The Rift

Following Jesus cost Leyla everything. Can God restore what she's lost? Disowned by her family for her faith in Christ, Turkish-Australian café owner Leyla Özgür hasn't seen her baby brother in eight long years. When Emir comes looking for her in Cedar River, her joy at this long-awaited reunion is shadowed by a painful truth: between secrecy and family loyalty, this visit will be his last. As Leyla grapples with grief, loss, and the resurfacing of old memories, she steps out of her self-imposed isolation to accept comfort from her friends, and grows closer to Aaron Meyer, a substitute teacher who knows her better than she knows herself. But as Aaron's time in Cedar River comes to an end, more heartbreak seems inevitable. Can Leyla put her trust in the Lord and take a leap of faith? And will the rift that separates her from her family ever be mended? If you love uplifting stories of faith, restored relationships, overcoming fear, and heartwarming romance, "The Rift" is a journey that you won't want to miss. Approx. 70,000 words Disowned for faith in Christ | Secret reunion | Grief and loss | Hope restored | Protecting her heart | A leap of faith