The Great Gift (Contemporary Romance - Urban Life)

by WRIGHT, MISTY

  Jake interrupted his speech. "I feel like the prodigal son. He left, wised up and then headed home, just like me."

  "On behalf of your mother, thank you for reading her memoirs."

  "I never knew the turmoil you and she went through," said Jake.

  His mother looked at her husband. "Kent, thanks for conceiving this plan to persuade our son to come home."

  "Alyssa, it was only my idea. If it wasn't for you lying in the coffin as rigidly as you did, Jake would never have read the book." He turned to Jake's sister. "And thank you, Bernice, for putting so many important memories down in writing."

  "Dad, Mum, it was worth every hour just to see my brother one more time," Bernice said.

  Jake looked up at his sister. "I never knew Mum was so dedicated to The Oasis and to Dad. What a transformation! I would never have picked her to be a city chick."

  The group chuckled and slapped each other on the shoulders. "You should have stuck around," said Bernice. "There are many more stories more amazing than what you've just read that make up the life of Mum and Dad which I have yet to write."

  "I thought if I stayed out there in the middle of Australia I'd be bored," said Jake. "I longed for the city, the people, the bright lights, and the nightlife."

  "I never had a boring day in my entire life," said Bernice. "As for the city and the nightlife, I've tasted it and came rushing back to the safety of The Oasis."

  Jake lowered his gaze. He started to fiddle with the edge of the leather-bound book.

  "I never dreamed that the city wouldn't be what I expected," he said.

  "You should have asked me about the city," Alyssa whispered. "There's no comparison between the two. Life in the city is fast-paced and can be exciting, but there's danger at every corner. In the outback, life is relaxed, peaceful, quiet and safe."

  "Son, let's go home," said Kent.

  "Only if we go to live at The Oasis, and only if I get to hear more stories," said Jake with a smirk. He slid the leather-bound book off the table, held it tight against his chest and walked to the door. He turned and faced the group, and then gave a sharp nod. "Coming?"

  About The Author

  Misty Wright aka Esther Lam together with Summer Sauteur are the authors of Butterflies & Earthworms, and The Fire Starter. Esther Lam is a secretary by day and book fanatic the rest of the time, she is now pursuing her life-long dream of weaving interesting romance tales for others to enjoy. She has a loving husband and three wonderful kids.

  When she is not writing, she likes to spend time with the family. They frequent the nearby beaches and at the same time looking for inspirations and ideas for her next fiction and self- help books. This way, she is constantly delivering great and interesting contents for readers of all ages to enjoy.

  In the meantime, she is planning a series of romance, paranormal, mystery novels. So stay tuned.

  She is actively involved in community projects like volunteering to help out at old-aged homes, visiting orphanages, and organizing social activities for her neighborhood. In addition, she has adopted 2 under-privileged kids from Africa and Cambodia respectively via World Vision from her income from her books.

  You can find her online at www.iVisionaryMedia.com

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  Butterflies & Earthworms Description :

  They were friends once. Lyle and Karen used to be so close, but then he changed. He turned from this cute, charming, and caring young boy into an arrogant prick, one who plays with her feelings and gets under her skin easily.

  But something has changed, and now he's trying to get close to her again, doing whatever it takes for her to trust him enough to agree to be his girlfriend. The only question is why. After all this years, why had he decided to pursue her now?

  She's positive that there's something behind his actions, and Karen knows it won't be for her benefit. But yet, his actions speak louder than words and she finds herself compelled to him all over again, only this time she doesn't see him as her thoughtful big brother. This time he's a man, and a handsome, self-assured, intelligent man he had become. Will she let him capture her heart?

  Can she trust her own feelings when they're telling her to dive into the unknown and give him the chance to prove to her that his feelings are true?

  The Fire Starter Description :

  Kayleigh Woodcomb used to be the meanest, prettiest girl in her school. The only problem was that her parents were abusive and controlling. Leaving them and her previous life behind, she enrolls in a secluded boarding school where she meets Spencer, a shy boy who seems to have no interest in women.

  When they are thrown into a group together with Spencer's ex-girlfriend, troubles start everywhere. Howling in the distance. Spencer mysteriously disappearing with Alice in the middle of the night, and having a dead man in the nearby village. This is something that needs to think about.

  What's happening at Draker and who is the reason behind all of this? Can Kayleigh solve everything before her own life is in danger? And who is the Fire Starter?

  Turmoil's Love Description :

  Arlene from Alton Nation has a very special mission with the FBI agent D.E. Roberto. Their main mission is to gather enough evidence to effect an arrest of an unknown thief and bring him back justice and put him to the jail. Before they can do that, they need to disguise as undercovers. Therefore, Arlene and Roberto have to present themselves as husband and wife. Arlene didn't know her partner, D.E. Roberto's background well, but all she cares for is to complete this mission at all cost.

  Towards the end of their mission, Roberto slowly falls in love to Arlene, his partner. They didn't expect it to happen while performing their duties. From being partners of this mission, presenting and behaving as a couple. Roberto got strong feelings from Arlene to love her even more and perhaps becoming his real (not fake) wife. After working with Roberto, Arlene trusted him enough to be part of her life, or perhaps becoming her husband.

  In this story Arlene and Roberto got married at the end. Although they got married, can Arlene really trust him? But Roberto assured her that he can be trusted as a husband. On the hindsight, Roberto has a dark hidden agenda...Did he keep this promise to love her forever?

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