 Merry Christmas and welcome to the last day of our Christmas in July Blog Party! To celebrate an amazing month of giveaways, freebees and fun posts, I'm joining Amanda Tero in announcing that her newest short story, Finding Christmas Joy, is releasing today!  About the Book Melonie Brown just wants to get away from all of the pain and heartache that this year has brought upon her, and Starlight Lodge seems like the perfect place to do so. With no plans beyond a Christmas escape, she drives out to the lodge. Can she bottle up the peace and joy that she finds in this special place to help her face the challenges she may have in the upcoming year? Available on Amazon (paperback and Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGKSWS5 Add to your Goodreads shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40309103-finding-christmas-joy  Anyone love a good Christmas read or an occasional Christmas movie? I do! The problem is, there aren't many good ones out there. Most are bogged down in cheesy romance and cliched, worn-out plot lines and "The Magic of the Holiday" that fixes all their problems. Oh Please! Amanda Tero did not disappoint me with this story. I must admit, I was a little hesitant when I read that the story was about a girl jilted right before her wedding. In case you don't know me, I can't stand romance books :) So many of them focus on the physical aspects of relationships and create unhealthy thoughts in young ladies. Miss Tero didn't do that at all! It was not a romance, but rather, a story about how God can take all that is broken in our lives and weave it into His plan for our ultimate good! Here's what I wrote right after I read it. I got goosebumps! It was so simple, but so good. The scripture, décor descriptions, the Christmassy feel of everything was so charming and engaging and may I say…enchanting. It was simply wonderful. Where is Starlight Lodge? I want to go! Even though he’s not in the story, I wanted to let Josh have it a few times, but I was glad that a sweet girl like Melonie didn’t get mixed up with him. This story was different…a girl jilted right before her wedding day, and yet there was no romance. I mean, sure there were couples (married couples!) in the story, but this was nothing that would give it a PG rating 😊 A couple of things I didn’t really care for were the references to a divorce and the Christian role model in the story wearing pants. I know there are Christian women who do and that is between them and God. But I personally felt uncomfortable with that. Aside from that, I have no complaints! I love this quaint little Christmas story! It felt like a classic Christmas film, only way more substance! The Gospel message was very present, to the point and easy to understand. Sometimes it’s hard to write Gospel scenes without pulling you totally out of the rest of the story, but Ms. Tero’s flowed so well! Job well done! I received a complementary e-copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review, but I had no problem doing so! Read ALL of her books, people! She's one of my favorites!  Congratulations, Amanda, on another fabulous read! Thank you for providing wholesome reading for our generation! We need more of it!
Until next time, Ryana Lynn Jude 22 Hello everybody! Today, I have another writing post for you! This one is basically self-explanatory, but I thought I might give you a few tips and tricks I use when writing my first draft. Enjoy!  Now that I have my story plotted out, it’s finally time to write! So I start at the very beginning… (A very good place to start!) the title page. Yes, I am one of those writers that has to have all the preliminary pages formatted before I write the story. I give them headings (Acknowledgements, Introduction, etc.) and fill them out later. BUT THEY HAVE TO BE IN PLACE OR I WILL GO CRAZY! Okay…I might have a slight problem 😊 Once I have these pages in place, it’s time to write! I keep my outline close by, my Emotion Thesaurus, research books from the time era (just in case 😉), my music playlist and something to drink. While I do enjoy tea and coffee (decaf!) my writing drinks of choice are Water and Lemonade, the tarter the better! Fun fact, Stonewall Jackson loved lemons and ate them like candy. Thus he loved his lemonade quite tart. I suppose I’m in good company! Basically, I type until I hit a stump. Sometimes I cannot remember the time-period appropriate word and it can leave me hung up for several minutes. I’ve learned to just insert the modern word and fix it later so I won’t forget the actual story I’m supposed to be writing 😊 When that dreaded writer’s block does hit me with full force, here’s some things I try… Pray. Walk away. Get outside for a few minutes and relax, think about your story and try to figure out what needs to happen next. Talk to somebody. My family has gotten me out of several writing slumps! Play a game with my family! Apple to Apples and Dutch Blitz are two of my personal favorites! Re-read what I have already written. This helps so much! Sometimes I can find why I’m stuck by reading over what’s already in the document. Writing prompts. I keep a jar of them on my desk. I haven’t used them very much, since I’m revising books, not writing new ones, but I’m sure I will in the future 😊 Unlike the ones I post here, these are prompts like “What is it that your Character needs? Take it away from them and explore what they will do to get it back” or “What could you do to make it harder for your character to reach their goal? Do it!” or “When your character finally makes it to their destination/meets their goal, how do they feel about it? How have they grown through the story?” Super thought provoking! Take a break and do some research. Since I write on the Civil War, there are many books, articles and documentaries at my disposal. I love finding those little details and little-known facts to bring out in my stories. I’ve by no means exhausted the research world on the War Between the States, but I had never read a fiction story that depicted the Battle of Kernstown. So, it was included in my book, Our Heritage to Save. Chicago’s Best Kept Secret was another revelation to me. (That’s in The Rivers of Sorrow.) For my current WIP (work in progress) I have a lost battle, a ship I didn’t even know existed and an incident with a lighthouse that a friend told me about. The point is, whatever you need to do, get words written. Your story won’t write itself! Also, if you are working on a computer or reading for long periods of time, it’s good to do the 20-20-20 exercise. (I learned this from a doctor, so it’s not dangerous 😊) Every 20 minutes, take a break and focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. You wouldn’t believe the pressure this relieves from your eyes!  Well, that’s all for now! Our Next Writing Post will cover Revisions and Self Edits! Writing for Him! Ryana Lynn Jude 22 
Howdy y’all and Merry Christmas! Today, I’m posting again for the Christmas in July Blog Party. In honor of this glorious Christmas season, I’ve asked one of the Characters from my book, Coffee Shop Christmas, to join me for an interview. So, let’s get to it!
Ryana Lynn: Hello there! Would you mind introducing yourself to our guests?
Sgt. Piper: Not at all. I’m Sgt. Dan Piper and I serve on the Caudwell, N.C. Police Force. We’re a fair sized department, but our town has a nice small town feel to it. Ryana Lynn: That’s so neat! So, have you always wanted to be a Policeman? Sgt. Piper: Yes and no. Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a Policeman, keeping the good guys safe and arresting the bad guys. My poor younger siblings had to endure so much as I practiced for the day I was old enough to sign up…being handcuffed with my toy handcuffs, the cuffs getting stuck so we couldn’t get them off, being chased around by me on my bike while making a siren sound…yeah, poor kids. Anyway, by the time I was 18, I wondered if maybe God wanted something different for me, if maybe I was supposed to be in the ministry. My parents, siblings and my pastor all helped me pray about what God wanted for my life. I ended up attending a year of Bible College before coming to the conclusion that God didn’t want me to be a preacher, but a faithful witness…to my fellow Policemen. I was accepted into the academy when I was 19 and have been in the Police Force ever since. Ryana Lynn: That is amazing! It’s so important to seek God’s will for our lives first. Now, a fun question. What is your take on the Policeman-donut-coffee thing? Sgt. Piper: Oh brother! Okay, so yes, there are officers who go for this all the way…but I am NOT one of them! I do love coffee, but not the donuts…okay, I’ll eat a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed occasionally, if the hot light is on, but NEVER in uniform. The teasing is bad enough without it being true! Ryana Lynn: Haha, I bet that can be annoying. What is your favorite and least favorite parts of being a Policeman? Sgt. Piper: That first one’s pretty tough…I’d say getting to know my fellow officers is one of my favorite things. Whenever a rookie comes in, I usually get them first, so it’s interesting finding out where they come from, why they joined up and what I can expect out of them in a jam. I work with some good fellows. I also enjoy the opportunity to share my Faith with them. While not everyone is open to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, many of them will listen and I can always count on my sister-in-law, Katherine, to follow up with them if they won’t listen to me anymore. My least favorite part is easy: Losing a brother. My brother-in-law, Bryson, was on our team and passed away after a wreck during a high-speed chase on Christmas Eve. It was so hard on us, especially his wife. They didn’t get to say goodbye. I’ll never understand it, but we’ve gotten to see God work through his story. Losing any of the guys is hard…my heart sinks whenever I hear about a fallen Policeman, even if he isn’t in my unit. It’s a bond we all share, even if we’ve never met…I guess it’s something you can only understand if you’re a part of the team. Ryana Lynn: Wow, I’m sure that is hard. So, if Bryson if your brother-in-law and Katherine is your sister-in-law…how are you kin? Sgt. Piper: Me and Bryson married sisters. My wife Isabelle is the older of the two, which is kinda funny since me and Bryson are the same age. Isabelle is actually a couple years older than me! Bryson used to tease her and call her a cradle-robber ? Ryana Lynn: That’s so funny! Thank you so much for joining us today! God Bless and be safe! Sgt. Piper: Thank you! Well, there you have it! If you would like to read some more Christmasy posts, check these out! July 1, 2018 Author Sarah Holman www.thedestinyofone.com Free: “Distorted Glass” July 2, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: Where Can I Flee? July 3, 2018 Author Faith Blum www.fathblum.wordpress.com, Giveaway: Audiobook redemption code July 4, 2018 Author E. Kaiser Writes http://ekaiserwritesablog.blogspot.com/ Spotlight: new cover July 5, 2018 Author- Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Free: Noelle’s Gift July 6, 2018 Author Ryanna Lynn https://www.lifeofheritage.com/blog Discount: Free shipping for Coffee Shop Christmas July 7, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: The House of Mercy e-book July 8, 2018 Author Sarah Holman www.thedestinyofone.com Discount: Emmeline July 9, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: In the Shadow of Thy Wings Author Kelsey Bryant https://kelseysnotebookblog.blogspot.com/ Discount: Suit and Suitability ebook July 10, 2018 Author Kelsey Bryant https://kelseysnotebookblog.blogspot.com/ Discount: Second Impressions ebook July 11, 2018 Author Rachel Rossano https://www.rachelrossano.com/blog Discount: The King of Anavrea ebook July 12, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Free eBook: Hartly Manor July 13, 2018 Author Kate Willis https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/ Free eBook: Enjoy the Poodle Skirt July 14, 2018 Author Kendra E. Ardnek knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com Vlog and Giveaway: The most romantic fairy tales July 16, 2018 Author A.M. Heath https://amheathblog.wordpress.com/ Giveaway: Out of the Ashes Author Jessica Greyson Blog: http://www.jessicagreyson.com/ July 17, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Discount: The Unexpected Request Free: Choices for Max July 18, 2018 Author Emily Ann Benedict https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/ Discount: Perception, a Vintage Jane Austen Novel July 19, 2018 Author Erika Mathews www.restinglife.com Discount: Promise’s Prayer ebook, Overrun By His Love Free: Gather ‘Round The Fables July 20, 2018 Author Ryana Lynn www.lifeofheritage.com Blog post: character interview. July 21, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Sale: to be announced July 23, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Discount: Journey to Love, Befriending the Beast, The Secret Slipper July 24, 2018 Author Rebekah Morris www.readanotherpage.com Blog: Special upcoming release announcement July 25, 2018 Author Emily Ann Benedict https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/ Giveaway: The Father Christmas Confessions. July 26, 2018 Author Faith Blum www.faithblum.wordpress.com Blog: Special upcoming release announcement and book sale July 27, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: A Time of Grace: The Complete Series Blog: Spotlight on new book July 28, 2018 Author Abigayle Claire https://theleft-handedtypist.blogspot.com Giveaway and discount: Andora’s Folly July 30, 2018 Author Alicia G. Ruggieri http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/ Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks July 31, 2018 Author Amanda Tero http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/ Giveaway and new release: “Finding Christmas Joy” And don't forget to enter our Christmas giveaway! 
Hello everybody! So glad you popped by to see me today 😊 I hope you’re all having a lovely weekend wherever you reside 😊 Today, I have another post for you about Civil War History in my Soldier Life series. For those of you that are new, I have three other posts on this topic, Joining Up, Drummers and Cooking, so be sure and check those out! In this series I compile some of the knowledge I’ve had to hunt and peck for over the years. My hope is that I can save you some time in your research and that I can point in the right direction to lean more! So, without further ado, let’s jump in!  A Doctor's Responsibility In my series, The Battle for Heritage Series, I have a doctor…his name is Seth Mason and when the story starts, he’s 16 and saving money for medical school. Obviously, he’s too young to be a doctor yet…he can’t get a certificate until he’s 21! And then the war happens…and he gets to put his medical know-how to good use in camp, assisting Dr. Jennings. The older, experienced doctor takes Seth under his wing and teaches him hands on doctoring. Later, Dr. Clement takes on the challenge and teaches Seth even more…amputations. By book 3, Seth is pretty much able to work on his own, even though he doesn’t have a license…it’s war, y’all. So what exactly was the responsibility of a camp doctor? Well, there’s the obvious ones, like treating illnesses, injuries and wounds, but did you know that the doctor was also responsible for the general hygiene of the camp? It was up to the doctors to make sure the latrines were far enough out of camp (and if they weren’t they were the ones to report the infraction 😊), as well as making sure no one was pretending to be sick or hurt to get out of work 😉 Every army has them… Amputations The main job of a camp doctor was to preform amputations. And…yeah…we won’t get too detailed here, but I’ll explain a little about the process, since, if you are writing about the Civil War, this will probably come up somewhere.
Field Doctors Now, take your doctoring and try to do it under fire…yeah, that’s basically it. Wrapping injuries, removing bullets (if possible), checking to see who is dead and who isn’t…everything shy of preforming amputations, all under the threat of rifle, cannon and saber. While Doctors were never to be targeted, because they were considered neutral, when the smoke of battle is in the air, you don’t know who’s gonna get hit. Again, hats off to these brave men…and to those who still do this today! More Than a Doctor Oh, the stories they could tell. Often there wasn’t enough time to call a chaplain, so it would be the doctor or nurse who would have to give the words of assurance or offer a quick prayer. Like a chaplain, the doctors often were the listening ear to many a heavy heart as soldiers lay dying or fearing death. They heard about the loved ones at home and gently reproved that recruit that lied about their age and finally confessed. Often, the doctor was looked at as a kindly grandfather…unless you had a man like Dr. Clement 😊 (Read my Battle for Heritage Series to find out what I mean 😉)
For more information on Doctors, at least of the Confederacy, I recommend you get a copy of A Manual of Medical Surgery for the use of Surgeons in the Confederate Army by Dr. J. Julian Chisolm. You can get a free pdf copy from the Duke University Digital Archives. (This is not a University endorsement. They just have an awesome archive library!) Please note: This book is a medical book…thus, it is for mature readers, meaning 18+ 😊 Well, that wraps up things for now! Have a blessed day! Ryana Lynn Jude 22 
Hello and Merry Christmas ?
Today I’m participating in Amanda Tero’s Christmas in July event! As you know, free shipping all month is available on Coffee Shop Christmas. And to celebrate, I’m giving you the first chapter of Coffee Shop Christmas! For those of you who have already read CSC, I have some bonus story prompts for you at the end of the post. But now, for the chapter… Those Sirens
The jingling of keys reached the ear of Deputy Ellis Wright. He smiled and hurried down the sidewalk. “Good morning, Ms. Katherine!”
Katherine Shannon smiled at the young policeman. “Good morning, Ellis.” “I’ll check the place over for you this morning.” Katherine nodded and let Ellis in ahead of her. Someone from the station always checked the building over before she opened up. Special orders from her police officer brother-in-law Dan. Ellis flipped on the lights and scanned the front room of the coffee shop. Finding no one, he proceeded to the kitchen and store room. He returned to the counter, where Katherine was unpacking her grocery bags. “No one here but us. Do you need anything?” “No thank you, Ellis, I believe I can manage. You’ll be stopping by later?” “I think so, if they’ll let me go. I-” The no-nonsense voice of a dispatcher echoed from the scanner mounted on the counter of The Coffee Shop. Ellis was paged. Saying a hasty goodbye, he sprinted out the door and across the street. Blue and red lights bounced off the walls as a patrol car pulled out of the police station parking lot moments later. And then the sirens. Katherine buried her face in her hands as the car sped off. Her lips trembled as she prayed aloud, “Lord, be with Dan and Ellis as they answer this call. Help them to stay calm and level headed.” Her breathing was unsteady. Her voice shook, betraying the tears welling up inside of her. “Protect them and bring them back safe. Please be with the ones who made the call. Keep them safe and let the situation be resolved quickly. Thy will be done, Father. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.” Katherine glanced up at the clock on her wall, her intense blue eyes taking in the numbers, 5:15 am. It was Christmas Eve and Katherine soon had coffee brewed and ready for purchase. The deep scent of roasted grounds swirled through her small shop, mingling with sweet vanilla, spicy cinnamon and sugary baked apples. But even these comforting smells couldn’t relax her. Those sirens, she thought, brushing a wisp of chocolate brown hair behind her ear. Today, a year prior, she had heard about a convenience store robbery over the scanner. She heard her husband, Sgt. Bryson Shannon, respond that he would be heading right out. Knowing she had her scanner on at the house, he had said, “I love you, Katie!” She blinked her eyes rapidly as she remembered the words… She didn’t know that was the last time she would hear Bryson’s voice. She also recalled the text she had sent him, knowing his partner would read it to him. “I luv u, Bry J B careful <3.” It hadn’t been long after that when her brother-in-law, Sgt. Dan Piper, and her sister Isabelle had driven up to her house in Dan’s squad car. Dan had hurried her to the back seat and sped off for the hospital… Katherine closed her eyes, trying to shut out more memories. Why torture herself? Bryson was gone now, spending another Christmas in Heaven. At least his partner had survived. There was no sense in rehashing the painful memories. Ever since that day Katherine had purposed in her heart that, with God’s help, she would not become bitter. It would only hurt worse. Besides, why should she begrudge her husband his promotion to Heaven, the only promotion he had ever really wanted? And one day she would join him. The weeks and months following Bryson’s death had been hard. Katherine found herself waiting up nights for Bryson to come home, only to realize he never would. Then she would relive the pain anew. She was all alone in that big empty house. But grief wasn’t her only foe. Katherine had been a homemaker all her life, and now she had to find a means of supporting herself. She and Bryson had never been blessed with children, though they had wanted them dearly. Cleaning her own house wouldn’t put food on her table, and she didn’t want to be a burden on her family. Surely there was something she could do to pay the bills! It was Dan who had suggested she reopen the old coffee shop across the street from the police station. She was good at baking and making specialty coffee drinks…Bryson had always emphasized that fact to his co-workers. It seemed the perfect solution, and with a little help from Dan and Isabelle, the place had been obtained and fixed up. The name was simple: The Coffee Shop. Straight to the point, just how Katherine liked it. As you entered the building, you could see the whole dining area. Three booths on the left and three on the right were perfect for business meetings of four or less. The four small tables in the middle space were usually taken by couples or single occupants. Six swivel seats lined the long counter, which were the favorite perches for her police friends. The decorations were warm and inviting. Katherine was a lover of vintage and country pieces, adding to the charm of the small structure. She had a section dedicated to the Police Force she loved and a Military display was across from it on the opposite wall. Nothing too big, but big enough. It looked just right: down to earth and cozy. A small tree was in the front window adorned with homemade coffee mug ornaments sprinkled among the Nativity ones. She had also added a few squad cars in tribute to her husband. Since it was Christmas, each table had a small Nativity centerpiece and a larger one was displayed on the counter. The bell above the door jingled and Deputy Peter Cox walked in. He was one of the young men Bryson had been able to lead to the Lord before his death. Pulling herself out of her melancholy, Katherine forced a smile as he approached the counter. “Morning, Deputy Cox. What can I do for ya?” “I’m in the mood for something different…how about the Peppermint Mocha?” Katherine nodded. “Coming right up. That’ll be $2.50.” “Alright…” Peter replied, counting out the money. “Do me a favor and don’t tell the fellows I got a sweet coffee. They’ll never let me live it down!” The two laughed as Katherine gave him his change. As she fixed the warm drink, she asked, “How’s Amy adjusting to our town?” Peter’s face lit up at the mention of his new wife. “She loves it! She misses her family of course, but she says our town’s like stepping back into the 40’s or 50’s. At first, I thought she meant that as a put down, but then she told me she’d always dreamed of living in a town like this. It’s large but has that small town feel. And she’s in love with the library.” “Oh, yes. I know how she feels about the town and the library. I borrowed a new book from there, a WWII novel about the fall of Paris. I haven’t finished it yet, but I’ll let you know how it turns out.” Peter nodded eagerly. He loved reading historical novels when he had the chance, and his wife shared that love. He took the coffee Katherine handed him. “Amy said she wants me to bring her here when I get a day off. I’ve been talking about your coffee and your chocolate chip cookies. She wants to find out if your cookies are anything like her mother’s.” Katherine laughed, beginning to relax. Talking to others helped the unpleasant memories of the previous year fade away. “You bring her and I’ll give her one on the house as a welcome to the neighborhood. I’ll look forward to the taste testing!” Before long Peter took his leave, and Katherine was left once more to watch the officers coming and going from the station through her front window. Dan and Ellis were still out on their call. Again she prayed for their safety…and again past memories flooded her mind. She hadn’t been enthusiastic about entering the world of police officers when she and Bryson had first moved to the cozy town. Not that she didn’t appreciate the force and their work; she was just looking forward to less stress once Bryson left the military…but God had other plans. Katherine soon found that with her military wife experience, she was able to relate better to the other police wives and their families. She knew what it was like to stay awake late into the night waiting for the “Everything’s alright, nothing to worry about” email, text or phone call. Many of the men on the force were younger than she and Bryson, so their families appreciated the understanding and advice from an experienced couple. A smiled slowly made its way across her face. Katherine liked these warm, happy memories. She had become the “special aunt” to all the children born to the men at the station. They loved the new tradition of getting a free birthday cookie at The Coffee Shop and often sent pictures they had colored for her to hang up on her bulletin board. Some boys on the force seemed to think of her as an aunt themselves. Special events were told to her, and certain trials were shared as well. She was honored that they would share their triumphs and trials with her. Of course, these tough guys would never call it “sharing their trials”…they were too “cool” for that! But they knew Mrs. Shannon would always have a Bible verse or a story to share from her husband Bryson’s experiences that always seemed to help. Katherine’s thoughts now went back to those first few months after Bryson’s death. There wasn’t a day that went by without one of the fellows stopping by her house, just to make sure she was alright. Sometimes they would bring their family over for a short visit or drop off a meal. They were just as supportive to her as her church and family. In fact, in a very special way, they were her family. Katherine understood the potential danger these men faced every day and she took it seriously. What a tragedy it would be for one of these brave men to lose his life for all eternity while possibly saving another life! This sense of urgency spurred Katherine to action. The tract rack on the counter always had plenty of material for her to hand out and small scripture plaques dotted the establishment. No, Katherine Shannon was not one of God’s lazy laborers. She wiped down the chalkboard menu that was normally propped up behind the counter. It was smudged and needed updating. She carefully wrote the season’s specials on the board, as well as the old faithfuls. Due to many requests, Salted Caramel Lattés had been added to the list, though Katherine personally wasn’t crazy over them. But she did like the Peppermint Mochas. Mint Chocolate was a favorite of everyone who tried it, as well as her Home-style Hot Chocolate. To add some zest to the same old classics, Katherine had renamed them. The Squad Car Special was simply a cup of coffee and a pastry of the customer’s choice. It was a personal joke between her and her brother-in-law because of the age-old police-donut-coffee stereotype. A laugh escaped her as she remembered Dan begging her not to carry donuts in her shop. “It’ll only make the teasing worse!” “You don’t have to eat them, Dan,” she had defended, for she personally liked homemade donuts. “I never should have suggested you open this place,” he mockingly lamented. She still remembered the look of “horror” on his face when he found out what The Squad Car Special was. Just as she finished up her sign, a car pulled up outside the shop…a police car.
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“Christmas Is a Gift” CD (Amanda Tero) $5 Starbucks gift card (Amanda Tero) Ebook copy of Coffee Shop Christmas (Ryana Lynn ) “A Christmas Disaster” paperback (Rebekah Morris) A Holy Passion softcover (Alicia G. Ruggieri) Ebook copy of Martin Hospitality and Andora’s Folly (Abigayle Claire) Trust and Obey notebook (Faith Blum) Kendra E. Ardnek - paperback of The Worth of a King (Just as soon as it comes out.) eCopy of book one and two in the Father Christmas Series (Emily Ann Benedict) Audiobook of Sufficient Grace (Jessica Greyson) Audiobook of Emmeline (Sarah Holman) Ebook of Overrun By His Love (Erika Mathews) 
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eBooks of “Finding Christmas Joy,” “Noelle’s Gift,” and “Hartly Manor” (Amanda Tero) Ebook copy of Coffee Shop Christmas (Ryana Lynn) The Unexpected Request Audio (Rebekah Morris) Audiobook codes for A Mighty Fortress and Be Thou My Vision (one each) (Faith Blum) A HolyPassion e-book (Alicia G. Ruggieri) Ebook copy of Martin Hospitality and Andora’s Folly (Abigayle Claire) The Worth of a King e-ARC (Kendra E. Ardnek) eCopy of book one and two in the Father Christmas Series (Emily Ann Benedict) Audiobook of Sufficient Grace (Jessica Greyson) Audiobook of Emmeline (Sarah Holman) Ebook of Overrun By Your Love (Erika Mathews)
Have a blessed day and Merry Christmas ?
Ryana Lynn Jude 22 |
Ryana Lynn
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