Today I'll be at Bayou Writer's Group's annual "Bridge to Publication" conference, so I probably won't be around to visit and respond to your comments.
That said, I pray you enjoy today's spotlight, a brand new to Pelcian Book Group author, Kathleen Friesen with her novel, Nila's Hope.
Just when her career as a carpenter and a
relationship with handsome co-worker Will Jamison are within reach, Nila
Black's abusive ex-boyfriend is released from prison. He's out of jail, out for
revenge, and making promises she knows he'll keep. Nila will do whatever it
takes to save her friends from the evil that will come their way if she doesn't
put distance between them-even if it means abandoning her new-found faith. It
will take a miracle and an angelic messenger to show Nila that God is her
greatest protector. He has never left her side, and He wants only the best for
her and for the man she loves.
Excerpt: Will parked in his mother’s garage, leaned back, and inhaled
deeply. A flood of emotions washed over him: happiness for his mother and
Daniel, relief that everything had gone well, a faint throb of grief for his
father’s death, and a strange excitement mixed with longing. And confusion.
Nila had looked fantastic all gussied up like
that. He’d hardly recognized her.
And she’d surprised him when they’d danced. She’d felt as soft as little Jessica’s favorite stuffed kitty, but her
supple muscles enticed him even more.
Pleasure tingled through him as he relived the sensation of
Nila in his arms as they glided across the dance floor, their movements
perfectly synchronized.
He felt his heart rate increase, and he shook
his head to clear it.
He hoped that…whatever that was between them at the wedding…
wouldn’t mess up their work relationship. Nila learned fast and seemed to have
a real talent for design. But they both carried a lot of baggage. And what would
happen when Nick got out of jail? She might even go back to him. And he
wouldn’t be able to stop her.
Will grunted as he opened the truck door and
climbed out.
He closed the door to the garage behind him, paused, and
leaned against it.
He wasn’t sure if he was ready for a serious
relationship, but for those few hours, everything felt perfect. The stuff of
dreams.
Well, almost. He frowned. Until Nila raised
her glass. Then she looked like she’d seen a ghost.
What was that about?
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Well, well, well...sounds like a great read to me! Now here's a little about Kathleen in her own words....
Once upon a time, there was a shy girl who loved to read. She found
friends, adventure, and reasons to trust God in the pages of her favorite
books. When she grew up, she carried a dream in her heart that someday she
would join those authors long admired in the adventure of writing stories.
Today Kathleen Friesen is writing and loving it. Her stories invite readers to
risk faith, dare to love, and trust God with the consequences.
After thirty years on the Canadian prairies, Kathleen and her husband
Ron now live in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. They
enjoy travelling, long walks in nature, and time spent with family and friends.
And wherever they go, Kathleen’s on the prowl for ideas for her next book.
Nila's Hope can be purchased at Pelican Book Group, Amazon ( Print & Kindle) and Barnes and Noble.
Until later...take care and God bless!
PamT