Iris Cunningham's return to her hometown after two long years of being on the road is unexpectedly eventful. Not only does she rescue a little girl named Birdie from great danger, but she also bumps into her family's sworn enemy, Theodore, who happens to be the child's father. Even though Iris has been hardened by her job as a journalist, she feels her heart melting for Birdie and succumbs to the kid's wish to meet her again. On top of that, Iris can no longer ignore and suppress her overwhelming emotions for Theodore that have now come to the surface. Can she become the motherly figure that Birdie so deeply needs? Will Iris put aside her family's rules and give Theodore a chance?
Although Theodore Montgomery is the town's respected sheriff, willing to help and protect whoever is in need, this hasn't always been the case... Years ago, Theodore made a fatal error by killing an outlaw, which led him to a life-changing decision. Full of remorse and guilt, he adopted the criminal's daughter, in an attempt to repent and protect the little girl. For the first years of Birdie's life, his plan works swimmingly, until she begins asking questions about her mother. Under her persistent pressure, Theodore lies to her, using the first name that crosses his mind, Iris's. To his dismay, upon Iris's arrival, the truth is revealed, forcing him to deal with two challenging situations; his daughter's disappointment and his strong, hidden feelings for Iris. Will Teddy's web of lies ever be unwound, or will it consume any chance that he and Iris have at a happily ever after?
The Montgomery and Cunningham families have been enemies for as long as Theodore and Iris can remember, and so the two grew up thinking that they had to hate each other. Will the pair be able to overcome the feud between their families to become each other's kindred spirit, or will old habits come back to haunt them?
"Their Warm Ray of Joy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Inspirational
Although Theodore Montgomery is the town's respected sheriff, willing to help and protect whoever is in need, this hasn't always been the case... Years ago, Theodore made a fatal error by killing an outlaw, which led him to a life-changing decision. Full of remorse and guilt, he adopted the criminal's daughter, in an attempt to repent and protect the little girl. For the first years of Birdie's life, his plan works swimmingly, until she begins asking questions about her mother. Under her persistent pressure, Theodore lies to her, using the first name that crosses his mind, Iris's. To his dismay, upon Iris's arrival, the truth is revealed, forcing him to deal with two challenging situations; his daughter's disappointment and his strong, hidden feelings for Iris. Will Teddy's web of lies ever be unwound, or will it consume any chance that he and Iris have at a happily ever after?
The Montgomery and Cunningham families have been enemies for as long as Theodore and Iris can remember, and so the two grew up thinking that they had to hate each other. Will the pair be able to overcome the feud between their families to become each other's kindred spirit, or will old habits come back to haunt them?
"Their Warm Ray of Joy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Inspirational
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