A Friend to Love is the story of two people who became friends years before Lora realized that her life belongs with her best friend Jeff. They have problems in their lives and with the help of God and their great friends and family in Hidden Valley. They find the love God intends for them.

A friend to love is a story about love, faith and a belief in God and His timing. Jeff and Lora meet when Lora had broken her engagement with another Doctor. Jeff was there for her and they became good friends for four years. Jeff hid his love for her in hopes that she would realize she belonged to him. They had many twist and turns in their relationship. Lora had problems she needed to work through and Jeff had secrets that no one knew about. They finally found that their love was from God and he had plans for them. Hidden Valley is a magical place blessed by God and the blessings carry on to the people who live there.

Penny Heggie Austin was born in Central Florida and grew up in Wilmington, Illinois. She went to school there and raise five children in Wilmington. She moved back to Florida in 1985 to help her brother who was suffering from cancer. She is active in the First United Methodist Church of Fort Meade.. She has had many heartaches in her life, and attributes her faith in God for her getting through the rough times and for the wonderful times in her live. She had five living children, but lost her youngest son 3 years ago. She is a Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She loves writing poetry and novels.