Romance on the River

About the Book

This inspirational novel is based upon the theme, "He leads me beside the still waters and restores my soul." Psalm 23 Oliver and Jessica Tate are devastated by the news that she has "Lou Gehrig" disease (ALS) after being married for ten years. From that point on they, and their two small daughters are forced to face the reality of death. Oliver turns to God, as he struggles with depression. his company sends him and Jessica to a beautiful spot on the St. John's river in Florida. There they see the river as a parable of life. It provides peace and direction until she dies. Then, through a set of strange circumstances he meets a beautiful Mexican woman named Dr. Margarita Ramirez, who becomes the new inspirer in his life. While visiting her in Mexico with his girls, the couple is kidnapped and held for ransom. From there the story takes a turn and has a surprising and happy ending.

About the Author

Orlando Tibbetts is a clergyman who has traveled extensively and has earned several degrees, including his doctorate. He has served as Pastor in Boston, Ohio, and Rhode Island as well as a missionary in Mexico. After retiring in Penney Farms, Florida he continued writing as well as serving on the Town's Council where he was elected Mayor of the Town. He has had ten books published, two of them as best sellers. He and his wife, Phyllis, have four children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Writer of several successful books of non-fiction, including two biographies, Orlando Tibbetts of Penny Farms, Florida, has now produced a fascinating and moving novel with the theme of the inspirational value of rivers and moving water to give spiritual insight and comfort to readers in time of trouble or personal turmoil." "Using his background as a New Englander, who grew up in Waltham, Massachesetts, on the banks of the famous Charles River, he has called upon his experiences as a missionary in Mexico and as a retired minister living in Penney Farms, Florida where the warm climates as well as the proximity to the unique St. Johns River has helped him to develop his theme and his characters in this novel of love and tenderness, even with a frightening kidnapping!--This book is absorbing and inspiring." Margorie M. Shuman Retired College Instructor