceful Duwamish?

5. Why does Jason take an instant dislike to Kathryn?

6. Several friendships develop quickly after Kathryn and Jason arrive in Seattle. Discuss the basis of the friendship between Evie and Kathryn. Between Jason and Will.

7. In a town where the men outnumber the eligible women a hundred to one, how do the ladies handle their position of minority?

8. How did Susan’s absence affect Kathryn back home in San Francisco? How does her arrival in Seattle affect Kathryn?

9. For those who read
A Bride for Noah
, how has Evie changed? How has Seattle changed?

10. Jason has not prayed since his wife died. Why? What makes him start praying again?

11. In what ways does Kathryn change from the beginning of the book to the end?

12. Will’s dislike of Kathryn was obvious to everyone. What was the true basis of that dislike? How did he let his fears control him against his better judgment?

13. Did Susan choose correctly in her decision regarding John William? Why or why not?

14. Identify all of the happy endings in
Rainy Day Dreams
.

About the Authors

L
ori Copeland is the author of more than 90 titles, both historical and contemporary fiction. With more than 3 million copies of her books in print, she has developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fans in the inspirational market. She has been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and Walden Books’ Best Seller award. In 2000, Lori was inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame. She lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband, Lance, and their three children and five grandchildren.

V
irginia Smith is the author of two dozen inspirational novels and more than fifty articles and short stories. An avid reader with eclectic tastes in fiction, Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from lighthearted relationship stories to breath-snatching suspense.

To learn more about books by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith or to read sample chapters, log on to our website:
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A Bride for Noah

L
ORI
C
OPELAND
& V
IRGINIA
S
MITH

It’s 1851, and Evie Lawrence is penniless and desperate for an adventure. When her employer announces his plan to move west and make his fortune, Evie jumps at the chance to start a new life. She says goodbye to the only home she’s ever known and sets out for the rugged Northwest. She’ll build a restaurant in one of the new settlements, she decides.

A restaurant in the wilderness? Noah Hughes, a handsome young lumberjack, can hardly believe his ears. Evie has no idea what she’s getting into. The last thing his logging camp needs is a woman! And the last thing he’s looking for is a bride…so why can’t he get Evie out of his mind?

In this first book of the Seattle Brides series, two people learn what it means to move beyond their expectations and embrace the very best God has for them.