Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #23
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It is my honor to host the wonderful Karen Witemeyer , representing her fellow novella authors in their compilation. Here is a brief introduction to their new book: A Christmas Heirloom:
In Kristi Ann Hunter's "Legacy of Love," Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman's grandson, a man far above her station.
In Karen Witemeyer's "Gift of the Heart," widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love.
In Sarah Loudin Thomas's "A Shot at Love," Fleeta Brady's rough-and-tumble childhood means she prefers hunting to more feminine activities. She never expected her family's brooch might be how a fellow hunter turns her attention from competition to romance.
In Becky Wade's "Because of You," Maddie Winslow has spent years in love with a man whose heart was already spoken for. When a church Christmas project brings them together and she stumbles upon an old family brooch, might it finally be her turn for love?
In Kristi Ann Hunter's "Legacy of Love," Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman's grandson, a man far above her station.
In Karen Witemeyer's "Gift of the Heart," widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love.
In Sarah Loudin Thomas's "A Shot at Love," Fleeta Brady's rough-and-tumble childhood means she prefers hunting to more feminine activities. She never expected her family's brooch might be how a fellow hunter turns her attention from competition to romance.
In Becky Wade's "Because of You," Maddie Winslow has spent years in love with a man whose heart was already spoken for. When a church Christmas project brings them together and she stumbles upon an old family brooch, might it finally be her turn for love?
And now from Karen:
Teddy the Matchmaking Cat
by Karen Witemeyer
Teddy the Matchmaking Cat
by Karen Witemeyer
As a writer of western historical romance, my books tend to have a lot of animals in them. Horses are a must. I've had a few mules. Dogs. Birds. A couple villainous snakes and a cougar that caused one particular hero quite an injury. I even had a pet hog once. But I've never had a cat. So when I asked for help in brainstorming Gift of the Heart, my contribution to The Christmas Heirloom collection, and my Facebook Posse suggested a cat to pester my hermit-ish hero, I realized at once that an absence of feline characters in my books was an oversight that required immediate rectification.
Cats and books just seem to go hand-in-hand. And their penchant for doing precisely as they please, regardless of their owner's wishes, provides wonderful potential for humor and unexpected plot points. Such was the case with Theodore. Not only did he show up to pester my hero, but he singlehandedly created a bond between my heroine's daughter and the curmudgeonly resort owner. And if that weren't enough, this over-achieving feline actually played matchmaker.
Here's one of Teddy's early scenes:
"Mama, look! A kitty."
"Oh, my." Ruth tried not to think about muddy paw prints on Naomi's best dress, or fleas, or rabies as she bent forward to examine the stray cat dangling from her daughter's arms. The poor thing looked half strangled, its white belly exposed and back legs stretched long.
She'd never seen a stray react to capture with such calm. Most hissed and scratched or fled before being scooped up. This black and white tabby must belong to someone. Or at least had in the past. Maybe he'd been left behind by a resort guest.
"Better let him go, sweetie. He doesn't belong to us."
Naomi let out a sigh loud enough to ensure her mama heard, then kissed the animal atop its head and gently set him down. "Bye, kitty."
The beast zoomed away, making a beeline for the three story resort hotel that stood directly across the street. With a scrabble of claws it climbed the tree that shaded the walkway. Ruth watched its impressively speedy ascent until the oak's branches hid the furry fellow from view. At the same moment, another movement slightly above the tree caught her attention.
A man stood on the balcony. Dark hair. Dark suit. Expensive suit. Even from here she could see the tailored lines. The fingers of his left hand tapped idly at the wooden railing as he surveyed the goings on beneath him like some kind of overlord. An overlord who happened to be looking directly at her.
You can order Karen’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your local bookstore!
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Secret Words: want to
Secret Words: want to
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Karen Witemeyer
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