Book One in the Cedar River series - uplifting Christian fiction set in small-town Australia (eBook) Rosemary doesn't belong anywhere. Is God about to change that? Only God knows Rosemary Forrester’s secret, unspoken longing – to find a place to belong. Fired and harassed by her former employer, the nomadic medical writer flees Sydney to find her next adventure, but ends up stranded in the small country town of Cedar River. As Rosemary connects with Elsie, a retired maths teacher with a love for soap operas, and Daniel, a software engineer with an awkward charm, for the first time in her life she dares to imagine a future filled with friendship, love, and belonging. But a jealous local, her mother’s expectations, and threats from her past throw that future into jeopardy. Will she trust in the Lord to work all things together for her good, or let fear drive her away from the town that feels like home? If you like cosy, feel-good Christian fiction with strong faith, sweet romance, and friends who become family, “The Shortcut” will capture your heart. Approx. 71,000 words. Stalked and harassed | Trapped in a small town | Finding home | Trusting God | Elderly best friend | Misunderstanding to friends to more