Caribbean Paradise: an Island Legacy Novel - Paperback

by Teri Metts (Author)

A dream come true or a shameful nightmare? She thought she was prepared, but is her faith in God strong enough to see her through? Hanna Truly's dream of becoming a missionary is finally realized when she accepts a teaching assignment in Paraíso - a fishing village located along the coastal highway of the Dominican Republic. Although Paraíso means paradise in English, Hanna soon discovers living on a Caribbean island is nothing like she read about in the travel brochures. When her confidence is attacked on every side, including opposition from Jake Mason - a widower, also serving in Paraíso - Hanna realizes how quickly dreams can be shattered. While visiting the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Hanna and Jake discover a common bond in their love for the Haitian people, but is it strong enough to survive an unexpected visit from Jake's high school sweetheart or overcome their fears of being hurt? Most Christians, at one time or another, struggle with a fear of failure or feelings of inadequacy for accomplishing the tasks God has given them. Caribbean Paradise introduces readers to missionaries who are no different than they are - ordinary people who by God's grace are learning to walk in victory over these common fears and insecurities.

Author Biography

Teri Metts is a pastor's wife and former missionary to the Dominican Republic. Over the past twenty-five+ years she has written Sunday School literature as well as numerous Bible studies, including two twelve-week studies, which have been used by God to help both men and women receive healing from past and present life hurts and begin the journey toward faithful, Christ-centered discipleship. Teri and her husband, Joe, live in Mississippi. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. In 2006, Teri and Joe bought their dream home - a 1910 bungalow. Be sure and check out Teri's Christian-based website at: www.bungalowretreat.com.