Title – Stitching a Dream
Author – Ellen Parker
Genre – Romance/Historical/American
Publisher – The Wild Rose Press
Book Blurb –
Prepare for consequences when you love your neighbor.
In 1851, Polly Black arrives in Elm Ridge, Illinois with little more than her sewing skills, her young son, and the persona of a widow. To preserve her reputation, she needs to tread lightly when a recent widower, a powerful man who knows she never married, courts her. A new shop opens across the way, and the owner’s friendly face is a welcome sight for both Polly and her son.
Born and raised in a Pennsylvania Deutsch community, Kurt Tafel moves to Illinois for adventure and an opportunity to run his own cobbler shop. He’s not an immigrant, but is he American enough to act on his feelings for the intelligent and pretty seamstress?
Excerpt –
“Good morning, Herr Tafel.”
Eager to see the man Joseph chattered about during yesterday’s lunch, Polly curved her lips into a small smile before turning. The man crossing the street was large, near to six-feet tall, with wide shoulders. He wore a well-cut, dark suit over a white, linen shirt. His face was round, his cheeks ruddy, and his mouth open as if to speak.
“God has given us a fine, autumn day, has He not?” He doffed a flat, leather cap and exposed abundant, pale hair.
She swallowed sudden moisture gathering in her mouth and forced her gaze to abandon the handsome man. His favored address of Herr implied immigrant. She reminded herself to be both polite and cautious. “Indeed. Good morning—I am Polly Black. I believe you have already met my son.”
“Correct.” He gave a brief nod toward Joseph before he looked directly at her face. “I walk this morning to the German Lutheran Church on Sixth Street. Are you going the same direction? May I escort you?”
She managed to hide her smile at his good English with a definite Deutsch accent. “My son and I attend the American Christian Church on the same street. You are welcome to accompany us. I believe your destination is a few blocks farther.”
“Excellent. Danke.”
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Author Biography –
Raised in a household filled with books, it was only natural that Ellen Parker grew into an avid reader. She turned to writing as a second career and enjoys spinning the type of story which appeals to multiple generations. She encourages her readers to share her work with mother or daughter – or both.
Ellen currently lives in St. Louis. When not guiding characters to “happily ever after” she’s apt to be reading, walking in the neighborhood, or tending her tiny garden. You can find her on the web at www.ellen-parker-writes.com and www.facebook.com/ellenparkerwrites.
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