Kerry Blair

When a wealthy, eccentric client hires Samantha Shade of Nightshade Investigation to protect a priceless artifact, the relic is stolen from under her nose, and her dream job becomes a nightmare.

Emily Drake has long considered herself a spinster. Emily, the simple Quaker, wants only a simple life. But things get complicated when her dashing friend Kate introduces her to handsome Ben Galloway. Although Ben is not of "The Friendly Persuasion," Emily finds herself attracted to him in a way that she cannot muster for Parson Luke Morrison. Kind and caring, Luke is the preferred choice of Emily's family, and he is more than eligible. When both men decide they want to marry her, Emily finds that love and commitment are anything but simple decisions! As she sorts through her conflicting emotions, she realizes the heart has its reasons in this season of love.

"Spiritual refreshment is only pages away in this down-to-earth collection of inspiring stories and essays. Like a wise and witty friend, Kerry Blair leads you through the rough spots of life by poking gentle fun at herself in such a vivacious way that you'll be smiling at your own foibles"--[p. 4 of cover]