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    Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery Series, #0
    Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery Series, #0
    Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery Series, #0
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    Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery Series, #0

    By Cindy A Christiansen

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    She's dependable. He's a dreamer. Will his romantic nature change her now or is her love worth the wait?


         
    Story-line: Dependable Adele Abberley is tired of seeing to everyone else's responsibilities, including running the family antique store, taking care of her dad, and tending her brother's two boys.


          
    When idealistic Kipp Waterbury drops by her antique store, will his romantic nature help her to view the world in a brand-new light? Will the secrets they find hidden in an antique Victorian chair encourage her to stop trying to please everyone and please herself instead?


         
    Find out what happens through--A Merchant Street Mystery Series. This novella is a prequel to the series and takes place 15 years earlier. The ending of this novella is: To Be Continued.


              
    This novella is a contemporary, clean and wholesome, action/adventure romance! If you like romance, action and suspense then you will enjoy this book!

          

    Please yourself and buy this book today!  

               

               

    "Sweet! The story was so sweet and endearing. Adele is like a lot of us females. We put everyone else's needs ahead of ours. Hopefully she finds happiness in the next book." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer
         
    "I enjoyed reading this novella and can't wait to read "Time Will Tell" to get the rest of the story. It is a unique story that is unfolding as Adele is finding out what she wants to do with her life instead of living a life of everyone else. This is a great romance. A clean book and great reading for all ages." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Sammy, Amazon Reviewer
         
    "This was a delightful story. I could feel the frustration of Adele. I hope to follow her through her coming trials and dreams." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Cheryl C., Amazon Reviewer

           

             

    Please yourself and buy this book today!  

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDragonfly Spirit Books
    Release dateOct 30, 2018
    ISBN9781386932949
    Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery Series, #0
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    Cindy A Christiansen

    Bestselling author, Cindy A Christiansen, has combined her love of dogs with her joy of writing to create an award-winning combination. Her novels always include canine characters both in the pages and on the cover, an extension of the credit she gives to her extraordinary rescue dogs for their part in helping her overcome numerous challenges. In a reciprocal gesture for their love and devotion, a portion of the proceeds from her books are donated to assist abandoned and abused dogs. She lives in Utah with her loving husband, two creative children with autism, and a pack of rambunctious dogs. Here's what her books give you: A clean read with no bedroom scenes or offensive language; a tantalizing, fast-paced plot; a story without a lot of boring description; down-to-earth heroes and heroines with everyday jobs; a rollercoaster ride of emotions you face right along with the characters; a special dog to steal your heart; a few added facts, a good message, and that important happily-ever-after ending.

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      Worth the Wait: A Merchant Street Mystery, Prequel

      Copyright © 2015 Cindy A. Christiansen

      First E-book Publication: January 9, 2014

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      Dedication

      To my son, Clark. You may struggle. You may falter. But, I will always love you.

      Chapter One

      FIFTEEN YEARS AGO...

      Adele Abberley’s heart raced. She hung up the phone and placed a shaky hand to her mouth, taking a slow deep breath. Her Bull Terrier shoved her nose under her hand, trying to get a pat.

      Okay, Fresca. I didn’t forget about you, she said, smiling. She kissed that big sloped head of hers. We both might have Roman noses, but I still say we’re beautiful, especially you. She kissed Fresca again and then sighed.

      She’d done it. She’d finally registered. Late in the year, but she had still done it. She’d finalized registration for her first semester to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, something she should have done right out of high school. She’d certainly wanted to. But for the past eleven years, life kept getting in the way. Not really her life but everyone else’s she knew.

      She leaned back on her bed and flung her arm across her forehead. Fresca whined and licked her cheek.

      Dad will have a fit, a complete come apart.

      Yes, he will, she cooed at Fresca. Yes, he will.

      And why wouldn’t he? She’d been taking care of him, the antique shop, her nephews, and just about everything else that needed handling. What would he do when he found out she planned to move out and get an apartment closer to the University of Utah? Not that they lived far away. In fact, she lived near downtown Salt Lake City. But, she wanted to be on her own and at twenty-nine she deserved the right. She’d taken care of everyone else for long enough.

      She hopped off the bed and grabbed a suitcase from the closet. Fresca looked at her and whined.

      Might as well do a little advance packing, don’t you think?

      Fresca rushed to the closet and brought back one of her slippers. She hopped back up on the bed and dropped it in the suitcase, going for the mate.

      Adele’s stomach cringed. Despite having made all the arrangements for college, her gut instinct told her something would stop her again from fulfilling her dreams. It always did. But she just had to start telling people no. This was her life after all.

      She brushed the feeling aside and continued adding items to her suitcase. Fresca added more shoes.

      Adele? Are you in there? her father said from the hall.

      She gasped, closed the suitcase, and quickly stuffed it in the closet. What is it?

      He pushed open the door, coughing. Sorry about that. Got a tickle in my throat. Just got a call from Rhonda.

      She frowned. He’d been coughing for weeks and kept telling her it was just a lingering cough from a cold. I wonder. His olive skin had a yellowish cast to it and he looked thinner, making his dark eyes appear sunken. Although he still had a thick head of graying black hair, it looked finer and less shiny. Fresca ran over, jumped on his thigh, and did a back flip. Dad looked like he might topple over but steadied himself.

      Down, Fresca, she said. Sorry, Dad.

      Silly dog. Anyway, it’s not good news, he said, his voice hoarse.

      Adele flopped onto her bed. Is it ever?

      Rhonda just telephoned the boys, and Zymon isn’t home with them.

      She slapped her cheek. They’re alone? Her gaze tore around the room in search of her purse and keys. Where’s Rhonda this time? And where’s Zymon? This is getting ridiculous.

      "I didn’t think

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