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Terri

by Sharon Srock

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BLURB:

Despite a bustling day care center and a new foster child, Terri Hayes hungers for a family of her own. Then a plumbing mishap leaves her homeless and questioning God’s plan. Steve Evans’s gracious offer of his basement apartment as a temporary solution is an answered prayer.

Steve is a successful writer and a good father, but Terri is horrified when Steve’s book research leads him to a harsh confrontation with the parents of her foster child.  She needs to distance herself from Steve, but her efforts fall short as his two scheming daughters plot to make Terri their new stepmother.

Will harsh words and sneaky plans drive Kelsey’s family further apart and put a wedge between Terri and Steve? Or does God have another plan in store?

Excerpt:

Terri’s heart dropped to her stomach at the sound of Karla’s voice. Great, just great. She straightened and retrieved the meat from the refrigerator. When she turned she made certain she had a carefully constructed smile on her face. “Is the grill ready?”

“Just about.” Karla tilted her head. “What’s wrong?”

Terri shook her head. “Nothing.”

Karla pulled out a chair. “Not buying it. You don’t slam doors for nothing.”

Terri allowed herself a small defeated sigh. Very few secrets escaped her three friends. But Terri had hoped to keep her attraction to Steve to herself. With Callie busy distracting Samantha and no sign of Pam, maybe she could limit the damage control to Karla.

“Where’s Pam?”

“Tending to Harrison’s smashed thumb. Don’t try to change the subject.” Karla crossed her arms and settled her plump frame into a chair. “What’s got you slamming doors?”

Terri felt renewed frustration wash over her. Damage control be hanged. She waved in the direction of the backyard. “Why are men so…so…pigheaded?”

Karla’s green eyes widened, brows arching beneath her permed, silver hair. “Are you asking about the species in general, or is there a particular specimen giving you grief?”

“Steve.”

“Steve?” Karla looked out the storm door. “You want me to beat him up for you?”

Terri smiled at the picture Karla’s offer painted, almost able to see the sixty-year-old woman taking down the much younger man.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Sharon Srock lives with her husband, Larry, and two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother, and Sunday School teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in her spare time. Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is a member of the ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter. Sharon’s debut novel, The Women of Valley View: Callie released in October 2012. The second in the series, The Women of Valley View: Terri releases in April 2013.

Connect with her here:

Website:  Sharonsrock.com

Blogt: http://www.womenofvalleyview.blogspot.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharonSrock

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SharonSrock

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6448789.Sharon_Srock

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