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  Her hand tingled as he slid the ring on her finger. She held up her hand and looked at the sparkling gems as he sat beside her. “It’s the most beautiful ring in the world.”

  “When I told Mother of my intentions, she insisted that you must have it.”

  “Oh, I must go and thank her!” Katie shifted but found herself locked in a warm embrace as Sam’s arms encircled her, pulling her close.

  “There’ll be plenty of time for that,” he whispered, lowering his head.

  Katie’s stomach dipped, and she raised her head willingly for his kiss.

  About the Author

  FRANCES DEVINE spent most of her childhood, teen, and young adult years in Dallas, Texas, but lived for five years in a little co

  untry community called Brushy Creek among the beautiful pinewoods of East Texas. There, she wrote her first story at the age of nine. She moved to Southwest Missouri more than twenty years ago and fell in love with the hills, the fall colors, and Silver Dollar City. Frances considers herself blessed to have the opportunity to write for Barbour. She is the mother of seven adult children and has fourteen wonderful grandchildren. Frances is happy to hear from her fans. E-mail her at fd1440writes@aol.com.

  Dedication

  Dedicated with love to my son Rod Devine and my granddaughter Robyn, who took care of everything and put up with me while I was writing this book.

  To Tracey, who stayed with me at the hospital for several days, polished this up for me, and sent it to Barbour so I wouldn’t miss my deadline. Love you, sweetheart. Many thanks.

  Also to Steve, Sandy, Linda, Jack, and Bill, who helped in other ways. I love you more than I can say.

  And you, too, Angie.

  To my precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You are my angels.

  To the Hughes Center Gang and the prayer warriors at Lebanon Family Church. Thanks for your prayers.

  Special thanks to Carol Maniaci for praying me through it all.

  A note from the Author:

  I love to hear from my readers! You may correspond with me by writing:

  Frances Devine

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