Whitewater Awakening

Can two lost people find themselves, and possibly each other, halfway around the world?
After a tragic accident, Quinn Coolidge leaves everything behind, hoping to find solace in a secluded life in the Ozarks. Her solitude is disrupted when her best friend unexpectedly shows up with a proposition she may not be able to resist.
Faced with a series of failed relationships, Aspen Kennedy is left wondering why she can't find true love. With each new partner, she immerses herself in their interests, hoping to find the connection she's been missing. That should make her the perfect girlfriend, shouldn't it?
Come along with Quinn and Aspen as they travel to Africa to take on one of the most grueling whitewater rafting courses in the world. With the amazing Victoria Falls as their backdrop, the pair will have to look deep inside to discover what holds them back. Will the churning waters of the Zambezi River defeat them, or will it lead them to a whitewater awakening?

Rita Potter has spent most of her life trying to figure out what makes people tick. To that end, she holds a bachelor's degree in social work and an MA in sociology. Being an eternal optimist, she maintains that the human spirit is remarkably resilient. Her writing reflects this belief. Although Rita's stories are eclectic, she typically writes layered characters who are facing challenging circumstances. She draws inspiration from the quote, "The writer's job is to get their main character up a tree, and then throw rocks at them." Despite the heavier subject matter, Rita's humorous banter and authentic dialogue reflect her hopeful nature. She lives in a small town in Illinois with her wife, Terra, and their cat, Chumley, who actually runs the household.