This is the time of year when we all want to believe in miracles, and since Patty wants her husband home for the holiday, she wishes for one more than most.
Excerpt:
Her frail fingers traced the lines
in the bark and she remembered the beautiful spring day Michael came home from
work early.
Michael rushed into the kitchen and
grabbed her hand. Hurrying her out of
the house and down the path to the tree, he lifted her, sat her in the crook of
it. He smiled up at her. His boots
kicked the dirt under his feet, his hands sunk into his pockets, and he clearly
was struggling to find the right words to say to her.
“I don’t tell you near enough how
much I love you.”
“I love you too,” she answered,
wondering where this conversation was going.
“No, I love you more than I ever
believed I could love anyone. I love our
family and this farm. Of all the places
I’ve been in my life, I finally feel like I’m home. Darlin’, I just want you to know I’ve never
been happy with my life until now…until you.
Come here.”
He reached up and lifted her down
into his arms. The kiss...it came from
his soul and she knew it. It was like no
other and one she would never forget.
There were no words to describe it; it spoke without words—from his
heart and his soul—and anyone who had ever been kissed that way would know
exactly what she was talking about.
The tree had grown and the bark was
rough, sort of like Michael. Not in a
bad way. He was always gentle with her
and the children, but he was not a man to be messed with. He wasn’t tall, but his muscular body was
evident even through his clothes. His
smile and his laugh would light up a room.
He and he alone lit up Patty’s heart.
He was truly the love of her life.
Blurb:
Patty misses her husband dearly and
dreams of him coming home for Christmas. When she shares her dream with her
children, they become increasingly worried as Patty goes between present day
and her cherished memories.
Her
children gather to decide how to help her handle the disappointment and comfort
her when he doesn't show up. After all, it was only a dream.
Convinced she was losing her grip on
reality and shouldn't live alone any longer, they decide to wait until after
the holidays before making any major changes in her life.
But Christmas Day brings a shocking
surprise—to everyone but Patty. This is a heartwarming, funny, and touching
story that will have you believing in miracles.
About the Author:
Writing has been an important part
of Keriann McKenna’s life for as long as she can remember. Poetry was her first
love, next came music and lyrics when she was a singer/musician, and now she
writes romance. Her Christmas story, Come Back To Me At Christmas, was released
in December 9, 2014. It’s a fast, delightful read for all ages.
If you’re looking for something hot,
check out The Key to Annie’s Heart, Book One in the Fall River Ranch series and
MacDermot’s Bride, Book Two in the series.
The MacDermot’s of Scotland, Book Three, is scheduled for release in
December, 2015.
Keriann is also a freelance editor.
Born and raised in a small community
in Upstate New York, she gradually ventured west where she settled in the
Seattle area for a number of years. She has been content to live in the
foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains since 1983 with her family.
Where to find Keriann:
Where to find Keriann:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeriannMcKenna
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Thank you, Kathryn. It is much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and wonderful sounding story Keriann, love the sound of this and enjoyed the excerpt. So tender. Thank you both :)
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