by Janice Hanna
Her cast gathered around her and she gave them a little pep talk. Oh, if only she had time to tell them all what they meant to her— how she’d grown to love each and every one. Instead, she offered up a quiet prayer for the Lord’s favor over their performance.
Afterward, Gil slipped next to her and gave her a confident smile. “The drama’s about to begin!”
“About to begin?” She chuckled and then glanced back at her cast and crew. “If this is just the beginning, then how would you explain all the drama we’ve been through over the past couple of months?”
“Oh, that…” Gil swept her into his arms and planted kisses in her hair. “That was just the rehearsal. Trust me when I say the best is yet to come.” His words were whispered in her ear, causing a delightful shiver to rush over her.
Yes, indeed. The best was yet to come. And no villain, no foe, could steal it from her this time around. With Gil’s hand in hers, they could face any drama that life might send their way…on stage or off.
AUTHOR’S NOTE
For years I’ve been enamored with Estes Park. There’s just something about the snowcapped mountain peaks, the shimmering waters of Lake Estes, the winding drive up that curvy, narrow highway to get into town, the quaint Alpine-like feel of the shops, and, of course, the majestic Stanley Hotel. I love it all! When presented with the opportunity to write Wedding Belles, I knew I had to set the story in scenic Estes Park, for only in that familiar place could I capture both the rugged feel of the West and the necessary whimsy for this lighthearted tale.