When the Waters Came

Praise for When the Waters Came When the Waters Came by Candice Sue Patterson is a beautiful story of love and faith triumphing over the worst of circumstances. Patterson adeptly drops wonderfully believable fictional characters into history and takes the reader on an unforgettable journey from tragedy to happily ever after. –Kathleen Y’Barbo, Publishers Weekly bestselling author of New Leash on Life and the Bayou Nouvelle Brides Crises always highlight the contrast between good and evil, and When the Waters Came shines a brave spotlight upon both. Human bravery and depravity are on full display in the aftermath of the Johnstown flood, and readers are taken on a swirling, heart-wrenching journey as characters wrestle with issues of faith, fault, and forgiveness. This compelling story kept me awake at night. –Rhonda Dragomir, award-winning author of historical romance, including When the Flames Ravaged Amazingly detailed and powerfully written, When the Waters Came will flood your heart with emotions—sorrow for the tragedy the people of Johnstown endured when the dam broke, admiration for those who labored to administer healing and justice, and tenderness for how God brings blessings out of disasters. Devastated by the ordeal he's endured, Monty struggles to hold onto his faith and minister to his congregation, even while he hides his ties to those responsible. Annamae arrives with the Red Cross, armed with zeal for social justice. But she just might need healing more than those she nurses. Love blooms amid devastation, offering a foundation for a stronger future if Monty and Annamae are willing to overcome their pasts. When the Waters Came sets the bar high for a series that highlights one of life's deepest mysteries, how God brings triumph out of tragedy. –Denise Weimer, multi-published author of When Hope Sank and The Scouts of the Georgia Frontier Series