Carolyn Webb considers some of her personal life experience as exceptionally
fun, while some have been difficult, leading her toward the process of
discovering essential answers. With this, she wanted to share what she has
learned as she writes, "Cross Currents is a romantic novel about gaining
maturity, facing the unexpected changes in one's life, and falling in love."
A recently divorced young woman moves to her grandparents' cabin deep
in the Smokey Mountains. While trying to comprehend and work through
wrong choices, she is asked to help an old friend take some kids through
paddling lessons. She confronts the multifaceted changes in her obsolete
marital situation, old fashioned beliefs, job, family and spirituality. She learns
to appreciate the influence of her mother, friends, and a pastor who sees the
Bible as a road map. She confronts various beliefs, a joust of boats, and a
river rescue while paddling her kayak during a storm; and she finally learns to
interpret a new romantic relationship.
"Many people deal with life issues presented in this novel. Many do not
have the time or situations to examine the answers as well. It deals with both
the sweet and difficult truths about life. It is also about finding the joy and
beauty of being on a river. It explains life changes and love."