by Judy Ann Davis
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GENRE: Contemporary Romantic Mystery
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BLURB:
When widower Rich Redman returns to
Pennsylvania with his young daughter to sell his deceased grandmother’s house,
he discovers Grandmother Gertie’s final request was for him to find a missing
relative and a stash of WWI jewels.
Torrie Larson, single mom, is trying
to make her landscape center and flower arranging business succeed while
attempting to save the lineage of a rare white rose brought from Austria in the
1900s.
Together, the rich Texas lawyer and
poor landscape owner team up to rescue the last rose and fulfill a dead woman’s
wishes. But in their search to discover answers to the mysteries plaguing them,
will Rich and Torrie also discover love in each other’s arms? Or will a
meddling ghost, a pompous banker, and an elusive stray cat get in their way?
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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT
“Okay,
the blue shirt with the gray slacks doesn’t make you look as stiff and lawyerly-looking
as the white shirt does,” Marlene said. “Too bad you don’t have any
softer-colored shirts.” She dangled three other ties in her hand she had
brought along with her.
Rich
glowered at her. “Lawyerly-looking? Softer colored? Are they even words? All I
want to do is not look like an affluent stuffy lawyer with a stick up—”
He
stopped and looked over at his small daughter, then continued in an irritated
voice. “I want to look dressy, but not straitlaced or smug. You know what I
mean.”
“But
you are a stuffy lawyer, and it’s no secret your bank accounts won’t bounce,
you dolt,” Lulu said with a huff. “I thought you and Torrie were going out as
friends.”
He
looked at the elderly housekeeper. “We are. But I don’t want her to feel
uncomfortable, and I want to feel casual, but well-dressed.” He picked up a blue and white striped tie and
held it to his chest. All three females groaned. He chose a darker blue one and
the groans grew louder. He glared at them. “I’ll have you know some of these
ties are pure Italian silk and cost a fortune. To some people, neckties are a
symbol of success and authority.”
“Then
send them back to Rome and let the Pope bury the lifeless-looking things.” Lulu
rose. “They look like they should be on a corpse.”
Rich
looked at Marlene. “Can you believe I’m paying her to insult me?”
Lulu
snorted. “No, Perry Mason, you’re paying me to feed you, do your laundry, and
oversee the household. The advice is free.” She headed for the door. “I’m going
home, kids. See you in the morning.”
“I
can’t wait,” Rich muttered and followed it with a dismal shake of his head.
Lulu
paused and offered him a don’t-you-dare-tangle-with-me stare, then looked at
Estella with a tender, warm, grandmotherly smile. “Your daddy doesn’t realize
the only reason I take his grief is because I love to be with you, doll face.
Tomorrow we’re making brownies and Perry Mason here is getting zip, zero, none,
nichts, nada.” She headed out the door.
“Stop
calling me Perry Mason!” Rich shouted at her retreating back. He heard her
cackling laugh as she hustled toward the stairs.
“Okay,
Sunshine.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Judy Ann Davis began her
career in writing as a copy and continuity writer for radio and television in
Scranton, PA. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communications and has
written for industry and education throughout her career.
Over a dozen of her short
stories have appeared in various literary and small magazines and anthologies,
and have received numerous awards. She is published in multi-genres, including
romance, mystery, western, and comedy. Four White Roses is her fourth novel to
date.
When Judy Ann is not behind
a computer, you can find her looking for anything humorous to make her laugh or
swinging a golf club where the chuckles are
few.
She is a member of
Pennwriters, Inc. and Romance Writers of America, and divides her time between
Central Pennsylvania and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
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