Time to Heal: A Novel

Time to Heal: A Novel
Time To Heal: A Novel

Debra embraces her spirituality through appreciating nature and sharing healing energy. Time To Heal is an uplifting story about a woman who rebuilds her life after divorce. Her relationship with an insightful counselor enables her to appreciate a more fulfilling lifestyle, one in which she becomes whole and reborn. She develops enchanting and memorable relationships, meanwhile discovering kayaking, ballroom dancing, and herself. Debra embraces her spirituality through appreciating nature and sharing healing energy. Join Debra in her personal and spiritual awakening. You will feel encouraged by her journey.


Time to Heal: A Novel Excerpt

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David was disappointed when they went to the rental shop and discovered that the shop did not rent kayaks. “We have canoes and rowboats,” the clerk told them.

David looked over at Debra, “What do you think? Rowboat or canoe?”

They both said together, “Canoe.”

“It’s cozier,” David said as he put his arm around Debra.

David paid for the rental and the clerk handed him a couple of wooden paddles. They then followed him down the hill to where the back of the boathouse rested on stilts. The clerk walked under the raised wooden floor, carried a canoe out, and placed it in the water. They removed their sandals and David put the shoes, bag, cooler, and paddles in the canoe. Before she knew what was happening, he put his arm around her back, swung his other arm under her legs and picked her up. Debra let out a squeal of surprise. They both ended up laughing as he placed her in the canoe.

“You all settled?” He grinned at her.

Debra nodded. The canoe rocked back and forth as David got in and she thought for a minute that they were going to tip, but he sat down, grinning. They each picked up a paddle and headed the boat into deeper water.

Debra finally took the time to look around. The lake was a beautiful shade of emerald green, outlined by a small beach of reddish coarse sand that was almost surrounded by hills scattered with scrub brush. There was a lovely hillside park covered in green grass along the bank beside the boathouse. The small lake with its many leafy Eucalyptus trees and hillside park looked like a small oasis among the desert hills. A few ducks floating here and there and the occasional fisherman in a rowboat on the outside edge of the lake were the only signs of life. It was very peaceful.

They paddled around the outer shores, making sure they left enough room so as not to disturb the fishermen.

After a while, David said, “Come over here.” He helped her sit with her back to him on the floor between his knees. Then he tipped her head back and kissed her forehead. When he bent over her, nuzzled her neck, and slid his hands down her bare arms, she ached to turn around and face him.

“I think we’d better head for shore,” David said huskily.

Debra went back to her seat. There was an inlet lagoon on the far side of the lake. They soon stopped by the edge, hopped out, and pulled the boat up onto the beach. Once they found a secluded place under a huge Eucalyptus tree and spread out the blanket, David tossed the breakfast cooler onto the ground and took Debra in his arms.

As he kissed her, he caressed her back and Debra ran her hands through his hair. It was luxurious and thick just like she had thought it would be. When he bent to kiss her neck, she folded into him. The two of them ended up lying in a tangled heap on the blanket. “You didn’t think I’d be able to support you did you?”

Debra choked out a giggle, “No.”

It was excruciating not being free to undress. The spot was secluded, but there was no guarantee that they wouldn’t be interrupted. Debra could hardly breathe she wanted him so much and it only became more difficult when she pressed herself against him and discovered how aroused he was.

His breathing was jagged when he finally said, “Okay, okay, I give up.” He pulled away from her. “Uncle.”

Debra couldn’t help but laugh. She hadn’t heard anyone use that term to indicate surrender since she had been in her early teens. He ended up laughing, too.

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