Holding Heaven

By Cynthia Queen

Holding Heaven, based on a true story, reveals the enduring nature of two people, though separated by a thousand miles, to find love that endures all. After a divorce leaves Charlene bankrupt and living in a trailer with no electric, heat or water, she decides she needs to find a way out. Though finding a new husband would be ideal, she realizes she can not settle for just anyone. It is a comical adventure as she stumbles her way through dating and falling hopelessly in love with a man a thousand miles away. It is a dream come true until her new love is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Charlene has to make the hardest choice of her life... for herself and her two young daughters.Sneak Preview:Excited, Charlene exclaimed, "A Bugatti! A real Bugatti? Hard top or convertible?""Hard top," Lee set his feet up on his desk. Lifting an eyebrow he noted the time on a big clock; then ignored it.Wistful, Charlene sighed, "Aw, I'd like to see it. What color is it?"Toying with a pencil Lee teased, "Metallic blue with gold rims and trim. I put oak running boards on her.""I bet she is sweet. Do you show her?" Charlene asked. Deeply she leaned on her elbow, completely lost in Lee's gentle southern voice.Lee revealed, "Yah. I belong to a hot rod club. I've been through Pennsylvania. What part are you in?"Charlene answered, "I'm right on the NY border on Route 15 in a little town called Lawrenceville."Astounded, Lee let out an ironic laugh, "I've been there. There's a lake with a strange name.""Cowanesque," Charlene supplied, astonished."That's it! You live in a beautiful part of the country. Why don't you send me a post card of the lake? It was a nice place." The words were out of his mouth before he could stop himself. Lee slapped his forehead. What was he thinking?Charmed by his boldness Charlene playfully scolded, "You were here and didn't stop in to say hello?"Lee was a man turned teenager, "Well, if I had known such a sweet young lady lived there I sure would have stayed longer."Charlene blushed, "I would have enjoyed meeting you. Do you really want me to send you a post card?""Yes, Maam, and I'll send you back a picture of the Bugatti," Lee promised."Done deal," Charlene said eagerly. "Speaking of done, I have to get this done or my boss is going to grab me by the ears."Lee chuckled, "All right. I don't want to get you in trouble. We have been talking for a while." Disappointment touched him. He thought he heard it, or at least he hoped he did, in her voice, too.Charlene inquired, not wanting to end the conversation, "I haven't made you late for anything?"Rising from the corner of the desk where he had perched himself, Lee stretched, "Just a meeting. It will do them good to wait."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479193356
• ISBN13: 9781479193356
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"