Shawna M . Carpenter
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Shawna M . Carpenter
by Shawna M Carpenter
Sometimes the greatest miracles happen while we're waiting.
In the welcoming town of Harbor Bridge, Marie, Alan, and Kelly are each learning that God's timing is better than their own. Through friendship, prayer, and unexpected acts of grace, they discover that even seasons of waiting can become seasons of transformation.
Harbor Bridge Promises is the hope-filled sequel to Crossing Harbor Bridge, celebrating faith, second chances, and the quiet ways God keeps every promise.
Summer has arrived in Harbor Bridge, bringing community festivals, lakeside sunsets, and the familiar comfort of a town where neighbors have become family. Yet beneath the joy of new beginnings, many are discovering that God's timing rarely follows their own.
Marie is learning to trust the unexpected future God is unfolding before her. Alan is discovering that waiting faithfully doesn't mean standing still—and that fear should never have the final word. Kelly is determined to build a stable life for herself and River, finding that accepting grace can be every bit as difficult as leaving the past behind.
As friendships deepen, prayers are shared, and everyday moments become sacred reminders of God's faithfulness, the people of Harbor Bridge discover that the Lord is always at work—even in seasons when His promises seem slow to unfold.
Warm, hope-filled, and rich with authentic faith, Harbor Bridge Promises is the inspiring sequel to Crossing Harbor Bridge. Filled with unforgettable characters, genuine community, and the quiet beauty of God's transforming grace, it is a moving story of hope, healing, second chances, and the God who is always faithful to keep His promises.
Shawna writes and teaches to help people meet God in His Word and discover their place in His redemptive story.
Shawna is a pastor, author, and Bible teacher whose passion is helping people encounter God through His Word and discover themselves as part of His unfolding story. Drawing from her own journey through grief, loss, and restoration, Shawna writes with compassion and honesty, weaving together spiritual truth and storytelling in ways that invite readers into healing and hope. Whether through her teaching ministry, her novels, or her devotional resources, she creates spaces where people can experience the transforming presence of God and grow in their walk with Him.
When Marie Johns escapes to the small town of Harbor Bridge, she’s looking for a place to hide from her past. Instead, she finds unexpected friendship, renewal, and the quiet work of a God who restores what feels lost forever. A tender novel for anyone longing to believe that healing is still possible.
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