BLURB:
Can Catherine
accept the consequences of a great-aunt's dying wish without losing her heart
or independence?
Taking in stray,
injured or needy animals, veterinarian doctor Catherine Mornelli opens the Four
Hooves and Paws Rescue program. But the land where the animals are kept is
being sold. She approaches her Great-Aunt Elaine about possibly using her barn.
However, visiting her aunt and checking out the barn also means seeing her
ex-boyfriend.
Josef Garrison
farms land that once belonged to his family for generations but went to his
neighbor Elaine after his great-grandfather lost it in a poker game to
Catherine’s great-grandfather. When Catherine returns, he sees a way to win
back her heart and the land at the same time.
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EXCERPT:
Catherine
met him on the steps. “I didn’t expect you here so soon.”
“Well,
if there’s water in the basement, ya don’t have time to waste.” Josef walked to
the back of the truck and opened the tailgate. “I brought my pump to get the
water out. Then we’ll assess the damage.”
Josef
wiggled his way into water waders, put a bulky roll of tubing over his shoulder
and grabbed the large pumping mechanism. “I’m assuming ya haven’t gone down
there yet?” He peered back at her.
“I
tried, but I couldn’t do it.”
“What
is it with you and that basement?” He set the pump on the ground. “Ever since
you were little, you’ve never liked going down there. You afraid of the boogeyman
getting you?” He chuckled, but she didn’t find it funny.
“No.
Maybe it’s the steep narrow stairs, stone walls, dirt floor and lack of windows
down there. I don’t know. I get crept out.”
“Well,
let’s get to work.” Josef walked in and straight for the basement.
“What
do you want me to do?” She followed as far as the top of the stairwell.
He
turned on the second step and looked at her. “Come stay at my place.” He stated
it plain and simple, continuing down the wooden staircase and stepped into
water. He turned with a stern face. “Shit, Catherine! Why didn’t you shut the
water off?” and disappeared from site.
She
winced. It couldn’t be helped. She tried going into the basement but couldn’t.
There was mumbling from the basement, but nothing clear could be made out
because of the splashing. He probably cursed her with each step.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Born and raised in
Minnesota, Jody remains close to home, living with her husband of more than
twenty years as well as three children and a cat named Holly. Growing up, she
enjoyed reading V.C. Andrews' Dollanganger series, S.E. Hinton and Stephen King
to name a few.
She’s traveled throughout
the United States, to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico. Between watching soccer
games, scrapbooking and being the COO of the Vitek household, she writes
contemporary romances.
You can find Jody on:
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and you can email her at: info@jodyvitek.com
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